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Public Works

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Fall transfer station hoursIn addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through November 18.Household hazardous waste collectionA household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury.Hazardous Waste accepted items:Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, compact bulbs, other bulbs containing mercury, Lawn Care chemicals, Household cleaners — acids, adhe […]

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Board of Education Considers Closing F.M. Kearns Primary School

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As communicated in my September Drummer article, the Board of Education (BOE) has received the administration’s findings and recommendations from The Declining Enrollment Study. Parents and community members were invited to discuss the recommendations at the September BOE and PTO meetings. Similar opportunities will be provided over the next few weeks.Declines in school enrollment are being experienced in districts across the state. The steady decline in Granby’s district enrollment […]

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GMMS Welcomes New Principal

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By Kim Becker“I knew it would happen eventually,” said Sue Henneberry, principal at Granby Memorial Middle School, “I just didn’t think it would be so quickly. This is home.” After 27 years in the West Hartford school district that is quite a statement.Henneberry has spent most of her career teaching, counseling and disciplining middle school children. She is passionate about this transitional period, helping students and parents successfully manage the leap to high […]

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Lost Acres Volunteer Fire Department lists Recent Responses

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By Tim RickisAugust Summary:The Lost Acres Fire Department responded to the following 15 calls: Two cooking fires; Two authorized burnings; Two alarm responses; One medical assist; One grass fire; One smoke/odor removal; One outdoor fire; One carbon monoxide issue; One blasting agent explosion response; One electrical incident; One dispatched and cancelled; One motor vehicle extrication.LAFD reminds you to be safe when heating your home this fall. Cooler October weather is right around the corne […]

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July meetings resolved permit issues

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July 14 Meeting The Planning and Zoning Commission heard three public hearings at its July 14 meeting and approved all special permit applications The owner of 163 Hartland Road requested a special permit for an accessory apartment for his mother, who will be living with him. The existing ranch-style home, constructed in 1959, contains 1500 square feet with three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The accessory apartment will be located within a proposed addition of 560 square feet connected to the front […]

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Grounds keeping is his specialty

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By Shirley Murtha Have you noticed how attractive and well-kept Granby’s municipal properties are? Back in June and July, the “Blue Billow” and pink “Invincibelle” hydrangeas that border the main entrances to the Town Hall and Meeting Room were worthy of inclusion in Better Homes and Gardens. Plantings behind the police station and along the driveway next to it are also stunning, and not just in high summer. These delights are the work of one very special Public Works employee, Chris Lesiak. […]

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Lost Acres Fire Department annual election/appointment results

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by Tim Rickis The Lost Acres Fire Department held its annual meeting on July 14. The LAFD election results are: Chief – John Horr Jr. President – David Demchak Vice President – Bill George Jr. Treasurer – John Reek The Chief is responsible for assigning officers to ensure the safe and effective operation of the department. Chief Horr’s appointments for 2015-2016 are: Assistant Chief – David Sprafke Deputy Chief – Bill Lee Deputy Chief – Ti […]

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September Activities

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September Activities Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Granby Senior Center located within the Municipal Complex at 15 North Granby Road. Annual membership dues are just $5 for Granby residents and $10 for non-residents, due on Sept. 1. Please call 860-844-5352 for additional information. Special Opportunities All About Eyes with Primary Eye Care: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. Learn about the latest in cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes floaters and eye lid surgery. No charge. T […]

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Public Works

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Transfer Station Extended Hours: The Transfer Station will be open on Wednesdays 8 a.m. until noon beginning Sept. 9. The extended hours will be in effect through Nov. 18. Trash Holiday: Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day is a holiday for Paine’s Inc. and all trash/recycling pickups will be delayed by one day that week. Hazardous Waste Collection: The next collection of Household Hazardous Waste will be Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Simsbury DPW, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury.   […]

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September Candidate Forum

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Jaimee Kidd, center, served as an intern in the Registrars’ office. She is pictured here with Registrars Laura Wolfe (left) and Sarah Thrall (right). Submitted photo In honor of National Voter Registration Day, all the candidates on the November ballot have been invited to a candidate forum sponsored by the Registrars Office. This event will be held in the town hall meeting room on Monday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The registrars are excited to be working with the Granby Memorial High School Civ […]