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GMHS civics students host BOE Candidate Forum

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In honor of National Voter Registration Day, candidates who are running for the Granby Board of Education on Nov. 7, have been invited to attend a Candidate Forum sponsored by the GMHS Civics Department and the Registrars of Voters Office, in the Granby High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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Help CT corporate taxes benefit Granby, Book Sale was success!, Embracing Our Agrarian Roots, and Lack of Parent Engagement at BOE Meetings 

Correction

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Lieutenant Commander David M. Amidon, honorary marshal of the Granby Memorial Day Parade, served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and the Cold War. His actual service duties were reported incorrectly in my article in the July/August issue, Memorial Day parade and ceremony honors fallen heroes. My apologies to Dave and sincere appreciation for his service. 

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date,  time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed. 

Drumrolls

Granby’s financial reporting recognized—again

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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Granby for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

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Drumrolls May 2015

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Julia Benson, a French major, and Benjamin Fetzner, a neuroscience major, were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Colgate University. William Lawson was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. He graduated in December with a BFA in Medical Illustration. Charles Pfeifer, a junior majoring in neuroscience and applied music at the University of Rochester, has been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list. A GMHS graduate, Pfeifer is the son of Richard […]

Local Voices

Feminist’s demand: just equality

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Rachel Cisto, senior journalism major at the University of Hartford with CTVV Host Susan Regan. Submitted photo Feminist’s demand: just equality Once again, CTVV’s Host, Susan Regan interviews another young woman whose article was published in the Hartford Courant entitled “My Feminist Demand – Just Equality”. The Hartford Courant’s “Fresh Talk” section has certainly provided a sounding board for young women to voice their opinion on the subject of women’s status in today’s world. Where […]

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Coalition against domestic violence

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Karen Jarmoc, CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence with CTVV Host Susan Regan at the CCADV offices in Wethersfield CCAD: a champion in combating domestic violence Among the many agencies and departments available to Connecticut residents to assist those who are subjected to harm from physical attack, one stands out for its diligence and dedication to protecting the most vulnerable victims — the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV).  This orga […]

Fun & Rec

Granby Bear 5K Challenge

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Registration opens for Granby Bear 5K Challenge By Sue Hancock Celebrate the beginning of summer by running in the second Granby Bear 5K Challenge. This event is sponsored by the Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club and will be held entirely on the GMHS campus on June 20 at 10 a.m. There will be fun for the whole family, with a 5K division and a Kid’s Fun Run prior to the 5K. The 5K course starts and finishes at the high school track. The run is a two-loop course with gently rolli […]

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Granby yoga studio flows into its fifth year

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Granby yoga studio flows into its fifth year By Jennifer Huget When they opened their yoga studio in the heart of Granby Center in June 2010, Kathy Voskowsky and Laura Seger-Horan had no way of knowing that five years later the enterprise would still be going strong. Granby Yoga Studio has not only survived but thrived, growing (literally—the studio space was more than doubled in 2011) to become an integral part of the community and providing a fun, nurturing place for yogis of all ages […]

Events

Civic Club March to Drum Factory

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Civic Club March to Drum Factory The Granby Civic Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 1 p.m. to visit the Noble and Cooley Center for Historic Preservation in Granville, Mass. The Noble and Cooley Drum Factory has been making drums since 1854, manufacturing toy drums as well as drums for the Civil War and other important political rallies and events. The buildings and original equipment at the site offer a unique opportunity to experience Yankee ingenuity as it impacted manuf […]

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50th year for plant sale

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50th year for plant sale The Sow and Reap Garden Club has been selling perennials dug from their own gardens for 50 years. What started with 5 or 6 members and about 45 plants divided from members’ gardens, on the front lawn of the church has turned into 20 members and over 600 plants being sold each year. Proceeds benefit several local charities including Waste Not Want Not Kitchen, Holcomb Farm, My Children’s Garden and the Veterans’ Wall of Honor in Salmon Brook Park. This year the club will […]

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Social Services

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Social Services The focus of the Social Service Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents. For more information about any of the following programs please call the office. Winter Protection Program: Participants in this program should note that Winter Protection ends on April 30. Participants should make payment arrangements with Eversource […]

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Activities At The Senior Center

