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Band director Sarah Warner snaps a selfie with her 5th grade jazz band students from Wells Road Intermediate School.
On January 24, the Granby Board of Selectmen and the Planning and Zoning Commission met to discuss the Affordable Housing Plan objectives. Connecticut state statutes require that each town in the state prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan that specifies how that town intends to increase the number of affordable developments. The plan is to be updated at least once every five years.
At its Feb. 15 meeting, the Board of Finance reviewed updated information relative to the budget for FY24 that begins on July 1. The total Grand List—subject to any final adjustments by the Board of Assessment Appeals—was filed as required with the state by Jan. 31, and showed an increase with revaluation of 28.34 percent over the Oct. 1, 2021, Grand List.
At its Feb. 1, 2023, meeting, the Granby Board of Education (BOE) appointed itself as the Personnel Search Committee for the new Superintendent of the Granby Public Schools. The committee’s work will be guided by a search consultant and will begin immediately.
Members Present: Chairman Edward Ohannessian; Vice-Chairman Anthony McGovern; Commissioners Lynn Guelzow, Rebecca Brewer, Mark Lockwood, Benjamin Perron, Terri-Ann Hahn, Anthony Cappelli (via Zoom) and Francis Brady. Others present: Town Manager Erica P. Robertson (via Zoom) and Town Clerk Scott A. Nolan.
Includes regular meetings of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
Riding around our town is quite an experience. During a days’ journey, one observes all sorts of things. Lots of people, events,and goings on, and the humanity and complexity of our simple hamlet continues to amaze and endear it to me.
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.
At the public session of the Jan. 24 joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), several residents stepped forward to address their concerns.
The Granby office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties is pleased to announce that Nancy Reardon has been named the #1 Sales Agent in 2020 for having the highest number of sales. This award encompasses the entire Berkshire Hathaway New England properties network in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York.
Connecticut DECA hosted a virtual state conference this year for the first time, modifying a usually-packed event at the Aqua Turf Club. With over 58 chapters and 2,500 student competitors and advisors, Connecticut DECA kept students engaged and more inspired than ever during the historic virtual competition.
Paxton Diaz, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Rochester Institute of Technology.
The season came to a fantastic end for the Wildcats, who took home the CCC Championship title after defeating the Simsbury Trojans on March 26.
For All Ages, Connecticut’s only nonprofit organization that connects the generations to combat loneliness and ageism, will host its inaugural Buddies and Bobbers Learn-to-Fish Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 22 in collaboration with and on-site at Winding Trails in Farmington.
Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) was recently notified by the Awards Committee of the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO), that it has been awarded the top CLHO honor, the 2021 Award of Merit, for October’s Stroll Through Granby History initiative.
The Easter Bunny visited First Church and delighted (l–r) Linda Betsch, Jennica Betsch and Lisa Reinhardt.
The Seniors Job Bank has chosen a leadership team to guide the non-profit into its 42nd year. The officers are President Bernie Weiss, of West Hartford, Vice President Gail Crockett, also from West Hartford, Treasurer Del Shilkret, of Granby, and Secretary Jennifer Wolfberg, of Avon.
Stephanie and Brendan Boyd, 43 Cider Mill Heights, asked why an application for Cider Barrel Way was postponed.
Beginning Monday, May 3 the Granby Senior Center will begin a gradual re-opening for specific classes and programs. If a program is scheduled in the building, you will find a location under the description.
Please consider donating urgently needed blood at First Congregational Church of Granby on Wednesday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments can be made online at redcrossblood.org
After COVID closure for a year, the volunteers at Salmon Brook Historical Society are back at work. The research library is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling 860-653-9713.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will resume when the Granby Senior Center reopens. Meetings are at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
The next Granby Men’s Breakfast e-Group is Friday, May 14. The guest speaker will be Dr. Joseph Baxer, president of the Connecticut Chapter of the United Nations Association, discussing the United Nations, its 75th Anniversary, and its relevance in 2021.
In observance of National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6, members of Life Church New England invite the public to join them at 6:30 p.m. for a time of prayer for our nation. Life Church New England is located at 23 Griffin Road.
Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day with the Granby Land Trust. Join us on Saturday, June 5, at 10 a.m. for a family-friendly hike on the Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve.
Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. Students from the SRL Irish Dance Academy will entertain with a lively Irish dance performance. Let’s kick off spring by enjoying a beautiful performance together. T
The Gardeners of Simsbury will not hold its annual plant sale at Boy Scout Hall, but you can still purchase beautiful plants just before Mother’s Day!
If you drive by the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center almost anytime this summer, you’ll see why we say that the center is more than a stage. You may see one of the many private events in progress, such as musical rehearsals, athletic events, dance recitals, awards ceremonies and graduations.