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Highlights from the meeting held on May 16th, 2022
See an illuminating interview with CT Valley Views’ host Susan Regan and her guest, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, with highlights from his new book, Created Equal: The Painful Past, Confusing Present and Hopeful Future of Race in America.
The May issue of the Granby Drummer published a letter about the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) and charges for service. The author suggested that GAA has been less than transparent regarding our fee structure and reasons for assessing charges. We would like to take a few moments to clear up any confusion.
For the past few years, I have mowed a section of lawn only once a year, after the frost. This kept the maple and oak sprouts down but allowed for the development of a meadow.
The Granby Celebrates Juneteenth committee and the Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) Board and Steering Committee extend their gratitude to all who contributed to the inaugural Juneteenth Celebration on June 18 in Salmon Brook Park.
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.
In 2016, municipal leaders and residents from across the state formed an independently funded, grassroots effort named Sustainable CT. The group created a “roadmap” which set forth the steps needed to promote a town’s eco-nomic well-being while, at the same time, respecting the natural environment. The Granby Conservation Commission’s goal is for Granby to become Bronze-certified.
Geissler’s Supermarket, the 2021 IGA International Retailer of the Year, has launched Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Online Payments with the industry-leading eCommerce service powered by Rosie.
Highlights from the meeting held on May 4th, 2022
Connecticut DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) hosted a virtual state conference for the second year due to COVID-19. With over 58 chapters and 2,500 student competitors and advisors, CT DECA kept its tradition of competing alive despite the challenges of hosting large-scale events.
A household hazardous waste collection is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury.
Even with the windows down a bit, your car’s temperature can climb to dangerous levels in just a few minutes, causing your pet to suffer heat stroke.
Memorial Day, as we traditionally celebrate it, was cancelled by COVID-19. This year the pomp and circumstance, parade, community picnic and concerts on the green were absent but our gratitude for those who served and gave their lives has not diminished.
It is a special time, this day when we remember. The sun shines, the flags fly. Parades march down every town’s main street.
The 1990s and 2000s were decades of world-wide change and innovation.
The weather is perfect for being outdoors, and the trails at Holcomb Farm welcome everyone, every day.
Photographer Merle Yoder captured this shot of an osprey at Christensen Pond.
Town Hall, although not open as usual, is conducting business. It seems all departments have adjusted to the times, and permits are being issued, births and deaths recorded and the administrative duties fulfilled—just differently.
The Drummer and the town of Granby are saddened to learn that Elaine Jones passed away on March 6, 2020, after a long illness. Elaine made Granby her home for 57 years with Jim, her husband of 53 years.
With Easter egg hunts cancelled because of the Covid-19 scare, volunteers with the Lost Acres Fire Department requested families to sign up to have the Easter Bunny drive by their homes.
May is a busy time for potential November candidates to gain party support and campaign funds.
The Superintendent of Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor P. Wrye as the new principal of Granby Memorial Middle School, effective July 1, 2020.
First Selectman Kuhnly reported with sadness the passing of Town of Hartland First Selectman Wade Cole and asked for a moment of silence.
The North American fur industry kills 4 million animals every year, according to Humane Society International. Connecticut can do its part to end this barbarism by following California’s lead and banning fur sales and manufacturing.
Regarding the April 2020 issue of The Granby Drummer, page 3, Minutes of the March 2, 2020 BOS meeting, I see that 54 bear-resistant trash barrels will cost $13,708.
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In response to Covid-19, Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7S, has suspended the tax credit re-filing requirements for this year. Any taxpayer currently on the program shall automatically maintain their benefits for the next two-year cycle.
