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CABE recognizes Granby BOE

The Granby Board of Education received the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Board of Distinction Award – Level II at the CABE/Convention in November. The award was given for exhibiting a unique ability to work collaboratively and supportively with the community and town officials in a non-partisan fashion as strong advocates for students and education. In addition, the board was also recognized for its successful completion of district building projects, high return on educa […]

Free family fun at YMCA Camp Jewell

Winter fun has just begun at YMCA Camp Jewell in Colebrook, with snow tubing adventure for kids of all ages. Hike up the hill then race back down as Camp Jewell welcomes families for snow tubing every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Tubes and helmets are provided free of charge, warming and restroom facilities are available, and activities are supervised by YMCA staff. Please check tubing conditions by visiting Camp Jewell YMCA on Facebook or call the camp at 860-379-2782. Camp Jewell is located at 6 Pr […]

GMHS Drama Club – spring musical is charming!

The Prince is Giving a Ball! Hear ye, hear ye! Come one, come all to the ball! Don’t sit in your own little corner in your own little room! Nothing is impossible! Your carriage awaits and if you want to find the glass slipper come to Granby Memorial High School Auditorium Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m.; Saturday March 18 at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m. and see the MAGIC! For more details support the GMHS drama club by liking it on Facebook (GMHS Drama Club) and follow it o […]

Granby Memorial Middle School Honor Roll 1st Quarter

GRADE 8HIGH HONORSJames Accetura, Dina Alfarone, Olivia Ashe, Spencer Bennett, Zachary Brewer, Caroline Burnett, William Caley, Aniela Cashman, Ashley Coon, Jenna Cox, Jack DeGray, Riley Dehner, Ty delosReyes, Ashlyn Dixon, Sean Dowd, Daniel Ennis, Angela Everett, Addy Fede, Ryan Fett, Madeline Gilmore, Alyssa Goldman, Aidan Goodrow, Meggie Hennessey, Jacob Ivanov, Aiden Kaczka, Eleanor Karabetsos, Madison Kennedy, Emma Kirkpatrick, Isabella Krumm, Grace Lemoine, Hanna Lloyd, Anna Lombardo, Tyle […]

Good Company Theater’s presents James and the Giant Peach

By Peggy ShawGood Company Theater is excited to present its next production, James and the Giant Peach. Adapted for the stage from Roald Dahl’s children’s classic of the same name, the play is directed by Christopher Bushey. Musical director Rick Handville has incorporated several new wonderful and whimsical songs by Denny Moon.James Henry Trotter, played by Jake Scotto, is a young boy who lives with his parents in England. On James’ birthday they plan to go to New York City an […]

granby resident is winner in hartford business journal poll

Andrea Obston Marketing Communications was named a winner in the Hartford Business Journal’s Best of Business Poll in the best Public Relations Firm category, and received honorable mention in the Advertising Agency category. The Best of Business Awards recognize and promote locally owned and operated businesses. The winners were voted on by the readers of the Hartford Business Journal who singled out Andrea Obston Marketing Communications as the Best of the Best in its field. The awa […]

Humans of Granby

Randy ThomasAge 52Proprietor of JD’s Barber ShopTell about how you arrived at your present occupation…Once I finished high school I enrolled in the service and after that I tried many different jobs. I liked building things with my hands so I framed houses and worked in the construction industry for a while. Eventually it was important to put aside my pride and realize what the best path for me should be.My dad was a successful barber in town for many years and his guidance h […]

in town focus events

Volunteer Cat Lovers NeededMary’s Kitty Korner, a no-kill cat shelter in Granby, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and can spare some time on weekdays, weeknights or weekends, the staff would love to hear from you. Call 860-379-4141 or visit www.maryskittykorner.org to find out more.Camera ClubThe Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 6, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The guest speaker f […]

2017-18 Kelly Lane Kindergarten registration is March 20

Kindergarten registration will be held at Kelly Lane Primary School, 60 Kelly Lane on Monday, March 20, anytime between 5-7 p.m.Children, who will be five years of age on or before January 1, 2018, must be registered for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents choosing not to enroll their eligible child for Kindergarten must complete an option form exempting their child from school attendance. Children do not have to be present for registration.All forms can be downloaded from the Kelly Lane Primary […]

Knife making with local artist Bradford McDougall

By Jennifer R. BensonWhen artist, blacksmith and woodworker Bradford McDougall is not creating his art or producing smithy pieces for other artists, he expands his blacksmithing skills and their applications. Three years ago he became interested in knife making. As many of us would do, he researched on the internet, watched YouTube videos and read articles on the subject. Having the requisite tools in his blacksmith shop, he followed the instructions and found them inadequate, because they left […]

Kudos for Kearns committee

I have been very excited to hear news of the proposed Kearns Community Center. In times like these, where there are more and more ways to connect with people online from all around the world, we can still feel isolated and not even know who our neighbors are.

Kudos for Kearns committee

Here’s a big shout out to the steering committee members who are deeply involved in the Kearns Community Center project. They are a highly motivated group of people exploring opportunities for the new center, incorporating young and old alike, while not overlapping with other agencies in our community.

