CT Valley Views
FARM sponsors polo tournament
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L-R Susan Patricelli Regan and Bill Regan were VIP-tent attendees at the Farmington Polo Club opening season match.
People
Foxfield FARM touts benefits of equine therapy
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Foxfield For a Recovery Mission (F.A.R.M.) participated in a Salve Regina masters thesis study to prove the value of equine programs. Victoria Becott, a senior at the Newport, R.I. university chose the therapy as part of her graduate studies in the clinical mental health counseling program.
Health Notes
Osteoporosis: Recognize this often silent bone loss condition
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People often say how they are shrinking and becoming shorter with age, and we often see the elderly in a stooped posture. What has only become known relatively recently is that the compression of the spine, due to weakened bones that make up the vertebrae, is what causes this posture and reduced height. It’s not to be taken lightly.
Town/Govt
Volunteers needed for town building committees
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The Town of Granby is forming three building committees for the recently approved projects: town bridges, school projects and the solar project.
People
Don’t let Mylar Balloons ruin the party
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Summer welcomes many celebrations including birthdays, graduations, and Father’s Day, and Mylar balloons are common decorations used to liven up the party, but the festive decorations are dangerous around power lines. In recognition of National Safety Month, Eversource is reminding customers that Mylar balloons can cause power outages and even pose a significant safety risk.
Town/Govt
Decision Point – For Granby’s Future
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On Tuesday May 28 at 7 p.m., a Town Meeting will be held to present and discuss three capital appropriation requests, which will then be forwarded to a referendum scheduled for a week later, as prescribed within the Town Charter.
Town/Govt
Referendum set for June 4
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The Bonding Referendum has been scheduled for June 4 from noon to 8 p.m. and will be held at the Town Hall Meeting Room.
School & Sports
Superintendent Addley moving on after 21 years with Granby schools
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Granby’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alan Addley has been appointed the new superintendent for the Darien Public Schools, and will begin there over the summer.
People
48th annual Granby Road Race raises funds to support YMCA programs
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On May 4, the community celebrated the forty-eighth Granby Road Race 5K and 10K. This race has a unique course that involves road and trail to make beautiful running scenery for over 290 registered runners.
Town/Govt
Board of Selectmen meeting notes April 15, 2019
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Granby has partnered with Simsbury, Avon, Canton, and Farmington for several years to collect household hazardous waste from residents. At this time, it will require funding for the balance of the June 8 collection as well as for the three collections to be held in the 2020 fiscal year.