School & Sports
Rotary Club awards college scholarships
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Several Granby students received Rotary Club scholarships at the GMHS senior awards night.
About Town
Changes coming to town departments
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In October, the Granby Board of Selectmen adopted several budget goals and objectives for the fiscal year 2025 budget and beyond.
Town/Govt
Broadleaf Solar reaches out a neighborly hand
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In 2021, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI Renewables LLC of New York City) purchased 665 acres of land in Granby and East Granby, the former Monrovia Nursery Company property, for $7.2 million, with plans to build a photovoltaic solar facility like its 130-acre Tobacco Valley Solar Farm in Simsbury that opened in 2019 and its 485-acre Gravel Pit Solar site in East Windsor, which is set to open this year. The Granby portion of the proposed project, Broadleaf Solar, is 322 acres at 35 Floydville Road and 90 Salmon Brook St.
Drumrolls
James (Cal) Callender Heminway Jr., April 28, 1936 – June 1, 2024
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Cal Heminway died at 88 on a glorious June day. He had rototilled his garden, planted more dahlias, declared he was mad to be dying, gave thanks, and our beloved curmudgeon moved on.
Town/Govt
Town hall happenings
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Everyone is gearing up for summer! Grills and barbecues have been cleaned, yards beautified, and weekend plans are being made to enjoy the upcoming season. Many of our town departments are gearing up as well, so read on for information about what’s going on around Town Hall.
Local Voices
It takes a village!
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From time-to-time Citizens for a Better Granby, publisher of The Granby Drummer, reviews and updates its mission to inform and educate our neighbors on what’s happening in our town. Applying the philosophy that “it takes a village,” we’d like to share our thoughts for the future.
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor — July/August 2024
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Thoughts on DEI and Grateful for thoughtful community
Town/Govt
Emergency communication system bond approved
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The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved a $2 million grant to assist in the funding of the emergency communication system.
Town/Govt
Town of Granby Meeting Calendar
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Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
Opinion
Issues continue with Granby’s school system
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My husband, Bill, and I attended the June 5 BOE meeting, and I spoke during the public session segment.