Letter to the Editor
Support for Webster
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As an “experienced” voter in Granby, I have consistently noted the lack of candidates for state office on our ballots. Amanda Webster plans to change that in November.
Letter to the Editor
Support for Webster
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It has been a privilege to watch Amanda Webster as a candidate for Connecticut’s District 62 representative. She has shown commitment to meeting with, talking with, and understanding the residents of the four towns she hopes to represent.
Town/Govt
Queries from the Public Hearing on the FY19 budget proposal
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Two questions, asked during this year’s Public Hearing on the budget, related to assessed value and mill rate. It may be helpful to address both more closely.
School & Sports
College Scholarship Deadlines
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Granby Lions Club – May 1
Community Scholarship Association of Granby – May 1
Citizens for a Better Granby (Granby Drummer) – May 1
Democrat Town Committee – May 4
Students should contact Ms. Caruso in the high school guidance department for applications.
Town/Govt
Webster slate wins Granby Democratic caucus
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The Amanda Webster Slate was voted to attend the Democratic Connecticut House of Representatives convention this May by the Democratic voters of Granby. All registered Granby Democrats were invited to attend and vote for the slate of delegates pledged to their preferred candidate.
Town/Govt
Public Works
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Trash Holiday: Monday, May 28, 2018 – Memorial Day is a holiday for Paine’s Inc. All trash pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday. Paine’s notifications: Did you know you can sign up for email alerts from Paine’s? Don’t worry they won’t swamp your inbox.
School & Sports
Minutes • Board of Education Meeting April 4, 2018
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Congratulations to Addyson Earl, a 6th grader at GMMS, who was a finalist in a PBS talent competition that had over 1,000 entries. Middle school students Kylie Coxon, Galen Platt, Alexa Becker, Caelum Janski, Jason Brown, and Alec Jedamonov participated in a regional history day competition at Manchester High School and will advance to the state contest in April.
Town/Govt
State Senator Kevin Witkos seeks to continue serving the 8th District
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Will not run for 5th Congressional District seat
State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-8) announced his decision not to run for the 5th Congressional District seat. Witkos currently serves the 8th Senate District in the Connecticut General Assembly as the Deputy Senate Republican President Pro Tempore.
People
Simsbury Bank sponsors Bike for the Battle
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Simsbury Bank made a $2,500 donation and is the champion sponsor of the Farmington Valley YMCA’s Bike for the Battle on April 28. Participants ride stationery bikes in shifts.
School & Sports
Grad Night 2018 art competition winners announced
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Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation has announced the winners of the 2018 art competition. The first place entry will be used to design the invitation for the Granby Memorial High School’s safe graduation party.