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School & Sports

Track and Field teams highlights

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The Granby Memorial Track and Field teams are in the process of completing a grueling six-meet schedule. The boys’ team is currently 8-3 while the girls are currently 5-6.

Town/Govt

Public Works

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Hazardous Waste: a household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury.

People

FOGPL accepting book donations in June

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The collection of all donations for the Friends of Granby Public Library’s sale will ONLY take place at Holcomb Farm on Mondays and Wednesdays in June. Book sale donations will not be accepted at the library.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Friends of Holcomb Farm

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As you talk to your neighbors about their gardens this summer, don’t be surprised if a number of them say they got their start at the Friends’ May Plant sales.

Great Outdoors

Tree trail kiosk dedicated

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On Earth Day, April 22, the Friends of Holcomb Farm formally dedicated the Tree Trail Kiosk, made possible through a donation from the Granby Lions Club.

People

A Hot Cup of Tea

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After my operation, I was really depressed from a combination of pain and medication. I felt very alone and was so uncomfortable that I just lay crying in my hospital bed.

Focus on Education

Thanks for the warm welcome!

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for welcoming me with open arms to this incredible town. I truly feel fortunate and proud to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. From my first day riding the bus with students, to presenting the Plus One Budget to the Board of Education, each moment positively reflects the Granby culture.

Fun & Rec

Granby Cubs players represent team in All-Star Game

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The third annual Connecticut North Men’s Senior Baseball League (CNMSBL) All-Star game was held on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford. After a several hour rain delay, four Granby Cubs players and one coach represented the team at this year’s game.

School & Sports

Granby student wins young poets competition

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Nature’s Music, a poem by Noelle Tackett, daughter of David and Sarah Tackett, was selected by composer Ellen Gilson Voth to be set to music in a new piece commissioned by the Farmington Valley Chorale. To mark its 50th anniversary in 2020, the chorale looked to young poets for an original poem that explores a theme related to how music affects us or has an impact on our lives.

School & Sports

Kindergarten registration begins

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There are new procedures for registering kindergarten students. Beginning Feb. 1, parents must pre-register their child for kindergarten on the Kelly Lane Primary School page of the Granby Schools website: Granby.k12.ct.us

People

Lukingbeal honored for environmental service

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Connecticut Woodlands, the publication of the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association (CPTA), recently recognized Eric Lukingbeal for his service to the organization. Lukingbeal served as president for the past eight years and has been a member since 1997.

History

Presidential visits to Granby

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President Calvin Coolidge came to Granby in May of 1932 to go fishing with his good friend, Senator George McLean of Simsbury. Senator McLean owned a lot of land and cared about the environment.

Out of Town

Organic Gardening

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The Gardeners of Simsbury will host Trade Secrets: Plant Selection and Organic Lawn Care with Karla Dalley on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Simsbury Public Library in the large meeting room from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free to the public.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls – February 2020

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Michael Chase, an attorney with Shipman and Goodwin LLP, was promoted to partner. He represents organizations and individuals in government investigations, internal investigations and both criminal and civil litigation.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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Eliza Floran will present “From Grassroots Ice Cream to Deep Roots Street Food in Granby” to the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Senior Center.

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 “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have time to spare on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon contact the shelter at 860-379-4141 or through maryskittykorner.org.