Town/Govt
Kearns Community Center Committee Update
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The Kearns Community Center Steering Committee has updated its proposal to the town for the use of the F.M. Kearns Primary School building.
Access it at: tinyurl.com/kearns2019
School & Sports
Wells Road School principal named
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Pauline P. Greer has been named as the new principal of Wells Road Intermediate School, effective July 1. Greer brings 14 years of K-6 teaching and instructional leadership experiences to the district with expertise in literacy and social emotional learning.
Town/Govt
Granby PD earns national accreditation
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The Granby Police Department has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) at the commission’s recent conference in Huntsville, Ala. This achievement signifies GPD’s commitment to professional excellence.
Fun & Rec
Granby Little Leaguers get some air time
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On May 5, the AA Astros of the East Granby/Granby Little League participated as the in-studio audience for NESN Clubhouse, the Emmy Award-winning Red Sox pre-game show for kids.
People
Intonations at the Women’s Breakfast
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The 60 ladies attending the Granby Women’s Breakfast on May 1 were entertained with old time melodies by the Intonations, a 25-member singing group directed by Greg Babal of the Hartt School of Music.
Events
GMHS Performing Arts announces 2019 Halo Award nominees
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Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts is happy to present the nominations for the 2019 Halo Awards. Towns from all around Connecticut enter and GMHS has some wonderful nominations.
Out of Town
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
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The Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 16, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the firehouse, 158 Burlington Road in Harwinton.
Out of Town
McLean offers hospice volunteer training
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The McLean Hospice team is seeking compassionate and mature individuals who are able to provide social support for adults who are facing terminal illnesses. Hospice volunteers may visit patients and families in their homes, apartments, or in nursing facilities to provide companionship, a listening ear and a caring presence.
Out of Town
Free document shred day on June 1
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Simsbury Bank is offering a free Shred Day event at its Simsbury Branch, 981 Hopmeadow Street, on Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, rain or shine.