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Planning for autumn

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As September begins and summer ends, it’s time to look ahead to fall. School buildings are preparing to open doors and welcome back students and families, and fall sports are gearing up for the new season.

School & Sports

New principal for GMMS

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Cheri Burke, Granby’s superintendent of schools, announced that Heather Tanis has been selected as the principal of Granby Memorial Middle School.  

Town/Govt

IWWC public hearing continued to SEPT. 13 

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At an Aug. 9 public hearing, a 48-unit, four-story apartment complex proposed for 37 Hartford Avenue by Vessel Development of New York, was presented to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC) for permit approval of its storm water management plan. The review and permits are required because the site includes 932 square feet of wetlands. 

Town/Govt

Your Support Matters!

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Welcome to the Drummer’s first issue this autumn! During the past several months, we’ve successfully completed our transition to a new editorial team and we’re excited to continue bringing Granby’s news to you in print, on our website and on social media.  

Events

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. 

Fun & Rec

Scouts Donate Spicebush

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Girl Scouts Donate a Spicebush to Kelly Lane School By Angelica Tomasino Who doesn’t like butterflies? Or birds? Unfortunately, if there is not enough food for butterflies, there will be fewer of them next year. That, in turn, may reduce bird population that depends on butterflies as one of its food sources and for the survival of their young. New housing developments or office space, wipe out natural habitats where butterflies normally find food and shelter. Girl Scout troop 60289 of […]

People

Laundy Works Opens in Granby

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Redefining the Laundromat Experience: Laundry Works Opens in Granby By Caitlin Larwood Take all of your existing notions of what a laundromat of the past looks and feels like—and immediately forget them. Granby residents, the latest and greatest in laundromat technology and design is now in your neck of the woods. Introducing: Laundry Works. This modern, clean, comfortable laundromat is now open for business. Laundry Works is located conveniently at 9 Mill Pond Road, across from the […]

Events

MS Support Group

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The Granby MS Support Group meets at the Salmon Brook Apartments located at 287 Salmon Brook St. at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Jane at 860-653-2436. […]

Great Outdoors

The Granby Sampler

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Subscribe now to the 2014 Granby Samplerby Marianne Curling Do you need a personal shopper to discover what is in season at local farms? Want to use more locally grown products when preparing meals at home? Don’t have time to go farm to farm for meat, cheese, poultry, vegetables and more? The Granby Sampler, a Granby Agricultural Commission program, gathers together an assortment of locally grown food and farm products and provides for subscribers to pick up at a central location […]

Great Outdoors

Granby Farmers Market OPENING DAY

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Opening Day of The Granby Farmers’ Market is June 24 By Amy Woodman The Farmington Valley YMCA is committed to building healthy families and strong communities. The Granby Farmers’ Market supports that goal by providing fresh wholesome foods grown by local farmers. The Granby Farmers’ Market’s opening day is Tuesday, June 24 from 3–6:30 at the Farmington Valley YMCA. The market is open to the public. Our sponsors this year are New England Urgent Care of Simsbury, Liberty […]

Town/Govt

Rebuilding Together Hartford

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Members of the Civic Engagement Team include (from l. ) Vonnie Cianciulli, Eileen Longhi, Diane Hernsdorf, Shirley Warn, Mike Lynch and Senior Center Program Coordinator Sandy Yost. Rebuilding Together Hartford met on April 26 with more than 450 volunteers throughout the City of Hartford. They helped with improvements to the homes and lives of twenty low-income Hartford homeowners. They also made safety improvements and helped to clear trails at Keney Park. Find more information on the Reb […]

Town/Govt

Annual Police Award Ceremony

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The Granby Police Department recently held their annual awards ceremony. Receiving commendations within the department were (from l.) Records Unit Clerk Mara Henze, Officer Christina Barrow, Sergeant Kurt LaFlamme, Officer Joe Adams, Sergeant Gary Charette, Officer Scott Bergeron, and Chief Carl Rosensweig. […]

Events

Art Exhibit at O’Brien Nursery

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Sally Sargent Markey sketching at O’Brien Nursery. Photo by Dorothy Dumond Local artists to exhibit at O’Brien Nursery by Dorothy Dumond Members of the Granby Artists Association will be among those displaying their artwork on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in connection with the Nursery’s Open Garden Days 2014. Award-winning artists Sally Sargent Markey, Pam Jones, Rosemarie Mendes, Suzanne Roz Magoon, Sally Melrose, Carole Hartwell, John Walker and Dorothy […]

Great Outdoors

I Can’t Imagine Not Loving Being a Neighbor of the Vineyard

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If you’ve seen the front page of this month’s Granby Drummer (let alone taken a peek inside), you know that someone is not so happy with our town vineyard.  Maybe the entire issue can be solved with a change of attitude, so I’d like to take a minute to look on the bright side of having a vineyard in our beautiful town.   I don’t live  next door to the vineyard, but I do live across the street from Salmon Brook Park.  I enjoy […]