School & Sports

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT GMHS CLASS OF 2017!

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By Thérèse MulveyVolunteers are needed for this year’s Safe Grad Night for the Granby Memorial High School class of 2017. It is an amazing event that is held at the Granby YMCA and offers a cost-free, fun-filled, substance-free evening for seniors the night of graduation. As June draws nearer volunteers help with planning, fundraising, food, room set up, decorations and chaperoning.This 31-year-old event has been a well-loved Granby Memorial High School tradition but it takes […]

People

LONGTIME LOCAL VETERINARIAN EASING HIS WAY INTO RETIREMENT

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By Shirley MurthaAfter 48 years with the Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital, Dr. P. Morey Miller decided that the last day of 2016 would be the last day of his fulltime employment. As is typical of things in the veterinary world, it didn’t happen as quietly as he had planned. In the late afternoon of Dec. 31, as he patiently waited out the last few hours on call in the Small Animal Office, in came a dog with gastric torsion (bloat) requiring immediate life-saving surgery. The operation succe […]

School & Sports

2017-2018 KELLY LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

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2017-2018 Kelly Lane Primary School Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten registration will be held at Kelly Lane Primary School, 60 Kelly Lane, on Monday, March 20 anytime between 5-7 p.m.Children who will be 5 years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2018, must be registered for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents choosing not to enroll their eligible child for kindergarten must complete an option form exempting their child from school attendance. Children do not have to be present for registration.Al […]

People

JOIN THE LAFD CADET PROGRAM

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Join the LAFD Cadet programBy Tim RickisDo you like helping your community? Have you always wanted to ride in a fire truck and help put out a fire? Want the opportunity to make new friends within the town and the fire department?What is a Cadet?As members of the LAFD Cadet’s program, youths train and serve alongside members of the department. Cadets will be trained to assist the firefighters with various support activities. Additionally, the cadets will be trained in actual firefighting sk […]

Events

IN TOWN FOCUS

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Women’s BreakfastFun with Painted Faces is the topic for the next women’s breakfast on March 1. Breakfast is $3. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to reserve your spot.YMCA’sBike For The BattleHelp cancer survivors fight the fight by joining the Bike for the Battle at the Farmington Valley YMCA on Saturday, March 25, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit the Y’s Member Services at 97 Salmon Brook Street for participation information or call 860-653-5524 to register. Are […]

Fun & Rec

HOLCOMB FARM HOST SNOWSHOE HIKE

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Forty-five people of all ages (and some canines) showed up at Holcomb Farm on picture-perfect February 19 for a snowshoe hike. The group trekked the Farm’s east trails to where they intersect with McLean Game Refuge and Granby Land Trust property. Leaders Jack Lareau and Eric Lukingbeal provided some interesting information along the way. Check in with holcombfarm.org for upcoming events.  Photo by Shirley Murtha […]

Fun & Rec

HIGH SCHOOL REPORT FROM ONE SPORT SEASON TO THE NEXT

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By Tim NolanThe fall sports season was historic for some Granby athletes. Boys soccer won the NCCC regular season title outright for the first time since 2001. This included beating soccer power Suffield High School for the first time in multiple years. Baylor University commit Marieke Van Der Mark was named a third team All-American for her fall success leading the volleyball team to an NCCC title of its own. Under the guidance of Coach Dennis Lobo, who celebrated his 50th year as a cross-count […]

Events

HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER

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Director of Human Resources: Sandra YostSenior & Social Services administrative Assistant:  Trish TappendenHours: 8:30  a.m. to 4 p.m.Phone:  860-844-5350Lunch for the MindWed., March 15 at 12:30 p.m. What happens when a small Korean pony is drafted by the US Marines to haul ammunition to the front lines? Find out with Janet Barrett, author of the book, They Called Her Reckless, a True Story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse. Bring a bagged lunch. Beverage and dessert p […]

Events

GRANBY FARMERS MARKET ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SEASON DATES

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By Danielle SturgeonThe Granby Farmers Market is excited to announce its official season. After last year’s success, the market is moving forward with new ideas, fresh faces and spirit. It is hoped that you will help celebrate this amazing community while supporting the incredible local food system.One of the most exciting announcements is that the season will be extended this year. Rather than ending in August, it will continue into October, meaning there will be much more produce and a v […]

Town/Govt

GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PULLS FUNDING FROM TOWN

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By Michael B. Guarco, Jr.,Chair, Board of FinanceIn early February, the governor sent his biennial budget proposal to the legislature. Facing a $1.7 billion dollar gap in each of the next two years—even after the historically massive tax increases over the past four years—his proposal shifts a significant burden onto the towns. While closing the state budget gap and bailing out the cities, the change hurts the towns financially and is influenced by the belief that the towns are fisca […]