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Town/Govt

P&Z APPROVES ZONING CHANGE 

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The application seeking a change of zone for a portion of properties located at 91 and 85R Salmon Brook Street was approved at the February 14 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Voting in favor of the change from Residential 30 (R30) to Planned Development Multifamily (PDM) were Paula Johnson, Jonathan Boardman, Christine Chinni, Charles Kraiza, Mark Lockwood and James Sansone. Margaret Chapple opposed.The commission noted that the approval of the zone change is in compliance with th […]

People

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS  

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Nancy Canfield wrote, “The plows never made it to this end of Glen Road. My sister had to get back to Suffield so our awesome neighbors cleared the road for her! Love our neighborhood! We love Granby and the road crew! I’m sure they are doing a great job of cleanup all around.”  From left are Willy Feldstein, Mike Iwanicki, Brian Liss and Bryan Canfield. […]

Town/Govt

SOLAR HEAT

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By Shirley MurthaAt the February 6 Board of Selectmen meeting, Kent McCord and Barry Avery presented information on the Solarize CT Campaign, intended to encourage state residents to aid in energy conservation through the use of solar power. Along with David Desiderata, McCord and Avery are members of a subcommittee of the Conservation Commission assigned to do due diligence regarding this program. Attempts to interest residents in solar in the past have not resulted in much participation, but i […]

Town/Govt

CHALLENGES EXIST AS BUDGET PROCESS BEGINS

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By Shirley MurthaThe annual Three Board Meeting took place on January 23, 2017, following a review by Blum Shapiro CPA Nikoleta McTigue of the three annual Town of Granby financial reports: the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State Single Audit Report, and the Federal Single Audit Report. Each covers the fiscal year from July 1 to June 30. McTigue noted that all was in order and that the town, as always, was cooperative and helpful in allowing her access to the necessary materials.Fir […]

The Arts

THEY CALLED HER RECKLESS–A STORY OF ONE EXTRAORDINARY HORSE

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By Eileen LonghiDo you enjoy books about horses? Would you like to learn more about the Korean War, often referred to as the “forgotten war?” A special horse and the war come together at the Lunch for the Mind March program. The Civic Engagement Education Team welcomes author Janet Barrett’s discussion of the fascinating story: They Called Her Reckless: A True Story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, March 15, at 12:30 p.m.The sto […]

People

MAPLE SUGARING

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By John R. NiebThe unusual weather of the winter of 2016 to 2017 has affected the trees in the Granby area and the sap that determines boiling season for maple syrup.“Even though we’ve had a few days up and down the temperature scale, trees here in New England are and will remain dormant for the winter season,” said Doug Max, owner of Maximum Tree Service LLC.Buds that are formed prior to the summer remain protected under bud scales until the next growing season. There is a sci […]

School & Sports

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT GMHS CLASS OF 2017!

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By Thérèse MulveyVolunteers are needed for this year’s Safe Grad Night for the Granby Memorial High School class of 2017. It is an amazing event that is held at the Granby YMCA and offers a cost-free, fun-filled, substance-free evening for seniors the night of graduation. As June draws nearer volunteers help with planning, fundraising, food, room set up, decorations and chaperoning.This 31-year-old event has been a well-loved Granby Memorial High School tradition but it takes […]

People

LONGTIME LOCAL VETERINARIAN EASING HIS WAY INTO RETIREMENT

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By Shirley MurthaAfter 48 years with the Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital, Dr. P. Morey Miller decided that the last day of 2016 would be the last day of his fulltime employment. As is typical of things in the veterinary world, it didn’t happen as quietly as he had planned. In the late afternoon of Dec. 31, as he patiently waited out the last few hours on call in the Small Animal Office, in came a dog with gastric torsion (bloat) requiring immediate life-saving surgery. The operation succe […]

School & Sports

2017-2018 KELLY LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

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2017-2018 Kelly Lane Primary School Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten registration will be held at Kelly Lane Primary School, 60 Kelly Lane, on Monday, March 20 anytime between 5-7 p.m.Children who will be 5 years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2018, must be registered for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents choosing not to enroll their eligible child for kindergarten must complete an option form exempting their child from school attendance. Children do not have to be present for registration.Al […]

People

JOIN THE LAFD CADET PROGRAM

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Join the LAFD Cadet programBy Tim RickisDo you like helping your community? Have you always wanted to ride in a fire truck and help put out a fire? Want the opportunity to make new friends within the town and the fire department?What is a Cadet?As members of the LAFD Cadet’s program, youths train and serve alongside members of the department. Cadets will be trained to assist the firefighters with various support activities. Additionally, the cadets will be trained in actual firefighting sk […]

Fun & Rec

GLT hosts Connecticut Trails Day hike

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The Granby Land Trust hosted a hike at its Godard Preserve on Connecticut Trails Day (June 2), and in a spring filled with cool temperatures and rainy days, the group got lucky and was blessed with a beautiful morning.

Verse

Flowers

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When I see the police officer directing traffic at Meadow View Farms in Southwick, I’m always amazed that so many people, like me, love flowers! 

Town/Govt

Public Works

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Independence Day: Thursday, July 4, is a holiday for Paine’s. All Thursday and Friday trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day.

CT Valley Views

CT Senator John Kissel legislative update

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Connecticut is at a crossroads economically.  The regular session for the budget is over but there are looming question marks on tolls and bonding which will be debated in a special session after July 1. The budget must be balanced but the Governor is being challenged by the unions involving a $428 million dollar anticipated consession.

People

Foxfield FARM touts benefits of equine therapy

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Foxfield For a Recovery Mission (F.A.R.M.) participated in a Salve Regina masters thesis study to prove the value of equine programs. Victoria Becott, a senior at the Newport, R.I. university chose the therapy as part of her graduate studies in the clinical mental health counseling program.