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People

When GPS fails you…

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Albert Einstein famously said, “There are no coincidences.” It doesn’t take a genius, though, to recognize those occurrences that happen from time to time, that defy common explanation and leave you shaking your head in amazement. It could be something small—a happy timing of receiving just what was needed when it was needed. Or it might be a moment of providence with a life-changing impact. I’m not a genius, but I’ve experienced a few of those “beyond coincidence” situations myself.

People

Senior Center announces pilot program

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The Granby Senior Center is pleased to announce its selection as a test pilot location for SecureSeniorConnections™, an exciting new online community that offers adults aged 65+ the opportunity to enjoy new experiences, create new friendships and have fun learning.

Events

Land Trust announces spring events

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Spring is just around the corner and the members of the Granby Land Trust Board of Directors are ready to get outside. Members hope you will join them on some GLT properties to enjoy fresh air, exercise, connecting with each other, and learning more about the incredible natural world around us.

Waypoints

The Great Perch Tragedy

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I suppose there are lots of times in life when you don’t need to know exact numbers. The length of my driveway in inches, the number of cookies I had for dessert and the amount I spent on THE PANHANDLER  (a double-edged, single-action, fish-filleting piece of genius that I have never used) all come to mind.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration. Telephone: 860-653-8947
Website: www.GranbyRec.com.

Great Outdoors

New England’s Forgotten Farms

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Forgotten Farms, a documentary about New England dairy farms, will be shown Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Simsbury Public Library lower level program room. The Friends of Holcomb Farm partnered with the Granby and Simsbury land trusts to host this free event, which will explore the plight of struggling dairy farms that are becoming increasingly scarce in New England.

CT Valley Views

Regan interviews Kevin Witkos

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As host of CT Valley Views, Susan Patricelli Regan continues to bring “proof to the people” through high profile guests and topics to Connecticut citizens. The state’s budget is in critical economic condition and the show’s grass roots medium of Public Access TV is a full half hour, sans advertorial interruptions, that  provides candid and illuminating insight to its viewers.

People

May 16 concert to benefit Adopta Una Familia in Ecuador

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The students of the Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble and the students of the Youth Exploring Spirituality! (YES!) Group of South Church have organized a fundraising event for the children and families of Guasmo, Ecuador.

Town/Govt

Capital Planning—the Granby way

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Since the 1980s Granby has utilized a rather unique workhorse for capital planning, the Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee, commonly referred to as CPPAC.

Town/Govt

Granby wins 2018 Democracy Cup

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For the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial election, the town of Granby won the medium-sized town award for the highest voter turnout in the state. Granby had a 76.97 percent turnout: 5,894 of 7,675 registered voters.

Town/Govt

CPPAC still looking for residents’ comments

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Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee (CPPAC) members are seeking residents’ comments on capital projects that the committee is looking to recommend to the board of selectmen for bonding.

Town/Govt

Budget Meeting Notes

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First Selectman Kuhnly opened the meeting and announced that if anyone from the audience had questions to please submit them in writing to the Town Manager or First Selectman.

Letter to the Editor

Community Center and business incubator for all

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The Kearns Regional Community Center board of directors appreciates all of the support and questions from residents, town officials and the town advisory committee. We firmly believe that good questions lead to better outcomes, whether that is financial stability, small business development or social good.

Letter to the Editor

Poetry and music in Granby

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On March 9 I attended the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition in Middletown. I have served as a judge in the Granby Memorial High School for Poetry Out Loud for two years running and I had a rehearsal in Middletown that morning but I was able to see a little of the end result of the hard work of students from every town in Connecticut.

Letter to the Editor

Equal Pay Day April 2

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Recognize Equal Pay Day on April 2 to symbolize how far women and minorities are “in the red” with their paycheck. On Tuesday, April 2, women across the United States will join in a national day of action called Equal Pay Day.