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Eagle Scout installs new cemetery signs

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By Shirley MurthaKurt Bryant needed a service project to fulfill a requirement for becoming an Eagle Scout in his troop Venture Crew 2015. The project needed to benefit the community and allow him to display leadership. He found the perfect job when he met with Department of Public Works Director Kirk Severance. Eagle Scout Kurt Bryant and Director of Public Works Kirk Severance stand beside one of the new cemetery signs installed by Bryant as part of his service project for Granby. photo b […]

People

Humans of Granby

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STEPHANIE DANTOSEnvironmental ComplianceAdministrator forUnited Technologies AerospaceRecent graduateVillanova UniversityAge: 24Tell about your job… I work for United Technologies. UTC has plants all over the world that build airplane and helicopter parts. My group is set in place to ensure that the parts and equipment they produce are done so with environmentally safe processes. Essentially, we determine that they are following the most up-to-date regulations.As an example, s […]

People

Honoring veterans

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Photo by Holly Johnson Veterans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and community members gathered at the Granby Public Library to honor all who served on Veterans Day. […]

Verse

Youth Referee of the year

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Pictured with Owen is Jesus Zornoza, the Connecticut State Referee Program’s State Referee Administrator. The Granby Rovers Soccer Club proudly congratulates Owen Plourde as the Connecticut Youth Referee of the Year. Owen was recently honored by the Connecticut Soccer Referee Program (CSRP) at its 13th annual awards night at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne in Berlin. The CSRP is a jointly established organization of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) and the Connecticut State Socce […]

Verse

Winter Hints

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Winter storms and snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. The DPW does its best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all:Trash and recycling: Unless the roads are closed, Paine’s will be out collecting trash/recycling on its regular schedule. You must have your trash out by 6 a.m. If you choose not to put out your trash/recycling due to a storm, your barrels will not be emptied […]

School & Sports

CABE award

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From l.: Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Alan Addley; Commissioner of Education, Dr. Dianna Wentzell, and Board of Education member, Mark Fiorentino. Submitted photo. Granby Board of Education receiving the CABE Board of Distinction, Level Two Award. […]

School & Sports

Girls Soccer State Champs!

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Granby Memorial High School defeated Berlin High School 3-0 on Saturday Nov. 18 to capture the CIAC Class M Girls Soccer Championship.  Led by Tournament Finals MVP Samantha St. Pierre’s two goals, the Bears captured their first title since back to back victories in 2000 and 2001. Photo by Alan Addley  St. Pierre broke a scoreless game with 26 seconds left in the first half. She brought down a pass from Junior midfielder Lucy Jacobs, weaved through a couple defenders […]

Town/Govt

Candidates elected in Granby

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First Selectman – 2 yr term  B. Scott KuhnlyBoard of Selectman – 2 yr terms James C Lofink, Sally S King, Edward E. Ohannessian and Mark NeumannBoard Of Finance – 4 yr terms Frederick A. Moffa, Alfred G. Wilke and Gordon C. BischoffBoard Of Education – 4 yr terms Melissa E. Migliaccio, Sarah Thrall and Brandon C. WebsterBoard Of Assessment Appeals – 4 yr term  Daniel Chapple and Celia EggertPlanning and Zoning Commission – 4 yr terms Eric Lukingbeal, […]

Town/Govt

GCF TJMaxx donation

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Submitted photo Rose Terzian, T. J. Maxx store manager, presents a check to Jean Miller, Granby Community Fund President, for its Annual Community Campaign. […]

Letter to the Editor

Granby schools NOT in decline

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After reading Kim Becker’s October letter to the editor, I must make a number of comments in support of the Granby Public School System. In her letter, she states that “Granby schools are not stagnant; they are in full decline.” Ms. Becker bases this opinion statement solely on the recent standardized test scores, namely, the SBAC and the SAT.

Letter to the Editor

Vote YES on Question 2

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Last month, Eric Lukingbeal wrote an important op/ed piece describing how, as it currently stands, the legislature can sell, swap or give away public lands such as state parks, forests and even state-owned farmlands without public knowledge or input. 

Protocol calls for a public hearing, but at the end of a legislative session, the rules can be ignored, and that is when many of these transactions take place. 

The only way to make sure there is a public hearing before any of our land is taken away is to amend the State Constitution to require the public hearing. The amendment also contains the clause that any proposed legislation must pass by at least two-thirds of the House and the Senate.

Letter to the Editor

Thanks from FOGPL

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The Friends of the Granby Public Library completed its 36th Annual Used Book Sale in September on a beautiful weekend that included other major events both in Granby and Simsbury. I am pleased to note that we had the best book sale ever, raising $10,600. 

We started with a record number of donations, a large and enthusiastic sorting staff that operated during June and July, and a board that worked side by side with all throughout not only the sorting time, but the sale itself.

Letter to the Editor

Kearns Community Center

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Our family is very excited about the proposed Kearns Community Center. We have spent some time with the members of the steering committee and the ideas they’ve generated are fantastic.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Democrats

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I recently heard a local talk show host suggest that most people cannot name their state representative or senator. If you live in Granby, your state representative and state senators have been in office for a very long time.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Republicans

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This is an extremely important election for the citizens of the State of Connecticut and for our town. For decades, our legislature has spent too much and saved too little to pay for the state’s obligations.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Hornish

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I write in support of the candidacy of Annie (Wosko) Hornish for the position of State Senator. Annie has demonstrated her qualifications for this position through her strong local commitment and her effective state experience. 

I was fortunate enough to work with Annie as a fellow commissioner on the Granby Charter Revision Commission.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Kissel

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State Senator John Kissel is a strong advocate for the rights of the disabled. Here are some of the ways that he has worked for these people. 

He chaired a committee studying transitional services for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Kissel

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I want to encourage fellow Granbyites to support John Kissel for reelection this fall. It is no secret (even the Hartford Courant agrees) that our state faces a fiscal nightmare.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Griebel

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In this trying time for the state of Connecticut, I urge everyone to consider voting for Oz Griebel for Governor on Nov. 6.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Simanski

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We have been blessed by the efforts of Bill Simanski working on behalf of the 62nd District of the State of Connecticut for a number of years. Prior to that he led Granby as First Selectman of Granby for eight years.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Simanski

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I am urging all the great people of Granby to vote to re-elect Rep. Bill Simanski to the Connecticut House of Representatives. I have served with Bill for several years and without a doubt he is a gentleman, well informed, and a tireless champion for the people of Granby and the rest of his district.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Simanski

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As a Granby and Connecticut taxpayer, I am writing to show my support for the re-election of Bill Simanski as our State Representative. He has worked hard for us for many years, first on Granby’s Board of Selectmen, including eight years as our First Selectman, and most recently as our representative in the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Simanski

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As a former life-long Democrat, I’m endorsing Bill Simanski for Representative of the 62nd District. This decision is based on many factors: Mr. Simanski’s in-depth working knowledge of the political system, proven diplomacy, his honesty and transparency.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Webster

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I am writing in support of Amanda Webster’s campaign as our new representative of the 62nd District to the Connecticut House of Representatives. As a 40-something lawyer, I was initially hesitant to support Amanda in her campaign, and I confess I judged her purely on age.