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District Champs!

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East Granby/Granby/Windsor “Granbeast” juniors softball team won the District 6 Championship game on June 24. The team went on to play in the state championship round in Orange and came in third place overall. Great way to end a season! The team is coached by Steve Hall, Zach Hall and team manager Karen Young. Pictured are: Madison Latonie, Madisen Domin, Hazel Porter, Madison Kidd, Lexi Nichols, Grace Hall, Denise Ruiz, Ashley Thompson, Leah Langhoff and Diana Goldman. Submit […]

People

Humans of Granby

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By Emma SmithSarah BennetAge 15Granby High School SophomoreJV Volleyball, JV Track, trying for Varsity, Horseback riding Tell something you are proud of…I have a really strong work ethic and am self-motivated. I’m proud of my grades in school. When I completed a presentation for a recent Intro to Business class I got a 96. I interviewed a manager at Peaberry Café in Simsbury and was then able to do a thorough write up of their business plan.Tell about something you wi […]

People

Off to Training

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Bette is heading to training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind after a special blessing at First Church. This is the second puppy that was raised by the Cappelli family of North Granby that will assist the blind to foster independence and fulfillment for a person in need. We wish Bette much success in her lifetime of service. Submitted photo […]

Great Outdoors

Hartford County 4-H Fair 

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The Hartford County 4-H Fair is coming up!!  August 19-21 visit the Four Town Fair grounds in Somers, Connecticut for a day full of fun family activities. The 4-H fair has a variety of animals and events. On Friday, August 19th the band “Still Above Ground” plays starting at 6:30.  Saturday there is FREE laser tag from 11am-6pm, Wheels in Motion BMX stunt team will […]

Events

GMHS Homecoming Weekend

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​Late September means it’s time for Granby Memorial High School Homecoming Weekend, sponsored by the GMHS Athletic Booster Club. Students, families, and the entire community will have the opportunity to witness some of the most exciting competitions of the high school fall sports season! Fans will enjoy home games and a meet with the Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Football, and Boys and Girls Soccer Teams. […]

Events

Used Book Sale

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Date: Sept 23-25, 2016Location: Holcomb Farm, Granby, CTThe Friends of Granby Public Library hold its annual used book sale in late September. The organization collects gently used books and learning toys throughout the year to sell at this popular event. Proceeds benefit Granby Library activities.​For more information, visit the Town of Granby Website […]

Events

Granby Open Farm Day

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​Date: September 10, 2016Time: 10 am – 4 pm Location: Granby, CT Granby Open Farm Day offers a glimpse behind the scenes at several farms in Granby, Connecticut: See the fields where your food grows and the facilities where milk turns into cheese. Watch a horse-training clinic and a sheep shearing demonstration. Take a wagon ride, taste a new wine or the first apples of the season, try out spinning some wool, or take your photo on a tractor. Experience the variety of agriculture in G […]

The Arts

It’s high season for the Marquis of Granby

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By Polina R. CrottyAnother full summer is in store for Marquis of Granby Ancient Junior Fyfe and Drum Corps. The corps has already participated in a flurry of events including the Granby Little League Opening Day parade at the end of April, the North Haven, Enfield and Simsbury Memorial Day parades and, most recently, the Gaspee Days celebration in Rhode Island. Marquis of Granby marched in the Gaspee Days celebration in Rhode Island. Photos by Kent McCord We all missed Granby’s own […]

The Arts

Farmington Valley Chorale to host Elijah sing in.

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By Deborah CareyThe Farmington Valley Chorale invites all singers to join its members in an open Sing In of choruses from Mendelssohn’s great oratorio, Elijah, on Sunday, August 14, at 3-5 p.m. The 100-member chorale, under the direction of Dr. Ellen Gilson Voth, is beginning preparations for a Spring 2017 performance of Elijah. “This is an exciting way for us to kick off our Elijah year,” said Chorale President, Lorna Wright. “We hope that the opportunity to perform this […]

Waypoints

Have Zebco, Will Travel: Vermont channel catfish

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We were on our way to Lake Champlain, a trip we take every year, when Dave said to me: “It’s time for you to get a big-boy reel. I know you like the simplicity of your Zebcos, but the new baitcasters are being advertised as essentially tangle proof.”

“What are you talking about?”

I was surprised Dave was making this pitch again.

