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Town/Govt

Superintendent spars with BOF and BOE on 2017 budget

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By Kim BeckerDeclaring a budget decrease of 1 percent for FY 2017 “disappointing”, superintendent Dr. Alan Addley, expressed concern to the Boards of Finance and Education that “maintaining the status quo is going backward.” He stated he had promised families that the school reconfiguration would not harm services or programs. He now feels that the 1 percent decrease “doesn’t keep the quality of the system.” Addley’s original budget called for a .5 […]

School & Sports

STEAM projects foster learning during wonder week at Kearns

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By Amy LupoliHave you ever wondered what STEAM stands for? The students at F.M. Kearns certainly did, and during wonder week they found out how much fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) projects can be.The week began with an all-school meeting to introduce young scientists to the fun and excitement of wondering about the world around them. Throughout the week students asked questions such as “I wonder why cats sleep all day?” and “I wonder if teeth are bon […]

Town/Govt

Preparing the FY17 budget

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By Alan Addley, Ed. D.On March 2, I will present the FY17 Administrative Budget to the Board of Education. The budget is a spending plan that is responsive to the slow-recovering economy; savings realized from the closing of the F.M. Kearns Primary School; board-approved goals; and, the budget guideline (-1 percent) established by the Board of Finance. The FY17 Administrative Budget is in the final stages of development. As of press time, the Administrative Budget is level funded (zero percent) […]

Local Voices

Letters to the Editor

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Best use of tax dollars?In response to the letter to the editor in the February issue titled, Best use of Tax Dollars.Having a very strong opinion that the tax dollars of this town paid by taxpayers like you and me are not being used in a fiscally responsible manner, it does appear as if the financial decisions made by the DPW and our town are not made in the best interest of the taxpayers as much as they have been in the best interest of the DPW. Spending taxpayers dollars to replace an assigne […]

School & Sports

Kindergarten registration is March 21

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Kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year and Community Connections will be held at F.M. Kearns Primary School, 5 Canton Road on Monday, March 21, anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.Children who will be five years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2017, must be registered for the 2016-17 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 […]

Town/Govt

Fire department presents case for increase in budget

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By Shirley Murtha​Lost Acres Fire Department Chief John Horr, Jr. presented an in-depth explanation of the cost of running the town’s all volunteer fire service. The department is an independent corporation that receives quarterly payments from the Town of Granby. For many years, these payments have kept pace with the department’s expenses but that is no longer the case. In the past 15 years, there has been in increase of 52 percent in costs, while the town’s payments to the department h […]

Town/Govt

CT DOT sets information meetings to discuss major intersection improvements

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) will conduct a public informational meeting concerning the proposed major intersection improvements on Route 10/US 202 (Salmon Brook St.) at Route 20/189 (North Granby Rd./East Granby Rd.) and at Route 189 (Hartford Ave.) on Wednesday March 16, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center.The project is identified as Prospective State Project No. 55-TMP1.The purpose of this project is to reduce delays and queue lengths during peak travel periods […]

People

Community Scholarship Association of Granby announces scholarships

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By Lisa HolmThe Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) offers annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be Granby residents, soon-to-be high school graduates and accepted at an institution of higher learning approved by the selection committee. Our largest scholarship, The David A. Schupp, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student pursuing a major in science, technology, engineering or math. The primary basis for selection shall be scholarshi […]

Town/Govt

Flat budget with slight tax increase for FY17

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By Michael B. Guarco,Chair, Board of Finance​Each year as the spring budget process commences, the selectmen convene a meeting of the three Boards—Education, Finance, and Selectmen—for an open discussion on what the next year looks like in each board’s perspective. This helps the boards get a sense of what the operating boards are looking at, and what the fiscal ramifications and limitations are from the BOF perspective.In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the boards […]

Town/Govt

Are you eligible to vote in the April 26 primary?

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By Laura Wolf & Paul Willis,RegistrarsTo vote in the Democratic or Republican primary in April you must be a member of that party. In the past, many voters came to a primary only to be told that unaffiliated and minor party members can not vote in the primary. Residents who are currently unaffiliated have until noon the day before the primary to enroll. Same day registration does not apply to primaries, it must be done prior to the primary. To be eligible to vote in the presidential primary […]

Focus on Education

Changing school start times

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The Granby Board of Education (BOE) recently charged the Superintendent of Schools to conduct an administrative study to explore the impact of different school start times on students’ wellness and academic performance and to assess the feasibility of the implementation of new start times for all Granby schools. In Connecticut, school districts such as Greenwich, Wilton, Guilford, West Hartford, and Simsbury have implemented, or are currently exploring, new start times.

