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Town/Govt

BOS student liaison a girl for all seasons

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By Shirley MurthaThis year’s student representative to the Granby Board of Selectmen is Kelly-Anne Moffa, a senior at Granby Memorial High School. Having attended the school for three-plus, she felt she could do a good job bringing the student perspective to the board while becoming more connected with the Granby community in general. She intends to become involved with government in the future, planning to study both environmental science and political science in college. Being the liaiso […]

Fun & Rec

wildcats hockey team and alumni jamboree benefits wounded warrior project

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By Nick BoormanThe Wildcats hockey’s first alumni jamboree to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project on Jan. 6 was a huge success. The rink was filled with current and former student athletes and fans from Suffield, Granby, and Windsor Locks. Thirty alumni played in the jamboree. The current players chose the Wounded Warrior Project as a charity because they wanted to help our military troops and veterans. The Wildcats Hockey Booster Club coordinated the event raising $941 for the Wounded War […]

Town/Govt

BOE begins budget process

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By Kim BeckerThe new year rings in the beginning of the budget process for the board of education. Superintendent of Granby Public Schools Alan Addley presented the BOE with the Plus One, a five-year budget projection.Given the sharp decline in state funding, including cuts to Education Cost Sharing and the Academic and Social Support grant, Granby will lose $180,000. This funding directly supported programs like all-day kindergarten, summer school, and integrated preschool. Though the board has […]

People

Honoring local Veterans – Granby Schools pay tribute

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Granby Schools held annual Veterans Day events on Nov. 11. Kelly Lane School, Wells Road Primary School and the Granby Memorial Middle School, held assemblies of their respective entire student bodies honoring several dozen Granby Veterans, some accompanied by family members. The veterans represented the services of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Mid-East/Afghan Conflicts. Pictured is the tribute at Wells Road School.Photos by Lou Urban […]

The Arts

Awards given at annual Land Trust Art Show

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By Trish PercivalEach November since 2005, the Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association have sponsored a juried art show. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the GLT’s friends, the show now offers a remarkable $5,000 in award money and the event has become something the community looks forward to each fall. This year, 178 pieces of original artwork were submitted; just 77 were selected to be in the show. Will Lustenader, an accomplished artist who teaches at Choate Rosemary […]

The Arts

Amahl and the Night Visitors comes to South Church

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By Laura Mazza-DixonOn Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m., the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series welcomes the Hartt Opera Theater to Granby for a performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors, the enchanting mini-opera by Gian Carlo Menotti about a young boy and his mother who are visited by the Three Kings on their way to pay homage to the Child. Audience of all ages will appreciate the way the students of the Hartt Opera Theater bring this tender, lively, humorous and deep tale to life.Menotti wrote Ama […]

Town/Govt

BOE studies achievement gap issues

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By Kim BeckerThe Board of Education heard from new Director of Teaching and Talent Development Christopher Tranberg regarding new achievement gap data. The data was viewed by program: regular education students and special education students and by residence (Granby, Hartford, and Hartland). Because the 2014-15 report was given in the spring and the 2015-16 data was compiled early, little improvement was seen in the numbers. However, four areas bucked that trend are graduation rate, college cour […]

School & Sports

DAR Chapter presents Good Citizens awards

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The Abigail Phelps Chapter, of the NSDAR held its Good Citizens meeting in November to honor students and veterans. Karen DiMenna, Good Citizens Chair, introduced the three awardees, Shane SeeKamp, Simsbury High School, Morgan Pierce, Granby Memorial High School and Emily Farmer, East Granby High School. These outstanding students each received the NSDAR Good Citizens award by demonstrating the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Each student received an award and a c […]

School & Sports

Trivia game night challenges attendees

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By Jim LofinkPolitical Trivia Game Night Out at Lost Acres Vineyard was a very successful fundraiser to benefit a graduating Granby Memorial High School senior. The event raised over $2,500 for the scholarship award presented by the Granby Democratic Town Committee.Captions:Top: Scholarship Chair Linda Markee and Congressman John Larson are thanked by DTC Chair Jim Lofink for their contributions. Above: Wayne Chapple calls out a challenging question on political trivia. Photos by Deborah Joyce […]

School & Sports

Focus on Education:  The new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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By Alan Addley, Ed. D.In November, the nation celebrated American Education Week. The first observance of American Education Week occurred back in 1921, with a resolution for: “An educational week… observed in all communities annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs.” Annually, in the spirit of that original resolution, we opened up our school doors duri […]

Town/Govt

CIRMA members receive a $5 million payout

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The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency’s (CIRMA) Board of Directors approved a $5 million distribution of Members’ Equity to be made in July and August 2018 to its member municipalities, school districts, and local public agencies.

Out of Town

Simsbury Grange Agricultural Fair

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The Simsbury Grange will host its annual Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will feature a bake and craft sale, exhibits from local organizations and farms, kids’ activities, and contests with ribbons and cash prizes in several categories.

Out of Town

Noble & Cooley News

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Bring your family and friends for an evening of live music and nostalgia at Guess That TV Theme Trivia Night on Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. at the NCCHP Museum, 42 Water St. in Granville.

Out of Town

Jets and Vettes Car Show at NEAM

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The New England Air Museum will host its second Jets and Vettes Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The  special theme is Chevrolet Corvettes through the Years, and awards will be presented to the Best in Show and Best Vintage.

Out of Town

Fall Tag and Bake Sale

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Copper Hill United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall tag and bake sale Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donation drop off is Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In Town Focus

SBHS Events

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Salmon Brook Historical Society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Visit www.salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com for more information.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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The Granby Women’s Breakfast Committee will start its program year on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Granby Senior Center with a virtual visit to the Wadsworth Atheneum in celebration of the Docent Program’s 50th anniversary

In Town Focus

Civic Club

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The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m., in the Senior Center. Our guest speaker will be Granby’s own Annukka Ritalahti from Silver Street Glass.

In Town Focus

Volunteers Needed

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Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon please contact the shelter.

In Town Focus

MS Support

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The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m., on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

In Town Focus

Tag and Bake Sale

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West Granby United Methodist Church, 87 Simsbury Road, will hold its Annual Tag and Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine).

In Town Focus

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 10 at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The meeting will include: Getting to Know the GCC, a Member Showcase with Madeline Catania and Critiquing with Ed Judge.

In Town Focus

Volunteers Needed at Senior Center

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The Granby Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help with the Durable Medical Equipment Program. This program enables people in need to borrow, at no cost, medical items such as wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, etc., for as long as necessary.

In Town Focus

Men’s Breakfast

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Join us Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Granby Senior Center when Jack Lareau will discuss the 2017 Total Eclipse of the Moon and his trip out west to observe it in person.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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All programs/trips are based on a first come basis and space availability and require advance registration; payment must accompany registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment.