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YMCA receives donation from builder Jason Levesque

| June 25, 2022

Jason Levesque, principal of Jason E. Levesque Construction of Barkhamsted, presents a $2,500 donation to Brian Liss, executive director of the Farmington Valley YMCA on May 26.

This month, as the school year is winding down, I’ll highlight youth programs offered by the town. In addition to its fantastic school district, Granby provides programs and services for youth through the Recreation Department, the Granby Public Library and Youth Services.

Town/Govt

August 9 Primary moving to Town Hall

| May 28, 2022

It is anticipated that both major parties will need to primary this August. If a primary is held on Aug. 9, voting will take place in the Granby Town Hall Meeting Room from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Events

Granby Celebrates Juneteenth set for June 18

Cathy Watso | May 28, 2022

Make plans to attend the first Granby Celebrates Juneteenth festival at Salmon Brook Park—a free arts festival hosted by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) on Saturday, June 18 from 3 to 8:30 p.m.

People

McLean Game Refuge closes some trails to dogs

Connor Hogan, Director, McLean Game Refuge | May 28, 2022

The McLean Game Refuge has enacted a new dog recreation policy in order to ensure adherence to the will of George P. McLean.

People

First Church, South Church congregations vote to merge

| May 28, 2022

After several years of discussion and collaboration, First Congregational Church (FCC) and South Congregational Church (SCC) have decided to formally come together as one.