School & Sports
UNICO scholars recognized
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The Granby chapter of UNICO awarded four college scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating seniors from Granby.
School & Sports
Granby 4-H experiments flew into space on a NASA rocket
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Eight youths from Granby 4-H along with one leader, Rachael Manzer, successfully launched three experiments into space on a NASA rocket. The three experiments included “Bees in Space” that launched honeycombs, “Rubber Bands in Space,” and “Gallium in Space,” all of which were proposed by 4-Hers themselves.
The Arts
Chorale announces new season, seeks new singers
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The Farmington Valley Chorale, with Ellen Gilson Voth, artistic director, begins rehearsals for its 2018/2019 season on Sunday, Sept. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street.
Town/Govt
Rep. Bill Simanski endorsed by the Independent Party
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The Independent Party of Connecticut endorsed Rep. Bill Simanski at its convention in Danbury. With this endorsement Rep. Simanski will appear on the ballot twice, on the Republican line and the Independent Line.
Town/Govt
Webster hosts community day of action
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Democratic candidate for the 62nd House District Amanda Webster, hosted a Community Day of Action in New Hartford in July.
Town/Govt
CIRMA members receive a $5 million payout
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The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency’s (CIRMA) Board of Directors approved a $5 million distribution of Members’ Equity to be made in July and August 2018 to its member municipalities, school districts, and local public agencies.
Out of Town
Quilters group hosts creativity lecture
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Award-winning quilter Victoria Finlay Wolfe will give her lecture, Creativity and Play: The What and Why’s of PLAY! at the September meeting of the Farmington Valley Quilters.
Out of Town
Simsbury Grange Agricultural Fair
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The Simsbury Grange will host its annual Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will feature a bake and craft sale, exhibits from local organizations and farms, kids’ activities, and contests with ribbons and cash prizes in several categories.
Out of Town
Noble & Cooley News
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Bring your family and friends for an evening of live music and nostalgia at Guess That TV Theme Trivia Night on Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. at the NCCHP Museum, 42 Water St. in Granville.