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Invasive Action!

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A potent team of Invasive Plant Activists (IPAs) converged on the Red Trail West at Holcomb Farm in November to continue repairing the damage borne of our love of intense fall colors (see photo).

People

Granby Lions’ year off to a good start

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The Granby Lions Club started its new year on July 1 and is quickly approaching the halfway point of its year. Under the leadership of President Tony Cappelli, the club has had a busy and successful start, with a very busy December ahead.

The Garden Corner

Keep your real Christmas tree healthy and safe

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It is that most wonderful time of the year—the holiday season. And with the holiday season coming upon us, we are in search of that most perfect Christmas tree. One that stands tall and festive, to be adorned with lights and ornaments, shining brightly in our home, the centerpiece of celebrations.

Bake cookies for gifts this holiday

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Northern Connecticut had an excellent acorn mast year. Mast describes the acorns produced by oaks and other nut bearing trees in an unusually large number of acorns (or “mast”) as part of an irregular cycle.

Events

Food donations filled police cruisers

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Rosia Kennedy, Granby Stop & Shop’s fundraiser coordinator, invited the Granby Police Department and staff for a pet food and pantry food drive on Nov. 17.

About Town

Granby’s FY25 departmental work plans, continued

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Last month, this column introduced a review of the departmental work plans for the Town of Granby. The departmental work plan focuses on functions over and above the daily operations with the overarching goal to move the town forward while introducing resiliency and efficiency into the operations of the town.

Granby Land Trust

GLT plans second Earth Day clean up

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On Earth Day Weekend , April 21-23, the Granby Land Trust (GLT) will again take part in the Great Global Cleanup®, a worldwide campaign to remove billions of pieces of trash from neighborhoods, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails and parks — reducing waste and plastic pollution, improving habitats, and preventing harm to wildlife and humans.

Granby Land Trust

Celebrate summer with a sunrise hike

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Join the Granby Land Trust for a sunrise hike on Saturday, June 3, as part of Connecticut Trails Day. See the sun rise from Scarlet Tanager Lookout on the GLT’s Schlicht Family Preserve.

Events

Grange to host first rubber duck race

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With the rebirth of Granby Grange, a new community fundraiser has been started; namely, the Granby Grange Annual Rubber Duck Race, which will be held on Saturday, April 29, from 2–4 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park.

Events

A Big Thank You!

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GMHS Dramatic Arts would like to thank everyone who came out to support us and see our production of Little Shop of Horrors. We had a great audience every night and the cast and crew had a blast together in rehearsal and performing for all of you!

About Town

Granby Police Dept. achieves gold standard in public safety services

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One of the benefits of writing an article for our local paper every month is that I get to share some insight with residents about what is going on behind the scenes at Town Hall and the work being done in our departments to keep things running smoothly. This month I wanted to highlight the good work being done at the Granby Police Department (GPD).

People

Long-time election moderators honored

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A Poll Worker Thank You Afternoon Tea party was held on Feb. 8 to honor long-time election Moderators Diane Hernsdorf and Patty Sansone. Poll workers from the 2022 election and Town Hall employees gathered to thank them for their years of service.

Town/Govt

BOS and P&Z study affordable housing plan

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On January 24, the Granby Board of Selectmen and the Planning and Zoning Commission met to discuss the Affordable Housing Plan objectives. Connecticut state statutes require that each town in the state prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan that specifies how that town intends to increase the number of affordable developments. The plan is to be updated at least once every five years.

Town/Govt

Finance Constrains Spending, Mill Rate Change

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At its Feb. 15 meeting, the Board of Finance reviewed updated information relative to the budget for FY24 that begins on July 1. The total Grand List—subject to any final adjustments by the Board of Assessment Appeals—was filed as required with the state by Jan. 31, and showed an increase with revaluation of 28.34 percent over the Oct. 1, 2021, Grand List.

School & Sports

Superintendent Search Committee formed

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At its Feb. 1, 2023, meeting, the Granby Board of Education (BOE) appointed itself as the Personnel Search Committee for the new Superintendent of the Granby Public Schools. The committee’s work will be guided by a search consultant and will begin immediately.

Town/Govt

Charter Revision Commission discusses elections, board terms of office

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Members Present: Chairman Edward Ohannessian; Vice-Chairman Anthony McGovern; Commissioners Lynn Guelzow, Rebecca Brewer, Mark Lockwood, Benjamin Perron, Terri-Ann Hahn, Anthony Cappelli (via Zoom) and Francis Brady. Others present: Town Manager Erica P. Robertson (via Zoom) and Town Clerk Scott A. Nolan.

Local Voices

Journeying in town

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Riding around our town is quite an experience. During a days’ journey, one observes all sorts of things. Lots of people, events,and goings on, and the humanity and complexity of our simple hamlet continues to amaze and endear it to me.