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Update

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In the December issue’s letters, Deb Roe suggested that those interested in less aircraft noise and cleaner air for Granby should contact her. Roe has updated her email address to GranbySky@gmail.com

Opinion

A Conversation Piece

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Enigmas are things or people that baffle us like a puzzle or riddle that we struggle to solve. One enigma is the mix of good and evil in our day. It seems like the cycle of history yet again repeats itself.

Events

Safe Grad needs YOU!

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It’s February, and you know what that means—groundhog shadows, hearts, chocolate, and Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) kicking into high gear! GPSG is an all-volunteer, non-profit group that organizes a substance-free Safe Grad celebration for Granby Memorial High School graduates.

The Arts

So Church concert

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PhotosDon’t Miss Dave Gunning and Noah Miller at South ChurchBy Carole BernardAs a Canadian import, Dave Gunning tops the list. With a list of awards and recognition too long to repeat, he is as varied and impressive as he is extensive. With 11 albums and 20 years of performance experience under his belt, Dave has gathered a passionate following in Canada and the United States. After receiving a warm welcome in Australia, Dave has planted the seeds for another branch of his fan-club with t […]

Town/Govt

October 26th, 2016

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By Kim BeckerChristopher Tranberg, the new director of teaching and talent development, presented the district’s standardized test scores for the 2015-16 school year. As the state has refined its curriculum standards in the core subjects, the standardized tests have changed as well. The elementary school levels received Smarter Balance or SBAC testing in grades 3-8 and the CMT/CAPT science test in grades 5, 8, and 10. Eleventh grade students took the math and reading portions of the SAT in […]

Verse

Cossitt Library celebrates 125 years

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Dedication plaque is in recognition of 125 years of continuous service to the residents of Granby, gift of the Friends of Cossitt Library. Photos by Kelly Marszycki Lila Inness, former children’s librarian; Pat Bossler, former member of the Friends of Cossitt (FOC) board; Bruce Sullivan, treasurer of FOC; Holly Johnson, program and outreach coordinator; Lynn Stewart, branch supervisor; Deborah Woodsome, former president of FOC, and library technical assistant, Roberta Sullivan, curr […]

Events

Words That Matter Workshop

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Poet, writer and educator Kate Rushin returns to Cook Hall, First Congregational Church, 219 North Granby Road, Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light refreshments, no charge but donations welcome. Wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 860-653-4537. […]

Events

Women’s Breakfast

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Wildlife biologist Peter Picone will present a program entitled Songbirds and Backyard Beneficial Insects at the next Women’s Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Granby Senior Center. Cost is $3. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to reserve a spot. […]

Events

We’re Staying

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The We’re Staying group’s next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 5, 5 to 7 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby. This is a relaxed group of men and women, singles and couples who aim to stay in Granby for the long-term. We plan to socialize, support each other and re-invigorate the community staying in Granby. Please join us—even if your future in Granby is up in the air.Your appetizers are welcome there.  Lost Acres Vineyard wines available; if that is n […]

The Arts

Useless, humorous farm implements showcase local artist’s talents

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By Jennifer Russell BensonIf you have driven by Monrovia Nursery Company on Route 10 at Floydville Road since last summer, you may have noticed two large objects out in the field. Perhaps you wondered what they were: Farm implements from Granby’s past? Antique weapons? Art? Well, if you guessed the last, you were right. The two sculptures were conceived and created by local artist Brad McDougall.These sculptures were too large for McDougall’s property, so he, and friend Mark Hixson, […]

Events

Tag and Bake Sale

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The West Granby United Methodist Church is holding its annual Tag and Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. Admission is free. There will be great items to purchase and delicious home-baked goods, too. If anyone wishes to donate items in advance of the event they may call the church office at 860-653-7437. Please leave your name, phone number and a short message. Sorry—clothes, shoes, upholstered furniture, mattresses or electronics will not be accepted.​ […]

Events

SBHS Fall Flea Market

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Bring your friends on Saturday, Oct. 15 to the Salmon Brook Historical Society’s Fall Flea Market. The market opens at 9 a.m. and runs to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in renting space (20×20 feet) to sell goods to the public may reserve a space for $30 before Oct. 8; after Oct. 8 the fee is $40. Contact Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506 to reserve a space. Donations may be dropped off at SBHS on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. after Oct. 1. No plastic do […]

