Town/Govt
GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
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Highlights from the meeting held on September 6, 2022
Town/Govt
DPW Open House
The Open House held by Granby’s Department of Public Works on May 16 attracted some young recruits!
Recent Stories
Board of Selectmen
BOS approves more items on ARPA funds list
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Progress continues to be made in assigning projects to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Town/Govt
What’s Up in Town Hall
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Sign up to receive town alerts, meeting agendas or meeting minutes.
Drumrolls
Long-time Drummer editor steps down, successor is sought
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Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG) is looking for a new managing editor for the Drummer. CBG President Kathy Norris has announced that Rita Isaacson will be stepping down from her duties as managing editor at the end of 2022.
Letter to the Editor
Support for Early In-Person Voting
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Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting? That’s the question Connecticut voters will decide on Nov. 8.
Town/Govt
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.
Opinion
Mass transit for the win
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Next to flight travel, travel by train is one of the safest and most reliable means of mass transportation. Electric trains in particular emit no pollution, have less accidents than vehicular traffic and are generally quieter than diesel/diesel hybrid counterparts.
Focus on Education
Back to school news
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I hope this communication finds you and your family well. The time has finally arrived to return to the best school district in the state of Connecticut.
Town/Govt
Granby Senior Center connecting with seniors virtually
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The Granby Senior Center has taken its programs online to keep seniors connected during the pandemic. When the Senior Center closed in March, the staff transitioned quickly to Zoom, offering games, informational programs and more.
What’s for supper?
Mexican Frittata
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It’s hard to believe that it is already the end of August. I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy the summer in a safe way.
People
Squadron Capital expands local access to summer camp with $100,000 donation to the YMCA
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Since mid-March children in Connecticut have been at home with little peer interaction, spending hours on electronic devices and not having much access to outdoor activity.
Fun & Rec
49th Granby Road Race runs strong
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On Saturday, Sept. 19, our community will celebrate the 49th Granby Road Race 5K and 10K. This race has a unique course that runs over road and trail to make beautiful running scenery for race participants.
School & Sports
Kim Narciso named Granby Schools’ 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year
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Granby Public Schools is proud to announce that Kim Narciso has been selected as the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. Narciso was recognized for this distinguished honor in a surprise award presentation at her home on Tuesday, June 9.
School & Sports
Local graduate awarded JA scholarship
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Kenya Mouning, GMHS class of 2020, was one of three newly graduated Connecticut high school students who earned scholarships from Junior Achievement of Southwest New England in recognition of their dedication, participation and leadership in local JA education programs.
People
Granby author publishes first book in trilogy
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Austin Trunick’s The Cannon Film Guide Volume I, explores the legendary b-movie studio, Cannon Films, during the years 1980–1984.
Town/Govt
GRANBY PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES
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Per Executive Order, this meeting was held remotely; commission members who spoke introduced themselves each time they spoke, members of the public who spoke introduced themselves and stated their address.
Out of Town
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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Connecticut’s Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce (East Granby and Windsor Locks) is proud to announce that its annual Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18.
Town/Govt
No used book sale this year but you can still help
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If you haven’t heard, the annual Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) used book sale, usually held at Holcomb Farm in September, has been canceled.
In Town Focus
Camera Club
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The Granby Camera Club will not be holding meetings at the Senior Center until the Center is open.
In Town Focus
Men’s Breakfast via Zoom
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The next meeting of the Men’s Breakfast Group will be Friday, Sept. 11, via Zoom. The speaker will be Connor Hogan, director of McLean Game Refuge.
In Town Focus
MS Support Group
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The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will resume when the Granby Senior Center reopens.
In Town Focus
Meditation Classes
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Odiyana Center is a local non-profit organization dedicated to bringing peace through giving instruction in meditation and positive qualities of mind to community members.
In Town Focus
Bottle and Can Drive
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Tired of waiting in line to return bottles and cans? Consider donating them to the Granby 4-H Robotics Program.
In Town Focus
SBHS Fall Market
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The Salmon Brook Historical Society has cancelled its fall flea market.
In Town Focus
Volunteers Needed
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Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their fur-ever homes.
In Town Focus
Women’s Breakfast
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The Women’s Breakfast Group monthly meetings are suspended until the Granby Senior Center is open and large groups can meet again.
Great Outdoors
Friends of Holcomb Farm benefits from painting auction
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Fine artist Kate Emery auctioned an original oil painting to benefit the Friends of Holcomb Farm, a Granby-based organization devoted to preserving historic farmland and utilizing sustainable farming methods to feed local families and help neighbors in need.