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From script to screen with Giorgio Armani Frames of Life

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By Alexis RoyAs a screenwriter, hearing that someone’s interested in your pitch is an incredible feeling—and seeing that pitch through from script to screen is on another level. For me, pitching and writing a script that would go on to represent Emerson College in the Giorgio Armani Frames of Life Campaign has truly gone above and beyond what I imagined I’d accomplish during my four years as a college student. The evolution of a vision—this vision, that I’ve ha […]

Town/Govt

Funding approved for Route 20 pedestrian crosswalk beacon

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The State Bond Commission approved a Department of Transportation request to spend $300,000 to install a High-Intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) beacon at the Route 20 crosswalk of the greenway/rail trail. Though the crosswalk on the busy road is well marked, a flashing yellow light creates ambiguity about whether motorists need to stop. Rear-end collisions and pedestrian versus auto near-misses aren’t uncommon.State Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-61) and State Sen. John A. Kissel (R-7) applau […]

Town/Govt

School Renovation Committee issues final report

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By Shirley MurthaGordon Bischoff, representing the School Renovation Committee that was charged with overseeing the infrastructure changes to the elementary schools following the closing of Kearns, gave the committee’s final report to the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 7. The bottom line of the two-page memo was that the work came in under the original $800,000 budget. Even the additional $40,000 contingency granted by the board when more asbestos was discovered, was not needed.Bischoff praise […]

Town/Govt

Senior Center not just for seniors!

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By Shirley MurthaMisconceptions abound! No, you don’t have to be a senior to take part in any of the Senior Center programs. You do have to become a member, however, but that’s easy. You can go to the center in the Municipal Complex on North Granby Road or send in a check to Granby Senior Center, 15 North Granby Road, 06035. The annual fee is $5 for residents and $10 for your friends who may be non-residents. The membership year goes from September to September. If you wait until May […]

People

Small Stuff

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By Susan AcceturaSome folks count to 10, some take a few deep breaths. When life starts getting to me, I start counting my blessings: our health, our family, our friends, our home, this town; children laughing, a warm fire, fresh eggs from the chickens, good coffee. Don’t sweat the small stuff—celebrate the small stuff. Treasure the small stuff. And our town, our little town, is overflowing with priceless trinkets—McLean Game Refuge, Cossitt Library, Salmon Brook Park, scenic r […]

Verse

Thanksgiving Tree at Library

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A tree at Granby Public Library has been growing leaves, not shedding them. Visitors have been adding leaves marked with things that make them thankful. Lots of thanks-giving in Granby!Caption: Photo by Deborah Kulwich […]

People

Clothes Closet opens to meet local needs

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By Kim GaudreauValley Brook Community Church held its first Clothes Closet on Oct. 4. The Clothes Closet offers free clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at no cost. The idea came about after Valley Brook member, Donna Crombez assisted with the Salvation Army Clothing drive at the church last year. Crombez said, “It was always on my mind and my heart to reach out and help others in our community. There are many people in Granby and other surrounding towns who cannot […]

The Arts

Go see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

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Don’t miss a chance to share this funny, heartwarming play with your whole family. Start the season off with good cheer and this show produced by Good Company Theater. Performances are Saturday, Dec. 3, at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at South Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. Tickets are $12 and are available at GoodCompanyTheaterCT.org, at Granby Pharmacy and at the door.Caption: Photo by Audrey Laird […]

School & Sports

Valley Pre-School buzzes with bee knowledge

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By Andrea BurnsChildren at Valley Pre-School (VPS) learned how bees help fruits like apples grow, during a visit from local beekeepers.“Honeybees are big helpers in the apple orchard,” said Joyce Custer of West Granby. “The honeybee flies from one apple blossom to another and spreads the blossom’s pollen around.”The visit from the beekeepers is timed each year with a field trip to Lost Acres Orchard so the children can see the connection first hand. The beekeepers a […]

People

Foxfield F.A.R.M. News

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In July Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation was the fortunate recipient of a handsome retired Argentine thoroughbred gelding, “Leo,” to add to its equine groundwork therapy program  for veterans and first responders with PTSD and related mental issues.

Waypoints

Have Zebco, Will Travel: Vermont channel catfish

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We were on our way to Lake Champlain, a trip we take every year, when Dave said to me: “It’s time for you to get a big-boy reel. I know you like the simplicity of your Zebcos, but the new baitcasters are being advertised as essentially tangle proof.”

“What are you talking about?”

I was surprised Dave was making this pitch again.

Town/Govt

BOS approves applications for Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit program

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As far as Director of Human Services Sandra Yost is aware, this is the first year Granby has participated in the program designed by The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) to provide tax credits to businesses that make investments in qualifying community nonprofit programs by furnishing financial assistance, labor, materials or technical advice to aid in the physical improvement or rehabilitation of any part of the community. A minimum of $250 is required; the maximum donation is $250,000.

Town/Govt

Commemorating Memorial Day

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James Hall, adjutant of American Legion Post 182, stands at attention as service members prepare to lay wreaths at the Vietnam memorial on the Green in memory of the Granby soldiers who died while serving in the Vietnam war.

Town/Govt

P & Z minutes: May 22, 2018

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Present: Paula Johnson (Chairman), Margaret Chapple, Jonathan Boardman, Charles Kraiza, Eric Lukingbeal, Eric Myers, James Sansone. Also present was Abby Kenyon, Director of Community Development.

Letter to the Editor

Thank You, Granby!

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I thank the residents of Granby for all of their support during my seven years as the Director of Recreation and Leisure Services for the Town of Granby. I will be leaving my position here at the end of June and I will take with me many wonderful memories of special events such the Flashlight Egg Hunts and Trunk or Treat at SBP and the popular Comedy Nights at the Holcomb Farm North Barn Pavilion.

Letter to the Editor

Food Bank benefits

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The Farmington Valley VNA Granby Food Bank staff and volunteers want to express their appreciation to Granby Public Works for its efforts in conducting the May 22–24 Fill-A-Truck event. The Food Bank received 75 bags and boxes of items, overflowing its collection area.

Drumrolls

In Memory Of…

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Thibodeau, Claudette D., 89, wife of the late Rudolph W. Thibodeau, May 16

Frank, Michael P., 58, husband of Helena (Cieslak) Frank, May 18

Bergdahl, Joan M. “Joanie”, 35, longtime partner of Christopher Grabarek, May 19

Messenger, Lois Antoinette (Buckland), 93, wife of the late Wilbur Arthur Messenger, May 21

Tirillo, Lydia Elizabeth, 44, May 23

Blowers, Bruce Alan, 66, May 24

Wilhelm, Edith D. (Aschaffenburg), 92, wife of the late Frederick Oscar Wilhelm, May 25

Williams, Robert Watkin, 71, husband of Carol Bennett Williams, May 26

Blanc, Robert Philip, 64, husband of Gail (Benton) Blanc, June 17

Shaw, Vivian (Crane), 86, wife of the late Lyall Harry Shaw, Jr., June 21

Barrett, Carolyn (Frank), 79, wife of Robert E. Barrett, June 11

Truesdell, Priscilla (Cotton), 82, wife of James Samuel Truesdell, June 19 

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, July 2, July 16, August 6, August 20

Board of Finance, 7:30 p.m., Police Community Room, Monday, July 23, August 27

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Central Office, no meetings in July or August

Planning & Zoning, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Tuesdays, July 10, July 24, none in August

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Thursday, July 11, August 8

Development Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall, no meetings in July or August