Town/Govt

Pollworkers are urgently needed

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This is an historic election year with an unprecedented upsurge in new voter registrations. New pollworkers are needed for data entry, helping at Town Hall and working at the polls in the Community Gym where over 6,000 voters are anticipated during the day – over 400 voters per hour. The registrar’s office is actively recruiting new workers and has set up an extensive list of options for training to try to make it easier to participate. There will be morning, afternoon, evening and w […]

People

New LGBTQ-friendly community space arrives in Granby

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by Elliot AltomareThe Harbor, a free Sunday Night gathering for community members to come together and share community, dinner, and a short UU/UCC service, starts Oct. 2 at First Congregational Church of Granby.No matter who you are, how you move through the world, where you are in your life’s journey, what you believe or what you don’t believe, you are welcome to join with us in community, and be as much a part of us as you would like.The goal of The Harbor is to provide a space for […]

Fun & Rec

NEAM launches Mustang Muster

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On Sunday, Oct. 2 the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks will host a gathering of iconic Ford Mustangs to celebrate the completion of the restoration of its WWII era P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft. NEAM’s P-51 was converted to a record-setting racing plane winning the coveted Thompson Trophy at the 1947 Cleveland National Air Races. Ford Mustangs from the 1960s to the latest GTs will be on public display along with the historic aircraft. Owner entry fees and visitor admissions w […]

The Arts

Local artist chosen to lead class in Windsor

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By Shirley MurthaLocal artist Bill Simpson has been invited to teach a class in oil painting at the Windsor Art Center Studios on Central Street in Windsor. The small group (maximum seven students) will meet Thursdays, Oct. 20 through Nov. 17. Simpson will help painters refine their composition, color and drawing to better focus their work, but he also will stress how to relax and have fun while painting, thus opening the way to more intuitive work. For more information about the class and to re […]

Town/Govt

Amendments made to LAFD tax abatement program

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by Shirley MurthaThe Lost Acres Fire Department recently was granted an update to the rules that enable firefighters to attain tax abatement, a program that has been in effect in Granby since 2008. Chief John Horr presented the reasons for requesting the amendments to the Board of Selectmen, who consequently approved the proposal.A town ordinance allows firefighters with 20 or more years of service to retire and receive the tax abatement as long as they own property in the town and meet all the […]

Great Outdoors

A Perfectly Simple Apple Pie

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By Susan Accetura“Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.” (Jane Austen)It’s apple season here in Connecticut. From a pomologist’s perspective, this has been a challenging year. A mild winter resulted in apple blossoms swelling a bit early, subject to damaging spring frosts, and a rainy blossom time in May wasn’t motivating to the pollinating bee brigade. The summer drought has kept some varieties on the smaller side, but at least all of t […]

School & Sports

Kearns School Study Committee forms

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The Frank M. Kearns School Study Committee will begin meeting regularly to discuss the future of the now-vacant building. The five-member committee was appointed by the Board of Selectmen and is charged with evaluating and exploring opportunities for the use of the Kearns building and surrounding property.The committee is interested in hearing from members of the public who may have ideas about the best use of the building and, to that end, will also be scheduling a public informa […]

The Arts

Interactive theatrical experience #trending coming to First Church

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In Medias Arts is proud to bring its interactive theatrical experience, #trending, a choose-your-own adventure story for social media lovers, to Connecticut for a one-night-only event as it prepares for the Charm City Fringe Festival in Baltimore, Md. The show will be at First Congregational Church of Granby, 219 North Granby Road on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are available at the door. Admission is free and donations will be accepted.Christi McLain and Jerron Jorgensen are featured […]

People

Humans of Granby 

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by Emma Smith Father Thomas E. PtaszynskiAge 70Pastor at St. Therese ChurchTell about a powerful memory…That is easy; it would be the day of my ordination into the priesthood, May 26, 1973. This was held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford. It was the most important milestone in my life.On a less serious note I do remember that I cut a mole on my lip early that morning. After the ceremony the priests then gave first blessings to their families and closest friends. The fami […]

Fun & Rec

Student earns HERO Sports Division III preseason First Team All-America honors

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Coming off a historic season a year ago, Springfield College senior Lauren Holt was chosen to the HERO Sports Division III Preseason All-America First Team. Holt was one of 21 student-athletes from across the nation to be recognized and was one of seven to be named to the first team.A key reason why Springfield earned its sixth-straight trip to the NCAA Championship, Holt registered 295 kills at a sensational .401 clip, which not only led the conference, but was also the fifth best hitting perce […]