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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Can we survive without forgiveness?
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Where is the Golden Rule? Will our nation survive its current political strife?
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Where do they plan on locating the 100-megawatts of utility-scale batteries?
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Numerous developers including D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) in our valley are vying to plug into the large Eversource electrical transmission line that runs from North Bloomfield to Agawam. Its desire is to install massive batteries that are primarily made from lithium and other toxic metals. The problem is that the public isn’t being told about some of their locations.
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Granby’s finances
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More than half of the leadership positions of the board of selectmen, board of education and board of finance (BOF) are on this year’s ballot. Whether it is the quality of education that our children receive, the quality of town services, and most importantly, the changes in property taxes, all are impacted by decisions those elected will make.