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Granby Public Library Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cossitt Public Library Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m. Holiday Closing: Both libraries will be closed on July 3 and 4 for the Independence Day holiday, and Sept. 5 through 7 for Labor Day weekend. Find us online Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); also, use the links to join us on o […]
The Granby Democrats will hold a caucus on Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holcomb Farm Workshop, 113 Simsbury Road, to endorse candidates for municipal office and to transact other business to come before the caucus. All interested Granby registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Chairperson Jim Lofink at 860-810-0274. Preceding the caucus, the Granby Democratic Town Committee will host its annual picnic at the same location, starting at 6 […]
Transfer Station Closed – Saturday, July 4 The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Trash Schedule Independence Day is Saturday, July 4, therefore, the holiday will not affect trash pickup schedules. Keep out Please do not put any ashes in your barrel. A single ash in a pile that seems inert can remain “live” (still able to ignite) for 96 hours after the main fire is out. Composters “Garden Gourmet” composters are s […]
Pollworkers are needed for the Nov. 3 municipal election Local poll worker training will be held in the fall, with flexible days and times. We will once again be offering a series of Election Day workshops for poll workers to attend. If you would like to be included on Granby’s poll worker list please e-mail the registrars at: vr.granby.ct@gmail.com. Being a poll worker looks great on college and job applications — be part of the democratic process! Two-sided ballot for November mu […]
Granby’s finance officer again chosen for awardBy Shirley Murtha Granby Administration Finance Officer Barbarajean Scibelli once again has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting. It acknowledges Scibelli’s excellence in preparing Granby’s comprehensive annual finan […]
By Shirley Murtha After serving for 22 years on Granby’s Board of Selectmen, Ron Desrosiers has submitted his resignation. Not afraid to be the voice of reason and caution, he will be remembered, among other things, for establishing the annual Community Service Awards in 1997. These awards recognize both adult and teen residents who have given special service to the town. Each spring, Desrosiers and representatives from the Drummer and Granby Community Television call for nominations from […]
Residents recognized for service by Board of Selectmen By Shirley Murtha Prior to conducting regular business at the June 15 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, First Selectman Scott Kuhnly recognized several Granby residents for their service to the town. Before the annual Community Service Awards presentation, special awards were given to Russ St. John and Incy Muir. St. John began serving the community in 1963 on the Development and Industrial Committee and went on to sit on Planni […]
The Planning and Zoning meeting of May 26 By Elaine Jones On May 26, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Center Review Study Subcommittee report with a power point presentation by Director of Community Development Fran Armentano. Using maps showing specific areas of town, particularly the town center and the three zones that define it, and where the proposed zoning amendment would have the greatest impact, he reviewed the recommendation of the subcommittee and the effect on the tow […]
Planning and Zoning meeting for June 9 2015 By Elaine Jones After accepting the Center Review Study Subcommittee’s report of an amendment to the Zoning Regulations Section 3.12.5 Comprehensive Granby Center Criteria, viewing three PowerPoint presentations showing maps of the Center area and the three zones that define it, and holding three public hearings to allow more input from residents, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 6-1 vote, approved the amendment to the Zoning Regulation […]
CTVV-Judge Robert Killian – mayoral candidate for Hartford Judge Robert Killian is on a mission to be the Mayor of Hartford. The city has been his and his family’s home for many years and he believes it is no more than two years away from Chapter 11. He is, by party, a Democrat, but in his interview with Susan Regan, Host of CT Valley Views, his perspective and objective is that realistic steps need to be taken to rein in budgetary control and work in a by-partisan way to save the Capital […]