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Let Kindness Ripple

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I am delighted to introduce the overarching theme for Granby Public Schools’ year ahead: Let Kindness Ripple.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls —

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Mikayla Kai Thompson graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May where she was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. 

School & Sports

Who’s IN when school’s OUT?

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During the lazy, hazy days of summer, public schools go on a welcome hiatus. Children enjoy staying up late, attending camp, playing with friends and setting out on family vacations while teachers and administrators sleep late and loll around the pool, right? Wrong.

Town/Govt

Social Services

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The focus of the Social Services 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.

Out of Town

Beaver Pond Wildlife Series

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and the Simsbury Public Library in welcoming local filmmaker, Ray Asselin, as he presents the latest episode in his five-part Beaver Pond Wildlife series documenting a full year’s time at New England beaver ponds.

Out of Town

Arsenic and Old Lace takes the stage at The Suffield Players

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The Suffield Players is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the timeless comedy Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by the talented Becca Coolong, this uproarious play promises to entertain audiences with its witty humor and eccentric characters.

Verse

Local Authors Receive Grant for Sequel Book

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 In mid-March, two of the local authors of Just Ordinary Moms – Linda Spevacek and Maureen Wolf – gathered with an audience of over 200 professional women. Over half of the attendees were award hopefuls, as over 100 applications had been submitted for one of four Ladies Making History Awards, sponsored by Ladies Who Launch – Connecticut. The award criteria included having a high likelihood of success and making a social impact. After inspiring remarks by Linda […]

Town/Govt

Noise factor an issue for Lost Acres Vinyard neighbors

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At the public session of the April 3 Planning and Zoning meeting, Attorney Mark Branse, speaking for Carol Day of 96 Lost Acres Road, read a letter written by her in which she stated her opposition to the activities going on at the Lost Acres Vineyard, and her disappointment that the commission did not adequately address the special permit issue at its last meeting when vineyard owner Michelle Niedermeyer presented an account of the products and activities of her business. The issue of what […]

Fun & Rec

Twilight egg hunt brings the crowds

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Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Eggstravaganza where Jack the Bunny help corral the kids who came out to collect colorful eggs. Photos by Kristy Earl and Karrie VanRyn Niko Merz (above) is all smiles after finding many eggs there, too. Olivia and Max Fitzsimmons (top) take a break with their mom at Creative Learning Preschool’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Mia Woods and Allie Van Ryn filled their baskets. Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Egg […]

School & Sports

Student Art Exhibit

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Advanced Student art exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard Each spring Advanced Placement and Independent Study art students at Granby Memorial High School exhibit their artwork in a local gallery setting. The process of preparing art work for presentation, hanging a show and participating in a public reception is a valuable real world experience for these aspiring artists. The ninth annual AP/Independent Study art show will be held at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Rd in North Granby. The o […]

School & Sports

Football Scores Financial Windfall

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Football scores financial windfall By Kim Becker The Board of Education commended the administration for a thoughtful and goal-oriented budget that comes just under the 2.0 percent increase imposed by the Board of Finance. However, strong disagreement arose about Superintendent Alan Addley’s proposed line item for the Granby football team. The Granby High School Football Supporters Board has been vocal in its insistence on financial equity for the team, asking for $420 per player or $1 […]

Fun & Rec

NE Braille Challenge

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North Granby student participated in NE Braille Challenge Elizabeth Cappelli, daughter of Arthur and Anne Capelli of North Granby, participated in the 14th Annual NE Regional Braille Challenge reading, writing and spelling contest recently held at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, Mass. Elizabeth, 12, a 6th grade student, was one of 27 students from across the northeast who participated in The Braille Challenge at the Carroll Center, an education and rehabilitation facility that pr […]

Events

GECC Playgroups

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The calendar may say it’s spring, but… It still may be weeks before the weather warms up enough to take your little ones to the playground at Salmon Brook Park. Don’t worry—join the Granby Early Childhood Council each week for the Kids Play, You Stay playgroup. Every Wednesday morning from 9:30-11 a.m. parents, grandparents, and other caregivers visit the big red barn at Holcomb Farm for a variety of fun and learning opportunities. The GECC, together with the Granby Y […]

Events

Granby Road Races

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Granby Road Races set for May3 By John Carty The 43rd running of the annual GranbyRoad Race will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 8:30a.m. Last year’s introduction of a 5k race was an overwhelming success. Both races will begin at a common start line at the Granby Middle School on Route 10. The 10K will lead runners on a 6.2-mile course that covers both paved roads and scenic wooded trails. The 5K course is also partially off-road as it turns into Salmon Brook Park. “The 10K […]

