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Granby Memorial Middle School Honor Roll 1st Quarter

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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 […]

The Arts

Good Company Theater’s presents James and the Giant Peach

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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 […]

People

granby resident is winner in hartford business journal poll

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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 […]

People

Humans of Granby

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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 […]

Events

in town focus events

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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 […]

School & Sports

2017-18 Kelly Lane Kindergarten registration is March 20

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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 […]

The Arts

Knife making with local artist Bradford McDougall

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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 […]

Great Outdoors

La Cucina Frutteto – Winter Glow

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By Susan AcceturaEat local—eat seasonal—eat a rainbow a day. Summer is one thing, with our gardens full of tomatoes, zucchini, peaches, peppers, raspberries, blueberries, basil, we scarcely need to visit the grocery store at all. A walk through the garden can determine the menu. Autumn abounds with pumpkins, potatoes, acorn squash, apples, pears, quince. But winter in Connecticut? Good luck with that.These days in the big supermarkets we can find almost every fruit and vegetable any […]

Verse

Granby Public Library

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Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sundays, Nov. to March: 1 to 4 p.m.Cossitt Public LibraryTuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m.Saturday: 12 to 5 p.m.Pre-registration is required for many programs. Call 860-844-5275 (GPL Main Desk); 860-844-5284 (GPL Children); 860-653-8958 (Cossitt)ClosingsBoth libraries will be closed on Feb. 20 for President’s Day.To register for any program call 860-844-52 […]

Events

Local chorus delivering valentines

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By Jennifer LudginOn Valentine’s Day let the Sound of New England Chorus deliver your heartfelt message with songs—in person or in a video.On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the chorus will deliver or send Singing Valentines—a cappella musical messages of love and friendship—to your loved ones in-person or as an e-gram. For in-person deliveries, quartets will travel throughout Greater Hartford and surrounding towns between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Quartets can be scheduled to go to offices, p […]

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Farm News

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Holcomb Farm was once again a key stop on the Granby Open Farm day route, organized by the Granby Agricultural Commission, and the many who stopped by enjoyed great hands-on experiences.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Great Food for a Great Cause

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Do you like to eat fresh, local food, expertly prepared by a local chef? Do you like buying exciting, one-of-a-kind items? Do you like knowing that your money will help ensure that others, less fortunate than you, are able to eat fresh, local produce?

Town/Govt

Steering Committee presents proposal for Kearns School building

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Representing the Kearns Community Center Steering Committee, Alicia Newton and Elliot Altomare presented the group’s proposal to the town at the July 16 Board of Selectmen meeting. To meet its mission statement, (“a place to connect, empower and sustain our community”), the committee has produced a proposal that is designed to succeed without tax support, meaning that the town would no longer be responsible for the cost of maintaining the building.

People

Contribute to the Community Fund

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The Granby Community Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization since 1960, coordinates a town-wide fundraiser to support multiple community organizations providing valuable programs, supports and services to the residents of Granby.

Town/Govt

July P & Z minutes

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Peggy Lareau addressed the commission with two comments on sharing information. Lareau suggested that when there are regulation changes, the regulations should be posted online so the public may review them in advance.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Webster

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Regardless of party, I think most Granby residents can agree that our proud town has often been overlooked when it comes to the decision makers in Hartford. New leadership in the capitol is in Granby’s best interest in both the short and long term, and that is why Amanda Webster is the right person to represent the 62nd District when voters go to the ballot box in November.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Webster

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Many months ago “Amanda Webster – New for 62” came across my Facebook page. Along with it was a picture of, to this grandmother’s eyes, a very young woman.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Hornish

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The legislators in Hartford are totally out of touch with their constituents. Families struggle with stagnant wages, rising healthcare costs, and Eversource rate hikes, while inflation eats away at any minor gains made.

Letter to the Editor

Cat Rescue in Poets Corner

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As we closed down the house and prepared to retire for the night on July 16, we heard an animal noise coming from somewhere along the path between our house and our neighbor’s. Sensing some concern, my wife Lisa left a message for Jennifer Abalan (Animal Control).

Town/Govt

You Are Needed

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Granby residents are needed to fill vacancies on the Agricultural Commission and the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.