Events

UNICO Italian club to host annual pasta dinner May 4

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The Granby UNICO Club will host its annual pasta dinner on Friday, May 4, on Manitook Lake at 70 Lakeside Drive, with continuous open seating from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy a great home-cooked Italian meal featuring penne pasta with sauce, meatballs, sausage, salad, fresh bread and beverages. Dessert is a make-your-own ice cream sundae with ice cream donated by Grass Roots.

People

Burkhart-Wundt and Hall honored at Granby Chamber awards dinner

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The Granby Chamber of Commerce honored Jen Burkhart-Wundt as its Business Person of the Year and Jim Hall as Humanitarian of the Year at the Chamber’s 15th Annual Awards Banquet at Holcomb Farm in March. The chamber also recognized Evans Automotive as New Business of the Year and presented a special Community Service Award to Ralph Johnson upon his retirement as owner/operator of ABC Pizza.

Out of Town

Suffield Players present Sylvia

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If you enjoy zany comedy as well as a good love story with a twist, get ready for The Suffield Players’ spring production of Sylvia by A.R. Gurney. Sylvia performs at 8 p.m. on May 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, and on May 13 at 2 p.m., at Mapleton Hall, 1305 Mapleton Avenue in Suffield.

Recycling event planned in Simsbury

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The Simsbury Grange and Green Monster e-Cycling will co-host a recycling event on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Andy’s Market, 836 Hopmeadow Street (Route 10) in Simsbury. Do you need to responsibly dispose of old computers, televisions and other items?

Out of Town

NEAM Events

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The Amazing History of Pratt & Whitney

Over the years, Pratt & Whitney has patented hundreds of innovations, from heat-resistant coatings to aerodynamic blades—technologies that make air travel more cost effective, comfortable and dependable. Today Pratt & Whitney engines provide power for everything from land-based power stations, business jets and helicopters to large commercial aircraft, fifth generation fighters, and manned and unmanned space vehicles.

In Town Focus

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, May 7, 7 p.m., at the Senior Center. The program will be a workshop on macro photography.

In Town Focus

SBHS Flea Market

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Salmon Brook Historical Society Spring Flea Market will be held Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street (Route 10/202). Parking and admission are both free.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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On Wednesday, May 2, the Granby Women’s Breakfast at the Senior Center will host Michelle Niedermeyer, co-owner of Lost Acres Vineyard, as she presents Vine to Wine, a Virtual Trip to Lost Acres Vineyard. Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9 a.m. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to make a reservation.

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. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-428-2463.

In Town Focus

Mary’s Kitty Korner

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Hanging Basket Benefit

The annual hanging basket sale to benefit Mary’s Kitty Korner will be held, rain or shine, Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 281 Salmon Brook Street. Ten-inch hanging baskets, 10-inch patio pots, Boston ferns and 12-inch cherry tomato hanging baskets are $20 each or two for $30; 12-inch hanging baskets are $30 each or two for $50; patio tomato plants are $12.50 each.

In Town Focus

Civic Club Welcomes Sandra Flagg

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The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, May 17 at 1 p.m. in the Senior Center. Learn about the mission and work of the Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen that provides community meals at the South Church on Wednesday evenings.

In Town Focus

FOCL Annual Meeting

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Patrons and the public are invited to the annual Friends of Cossitt Library meeting on Wednesday, June 13, at 7:15 p.m. Board members and trustees will be elected. Meet other supporters, hear about upcoming events and enjoy delicious refreshments.

Town/Govt

Registrars of Voters

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GMHS senior registration drive

The registrars were pleased by student participation in the high school spring registration drive at Granby Memorial High School on April 4. Registrars received 89 new registrations—79 from in-town and 10 from out-of-town students. Twenty-three students chose to register as Republicans, 25 students as Democrats, one student as an Independent and the remaining 40 students chose to be unaffiliated with any party.

Events

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.

Events

Browse & Borrow

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Granby Public Library
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Public Library
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.

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Both libraries will be closed on Saturday, May 26 and Monday, May 28.