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Ray Allen announces fifth annual youth basketball camp

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Nine-time All-Star and former UConn All-American Guard Ray Allen has announced the dates and location of his fifth annual youth basketball camp. The two-day Ray Allen Basketball ProCamp presented by SunnyD will be held on August 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. –Noon, at East Granby High School. Participants will learn fundamental basketball skills and have the opportunity to meet and interact with the basketball legend. Each camper will receive an autograph from Ray and a team photo with Ray. Allen w […]

Events

In Town Focus All Calendar Events

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​Granby Rovers Fall 2016 RegistrationRegistration for the Fall 2016 season of the Granby Rovers Soccer Club will be April 1–22 for players born on or before Dec. 31, 2008. The Granby Rovers Soccer Club is a travel soccer program offering a higher level of play than recreation soccer. Please see the Granby Rovers Website at www.granbyrovers.com for more information and registration link. Please note that registration does not guarantee a spot on a team as there is an assessment proces […]

Great Outdoors

4-H Pancake Breakfast 

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Come join us for Granby 4-H’s annual Pancake Breakfast! On Saturday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the South Congregational Church of Granby. There will be delicious breakfast fare with coffee, tea and juice. Cost for adults is $8; seniors and children ages 3-12, $6; no cost for children under 3. Come support a club that strives to better the community and empower youth through educational programs and community service. […]

People

Habitat to build affordable Granby home

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By Don Shaw, Jr.​On May 19, a Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking ceremony will kick off construction of a new, affordable, Energy Star 3.0-rated, three-bedroom raised ranch (similar to the one in the photo). Located at 259 West Granby Road, the home will be across the street from the post office and fire station. Open to the public, the groundbreaking ceremony begins at 4 p.m. A Habi-Hour Groundbreaking Celebration at Lost Acres Vineyard will follow it from 5 to 8 p.m., which will include […]

Town/Govt

Granby Police Department promotion

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​Granby Detective Steven Vernale was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony held at the Granby Police Department on Friday, February 19.Sergeant Vernale is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He will earn his master’s degree this year. He has been a Granby Police Officer since December 2008 and a detective since 2014. He is a field training officer and an accident reconstructionist for the North Central […]

Town/Govt

First look at DOT’s plans for the town center

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​by Shirley MurthaIt has taken many years, but there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel regarding the re-configuration of the two main intersections in Granby center. Director of Community Development Fran Armentano noted that this is the result of the ongoing complaints by residents who utilize these roads during the rush hour commutes. Although there are other problems, it is the long lines of traffic during rush hours that are most annoying. During peak times, traffic on Rte. 1 […]

Fun & Rec

Good food and beer keep Scott Riley’s customers happy

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By John R. NiebWith many hours of hard work and dedication, Scott Riley, owner of the Cambridge House Brew Pub, insures that his customers are happy. The Granby Chamber of Commerce recognized his hard work when he was named Granby Businessperson of the Year for 2015.The Pub’s menu offers a variety of dishes from soup to fish and chips, unique sandwiches, pasta dishes, and steaks. Riley’s favorite on the menu is the Reuben. “I love a good corned beef,” he said. “But […]

People

Good food and beer keep Scott Riley’s customers happy

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By John R. NiebWith many hours of hard work and dedication, Scott Riley, owner of the Cambridge House Brew Pub, insures that his customers are happy. The Granby Chamber of Commerce recognized his hard work when he was named Granby Businessperson of the Year for 2015.The Pub’s menu offers a variety of dishes from soup to fish and chips, unique sandwiches, pasta dishes, and steaks. Riley’s favorite on the menu is the Reuben. “I love a good corned beef,” he said. “But […]

Great Outdoors

Spring is here…

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…and these moms need plenty of food if they expect to have 90-plus kids this Spring at the Sweet Pea Farm on East Street. The chicken on the top of the haystack is cheering them on. Photo by Peter Dinella […]

People

Business Person of the Year

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Granby Chamber of Commerce named Scott Riley as the Business Person of the Year for 2015. Riley is the owner and operator of the Cambridge House Brew Pub. Standing from left: John French, Chamber executive director; Mary Anne Guarco, new Chamber president, Riley, and Jen Burkhart, outgoing Chamber president.  […]

People

Share the road—with horses!

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Almost any driver will tell you that when you see a school bus with lights flashing you must stop and wait. But what is your responsibility as a driver when you see a horse and rider on the road?

Events

Salmon Brook Music Series hosts Mark Erelli

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Folk singer and composer Mark Erelli returns to the Salmon Brook Music Series on Saturday, June 9. Since his first album, Signature Sounds, in 1999, his rigorous touring schedule has included the major folk festivals at Newport and Philadelphia.

CT Valley Views

Long Term Care is high priority insurance

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Susan Patricelli-Regan, host of CT Valley Views, again speaks with David Guttchen, director of Connecticut Long-Term Care Partnership, regarding the risks, costs and benefits of this vital insurance. Although there can be annual increases to premiums for coverage, the advantages are significant as it protects the individual’s assets and savings allowing the option of choosing assisted living or remaining in the home, contributing to the overall quality of life not only for the participant but the extended family.

Waypoints

Live streaming on opening day

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Each of the past few years my friend Ken has asked me if I want to go fishing on opening day of trout season. I always say “yes” when I secretly mean “not really.”

Don’t get me wrong, I love fishing with Ken.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration. Telephone: 860-653-8947

Website: www.GranbyRec.com Accepting MasterCard/Visa/Discover for payments.

Town/Govt

Public Works

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Trash Holiday: Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, will be a holiday for Paine’s. All trash/recycling pickups after the holiday will be delayed by one day.

Events

Friends of Holcomb Farm

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With the support of a State of Connecticut Small Farm Viability Grant, funds raised by the Friends of Holcomb Farm, and—most critically—hundreds of hours of volunteer time, renovation of the CSA Barn is well underway and on schedule for completion in advance of the annual opening of the Holcomb Farm CSA and Farm Store.

Verse

A Beautiful Day in June

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In the park the roses bloom with their colors of red, pink, yellow, white, and lavender. I stop to take in their sweet fragrance.

Events

Earth Day celebrated with a hike

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Nearly 50 people turned out to celebrate Earth Day with the Granby Land Trust, as GLT Board Members Jen Plourde and Eric Lukingbeal conducted a hike on the trails of the GLT’s new, 150-acre Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve on Silver Street in North Granby. Hikers will have another opportunity to take a family-friendly, guided hike of the property on Connecticut Trails Day, June 3, at 1 p.m. Visit GranbyLandTrust.org for details.

Town/Govt

Sen. Kissel to seek re-election

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Sen. John A. Kissel (R-Enfield) will seek re-election to the 7th Senatorial District seat, which includes East Granby, Enfield, Somers, Suffield, Windsor Locks and portions of Granby and Windsor. He was unanimously endorsed at the local Republican convention.

Fun & Rec

Wilson’s warblers sighted at GLT bird walk

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Despite the cloudy skies and chilly temperatures, the Granby Land Trust had a good turnout (in terms of both humans and birds) for its bird walk on May 13. Walk leader John Weeks reports: “Things got off to a nice start, with a pair of Redstarts engaged in a colorful dogfight right before our eyes, to everyone’s amusement.

Events

Camera Club holds annual exhibit

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The Granby Public Library is featuring the 12th annual Granby Camera Club photo exhibit from June 1 to 28. The club was founded 24 years ago to pursue photography as an art form and welcomes all who share a passion to learn, create and enjoy the beauty of photography.