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Town/Govt

Ann Woods joins BOE

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The Granby Board of Education is pleased to welcome new member Ann Woods. Woods moved to Granby in 2002 for its New England charm and natural landscape. She started her career at The Hartford and continued her education, earning a master’s degree in management adding to her bachelor’s in communications.

People

Church welcomes new pastor

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North Canton United Methodist Church’s (UMC), 3 Case Street, welcomed its new minister, Reverend Doctor Oon Don Choi, this summer at the church’s July 6 worship service.

Fun & Rec

Ride with the Granby Pony Club

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For those unfamiliar with Pony Club, the name may be deceptive. You might assume that the club is solely focused on children and ponies but, in fact, it is an equine program open to all ages.

Town/Govt

Town manager, IT people, attend cybersecurity program

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Town Manager Mike Walsh, Board of Education IT person Frank Melanson and Town of Granby IT person Tristen Grouten attended a cybersecurity program on May 28. The Town of Simsbury invited Avon, Canton, East Granby, Farmington and Granby to join in assessing how each town handles the occurrence of a cyber incident.

The Arts

Granby Artists’ Open Studios Tour

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Connect with your local Granby artists at the annual Granby Artists Open Studio weekend on Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Open Studio tour invites visitors to artists’ studios to meet the artists, watch demonstrations and find art and gifts.

Town/Govt

Finance sets guidelines to constrain mill rate growth

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The Board of Finance set operating budget guidelines of 3.25 percent for the Board of Education and 2.4 percent for the Board of Selectmen at its Feb. 10 meeting, with the goal of keeping the mill rate change for FY26 in the 3 percent range.

Town/Govt

Town Hall Happenings —March 2025

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Although spring will soon be here there are many winter updates and spring announcements from various departments at Granby Town Hall.

Correction

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In an article on the development proposals for Kearns School in the February Drummer, Town Manager Walsh is hopeful that a contract signing will be completed by summer’s end, not the end of June as stated in the article.

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

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We currently need: Taco dinner boxes, Canned chicken, Dinty Moore beef stew, Canned beets/white potatoes, Mayonnaise, Strawberry jam/jelly, Tissues

Board of Ed Updates

Budget Time

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Now through April, the Granby Board of Education’s top priority is budgeting for the 2025 – 2026 school year.

Fun & Rec

Library completes renovations and focuses on the future

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The Granby Public Library has completed a renovation project aimed at modernizing and revitalizing its space for the community. Updates included the removal and installation of new carpeting, the removal of outdated wallpaper, a fresh coat of paint and brighter more efficient lighting in the adult services area and staff workspace.

Town/Govt

BOS highlights from Three Board Meeting

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As required by the Granby Town Charter, the annual Three Board Meeting was held on January 21. This meeting brings together the boards of Education, Finance and Selectmen to present their initial components of the town’s Plus-1 budget.

Great Outdoors

Granby Community Garden applications open

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Sign up for a garden plot in the Granby Community Garden. Enjoy a fun, affordable way to grow and enjoy your own fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers this season. Granby residents can lease a 20-by-20-foot garden plot for just $10.