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Granby Field Hockey earns silver at Nutmeg Tournament

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By Taylorann VibertThe Granby Memorial High School Field Hockey Team competed in the Connecticut State Nutmeg Games, held at Veterans’ stadium in New Britain on July 18. This year, Granby had two teams competing in the high school division, but only one continued on to the final round. (From left to right) Back row: Taylorann Vibert, Abby Bascetta, and Gaby Sturgeon Middle Row: Haley Clark, Alana King, Georgia McDougall, Lauren Roy, and Heather Salter Ground: Nina DeGagne. Submit […]

School & Sports

2017 Granby teacher of the year

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By Christopher TranbergThe Granby Public Schools proudly recognized Joy Cloukey as the 2017–18 Teacher of the Year at the district’s closing ceremonies on June 19. In celebration of Joy’s achievements and contributions to the students of Granby, she was joined on stage by her husband Ryan, children Owen and Tessa, as well as her parents. Joy is currently a fourth grade teacher at Wells Road Intermediate School who takes a “kids first” approach to her work. Since gra […]

Town/Govt

September BOE Candidate Forum

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RegistrarsIn honor of National Voter Registration Day, candidates running for the Granby Board of Education on the November ballot have been invited to attend a candidate forum being sponsored by the registrars office. The event will be held in the Town Hall meeting room on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to meet the candidates, learn about local issues, and understand the importance of voting and registering to vote. The statutory duties and responsibilities of our local bo […]

Town/Govt

Governor’s executive orders could decimate municipal aid

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By Michael B. Guarco,Chair, Board of FinanceAs the new state fiscal year opened on July 1, high drama intensified in Hartford. Governor Malloy took aim at changing the overall municipal aid categories given to towns while simultaneously looking to prod the legislature to do its job in passing a budget. In late June, an executive order came down from the Governor’s office and is still in place that reduced state aid to Granby by $3.1 million from the $5.5 million budgeted in April. The $5.5 […]

Town/Govt

Residents opposed to town’s use of RoundUp

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By Shirley MurthaAt the Aug. 7 meeting of the Granby Board of Selectmen, resident Marge Goslee requested that the town look into the Public Works Department’s use of the herbicide glyphosate (RoundUp) to control roadside vegetation. She noted that it is being sprayed on the vegetation on the bridges over various town streams and brooks, thereby entering the watercourses where it can cause harm to the animal life as well as good vegetation and presumably eventually make its way to residents […]

Town/Govt

Town manager institutes spending freeze

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Also pulled would be funds from the Mashantucket and Pequot Funds (distributions from the state casinos) and the Municipal Revenue Sharing Account, among others.The total loss in income to Granby from these cuts would be $5.5 million. In addition, this is the year that Governor Malloy has proposed that cities and towns pay one-third of the cost of teacher pensions, an expense to Granby of $1.5 million.At the meeting, Finance Board Chairman Mike Guarco noted that the $5.4 million represents […]

Events

Autumn in Granby Means AppleFest at First Church

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By Linda BetschCelebrate autumn in Connecticut at AppleFest, hosted by the First Congregational Church, located at 219 N. Granby Road! On Saturday, Sept. 30, the day starts at 9 a.m. with a church-wide tag sale. Early birds welcome! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the tag sale continues with a wide variety of area artisans and vendors displaying their wares for sale. Come hungry and enjoy some delicious homemade goods. For the sixth year, enjoy this traditional taste of New England at this fu […]

Events

Celebrate Granby scheduled for Sept. 21–23

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The Granby Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors will host the annual Celebrate Granby event Sept. 21-23 at Salmon Brook Park in Granby.The event has been well attended in the past with its many offerings, including: a business expo, a crafters’ expo, food from local restaurants, a carnival, a classic car show and a beer garden. Local band favorites— The Bus Drivers and Outta Whack— will provide live music, and a fireworks display will cap off the celebration. &ldquo […]

Events

Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation sponsors polo tourney

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Simsbury Polo ClubFoxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation is a 501C3 organization was established for equine groundwork therapy to treat U.S. veterans dealing with the trauma of PTSD and related mental challenges.The program encompasses the use of rescued/retired sport horses, most specifically polo ponies, which provides a reciprocal synergy in the rehabilitation of human and equine. Susan Patricelli-Regan, president and founder of Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) presents the “Best P […]

History

265 Salmon Brook Street

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By Carol Laun, Archivist, Salmon Brook Historical Society This rather ordinary looking white house was once the imposing Federal-style mansion house of a wealthy Granby resident. In the more than 225 years since it was built, it has undergone huge renovations, additions and subtractions. When built, it was located very close to the southwest corner of Rte. 10-202 and Rte. 20. The house has been moved from its original site and has had even more architectural changes. It has now been divided […]

Events

Story telling isn’t just for kids!

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On Saturday, February 9, at South Church (242 Salmon Brook St.), creative and experienced storytellers will enthrall you with real life episodes from their actual pasts. Hot muscle cars from the 60s, snowmobile racing and military rank, good old fashioned Midwestern pearls of wisdom to the bride and human versus wild (?) animals from goldfish to bears with a dog in between.

School & Sports

Lions Club scholarship recipients

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2018 GMHS graduates (above, from t.) Taylorann Vibert, Sarah Cusano and Taylor Nowak were recipients of Lions Club Scholarships to begin their college careers. Scholarship chair John Monkiewicz presented checks in the amount of $2,500 each to the students at a dinner held at New England Pizza.

Events

Youth Action Council sweetheart dance

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The YSB’s Youth Action Council is proud to present the second Sweet Heart Dance for kids in grades K–2 and a beloved adult. Join us on Sunday, Feb. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Senior Center for an afternoon of dressing up, dancing, games, crafts, snacks and prizes.

PTO Corner

PTO Corner

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The PTO hopes everyone had a safe and joyful holiday season! It’s hard to believe that we have turned the calendar to 2019 and are halfway through our school year.

Verse

The Real Deal

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Someone once said to me, “You are not a plastic person.” I’ve remembered those words forever because they are how I want to be—genuine. Over the 75 years I’ve been on this earth, I’ve met many people I’ve bonded with instantly—because they are real people who act on what they know to be right and good.

Out of Town

Open Cockpit Day at NEAM

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The New England Air Museum will hold its second Open Cockpit Day for 2019 on Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special activities include climb-aboard experiences in historic aircraft; flight simulators; hands-on Build and Fly Challenges, and much more.

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 their “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, the shelter would love to hear from you.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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Granby Women’s Breakfast will meet at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by a program entitled Eagles Soar: The Return of an Icon.

In Town Focus

MS Support

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The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-428-2463.

In Town Focus

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 4, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program for the evening is Painting with Light.

In Town Focus

SBHS Partners with GPL

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During February, take in the small antiques on display at Granby Public Library. Items from the Salmon Brook Historical Society will include tools, sewing items, china, glass, toys and more.

Health Notes

A Good Night’s Sleep

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Sleep is a basic human need, like food, water and oxygen. We cannot decide to do without sleep any more than we can to choose to not eat, hydrate, or breathe. We spend one-third of our lives asleep; for the average adult that’s 26 years.