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Parents are children’s primary teachers, but most often society is teaching our children about sexuality. Our Whole Lives (OWL) is an antidote to sexualized media messages, peer pressure, misinformation and prejudice.
A public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing tax exemption for personal property leased to non-profit organizations was held prior to the Board of Selectmen meeting on Sept. 4.
There is still a seven-day voter registration deadline, whether by mail, online or in person.
Granby residents are needed to fill vacancies on the Agricultural Commission and the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, October 1, Oct. 15
A Public Hearing has been set for September 25, 2018 for an application seeking a Special Permit for an illuminated freestanding sign and two additional freestanding signs for property at 4 East Granby Road.
One Polling Site for the Election
For the Gubernatorial Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Granby residents will vote in the Granby Community Gym, located in Granby Memorial High School in the center of town.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023
Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democratic Party
Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley, Republican Party
Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz,
Working Families Party
Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley, Independent Party
Rod Hanscomb and Jeffrey Thibeault, Libertarian Party
Mark Stewart Greenstein and Michelle D Ambrosio,
Amigo Constitution Liberty Party
Oz Griebel and Monte E Frank Griebel Frank for CT Party
United States Senator;
Vote for 1 1/3/2019–1/3/2025
Christopher S Murphy, Democratic Party
Matthew Corey, Republican Party
Christopher S Murphy, Working Families Party
Richard Lion, Libertarian Party
Jeff Russell, Green Party
Representative in Congress 01;
Vote for 1 1/3/2019–1/3/2021
John B Larson Democratic Party
Jennifer T Nye, Republican Party
John B Larson, Working Families Party
Thomas McCormick, Green Party
District 1 State Senator 07;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/6/2021
Annie Hornish, Democratic Party
John A Kissel, Republican Party
Annie Hornish, Working Families Party
John A Kissel, Independent Party
District 2 State Senator 08;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2021
Melissa E Osborne, Democratic Party
Kevin Witkos, Republican Party
Kevin Witkos, Independent Party
State Representative 62;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2021
Amanda Webster, Democratic Party
Bill Simanski, Republican Party
Amanda Webster, Working Families Party
Bill Simanski, Independent Party
Secretary of the State;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023
Denise W Merrill, Democratic Party
Susan Chapman, Republican Party
Denise W Merrill, Working Families Party
Susan Chapman, Independent Party
Heather Gwynn, Libertarian Party
S Michael DeRosa, Green Party
Treasurer;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023
Shawn Wooden, Democratic Party
Thad Gray, Republican Party
Shawn Wooden, Working Families Party
Thad Gray, Independent Party
Jesse Brohinsky, Libertarian Party
Comptroller;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023
Kevin Lembo; Democratic Party
Kurt Miller; Republican Party
Kevin Lembo; Working Families Party
Kurt Miller, Independent Party
Paul Passarelli, Libertarian Party
Edward G Heflin, Green Party
Attorney General;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023
William Tong, Democratic Party
Sue Hatfield, Republican Party
William Tong, Working Families Party
Sue Hatfield, Independent Party
Peter D Goselin, Green Party
Judge of Probate 09;
Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023
Charles Houlihan, Democratic Party
2 Somerset Ln, Simsbury, CT-06070
Cynthia C Becker, Republican Party
237 Hollister Dr, Avon, CT-06001
Two Statewide Ballot Questions: Vote Yes or No
Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to ensure (1) that all moneys contained in the Special Transportation Fund be used solely for transportation purposes, including the payment of debts of the state incurred for transportation purposes, and (2) that sources of funds deposited in the Special Transportation Fund be deposited in said fund so long as such sources are authorized by statute to be collected or received by the state? Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to require (1) a public hearing and the enactment of legislation limited in subject matter to the transfer, sale or disposition of state-owned or state-controlled real property or interests in real property in order for the General Assembly to require a state agency to sell, transfer or dispose of any real property or interest in real property that is under the custody or control of the agency, and (2) if such property is under the custody or control of the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, that such enactment of legislation be passed by a two-thirds vote of the total membership of each house of the General Assembly?
Granby Public Library, Main Branch
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Branch
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Find us online
Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); use the links to join us on Facebook and Pinterest. Closing
Both libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct.