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mon Brook Veterinary Hospital will hold its annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cat and dog food donations will go to aid local food pantries, shelters, rescues and organizations.
Elizabeth Volg, of North Granby, and Jacob Hanelius, of West Granby, were named to the dean’s list for the summer semester at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
With the holiday season upon us, this seems a good time to ask a question. As the parent or guardian of your family, who are the most important members?
On Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a lively concert to welcome winter and the holiday season with music for voice, violin, and piano, as well as viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, recorders, harp and kantele.
The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution will offer its annual Christmas Open House, with tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead at 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices launches its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship Program, a step towards advancing equality and inclusivity within its organization. This initiative aims to provide advancement and homeownership opportunities for all.
What do farmers do in the winter? Great question!
Trash holidays: Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1 are holidays for Paine’s. Trash/recycling will be delayed by one day for all residents.
Winter storms and the resulting snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. The Department of Public Works does its best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all.
Events at Granby Churches and other Holiday Happenings
At the February Women’s Breakfast, Carol Bielefeld, as Abigail Adams, presented a lively portrait of one of the most fascinating and remarkable women in our nation’s history. Over 80 women enjoyed her presentation and the delicious breakfast catered by Lost Acres Orchard. Photo by Joan Ducharme […]
Photo by Peter Dinella(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’));The trails at Holcomb Farm just got a “spruce up”. We encourage everyone to get out and enjoy this beautiful property, open to all.Posted by Holcomb Farm on Saturday, January 30, 2016 […]
For Valentine’s Day, every senior at Granby Memorial High School was given a bag of cookies from the Senior to Senior Cookie Bake project. (L to R) Judy De Nio, Jeanne Violette, Diane Hernsdorf and Vonnie Cianciulli, members of the Civic Engagement Team and members of the Granby Senior Center. Submitted photo(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sd […]
by Shirley MurthaTown Manager Bill Smith will present the budget at the BOS meeting on March 7. He reported that it is becoming more and more difficult as the years go by to meet the Board of Finance guideline and still meet the goals and objectives of the Board of Selectmen to maintain the staffing and services that town residents expect. The BOF wants the BOS budget to come in at a 2.5 percent increase, which would result in a two percent increase in the mill rate, but to meet that guideline t […]
By Shirley MurthaThe 2016-17 Granby budget process began with public reports by the boards of selectmen, education and finance at the annual three-board meeting, held on Jan. 25. After thanking the members and staffs of all the boards for their diligent efforts to try to keep increases at a minimum, First Selectman Scott Kuhnly introduced Ron Walther, chairman of the Board of Education, who presented that board’s preliminary budget.Walther said that after much deliberation, the board had s […]
By Kim BeckerDeclaring a budget decrease of 1 percent for FY 2017 “disappointing”, superintendent Dr. Alan Addley, expressed concern to the Boards of Finance and Education that “maintaining the status quo is going backward.” He stated he had promised families that the school reconfiguration would not harm services or programs. He now feels that the 1 percent decrease “doesn’t keep the quality of the system.” Addley’s original budget called for a .5 […]
By Amy LupoliHave you ever wondered what STEAM stands for? The students at F.M. Kearns certainly did, and during wonder week they found out how much fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) projects can be.The week began with an all-school meeting to introduce young scientists to the fun and excitement of wondering about the world around them. Throughout the week students asked questions such as “I wonder why cats sleep all day?” and “I wonder if teeth are bon […]
By Alan Addley, Ed. D.On March 2, I will present the FY17 Administrative Budget to the Board of Education. The budget is a spending plan that is responsive to the slow-recovering economy; savings realized from the closing of the F.M. Kearns Primary School; board-approved goals; and, the budget guideline (-1 percent) established by the Board of Finance. The FY17 Administrative Budget is in the final stages of development. As of press time, the Administrative Budget is level funded (zero percent) […]
Best use of tax dollars?In response to the letter to the editor in the February issue titled, Best use of Tax Dollars.Having a very strong opinion that the tax dollars of this town paid by taxpayers like you and me are not being used in a fiscally responsible manner, it does appear as if the financial decisions made by the DPW and our town are not made in the best interest of the taxpayers as much as they have been in the best interest of the DPW. Spending taxpayers dollars to replace an assigne […]
Kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year and Community Connections will be held at F.M. Kearns Primary School, 5 Canton Road on Monday, March 21, anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.Children who will be five years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2017, must be registered for the 2016-17 school year. Parents choosing not to enroll their eligible child for kindergarten must complete an option form exempting their child from school attendance. Children do not have to be present for registration.All […]
By Shirley MurthaLost Acres Fire Department Chief John Horr, Jr. presented an in-depth explanation of the cost of running the town’s all volunteer fire service. The department is an independent corporation that receives quarterly payments from the Town of Granby. For many years, these payments have kept pace with the department’s expenses but that is no longer the case. In the past 15 years, there has been in increase of 52 percent in costs, while the town’s payments to the department h […]
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed major intersection improvements on Route 10/US 202 (Salmon Brook St.) at Route 20/189 (North Granby Rd./East Granby Rd.) and at Route 189 (Hartford Ave.) on Wednesday March 16, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center.The project is identified as Prospective State Project No. 55-TMP1.The purpose of this project is to reduce delays and queue lengths during peak travel periods […]
By Lisa HolmThe Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) offers annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be Granby residents, soon-to-be high school graduates and accepted at an institution of higher learning approved by the selection committee. Our largest scholarship, The David A. Schupp, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student pursuing a major in science, technology, engineering or math. The primary basis for selection shall be scholarshi […]
By Michael B. Guarco,Chair, Board of FinanceEach year as the spring budget process commences, the selectmen convene a meeting of the three Boards—Education, Finance, and Selectmen—for an open discussion on what the next year looks like in each board’s perspective. This helps the boards get a sense of what the operating boards are looking at, and what the fiscal ramifications and limitations are from the BOF perspective.In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the boards […]
By Laura Wolf & Paul Willis,RegistrarsTo vote in the Democratic or Republican primary in April you must be a member of that party. In the past, many voters came to a primary only to be told that unaffiliated and minor party members can not vote in the primary. Residents who are currently unaffiliated have until noon the day before the primary to enroll. Same day registration does not apply to primaries, it must be done prior to the primary. To be eligible to vote in the presidential primary […]
By John R. NiebTwo Park Place, a new venture offering rental business suites, single offices and shared spaces with all-inclusive services and amenities, recently opened in the center of Granby. The post-and-beam-construction building at 2 Park Place was built as a hotel around the 1820s and was recently updated and renovated to offer professional, user-friendly work spaces. It is located at the corner of Rte. 20 and Park Place on Granby’s center green.Suites, rooms, or shared space […]
Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen invites you to its third annual fundraiser extraordinaire. This year the Hungry Hearts Irish Cabaret and Gourmet Dinner will be held Saturday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish center at St. Therese Church, 120 West Granby Road. Tickets are $35 each.(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3 […]
By Denny MoonSouth Church has made a commitment to provide opportunities for people to determine their life direction for the next era. This year’s occasion is a Story Weaving Workshop led by Dr. Carol Burbank, a playwright, poet, creativity coach, journalist and fiction writer, whose professional life has led her to help many people find direction in their lives. She writes, “Our stories are the engines of our choices, hopes and connection with the world. If you had a car, and you n […]
By Emma SmithMost people would like to be able to vividly recall both the happy times and the difficult, challenging childhood events of their lives. Grandma Moses, a famous primitive artist, began painting at age 75 and, when asked what inspired her, she stated it was scenes from her childhood on a farm in upstate New York. She even placed herself in some of the artwork she created.Susan Jones is a former Granby resident who can think back to the past a little easier than the rest of us. Her da […]
By Carole BernardWith winter days continuing to shorten, and the warm days of spring still just a dream, there are a few things to look forward to. Anyone who enjoys live music and sharing time with others in a comfortable and family-friendly venue with homemade munchies will love the series presented by South Congregational Church.On Saturday, March 19, Roosevelt Dime rocks the house with their Empire State style. From Brooklyn to Granby, Roosevelt Dime’s blend of classic R & B with a […]