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May Activities Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Granby Senior Center located within the Municipal Complex at 15 North Granby Road. Please call 860-844-5352 for additional information. Special Opportunities AARP Safe Driver: Tuesday, May 5, 8:45 a.m. By taking a driver safety course you will learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. This class is open […]

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Crackdown On Texting While Driving

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Connecticut Law Enforcement to begin major crackdown on texting while driving Police Agencies Participate in the National Distracted Driving Awareness Month – “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” Statewide Campaign CrackdownThe Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office has kicked off of “U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY.” – an effort to crackdown on motorists who choose to text, talk or otherwise distract themselves from the task of driving by using a hand- […]

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Digital Marketing with the Drummer

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Drummer adds digital marketing for help advertisers This year, the Drummer has started to make more use of its website and social media outlets to reach a wider readership of the news, features and advertising found on the printed pages of the newspaper. With more and more readers accessing news via smartphones and tablets using RSS feed, the Drummer has created a digital hub to link and share specific articles on online with their friends and family which in turn can increase the exposure of […]

Great Outdoors

Local eating tips from your family farmer

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Local eating tips from your family farmer By Kate Bogli The growing season is coming up and it sounds fun to join the club of Local Foodies, but there’s work, kids activities, let’s face it, Life. Who has time to spend all day going around to local farms to gather up food you don’t think your kids or your husband are going to eat anyway? Here are my top five ways to make the transition from a big-box processed food diet to local veggie-based whole foods diet (really, it&rsquo […]

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Reardon Named Top Sales Agent

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BHHS New England Properties recently held its annual awards and service event where Nancy Reardon of the Granby office ranked as one of the company’s top agents in both sales and volume. She also was named the region three top service provider. From l.: Candace Adams, president and CEO, BHHS New England Properties and Nancy Reardon. Submitted photo Sandy Fine, office leader of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Properties’ Granby and Simsbury offices, announced that sales execu […]

Fun & Rec

10th Great Park Adventure

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CT DEEP Announces the 10th Anniversary of Great Park Pursuit Family Adventure Registration is now open for the 2015 Great Park Pursuit – Connecticut State Parks Family Adventure at www.NoChildLeftInside.org. The Great Park Pursuit is a series of activities designed to introduce families to the outdoors, build the next generation of environmental stewards and showcase Connecticut’s State Parks and Forests this spring. The 10th Anniversary Great Park Pursuit kicks-off with family Fis […]

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2016 Schools Budget Calls for Increase

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2016 Schools Budget Calls for 2.39 percent Increase By Kim Becker The Board of Education approved Superintendent Alan Addley’s revised FY16 budget with a 2.39 percent increase. This budget keeps the third grade teacher that the Board demanded be restored, cuts $16,000 in technology consulting, and moves the Ultimate Frisbee Club costs to the Quality and Diversity budget. Several Board of Finance members objected to the revisions during the three-board meeting on April 30. The BOF &ldquo […]

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Budget Referendum Passes

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The town of Granby’s 2015-16 budget was approved by voters. Of the 1,343 people who voted at the referendum April 27, 754 were in favor and 589 were opposed to the budget as presented at the April 13 public hearing.  […]

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44th Annual Granby Road Race attracts lead sponsor

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By Amy WoodmanThe historic Granby Road Race has attracted Command Corporation as a lead corporate sponsor this year. One of the state’s longest-running races, the Granby Road Race raises money to support the Farmington Valley YMCA’s Annual Campaign. The 44th annual running of the 5K and 10K race will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd at Granby Memorial High School, Route 10/202 in Granby, CT. Pre-registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. “The 10K is one of the most beautiful a […]

Events

Activities At Senior Center

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April ActivitiesUnless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Granby Senior Center located within the Municipal Complex at 15 North Granby Road. Please call 860-844-5352 for additional information.Special OpportunitiesA Matter of Balance: Beginning April 6, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Have you turned down a chance to go out with friends or family because you were concerned about falling? Learn how to overcome obstacles, strengthen your muscles and make your home safer so you ma […]

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Valley Brook Projects cont.

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Artwork-floor plan Valley Brook building project continues Valley Brook Community Church plans to be in its new building by this summer. In 2013 the congregation was given the Woodhaven Equestrian Center and adjoining estate through the generosity of Rod and Janice Reynolds. After receiving the gift Valley Brook leadership began to plan and pray for the best way to convert the equestrian center into a church building. The priority was to provide ample space for worship services and classrooms […]