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As we go into the holiday season, there are many things to remember, prepare and do. No wonder we often start to doubt ourselves when we can’t find something or forget an appointment or special day. If we have had relatives with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, we start to be concerned.
For more information about any of the following programs, contact Director Sandra Yost at 860-844-5351. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Republican candidates held a Meet and Greet at Schoolhouse Farm in September.
From 1929 to 1935, the Manitook Hotel, and guest cottages on the west shore of the lake, was a thriving, bustling place. Tourists from New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and many other states visited to canoe, swim, play tennis, fish, hunt, and enjoy a vacation in Granby.
Life is a Highway claims the once top hit by Rascal Flatts. But Granby roads are not highways. Whether you live on a “cut through” street or a cul-de-sac, speeding probably affects you.
An important change in the wording and interpretation of the state statute has given all registered voters who are concerned about the pandemic, the option to obtain and fill out an absentee ballot application, vote absentee, and use the black Official Ballot Drop Box located in front of Town Hall for completed applications and ballots.
Over the past few months, the Board of Selectmen has worked on the draft of a strategic plan. The plan is based on proposed goals and objectives provided by Granby’s appointed and elected boards and commissions, as well as input received at several public work sessions.
Alyssa Hall’s harp music enthralls Smoke, one of the equines at Angel Horses during the annual Open Farm Day Sept. 17.
Connecticut State Law requires that each municipality conduct a Revaluation of all properties every five years so that all properties can reflect current market value. Granby’s last Revaluation was completed in 2017. The Assessor’s Office has been engaged in the process to complete the 2022 Revaluation over the last 18 months.
Highlights from the meeting held on September 6, 2022
As with any family, a budget sometimes needs to be amended based on internal or external fiscal factors. I would like to challenge each of the departments to consider a reduction of two percent to their budgets not by simply trying to meet the current plus-2 percent budget-increase target.
Kate Bogli, 198R Salmon Brook Street, addressed the commission regarding the draft agritourism zoning regulation, noting the importance of supporting and helping farmers and not adding more paperwork and fees for farmers. Virginia Wutka, 130 Lost Acres Road, asked the commission what the impetus is for the proposed changes.
Dan Skinner (left), a long-time employee at Granby’s Stop & Shop, is congratulated by store manager Angel Cruz for the medals he won in the Connecticut Winter Special Olympics. Skinner won a gold and two silver medals.
Welcome to our guest legislators, Senator Kissel, Senator Witkos and Representative Simanski.
Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views had the opportunity to interview Oz Griebel, chair of Serve America Movement (SAM) that was initiated on a national basis in 2016, and more recently, in 2019, in Connecticut.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation’s president Susan Patricelli Regan presented her testimony in support of S.B. 217, raised by Senator John A. Kissel, CT Senate District 7, on Feb. 27. The Senate bill is for an equine instructional program for veterans with PTSD to be included under the Veterans Health Care coverage.
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has announced the 2020 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Proposal. This program provides tax credits to businesses that make cash investments in qualifying community non-profit programs. Past approved projects have come from public service departments such as police, fire and ambulance, health service agencies, land trusts and more.
On Saturday, April 25, Last Fair Deal will perform with stellar vocals and unique acoustic synergy, drawing from an eclectic repertoire of old-time string-band bluegrass, swing and popular music.
Longtime Granby resident, financial analyst and community organizer Audrey Lampert has launched her campaign for the Connecticut General Assembly.
Granby Lions Club Scholarship applications for Granby resident high school seniors attending Granby Memorial High School or any other accredited high school, must be completed and returned to Julie Caruso, guidance department, GMHS, by May 1. Scholarships will be awarded to high school students planning to further their education by attending a college, university, technical or trade school.
Become a Memory Care volunteer with McLean, and help support those in the community who are living with dementia and their caregivers. Register now for the April volunteer training sessions, April 28 and 30.
As part of the Make-A-Wish Kids For Wish Kids program, Madeline Moore and Julia Redfield have raised more than $20,000 on behalf of Make-A-Wish® Connecticut, beginning small with lemonade and hot chocolate stands and moving to two Ski-A-Thons per year.
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation has announced the winners of its 2020 art competition. The first place entry will be used in the invitation design and for free tee shirts for all students attending Granby Memorial High School’s free graduation party.
Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) offers annual scholarships to graduating Granby Memorial High School seniors. Applicants must be Granby residents who are soon-to-be high school graduates accepted at an institution of higher learning approved by the selection committee.
Continuing their seven-year tradition, members of the Granby Senior Center’s Civic Engagement Team baked enough cookies so that each Granby Memorial High School senior received a selection.
The Granby Artists Association is calling all Granby creatives join the group. Now in its 19th year, the GAA is looking forward to a busy 2020.
Families, teachers and members of the Abigail Phelps chapter of DAR gathered on March 8 to recognize winners of the American History essay contest. The essay topic was in honor of the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower and the founding of the Plymouth Colony.
Students in grade 5–8 were to imagine being one of the passengers on the Mayflower.
Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Simsbury High School the week of July 6 – 10.
The Friends of the Southwick Public Library will hold its Annual Book Sale on Thursday, April 30, Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, during library hours.