Opinion
Support Library Renovation Project
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“Will my taxes go up?”
We know this is the question on everyone’s mind. We are here to assure you that a yes vote for the Library Expansion Bond will not raise your taxes.
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Invest in our teachers, invest in our future
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This fall, Granby teachers and the Board of Education will begin negotiating a new contract before the current agreement expires in June 2027. Most residents are aware that Granby educators are paid significantly less on almost every level than their counterparts in every Hartford County district, including the Hartford Public Schools.
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What would Jefferson do?
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The 250th Declaration of Independence anniversary warrants a look at the “riddle” of Thomas Jefferson. His resumé as a Founding Father includes being the key writer of the Declaration and the third president. The first amendment’s freedom of religion and the wall of separation between church and state also bear his “mark.”
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Granby Taxpayers: Numbers that matter
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As a 20+ year resident of Granby, I urge you all to read this article before you rubber stamp the School Budget in the April vote.
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Support the schools’ fine arts programs
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I want to give a shout out to the GMHS cast and crew for their fabulous production of The Little Mermaid. They packed the GMHS auditorium on March 12, 13, 14 and 15. What talent we have in Granby! This musical highlighted our talented singers, dancers and set crew students and volunteers. As Director Erin Bakken stated, “This production has truly been a labor of love.”
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New Granby group tackles childhood screen addiction
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When I restricted my daughter’s smartphone access and sent her to technology-free camps, I often felt alone with my concerns about the adverse impact of smartphones and social media on children.
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Opinion — A case for religious education
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We may not always acknowledge it, but we survive only through formal and informal education to cope with the challenges of life. Because of cultural skepticism and fear of criticism toward religious education, I’d like to make a case for its importance.
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BOE not putting students or excellence first
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The mission of both the Granby Public Schools and the Connecticut State Board of Education is clear: academic excellence must be our top priority. Granby BOE policy requires board members to act with integrity, accountability and transparency, while working in true partnership with parents and guardians.
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Defending liberty: From battlefield to ballot box
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For generations, America’s service members have stood watch over our freedoms—on land, at sea and in the air. They have answered the call in times of war and peace, often at great personal cost, to ensure that liberty endures for all. Their mission has always been clear: protect the rights and ideals enshrined in our Constitution.
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Can we survive without forgiveness?
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Where is the Golden Rule? Will our nation survive its current political strife?