People
Splish-splash, taking a bath!
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It was a busy day at the Davis family’s bird bath!
People
Stop & Shop supports Autism Foundation
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Stop & Shop Store Manager Angel Cruz (and a plaster cast guide dog, courtesy of Kim Michalewicz) with the display that prompted shoppers to donate money toward a service dog.
People
Seniors job bank marks 40th anniversary with gala reception
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The Seniors Job Bank celebrated its 40 years of service to the Greater Hartford community with a festive cocktail reception on September 24. The non-profit, volunteer driven organization connects men and women over 50 looking for work with businesses, government agencies and households that have part-time job openings.
People
Breakfast hosts library director
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The September Women’s Breakfast featured Granby Library Director Amy McCue who gave an overview of the library’s services.
Health Notes
Opiate addiction: addressing the epidemic
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Over the last six years much has been done to identify, understand, educate and treat the epidemic of opiate addiction. Initial statistics were startling.
People
Salmon Brook— officially Wild and Scenic
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After 12 years of study, the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook have been designated by Congress as part of the Partnership National Wild and Scenic Rivers Program administered by the National Park Service. The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 was enacted by Congress in order to preserve and maintain designated rivers for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
People
Retired Granby teacher expands work for education in Nigeria
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Retired Granby teacher, Elaine Chagnon, recently completed her tenth trip to Nigeria, working on behalf of Africa Education Partnership (AEP), a non-profit organization established in 2011. Its goal is to build and renovate schools and provide support and training to teachers so that a quality education is made available for all students, regardless of tribe or religion.
Events
Granby Unico to hold charity golf tournament Sept. 13
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Friday, Sept. 13 is the date for this year’s Granby UNICO Charity Golf Tournament, to be held at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington. Cost for players is $135, which includes golf, lunch, dinner, drink tickets, premium open bar reception, raffle and driving range.
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Stop & Shop patrons are generous!
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Granby Stop & Shop Manager Angel Cruz knows his customers are a generous bunch. For National Watermelon Day, they donated nearly 100 watermelons to the Waste Not Want Not kitchen.
CT Valley Views
Connecticut’s municipal service provider
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Joe DeLong, the executive director and CEO of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), speaks with Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views, regarding the diverse services provided by the organization to the 169 towns and cities of the State.