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Granby residents celebrate diverse holidays in December

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By John R. NiebFor centuries, people have celebrated either Christmas or Hanukkah, or both, during the month of December. Christmas, a Christian holiday, takes place on December 25 and celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Hanukkah, also spelled Chanukah, is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated for eight days and nights to commemorate the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees after its desecration by the Syrians in 165 BC. When the Jews relit the Temple’s eternal fla […]

Fun & Rec

Eagle Scout installs new cemetery signs

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By Shirley MurthaKurt Bryant needed a service project to fulfill a requirement for becoming an Eagle Scout in his troop Venture Crew 2015. The project needed to benefit the community and allow him to display leadership. He found the perfect job when he met with Department of Public Works Director Kirk Severance. Eagle Scout Kurt Bryant and Director of Public Works Kirk Severance stand beside one of the new cemetery signs installed by Bryant as part of his service project for Granby. photo b […]

People

Humans of Granby

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STEPHANIE DANTOSEnvironmental ComplianceAdministrator forUnited Technologies AerospaceRecent graduateVillanova UniversityAge: 24Tell about your job… I work for United Technologies. UTC has plants all over the world that build airplane and helicopter parts. My group is set in place to ensure that the parts and equipment they produce are done so with environmentally safe processes. Essentially, we determine that they are following the most up-to-date regulations.As an example, s […]

People

Honoring veterans

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Photo by Holly Johnson Veterans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and community members gathered at the Granby Public Library to honor all who served on Veterans Day. […]

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Youth Referee of the year

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Pictured with Owen is Jesus Zornoza, the Connecticut State Referee Program’s State Referee Administrator. The Granby Rovers Soccer Club proudly congratulates Owen Plourde as the Connecticut Youth Referee of the Year. Owen was recently honored by the Connecticut Soccer Referee Program (CSRP) at its 13th annual awards night at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne in Berlin. The CSRP is a jointly established organization of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) and the Connecticut State Socce […]

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Winter Hints

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Winter storms and snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. The DPW does its best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all:Trash and recycling: Unless the roads are closed, Paine’s will be out collecting trash/recycling on its regular schedule. You must have your trash out by 6 a.m. If you choose not to put out your trash/recycling due to a storm, your barrels will not be emptied […]

School & Sports

CABE award

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From l.: Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Alan Addley; Commissioner of Education, Dr. Dianna Wentzell, and Board of Education member, Mark Fiorentino. Submitted photo. Granby Board of Education receiving the CABE Board of Distinction, Level Two Award. […]

School & Sports

Girls Soccer State Champs!

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Granby Memorial High School defeated Berlin High School 3-0 on Saturday Nov. 18 to capture the CIAC Class M Girls Soccer Championship.  Led by Tournament Finals MVP Samantha St. Pierre’s two goals, the Bears captured their first title since back to back victories in 2000 and 2001. Photo by Alan Addley  St. Pierre broke a scoreless game with 26 seconds left in the first half. She brought down a pass from Junior midfielder Lucy Jacobs, weaved through a couple defenders […]

Town/Govt

Candidates elected in Granby

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First Selectman – 2 yr term  B. Scott KuhnlyBoard of Selectman – 2 yr terms James C Lofink, Sally S King, Edward E. Ohannessian and Mark NeumannBoard Of Finance – 4 yr terms Frederick A. Moffa, Alfred G. Wilke and Gordon C. BischoffBoard Of Education – 4 yr terms Melissa E. Migliaccio, Sarah Thrall and Brandon C. WebsterBoard Of Assessment Appeals – 4 yr term  Daniel Chapple and Celia EggertPlanning and Zoning Commission – 4 yr terms Eric Lukingbeal, […]

Happenings at the Center

Get Fit Granby

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The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week for anyone 25 and older. Only $6/class for Granby residents when you pay the session price.

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Browse & Borrow

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Both libraries will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas Day, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day, and Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Day. The libraries will close early on Dec. 24 and 31.

Historic Footnotes

Mysterious Gravestone

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A mysterious gravestone was found face down in a corner of the Cooley Cemetery on East Street in spring 2018. It was discovered by Cheryl and Chris Klemmer when they stopped to take a picture of the new cemetery sign.

CT Valley Views

State’s energy dept changing of the guard

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Marissa P. Gillett is the new chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and recently stated that affordability across all customer classes will be a focus during her five-year term, but warned that it will likely take a few years to draft and enact policies that have meaningful impacts on Connecticut’s ranking as one of the most expensive for energy costs in the lower 48 states.

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Connecticut cyber security at risk

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We all are aware of the daily issues of playing defense against a barrage of ransomware challenges when it comes to managing the personal and business information on our computers. We need to constantly monitor and update firewalls to protect our private and critical data on the internet or we become victims of nation states and/or mercenaries.

What’s for supper?

Ginger Lime Chicken

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I know that Winter is coming, but I am still dreaming of warm weather and tropical beaches. And even though I am looking forward to some winter comfort food, I had to share one more recipe that tastes like summer to me.

Town/Govt

Registrars’ calendar review

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Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2020, is the suggested postmark deadline for mailed voter registration applications in order to switch political party to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary on April 28, 2020

People

Pet food drive is Dec. 14

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Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital will be holding its seventh annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., collecting dog and cat food, as well as monetary donations.

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Oriental Bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus

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Bittersweet is an extremely vigorous woody vine that can grow dozens of feet, smothering the tops of small trees, strangling them, and pulling them down, similar to the southern kudzu vine. In large mature trees, bittersweet can wrap around the trunk, climb 60 feet or more and follow branches out in search of sun.