Town Hall Talk
Town works through health crisis
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What a change a month brings. I am thankful for the daily walks I take with my lovely wife in and about Granby.
Events
Gran-bee canceled
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In light of the unprecedented events surrounding the Coronovirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control that recommends cancellation or postponement of large public events, the Granby Education Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Gran-bee Trivia Contest scheduled for April 24.
School & Sports
Hockey team wins conference championship
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Wildcats Hockey, the high school hockey team for Granby, Suffield and Windsor Locks, won the 2020 Nutmeg Hockey Conference championship on March 3 in Cromwell.
Town/Govt
Pandemic restrictions impact budget referendum process
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The Executive Order handed down by Governor Lamont on Saturday, March 21, suspended in-person budget adoption requirements for municipalities to avoid the risk of spreading the Coronavirus Covid-19.
Town/Govt
Presidential Preference Primary postponed to June 2
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The presidential preference primary will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Gym at Granby Memorial High School.
Town/Govt
GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2020
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Bill Regan, 62 Hungary Road, addressed the board requesting that the public have access to the information packets used during the meetings. He requested that the packets be online before the next scheduled BOS meeting.
School & Sports
Lions donate pants at Kelly Lane
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On a recent Friday evening, the Kelly Lane Primary School nurse put out a request for new or gently used pants for students in need at her school. There was especially a shortage of boys’ pants.
Town/Govt
GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MARCH 2, 2020
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Conservation Commission member Kent McCord, 135 Hungary Road, addressed the board with information on the Explore Granby Scavenger Hunt. This an event where residents hike to specific landmarks, take selfie photos at each of the five locations and submit the photos to the Conservation Commission after all locations have been visited.
Drumrolls
Drumrolls – April 2020
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Kyle Keir graduated in May 2019 from Tulane University with a B.S. in management with double majors in finance and management and certificates in energy and entrepreneurial management specializations.
Letter to the Editor
50th anniversary coverage
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The Drummer continues to impress me with the town information it brings to readers. I read the beginning of your 50 year coverage of town events, budgets and economic information and will read the rest.