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Eric Lukingbeal shot a spectacular photo of a peaceful, early spring sunrise looking over the open expanse of the east fields at Holcomb Farm. An early morning hiker and Friend of the Farm, Lukingbeal also serves on its board.
It was Monday, Apr. 8, the night of Granby’s town budget hearing.
Sally Rider, 260 Mountain Road, addressed the board announcing she is planning Celebrate Granby on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, on Sept. 19, 20, and 21. She will be adding some new features this year to enhance the evenings with something different each night.
I am writing this letter in total support of the Kearns Community Center. As a Vietnam combat veteran, I unfortunately had to leave 20 of my brothers in the jungles of Laos in a war that historically is known as the Secret War, because the United States disavowed being there at the time.
I am a mom of three boys ages 11, 9 and 7. We live in Hartland, a great rural town, with one school for Pre-school through 8th grade, and then most kids go to Granby Memorial High School or Northwest Regional 7 in Winsted.
I recently became aware that Shirley Murtha is no longer reporting on the BOS meetings. I will certainly miss her detailed accounts of all matters before that board.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, May 6, May 20
Kearns School has been the focus of various Granby Study Committees assigned by the BOS since receipt of the transference from the Education Department in 2016. A variety of recommendations were made by those respective group members but no subsequent action has occurred.
An unsolicited purchase offer was made on the Evonsion Farm but withdrawn after a public hearing, yet no further marketing efforts were/are currently forthcoming to my knowledge.
Director of Community Development Abby Kenyon explained Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires municipal improvements be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a report before any local action is taken.