Support for Simanski

We have seen Bill Simanski in action at the State Capitol working on behalf of our state and our towns in the 62nd District just the way he did in Granby as our First Selectman. Bill was instrumental in avoiding the cost shift of teacher’s pensions onto the towns during the latest budget cycle.

Support for Simanski

Bill Simanski, wife Marie, sons Brad and Cliff, and two dogs moved to Granby 30 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. In five short years, Bill started serving Granby as a Selectman, and was elected First Selectman 1995 to 2003. In 2010 he was elected to represent the 62nd district.

CT Valley Views solicits questions/topics from Granby residents

CT Valley Views TV would like to know what Granby residents are concerned about respective to the town and its prospects for the future. 

As the calendar year 2019 approaches, the questions, concerns and topics which residents would like to see covered by CT Valley Views will be reviewed. Once an aggregate of common subjects is gathered, they will be addressed in a segment in the coming months.

Voter registration deadlines are approaching

One Polling Site for the Election

For the Gubernatorial Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Granby residents will vote in the Granby Community Gym, located in Granby Memorial High School in the center of town.

Drumrolls

Sydney T. Geer and Kirsten A. Greene were named to first honors on the Clark University dean’s list. Melanie F. Nash was named to the school’s second honors list.

Granby’s ballot for November 2018 state election

Governor and Lieutenant Governor; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democratic Party

Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley, Republican Party

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, 

  Working Families Party

Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley, Independent Party

Rod Hanscomb and Jeffrey Thibeault, Libertarian Party

Mark Stewart Greenstein and Michelle D Ambrosio, 

  Amigo Constitution Liberty Party

Oz Griebel and Monte E Frank Griebel Frank for CT Party

United States Senator; 

Vote for 1  1/3/2019–1/3/2025

Christopher S Murphy, Democratic Party

Matthew Corey, Republican Party

Christopher S Murphy, Working Families Party

Richard Lion, Libertarian Party

Jeff Russell, Green Party

Representative in Congress 01; 

Vote for 1 1/3/2019–1/3/2021

John B Larson Democratic Party

Jennifer T Nye, Republican Party

John B Larson, Working Families Party

Thomas McCormick, Green Party

District 1 State Senator 07; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/6/2021

Annie Hornish, Democratic Party

John A Kissel, Republican Party

Annie Hornish, Working Families Party

John A Kissel, Independent Party

District 2 State Senator 08; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2021

Melissa E Osborne, Democratic Party

Kevin Witkos, Republican Party

Kevin Witkos, Independent Party

State Representative 62; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2021

Amanda Webster, Democratic Party

Bill Simanski, Republican Party

Amanda Webster, Working Families Party

Bill Simanski, Independent Party

Secretary of the State;  

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Denise W Merrill, Democratic Party

Susan Chapman, Republican Party

Denise W Merrill, Working Families Party

Susan Chapman, Independent Party

Heather Gwynn, Libertarian Party

S Michael DeRosa, Green Party

Treasurer; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Shawn Wooden, Democratic Party

Thad Gray, Republican Party

Shawn Wooden, Working Families Party

Thad Gray, Independent Party

Jesse Brohinsky, Libertarian Party

Comptroller;  

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Kevin Lembo; Democratic Party

Kurt Miller; Republican Party

Kevin Lembo; Working Families Party

Kurt Miller, Independent Party

Paul Passarelli, Libertarian Party

Edward G Heflin, Green Party

Attorney General;  

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

William Tong, Democratic Party

Sue Hatfield, Republican Party

William Tong, Working Families Party

Sue Hatfield, Independent Party

Peter D Goselin, Green Party

Judge of Probate 09; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Charles Houlihan, Democratic Party 

2 Somerset Ln, Simsbury, CT-06070

Cynthia C Becker, Republican Party 

237 Hollister Dr, Avon, CT-06001

Two Statewide Ballot Questions: Vote Yes or No

Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to ensure (1) that all moneys contained in the Special Transportation Fund be used solely for transportation purposes, including the payment of debts of the state incurred for transportation purposes, and (2) that sources of funds deposited in the Special Transportation Fund be deposited in said fund so long as such sources are authorized by statute to be collected or received by the state? Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to require (1) a public hearing and the enactment of legislation limited in subject matter to the transfer, sale or disposition of state-owned or state-controlled real property or interests in real property in order for the General Assembly to require a state agency to sell, transfer or dispose of any real property or interest in real property that is under the custody or control of the agency, and (2) if such property is under the custody or control of the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, that such enactment of legislation be passed by a two-thirds vote of the total membership of each house of the General Assembly? 

Support PTO’s FUNdraising efforts

The PTO Executive Board, as well as our committee chairs and members, are hard at work to make sure that the 2018-19 school year is full of fun, exciting programming and educational experiences for PreK–Grade 5 students and their families. We need your help to ensure our success.

BOS Student Liaison

The Granby Board of Selectmen is taking applications for a 2018-2019 Student Liaison who will attend the regular meetings (first and third Mondays of the month) and report on happenings at the high school as well as get an education in the town government.