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Treasure seekers flock to the Salmon Brook Historical Society’s annual May flea market. Photo by Peter Dinella […]
By John R. NiebTroop 175, boy scouts from Farmington Valley towns, became the first American troop to visit Cuba since 1959.On April 8 they left Granby at 4:30 a.m. for the Newark Airport to board a direct flight to Havana, Cuba.“It was awesome. We love setting records like this,” said Charles Brinegar, assistant senior patrol leader and life scout of Troop 175. “We were the first to go to Cuba, as well as to summit Mount Kilimanjaro and to enter the Amazon Rainforest.” […]
Stop & Shop would like to thank the generous donors who made their pet food drive a success. Eight full carriages of pet food were then donated to Bandits Place, Mary’s Kitty Corner, Southwick Animal Rescue, Simon Foundation, Granby Animal Control and Small Animal Rescue. Pictured from left are: Chris Willett, Rosanne Reis, Julia Ouellette, Jameson Krajcik and Rosia Kennedy. Photo by Sheila White […]
Rachel AbrahamsonGMHS Senior, caregiver at Small World Daycare, member of women’s a cappella singing group, chorus member at the high school and First ChurchAge 17bad about being a high school senior…These are the good things. I have a strategy for success that has been in place for several years now. I am very familiar with my school, its routines, and how to study in order to get good grades. I know all my teachers well and where to go to get help, even how to write a paper effect […]
Alan Addley is the 2017 recipient of the Outstanding Superintendent Award given by the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education Alumni Board. Addley was recognized on March 18 at the Neag School’s 19th Annual Awards Ceremony in Storrs.Addley received his Ed.D. from UConn’s Neag School of Education in 2014. Prior to this, Addley earned his Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification in 1997 and a Connecticut Superintendent certificate from the Executive Lead […]
By Kim BeckerThe 14th annual Gran-Bee trivia challenge was once again a rousing success. In addition to raising money for local education projects, we found Waldo! Granby Public Schools Superintendent Alan Addley emceed for the first time dressed as the beloved character famous for his Where’s Waldo? Book series. When characters as famous as this one attend, you know the Gran-Bee is truly making a difference!Thirty-two teams competed for bragging rights as the 2017 winners. The Holcomb Har […]
Help identify the Granby Libraries’ needs now and in the future by filling out the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3N3GTJD from June 5 -19. Hard copies of the survey will be at both libraries. Thank you for your participation! […]
GRADE 8 HIGH HONORSDina Alfarone, Olivia Ashe, Spencer Bennett, Nicholas Boyd, Zachary Brewer, Caroline Burnett, William Caley, Aniela Cashman, Ashley Coon, Jenna Cox, Jack DeGray, Riley Dehner, Ty delosReyes, Ashlyn Dixon, Sean Dowd, Daniel Ennis, Angela Everett, Addy Fede, Ryan Fett, Madeline Gilmore, Aidan Goodrow, Meggie Hennessey, Jacob Ivanov, Aiden Kaczka, Eleanor Karabetsos, Alexis Klein, Isabella Krumm, Grace Lemoine, Hanna Lloyd, Anna Lombardo, Tyler Mackowski, Abigail Maher, Chase McG […]
by Shirley MurthaA very large crowd of Granby residents, high school athletes and members of Granby’s government boards gathered at the high school on May 17 to witness the naming of the track field after Dennis J. Lobo. Lobo was being honored in his 51st year of coaching track and cross country not only for his accomplishments, but also for the impact he has had on so many Granby youth, according to principal Mike Dunn and Superintendent Alan Addley. A number of former students and their […]
A Granby resident is needed to fill a vacancy on the Agricultural Commission. If you are interested in this position, call the Democratic Town Committee Chairman Jim Lofink at 860-810-0274, Republican Town Committee Chairman Mark Neumann at 860-978-4808, or the town manager at 860-844-5300. […]
What Connecticut Gold Coast town had a ’18—’19 mill rate of 11.369 and kept it flat for ’19—’20? It is also rated as #12 out of the 100 best towns to live in the U.S. and resident satisfaction has improved over the last three years in all departments. How did they achieve this?
UConn student Jessica Askew received a 2019 Hartford Golf Club Scholarship. Applicants are evaluated based on financial need, academic performance, character recommendations, and other criteria.
I am writing in support of Clark Farm’s application to the Planning and Zoning Commission to have a select number and type of events in their very nice looking white tent on the orchard property. The residents of Strawberry Field have issued several complaints.
Consideration of an application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Sections 3.5.2.10 and 8.21.4, personal service in the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone, massage center, for property located at 345 Salmon Brook Street.
First Selectman Kuhnly opened the public hearing and stated the purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding the approval of proposals for the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, candidates who are running for the Granby Board of Education on the November ballot have been invited to attend a Candidate Forum being sponsored by the registrars office.
This is our future — I have seen it and it is good. Really, really good.
Granby 4-H sign-up night is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Holcomb Farm Workshop. The presentation will introduce the youth officer team, leaders, and project groups available for the 2019-2020 program year.
It is hard to believe that another school year is upon us. As these last few weeks and days of summer come and go, the PTO is hard at work planning and preparing for an exciting 2019-20 academic year.
Peer education is a method of information dissemination used in many public health initiatives. When a target population is in need of information that is deemed essential to maintain health, it is a well-documented fact that they are most likely to seek information and believe facts given to them by peers.
Becoming an Eagle Scout is a great accomplishment requiring years of dedication and hard work. The Eagle Award is the highest, most coveted rank in Boy Scouts and it is not easily earned.
Join us for a discussion of the latest information coming from sources such as Yale’s just-completed $10 million grant exploring the risks associated with vaping. Join an exchange of ideas on how best to curb this latest trend amongst our youth.
Throughout the 2018-2019 school year, donations were made to the Granby Education Foundation (GEF) in honor of the teachers and administrators shown below. As part of the GEF’s mission to encourage educational excellence, the Foundation is thrilled to recognize the efforts of these individuals.
At the party’s annual caucus, Granby Democrats unanimously approved a slate of candidates that provides a strong mix of experience and energy heading into November’s municipal election.
At their caucus on July 18, Granby Republicans unanimously nominated the following individuals for the Nov. 5 municipal elections
Pedals for Progress/Sewing Peace, in its continuing effort to recycle unwanted items properly, is having a used bike and sewing machine collection sponsored by Memorial United Methodist Church in Avon.
The Friends of the Southwick Public Library (a 501(c)(3) organization) are sponsoring a craft/artisan craft fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Southwick Town Hall.
Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) has announced its fall schedule.
The Simsbury Grange will host its annual Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a bake and craft sale, exhibits from local organizations and farms, kids’ activities and contests with ribbons and cash prizes in several categories.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, 4–5:30 p.m., the Storyteller’s Cottage will host Return to Downton Abbey: A Formal Afternoon Tea.