CT Valley Views
CTVV interviews U.S. Senate candidate
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CT Valley Views recently interviewed Robert Hyde, a candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Great Outdoors
GLT volunteers removed more than 1,500 pounds of trash on Earth Day
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On Earth Day weekend, Granby Land Trust members of all ages helped reduce pollution, improve habitats and prevent harm to wildlife and humans by removing more than 1,500 pounds of trash from Granby roadsides.
People
Spring migration is underway!
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Granby Land Trust Board Member John Weeks and his wife, Christine Chinni, led bird walks on six consecutive days in the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in early May—some for the Land Trust, and some for other organizations, including the Hartford Audubon Society.
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Granby Women enjoy presentation on Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve
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Granby Land Trust Vice President (and all-around great guy) Dave Emery gave a presentation on the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve to the Women’s Breakfast Group on May 4 at the Granby Senior Center.
Great Outdoors
Sustainable CT: For a thriving, resilient Granby
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What makes a town a thriving, desirable place in which to live besides low taxes and good schools?
Great Outdoors
Earth Day hike
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A young hiker is enthralled with a young tree on the Holcomb Tree Trail. Approximately 50 people gathered for a walk on the trail on Earth Day.
Town/Govt
A look at tax relief programs
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At this time of year most people have filed their income taxes and may be reviewing their personal finances to plan for next year. Similarly, the town’s elected boards and my staff have just completed the FY22-23 budget process. The input and questions posed by residents attending the Board of Finance Public Hearing in April was appreciated.
Events
Memorial Day Parade plans
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Granby’s annual Memorial Day parade and program will be held on Monday, May 30. Parade Marshal Kenneth Rafoss announced that the honorary parade marshal in absentia this year is James O. Hall, U.S. Navy Seabees.
People
Double rainbow over the Pease Family Preserve
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This double rainbow over the Pease Family Preserve is a reminder to pause and give thanks to Bill and Jane Ann Pease, charter members of the Granby Land Trust, who looked out on this view for 60 years before their passing in 2013.
People
Town Clerk retires
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Karen Hazen recently retired after serving 15 years as the Granby Town Clerk. On April 18, she was presented with proclamations from the Board of Selectmen and the Connecticut General Assembly.