Events

Spring Flea Market

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The Salmon Brook Historical Society is having its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come, look, browse, and buy items from dealers all over. Hot Dogs, soda and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts will be served at our concession stand. Anyone interested in having a booth for the flea market, (20 ft. X by 20 ft. space), please contact Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506. Cost for a space is $30 and after May 10, $40. Anyone interested in donating it […]

Town/Govt

Artwork to Come

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Planning and zoning for 3-11-14 By Elaine Jones At the March 11 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a modification of the site plan to construct a building addition of 660 square feet for Beman Hardware at 20 Hartford Ave. The addition will be to the right (east) of the current building and will be used primarily for storage. This will eliminate outdoor storage of materials along the left side property line and add 5 more parking spaces in the front. Tractor trailers deliver […]

Fun & Rec

Marquis Peacock Award

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By Lori Garcia On February 7, members of the Marquis of Granby gathered at the Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 of the American Legion for a special celebration. The American Legion was presented with the prestigious Marquis of Granby Peacock Award, which recognizes long-standing commitment and support for the Marquis by an individual or organization in the community. The award is cross-stitched by hand each year by a Marquis parent with an 18th century peacock design. “The peacock is figured […]

Fun & Rec

Motorcycle Show

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New England Air Museum to Hold first ever Motorcycle Show on April 19. The New England Air Museum will hold a motorcycle show on Saturday, April 19. On that day visitors will be able to view 13 different classes of motorcycles. The classes are: Best Military Motorcycle, Oldest Running Motorcycle, Best American Pre WWII, Best American Post WWII, Best Custom Built, Best Café Racer, Best British Pre 1960, Best British Post 1960, Best European Pre 1960, Best European Post 1960, Best Japa […]

People

The Sweet Beet

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A mother’s perspective: a sweet solution to dealing with children’s allergies By Brenda Utzinger Being a parent of a child with food allergies or sensitivities is forever a challenge, but it has gotten a little easier since The Sweet Beet opened its doors on Route 10 at 498 Salmon Brook Street in Granby. Since revamping one of my daughter’s diets a few years ago to avoid gluten, egg and most dairy. I have learned to be a quick study of a food label and menu, and I have revi […]

Fun & Rec

Nunsense

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The cast and crew of Nunsense: (l to r) Paula Kuenzler, Susan Accetura, Nikki Currie-Huggard, Coreen Thompson, Noel-Marie Karvoski, Kevin Barlowski, Lauren Rozeck, Jennifer Jensen and Jessica Turgeon. Photo by Danielle Zaugg Nunsense will run from Feb. 28 through March 16 at South Congregational Church in Granby. Tickets are available at Granby Pharmacy or Good Company Theater.Tickets are $20 advance / $22 door Includes light refreshments. […]

School & Sports

Interview with Granby Superintendent

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Alan Addley, Superintendent of Schools, Granby, CT Common Core, often referenced in educational circles as a “one size fits all curriculum” has impacted all relative participants involved with the instructional format of our State’s educational institutions which includes students, teachers, school administrators, Ct State Board of Education, parents and the general public from which the financial support is derived. In addition to the Common Core program mandate in CT, the installment of a n […]

People

Therapy Dog, “Toby”

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Photo by Bill Regan Susan Regan (right), host of CT Valley Views interviews Anita Albanese, owner of Toby an eight-and-a-half-year-old golden-doodle that loves to share time with cancer patients. […]

School & Sports

Valley Pre-School Core Standards

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Valley Pre-School’s core standards are anything but common Rebecca Lobo-Rushin shares her experience as a parent and former student at Valley Pre-School By Andrea Burns When Rebecca Lobo-Rushin’s three-year-old daughter, Rose, walks into her classroom at Valley Pre-School in Granby, it feels like she is stepping into the pages of a storybook. “Rose gets to visit a magical wonderland almost every day she goes to school,” Lobo-Rushin said. “Depending on the educ […]

Town/Govt

VBCC Parking Lot Relocation Approved

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Valley Brook Community Church parking lot relocation approved By Elaine Jones On Jan. 28, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a modification to a site plan for Valley Brook Community Church on Granville Road. The change involved a relocation of the parking lot from the rear to the front of the building. This would give greater access to the building via a walkway. The lot will still have 84 parking spaces. The move would require a silt fence and three catch basins with no changes […]

History

SBHS Seeks Gardens for 2014 Garden Tour

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SBHS Seeks Gardens for 2014 Garden Tour By Bill Ross Attention all gardeners, plant and flower enthusiasts and green thumbers! The Salmon Brook Historical Society is planning its 2014 Spring Garden Tour on June 21-22, and is in need of several additional gardens to be included on the tour. Last year’s tour was very successful with over 180 people touring seven private home gardens all over Granby, Lost Acres Orchard, O’Brien Nursery and Lost Acres Vineyard. It is a terr […]