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Granby’s 19th Annual Community Service Awards

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Do you know an adult or teen whose volunteer contribution to the town deservesto be recognized?The Board of Selectmen are now seeking individuals who exemplify the town’s richtradition of volunteerism.Anyone but a family member may nominate a candidate, who must have been activelyengaged in volunteer community service within the past year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31).The selection committee takes into consideration:• The number of hours per year the nominee has performed community service […]

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Local church changing lives in Costa Rica

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​By Doug CaseyA mid-winter trip to Costa Rica usually means snorkeling and excursions to the lush rainforests. Those activities didn’t make the list for a team from Valley Brook Community Church that recently travelled to the capital city of San Jose and the countryside to serve some of the country’s most desperate residents.More than a dozen members of the church took part in 10 days of intense but rewarding service alongside their hosts, 6:8 Ministries. Just hours after arriv […]

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Family business comes full circle Opportunities drive Guarcos’ entrepreneurial spirit

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by Emma SmithMany people born just after World War II can recall the stories of their grandparents leaving the rigid European caste-like society in search of a chance to enjoy a middle class, or maybe-even-better life in America. Millions came through Ellis Island in New York and eventually moved to other states, often to live with those of their same nationality. These days many baby boomers are third and fourth generation and well detached from the lifestyles of their ancestral great-grandpare […]

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Habitat to build affordable Granby home

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By Don Shaw, Jr.​On May 19, a Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking ceremony will kick off construction of a new, affordable, Energy Star 3.0-rated, three-bedroom raised ranch (similar to the one in the photo). Located at 259 West Granby Road, the home will be across the street from the post office and fire station. Open to the public, the groundbreaking ceremony begins at 4 p.m. A Habi-Hour Groundbreaking Celebration at Lost Acres Vineyard will follow it from 5 to 8 p.m., which will include […]

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Good food and beer keep Scott Riley’s customers happy

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By John R. NiebWith many hours of hard work and dedication, Scott Riley, owner of the Cambridge House Brew Pub, insures that his customers are happy. The Granby Chamber of Commerce recognized his hard work when he was named Granby Businessperson of the Year for 2015.The Pub’s menu offers a variety of dishes from soup to fish and chips, unique sandwiches, pasta dishes, and steaks. Riley’s favorite on the menu is the Reuben. “I love a good corned beef,” he said. “But […]

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Business Person of the Year

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Granby Chamber of Commerce named Scott Riley as the Business Person of the Year for 2015. Riley is the owner and operator of the Cambridge House Brew Pub. Standing from left: John French, Chamber executive director; Mary Anne Guarco, new Chamber president, Riley, and Jen Burkhart, outgoing Chamber president.  […]

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Women’s February Breakfast

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At the February Women’s Breakfast, Carol Bielefeld, as Abigail Adams, presented a lively portrait of one of the most fascinating and remarkable women in our nation’s history. Over 80 women enjoyed her presentation and the delicious breakfast catered by Lost Acres Orchard. Photo by Joan Ducharme […]

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Community Scholarship Association of Granby announces scholarships

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By Lisa HolmThe Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) offers annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be Granby residents, soon-to-be high school graduates and accepted at an institution of higher learning approved by the selection committee. Our largest scholarship, The David A. Schupp, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student pursuing a major in science, technology, engineering or math. The primary basis for selection shall be scholarshi […]

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1800s hotel is now business suites

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By John R. Nieb​Two Park Place, a new venture offering rental business suites, single offices and shared spaces with all-inclusive services and amenities, recently opened in the center of Granby. The post-and-beam-construction building at 2 Park Place was built as a hotel around the 1820s and was recently updated and renovated to offer professional, user-friendly work spaces. It is located at the corner of Rte. 20 and Park Place on Granby’s center green.Suites, rooms, or shared space […]

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Northwest Community Bank branches consolidate In Granby

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Northwest Community Bank has announced plans to consolidate the operations of its East Granby branch with the bank’s Granby branch on April 1 The branch located at 8 School Street in East Granby will close on March 31 and commencing April 1, East Granby and Granby customers will be served at the Granby branch located less than four miles away at 33 Hartford Avenue, Granby. The East Granby staff will relocate to Granby.Gayle Moraski, Vice President and Branch Administrator, states “Th […]