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Great Outdoors

Tips for a safe summer

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Summer is upon us and with it comes inherent risks to life and safety. Two of the big fire safety concerns are outdoor cooking/grilling and fireworks.

Town/Govt

IWWC denies Vessel permit

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Seven months after Vessel RE Holdings and Vessel Technologies, Inc. first appeared before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission seeking a permit for a septic system to serve a 42-unit apartment complex at 37 Hartford Avenue, the commission has announced its decision.

Events

Racial Unity Festival seeks volunteers

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Granby Racial Reconciliation Group is seeking volunteers to help run its first Granby Racial Unity Festival on Saturday, June 29 from 8 am – 9:30 p.m. at Granby Memorial High School.

Town/Govt

Grand List grows 3.53 percent

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The Grand List is comprised of all the real estate, motor vehicles and business personal property in town. The pandemic has had an impact on many different aspects of the Grand List, motor vehicles in particular.

People

Christensens celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

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Ted and Sandy Christensen were married on Feb. 17, 1962, at the Horace Bushnell Church in Hartford, by Ted’s twin brother, the Rev. William Christensen. After the reception they left for Vermont on their honeymoon but after running into a blizzard, they stayed overnight in Northampton, Mass.

Fun & Rec

Parks and Recreation

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Day Camp, Mission Adventure and a plethora of summer sports, enrichment, fitness and wellness camps for children of all ages just announced!

Town/Govt

Intra-Board Advisory Committee re-established to prioritize COVID relief projects

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I hope that you’re finding this monthly column informative. It’s meant to highlight the good work that is being accomplished by our municipal employees and volunteers. It also lets folks know about important issues and activities in town. Great things are happening every day, and I hope to share some of them each month.

The Arts

Local artist’s work on display

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Granby artist Bill Simpson’s charcoal drawing, Fishing with Nick, has been included in the Mattatuck Museum’s 2022 Juried Members exhibition.

Events

Ducharme to talk about roles of indigenous women

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Native American women– their past and impact on our lives today–will be the focus of a talk that George G. Ducharme, Ph.D. will present to the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Wednesday, April 6, at 9 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center.

School & Sports

Buzzing about the Gran-Bee

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Hive you been hankering for a night out with friends? Looking to show off your queen bee costume skills? Does trivia sweeten the honey pot? The 17th (not quite annual) Gran-Bee flies into view on Friday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the GMHS Auditorium.

Local Voices

Thank you for the memories

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Thanks to a friend I received the article in your February edition about cutting ice years ago. It referred to an article by Carol Laun where she interviewed Leon L. Gilbert about that.

Events

Damn Yankees comes to GMHS

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Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts presents the fun-loving musical Damn Yankees on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. in the GMHS Auditorium.

People

Herbal Helpers: grab a cup!

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People often think healthy living is eating the right food, getting plenty of exercise and sleep. Some depend upon alcohol, tobacco, or “comfort food”—which don’t really help a body resist the stresses and strains, and in fact can contribute to issues like heart disease and digestive disorders. However, there are better supports, some even in your own back yard.

Town/Govt

Notice of Democratic Caucus

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To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the Town of Granby.
Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on March 28, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center to endorse delegates to the State Conventions in May.

Events

In Town Focus

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Membership in the Salmon Brook Historical Society offers many benefits including free tours, newsletters, annual dinner in April, Christmas house tour and wassail party in December and the opportunity to learn about and help preserve Granby history.