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What’s Up in Town Hall
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Recent Actions and Upcoming Topics
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Fall may be the best season in Granby
Rick Orluk’s photo of the swing along the Granby Land Trust trail through the Emery Preserve highlights fall’s beauty.
Recent Stories
Opinion
My view on Granby’s 2023 Budget
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Initially, this was to be solely commentary on Granby’s overall budget for 2023/24, which only passed by 107 votes and I’ve seen a few signs in town that said “say no to the budget.”
Letter to the Editor
Heart and Soul of the Garlic Farm
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The May issue of the Drummer contained a very nice article about Granby’s Garlic Farm, but one important piece was missing! There was not a mention of the person who originated the now-famous spot for garlic and other wonderful produce: Gary Cirullo!
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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.
Events
Newly merged Friends of Granby Libraries plan 40th Anniversary Book Sale
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Since 1983, the Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) have held the very popular Used Book Sale. This year it will be held on July 28, 29 and 30 at Holcomb Farm. The Friends will start accepting donations in early June.
Events
Waste Not Want Not again serving sit down community meals
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Finally, we begin to redefine normal. Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen (14 years strong) endured the pandemic by adaptation; serving contactless drive-through hot meals for a long time.
Familiar Faces
Landing the dream job—Amber Wyzik
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Ideally, each of us would awaken with a smile, eager to get to work doing what we love. Those who are lucky, like Amber Wyzik, do exactly that.
Animal Talk
Doggie sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement
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Beyond looking dashing, sunglasses protect our dogs’ eyes from diseases worsened by UV light and from potential trauma to the eye itself.
Verse
Remembering September 11, 2001
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It’s been 20 years since that tragic day, September 11, 2001—how far away in years, yet how close in my memory it remains.
Town Hall Talk
Bears, politics and bridges all on the summer agenda
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Summer is here! Fourth of July, strawberries, swimming, summer camps, vacation and, dare I say it, travel!
People
Solar Eclipse
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The moon blocked part of the sun in a sunrise solar eclipse on June 10 in North Granby. The phenomenon appeared as a “ring of fire” to some observers in Canada and Northern Europe. On the East Coast of North America, it appeared more like a crescent moon—or a smile.
School & Sports
End of an Era for GMHS Field Hockey
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Seventeen years, 272 wins, 12 State Championship appearances, Seven Class S State Titles.
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GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
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Kuhnly stated the purpose was for the Neighborhood Assistance Act Program and the submission of proposals. He asked the Vice Chairman to read the Legal Notice.
Letter to the Editor
Bear Wars
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Once again, I am weighing in on the bear situation in Granby. Wild animals are interested in three things: food, sex, and self-preservation.
Letter to the Editor
Granby PD appreciated
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We would like to take this special opportunity to thank our Granby Police Force for the times we have needed them, called 911 and they came.
Letter to the Editor
Thanks from McLean
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We are very thankful to the Granby Community Fund and the residents of Granby for their support of the McLean Meals on Wheels program. The Granby Community Fund solicits donations from Granby residents to then give as grants to local non-profits that serve residents of the Town of Granby.
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Town of Granby Meeting Calendar
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Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date and time, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
Letter to the Editor
Cultured meat
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I recently learned an Israeli company, Future Meat Technologies, has slashed production costs for cultured meat and hopes to bring it to the United States in the next year and a half. For those who don’t know, cultured meat is grown from cells, without slaughter.
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REGISTRARS: Sept. 14 primary, maybe
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The Republican and Democratic Town Committees will meet in July to nominate candidates to stand for office in the Nov. 2 municipal election. The Republican caucus is scheduled for Thursday, July 22 at 7 p.m. in the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Op-Ed
Connecticut’s “Jabba the Hutt” administration
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On May 11, the CT Mirror published an article by Mark Pazniokas entitled, “House extends emergency powers—but with added oversight”. While a majority of “Demoncrats” in both the House and Senate create and manipulate bills and budgets and the Capitol remains closed to the public, the same body of unilateral capacity extended Governor Lamont’s Executive emergency powers until July 20, albeit with some nominal oversight.
Town/Govt
Registrars Calendar Review
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Absentee Ballot Applications are being collected now by the Town Clerk for those who know they will be away from home on Sept. 14 and/or Nov. 2. The form is available at Town Hall or on the web at sots.ct.gov
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GRANBY BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORTS
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Word was received from the State Department of Education that remote learning will not be mandated in the 2021-2022 school year. All families have been notified.
People
Dreaming of a wildflower meadow
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Having driven by the empty town-owned field across the street from Maple View Farm for 24 years, Susan Ranstead often thought how beautiful it would be if this field were filled with flowers. This year, she decided to take action to see if it would be possible.
People
Flagpole, plaque honoring former Scoutmaster rededicated
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A very special event took place “on the hill” in North Granby on June 12.
People
Area food distributions during pandemic
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Granby residents Sandy Flagg, Audrey Lampert and Dave Roberts are passionate community members who want to ensure that no one goes hungry, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Happenings at the Center
The Senior Skinny
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Holcomb Farm Fresh Access for Seniors: Thursdays, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Granby Senior Center. This extraordinarily successful program is back for another season.