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Social media reports to the contrary, there is no roundabout in the future for the center of Granby.
Summer is almost here, and hundreds of kids are heading off to enjoy an incredible YMCA camping experience thanks to David Pelizzon, president of Squadron Capital in Granby.
It was not long ago that the East fields of Holcomb Farm, the 100-acre hill across the street from the main farm complex, was an overgrown pasture thick with oriental bittersweet, wild grapes, Japanese barberry, and multiflora rose.
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.
It is not a well-known story that local Connecticut Valley history is tied to the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, granting freedom of religion, speech and press. Several forces converged on Granby at its inception as the Salmon Brook Ecclesiastical Society in 1740.
Granby’s Stop & Shop recently presented a check for $7,000 to the Waste Not Want Not weekly supper program held at South Congregational Church.
The Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) begins its new membership year on April 1. You can find the membership form inserted in this month’s Drummer.
The New Year started off with a big bang in Granby with at least four important issues working their way through Town Hall and various municipal Boards and Commissions. While meeting minutes are published in this issue, and detailed information is available on the town websites, here’s my Cliff Notes version of what’s up in Granby.
To be eligible to vote in the presidential primary on Tuesday, April 28, you must be registered as a Democrat or Republican. Voters are encouraged to check their party affiliation online at portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx.
Recent snow fall brought out the creative snow sculptors along Route 20. This happy character reminds us of illustrator Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
What happened to Granby during the 1970s—that globally transformative decade now a half-century past? Its population exploded, it changed physically, it lost some farms, and it struggled with the forces of national and global influence.
A brief recognition ceremony for former Selectman James Lofink took place prior to the regular Board of Selectmen meeting. First Selectman Kuhnly honored him by recognizing the boards and commissions that he has served on over the years.
The Public Hearing regarding Wells Road Solar Project was called to order by First Selectman B. Scott Kuhnly at 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23: Noon deadline for unaffiliated and new voters to register with a party to participate in the March 24 caucus. Registrars’ office is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Raymond P. Yankauskas’ palette turned to black on Jan. 13, after 87 extraordinary years of art, family and community involvement.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Monday, February 3, Tuesday, February 28
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by First Selectman B. Scott Kuhnly at 7 p.m.
February is a busy time for potential November candidates to gain party support and campaign funds. In March, each town will hold two caucuses, one Republican and one Democrat, for party members to vote on the town delegates to send to their State and District party conventions in May.
Present: Jonathan Boardman, Margaret Chapple, Christine Chinni, Mark Lockwood, Eric Lukingbeal, Eric Myers, Brennan Sheahan. Also present was William Volovski, Building Official/Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Present: Mark Lockwood (Chair), Jonathan Boardman, Christine Chinni, Paula Johnson, Eric Lukingbeal, Eric Myers, Brennan Sheahan. Also present was Abby Kenyon, Director of Community Development
To protect the rights of voters during the presidential primary, no canvass letters can be mailed prior to April 28, which means that registrars throughout the state will have to complete their mailing within a three-day window, as the last day to send is May 1. Every year the registrar’s office is required to identify those names on our official voter registry that may need to be removed through an annual, selective canvass of voters.
Board Members present: Jenny Emery, Mark Fiorentino; Melissa Migliaccio, Dave Peling, Sarah Thrall, Rosemarie Weber, Brandon Webster, and Jack DeGray (Student Representative).
Present Board Members : Jenny Emery, David Peling, Sarah Thrall, Rosemarie Weber, Brandon Webster, and Jack DeGray (Student Representative).