Town/Govt

BOS approves applications for Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit program

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As far as Director of Human Services Sandra Yost is aware, this is the first year Granby has participated in the program designed by The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) to provide tax credits to businesses that make investments in qualifying community nonprofit programs by furnishing financial assistance, labor, materials or technical advice to aid in the physical improvement or rehabilitation of any part of the community. A minimum of $250 is required; the maximum donation is $250,000.

Town/Govt

Commemorating Memorial Day

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James Hall, adjutant of American Legion Post 182, stands at attention as service members prepare to lay wreaths at the Vietnam memorial on the Green in memory of the Granby soldiers who died while serving in the Vietnam war.

Town/Govt

P & Z minutes: May 22, 2018

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Present: Paula Johnson (Chairman), Margaret Chapple, Jonathan Boardman, Charles Kraiza, Eric Lukingbeal, Eric Myers, James Sansone. Also present was Abby Kenyon, Director of Community Development.

Letter to the Editor

Thank You, Granby!

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I thank the residents of Granby for all of their support during my seven years as the Director of Recreation and Leisure Services for the Town of Granby. I will be leaving my position here at the end of June and I will take with me many wonderful memories of special events such the Flashlight Egg Hunts and Trunk or Treat at SBP and the popular Comedy Nights at the Holcomb Farm North Barn Pavilion.

Letter to the Editor

Food Bank benefits

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The Farmington Valley VNA Granby Food Bank staff and volunteers want to express their appreciation to Granby Public Works for its efforts in conducting the May 22–24 Fill-A-Truck event. The Food Bank received 75 bags and boxes of items, overflowing its collection area.

Drumrolls

In Memory Of…

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Thibodeau, Claudette D., 89, wife of the late Rudolph W. Thibodeau, May 16

Frank, Michael P., 58, husband of Helena (Cieslak) Frank, May 18

Bergdahl, Joan M. “Joanie”, 35, longtime partner of Christopher Grabarek, May 19

Messenger, Lois Antoinette (Buckland), 93, wife of the late Wilbur Arthur Messenger, May 21

Tirillo, Lydia Elizabeth, 44, May 23

Blowers, Bruce Alan, 66, May 24

Wilhelm, Edith D. (Aschaffenburg), 92, wife of the late Frederick Oscar Wilhelm, May 25

Williams, Robert Watkin, 71, husband of Carol Bennett Williams, May 26

Blanc, Robert Philip, 64, husband of Gail (Benton) Blanc, June 17

Shaw, Vivian (Crane), 86, wife of the late Lyall Harry Shaw, Jr., June 21

Barrett, Carolyn (Frank), 79, wife of Robert E. Barrett, June 11

Truesdell, Priscilla (Cotton), 82, wife of James Samuel Truesdell, June 19 

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, July 2, July 16, August 6, August 20

Board of Finance, 7:30 p.m., Police Community Room, Monday, July 23, August 27

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Central Office, no meetings in July or August

Planning & Zoning, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Tuesdays, July 10, July 24, none in August

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Thursday, July 11, August 8

Development Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall, no meetings in July or August

Town/Govt

P & Z minutes: June 12, 2018

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Present: Paula Johnson (Chairman), Jonathan Boardman, Margaret Chapple, Charles Kraiza, Eric Myers, James Sansone, and Brennan Sheahan. Also present was Abby Kenyon, Director of Community Development.

Town/Govt

BOE minutes: June 6, 2018

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Present Board Members: Lynn Guelzow, Mark Fiorentino, Sarah Thrall, Rosemarie Weber, Brandon Webster, and Maddie Attianese (Student Representative). Absent Board Members: Jenny Emery, Melissa Migliaccio and Sarah Cusano (Student Representative)

Annual Curriculum Report 

Christopher Tranberg, Assistant Super-intendent, presented the annual Curriculum Report to the Board.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls – July/August 2018

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Quinnipiac University recent graduates include Matthew Kiehnle, master of science in organizational leadership and Maura Provencher, master of science in business analytics. Emily Guillerault, class of 2020, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the College of Our Lady of the Elms.

Recent graduates of Salve Regina University include: Alexa Cipkas, BS in marketing and global business and economics, cum laude; Allyson Storch, BS in early childhood education, magna cum laude, and Elisabeth Needham, BS in special and elementary education, magna cum laude.