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Town/Govt

Two Granby Democratic Town Commitee Scholarships in 2017!

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By Jim LofinkThe Granby Democratic Town Committee (DTC) would like to thank Congressman John Larson for supporting it in offering a second $1,000 scholarship to recognize a Granby student who best exemplifies the DTC mission of making Granby a better community, and has demonstrated engagement in the political process.This year, the DTC increased it’s annual scholarship from $500 to $1,000 due to increased community support. With Congressman Larson’s support this year, DTC will offer […]

Events

SBHS flea market – May 13

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Flea MarketThe Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Historical Society. To donate items (no clothing) to the society, drop them off at SBHS on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Anyone interested in being a vendor can contact Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506. Want to volunteer? Call Todd Vibert.Come and see what is selling and visit with friends at this fun Granb […]

Town/Govt

2017 Granby revaluation underway

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By Susan Altieri, CCMA, IIAssessorThe Town of Granby is in the process of beginning state mandated revaluation for October 1. State law now requires all municipalities to conduct a revaluation every five years. Revaluation is the equalization of property values by estimating the current market value of all properties in town. Its purpose is to value all property by the same standards at the same point in time.The town has hired Vision Government Solutions to assist the Assessor’s office wi […]

Town/Govt

Town Manager highlights probable cuts in budget

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By Shirley MurthaAt the March 6 Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Manager Bill Smith reiterated his concern that services will need to be cut to adhere to the Board of Finance’s directive for no increases in town operations for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition to a minimum of money expected from the state, the state is asking Granby to provide $1,514,998 to support the teachers retirement fund. This will have a serious impact on the budget. With other state revenue cuts, it would chang […]

Events

Civic Club

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The Civic Club will meet on Thursday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Civic Club member Alicia Unger will tell about her journey with cancer and how the Livestrong Program at the YMCA was a major part of her journey. In Alicia’s words, “A stake in the ground. A line in the sand. Taking back some of what cancer has taken.” This is what the Livestrong Program at the Farmington Valley YMCA is all about. The program is marketed as a free, 12-week fitness program for […]

Fun & Rec

Sign up for Community Gardens

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By Jim GlenneyIt’s time to sign up for a garden plot and enjoy all the benefits of growing your own vegetables and flowers. The gardens are located just north of Ahrens Park on Hungary Road and are divided into an organic section and a conventional one. A pump well provides a water supply. The cost is $5 for a 20 x 20 foot plot. No new 20 x 40 foot plots will be issued this year until all requests for plots have been met. Last year’s gardeners wishing to reserve the same plots need t […]

Fun & Rec

Granby Chamber presents annual awards

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By Tracy CavacutiThe Granby Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and awards presentation on March 5, 2017, at Brignole Vineyards in East Granby. John French opened up the evening speaking about the previous and upcoming year. He touched on a bigger and better-than-ever Celebrate Granby event for 2017. President and CEO of Windsor Federal Savings George Hermann served as guest speaker. Herman gave an excellent and informative speech covering everything from the current and future lending r […]

Great Outdoors

What are the benefits of eating local?

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By Kate BogliYou know it’s “cool” to eat local—to call yourself a locavore, wear a man-bun and grind your own fair trade coffee. You feel good about yourself because your banana farmer in South America is getting paid a fair wage and you know the names of your local farmer’s kids. But really. What’s in it for you to shop local? I mean, it’s expensive and it’s time consuming, right? Maybe not so much when you consider the whole picture.TRUST. Do you […]

School & Sports

CBG offers grants

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Do you or your organization have a great idea for a project or activity to enrich life in Granby? Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG), publisher of the Granby Drummer, awards grants to support activities that provide the community with enrichment and educational opportunities not funded through the town budget or other funding sources.Grants of $150 to $1,000 support local guest speakers, authors; theatrical and musical productions by students, local groups and out-of-town professionals; the purc […]

Drumrolls

Drumrolls — December 2018

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Bryant University named the following students to the spring dean’s list: Lindsay Brodeur, class of 2019, Kristen Perry, class of 2020, Alexandra Spica, class of 2018, Danielle Sturgeon, class of 2019. Jacob Falotico has been recognized for achieving academic distinction at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

The Arts

Granby Land Trust art show awards

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Artists from across New England entered their art in the 2018 Granby Land Trust Art Show: Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty. The artists found inspiration in beautiful natural landscapes across New England, including a number of properties preserved by the Granby Land Trust, such as the Ann Pelka Preserve, the Mary Edwards Mountain Property and Lost Acres Orchard.

Drumrolls

In Memory of . . .

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Cizman, William “Bill” Thomas, 84, husband of Irene (Polonchak) Cizman, Oct. 20 Wix, Kenneth, 54, Oct. 20 Capen, Beatrice Blanche, 81, wife of John Capen, Oct. 25 Fontana, Anthony, 55, husband of Lori (Hurst) Fontana, Oct. 26 Baker, William “Bill” Raymond, Jr., 90, husband of Regina (Stelmach) Baker, Oct. 26 McKay, Owen, 83, husband of […]

Humans of Granby

Faye Bowles

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Proprietor: Freshie’s Café, 83 Salmon Brook Street, Granby

Age: 52

Talk about your roots and how you got to this point in your life…

I grew up in Winsted, my father was an engineer and our family had a restaurant in the area. When I was quite young my dad gave each of my siblings and myself $100 and told us to invest it wisely so as to have some money for college.

School & Sports

GMHS SPORTS

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BOYS SOCCER OCT. 23 VS ROCKVILLE GIRLS SOCCER OCT. 26 VS. COVENTRY FOOTBALL NOV. 2 VS. GILBERT/NORTHWESTERN GIRLS SOCCER 11/7 VS. HOLY CROSS IN THE SECOND ROUND CLASS M GIRLS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS WHICH GRANBY WON 1-0 (PK3-1)

People

Raising funds for the USO

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Granby Stop & Shop’s Rosia Kennedy doing what she does so well— raising funds for the USO. All of the raffle proceeds benefited U.S. service men and women in recognition of Veterans Day.

Events

Food safety class for Granby organizations

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Food is a powerful thing. Not only does it nourish our bodies, but preparing and sharing food with others cultivates community. If you or your organization is involved in food preparation, food service, or a food based fund-raiser, then this event is for you.