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As I write this, the thermometer is having trouble reaching 20 after dipping close to zero last night. The ice throughout the woods and trails makes hikes without micro-spikes downright dangerous. But, spring springs eternal! By the time you read this, a drive around Granby will reveal the buckets hung and sap tanks filling, and maybe steam rising from a sugar house or two.
The Grand List is comprised of all the real estate, motor vehicles and business personal property in town. The pandemic has had an impact on many different aspects of the Grand List, motor vehicles in particular.
Highlights from the meeting held on January 25, 2022
Ted and Sandy Christensen were married on Feb. 17, 1962, at the Horace Bushnell Church in Hartford, by Ted’s twin brother, the Rev. William Christensen. After the reception they left for Vermont on their honeymoon but after running into a blizzard, they stayed overnight in Northampton, Mass.
Day Camp, Mission Adventure and a plethora of summer sports, enrichment, fitness and wellness camps for children of all ages just announced!
I hope that you’re finding this monthly column informative. It’s meant to highlight the good work that is being accomplished by our municipal employees and volunteers. It also lets folks know about important issues and activities in town. Great things are happening every day, and I hope to share some of them each month.
Granby artist Bill Simpson’s charcoal drawing, Fishing with Nick, has been included in the Mattatuck Museum’s 2022 Juried Members exhibition.
The Ivoryton Playhouse in Ivoryton, is kicking off its 2022 season with the world premiere of an exciting new musical by Granby resident Jeff Blaney.
Native American women– their past and impact on our lives today–will be the focus of a talk that George G. Ducharme, Ph.D. will present to the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Wednesday, April 6, at 9 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center.
On June 18 Granby will celebrate its inaugural Granby Celebrates Juneteenth event in Salmon Brook Park. Sponsored by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR), it promises to be a fun day of music, dance, food, and entertainment for the entire family.
Early in November, an injured bear appeared in our backyard. Impaled in its right eye was a plastic dart, apparently fired from a toy crossbow.
TAP (Transportation Action Program) is looking for a few good people to drive or serve as a coordinator—training will be provided. The total staff of TAP volunteers is down to less than half of the needed contingent.
State Representative Bill Simanski (R-62) took the oath of office for his fifth term representing the 62nd General Assembly District that includes Barkhamsted, Granby, Hartland and New Hartford on Jan. 9.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Monday, February 4, Tuesday, February 19
Granby residents are needed to fill vacancies on the Agricultural Commission, Development Commission and Library Board. If you are interested in filling any of these positions, contact the Democratic Town Committee Chair Christine Chinni at GranbyDemocrats@gmail.com, the Republican Town Committee Chair Mark Neumann at 860-653-9668, or the Town Manager at 860-844-5300.
The proposal by the Kearns School Committee, led by Elliot Altomare, is an altruistic objective; however, it must make dollars and cents for the Town of Granby, its citizens and its relative economic health. While a non-binding letter of intent is being drafted, there are several points to be considered.
Application seeking a Special Permit for a 28-square-foot, illuminated freestanding sign for property at 116 Salmon Brook Street.
The Granby Memorial High School Chorus performed for the Granby Senior Men’s breakfast group in December. The chorus is under the direction of Mindy Shelansky.
2Lt Joshua Pollock, GMHS Class of 2011, will graduate this spring from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will be stationed at the Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Wash., for his internship in internal medicine.
The Board of Education reported at its Nov. 28 meeting that the State ECS Funding will be approximately $600K more than the original budget.
The 2018 Granby Cubs Men’s Senior Baseball League (MSLB) finished its inaugural season in the 25-plus division at the end of July and are looking forward to the 2019 season. The team was very competitive, but it is moving to the 35-plus division.
A second student liaison has joined the Board of Selectmen. Granby Memorial High School senior James Kuhnly has always been interested in world happenings, and closer to home, local government, having an uncle who served 40 years on Simsbury’s Planning and Zoning commission.
On a motion by Jonathan Boardman, seconded by Eric Lukingbeal, the commission voted to approve the minutes of November 13, 2018 as amended. Public Hearing, Section 8.16.10.11 (dealing with special permits for outdoor dining) should read: Light music may be permitted until 10 p.m. The decibel (dB) level for music may not exceed 50dB measured at the property line.
February is not only budget season on the school calendar but it is also the start of the legislative session at the State Capitol. It promises to be another challenging season as a new governor and legislature work to address a $2 billion budget deficit in 2020, followed by a $2.4 billion deficit in 2021.
Do you have a special talent that you’ve been itching to share with others? Or are you perhaps a seasoned performer with a love for music or dance?
Granby Performing Arts at GMHS is back with this year’s spring musical Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Nikki Currie-Huggard. It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form.
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary recently hosted a holiday party for 63 group home residents and 32 of their staff. The party was held at the Simsbury United Methodist Church on Dec.
Local Girl Scouts work diligently to make contributions to Granby.
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.