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Holland hikes the Appalachian Trail raising money for juvenile diabetes cure

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By Ann McGinleyLocal resident Michael Holland (GMHS 2009) has been hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) since April in an effort to raise money to help find a cure for juvenile diabetes. Holland was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 10 just after moving to Granby over 15 years ago. He and his family have participated in the annual “Walk to Cure Diabetes” fundraiser ever since but this year Michael wanted to do something different and more meaningful.Being an avid outdoorsman he deci […]

Fun & Rec

High Meadow donates to GCF

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The Granby Community Fund is grateful to High Meadow Day Camp for donating the proceeds from its Penny Carnival to the fund. Many thanks to Ben Chaback, camp director, the campers, counselors and staff who put the event together. The Granby Community Fund distributes donations to 15 organizations providing programs and services to the residents of Granby. Learn more or make a donation by visiting its website at www.granbycommunityfund.com. […]

The Arts

Granby Land Trust and Granby Artists Association host annual juried art show

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By Trish PercivalOn Oct. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., the Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association will open their 11th annual juried art show featuring artwork that highlights New England’s natural beauty. The show, which will run through Nov. 27, will be held at the beautiful Lost Acres Vineyard in North Granby. Nearly 200 artists, art aficionados and friends of the Granby Land Trust turn out for the show’s opening night each year, and we expect the same to happen this year. T […]

Great Outdoors

Granby Farmers Market season comes to a close

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The Granby Farmers Market has officially concluded its first season, and what a success it was! The new project began in June, and took place at South Congregational church every Tuesday this summer. After an amazing opening day, the Granby Farmers Market became a place for the community to shop, gather, explore and have fun.Many local businesses were featured at the market, having the opportunity to spread the word about their products, as well as promote healthy and local eating to the communi […]

People

Granby Community Fund needs your support

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By Jean Miller, GCF presidentBy now all Granby, West Granby and North Granby residents should have received the Granby Community Fund (GCF) mailing requesting a donation in support of 15 local non-profits that support the Granby community. The primary mission of the GCF is to coordinate a town-wide fundraiser with one annual campaign. The GCF will distribute donations to organizations based on needs identified through grant requests.The Granby Community Fund’s campaign goal this year is $7 […]

People

Remembering Polly Hall

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On Thursday, Oct. 20, the Granby Civic Club will meet at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. for its annual Tea Cup Event.The late Polly Hall, a longtime member of this women’s group, thought it important that in the fall the members and friends would bring their favorite tea cup to the meeting.  The tea cup was then used to tell a story or special remembrance of an event that was meaningful to the owner. All members and friends are invited to participate in this fun and interesting event. Fo […]

Events

Granby Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 3, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program for the evening will be presented by GCC member Neil Hawley. The scavenger hunt words are: double, sunset, favorite. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]

The Arts

Granby Artists to host annual Open Studio Tour Oct. 15-16

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By Lori Catlin GarciaSixteen members of the Granby Artists’ Association have been busy making fine art and craft in preparation for its annual Open Studio Tour October 15 and 16. The artists exhibit their work in home studios throughout the area and at Lost Acres Vineyard. The tour has become a Granby tradition that showcases the breadth of talented artists who live and work in town. Visitors to the tour will have the opportunity to watch live demonstrations and to view, discuss, and purch […]

School & Sports

GMHS Class of 1966 gathers

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The Granby Memorial High School Class of 1966 gathered on Sept. 10 to celebrate its fiftieth class reunion. Twenty-seven classmates and their guests reminisced about simpler times and shared stories of the decades since graduation. They were joined by retired teachers Bev (Warren) Harris, Seth Harris and Ken King. Photo by Kristen Roach […]

Events

Earth Day celebrated with a hike

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Nearly 50 people turned out to celebrate Earth Day with the Granby Land Trust, as GLT Board Members Jen Plourde and Eric Lukingbeal conducted a hike on the trails of the GLT’s new, 150-acre Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve on Silver Street in North Granby. Hikers will have another opportunity to take a family-friendly, guided hike of the property on Connecticut Trails Day, June 3, at 1 p.m. Visit GranbyLandTrust.org for details.

Town/Govt

Sen. Kissel to seek re-election

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Sen. John A. Kissel (R-Enfield) will seek re-election to the 7th Senatorial District seat, which includes East Granby, Enfield, Somers, Suffield, Windsor Locks and portions of Granby and Windsor. He was unanimously endorsed at the local Republican convention.

Fun & Rec

Wilson’s warblers sighted at GLT bird walk

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Despite the cloudy skies and chilly temperatures, the Granby Land Trust had a good turnout (in terms of both humans and birds) for its bird walk on May 13. Walk leader John Weeks reports: “Things got off to a nice start, with a pair of Redstarts engaged in a colorful dogfight right before our eyes, to everyone’s amusement.

Events

Camera Club holds annual exhibit

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The Granby Public Library is featuring the 12th annual Granby Camera Club photo exhibit from June 1 to 28. The club was founded 24 years ago to pursue photography as an art form and welcomes all who share a passion to learn, create and enjoy the beauty of photography.

Town/Govt

Vaughan withdraws proposal for 107 East Street

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Town Manager John Ward received a letter on April 3 from resident Tom Vaughan withdrawing his proposal for an organic dairy farm to be developed at 107 East Street. He cited a lack of action from the Board of Selectmen and the fact that his family was being exposed to unpleasant comments and actions from town residents, both in person and on social media.

Town/Govt

Armentano ends 32-year career in Granby

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Walking out the door of the Building Department office in the town hall on April 13 was bittersweet for retiring Community Development Director Fran Armentano and all the staff who have interacted with him for the past 32 years. Right-hand man to the town manager, procurer of grants, integral advisor to the Planning and Zoning and Development Commissions and always willing and able to step in wherever help was needed, his absence will be greatly felt by many.

Events

47th annual road race is May 5

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The 2018 Granby Road Race, presented by Murphy, Laudati, Kiel and Rattigan, LLC Attorneys at Law, celebrates its 47th year on Saturday, May 5, at 8:30 a.m. at Granby Memorial Middle School. Eight years ago, the Granby Road Race merged with the Farmington Valley YMCA as the organization’s premier fundraising event in memory of David Schupp, Jr.

The Granby Road Race offers both 5K and 10K races that are run on a combination of road and trails.

Events

Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve to open June 3

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Granby Land Trust volunteers have been hard at work readying the GLT’s new Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve for its official opening to the public on Connecticut Trails Day (June 3). The 154-acre property was bequeathed to the GLT by Seth and Lucy Holcombe, two loyal and generous friends of the Land Trust who shared a love of nature, a passion for outdoor recreation and a commitment to land preservation.

Town/Govt

Granby participates in Neighborhood Assistance Act Program

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The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has announced the 2018 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program that provides tax credits to businesses that make cash investments in qualifying community non-profit programs. Projects approved in the past have come from public service departments such as police, fire, ambulance, health service agencies, land trusts and more. Requests have included energy saving measures such as new windows, boiler replacement and fuel-efficient vehicles; programs for youth, parents and seniors.

Town/Govt

You are needed

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A Granby resident is needed to fill a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Board. If you are interested in serving your town on this board, call the Democratic Town Committee Chairman Jim Lofink, 860-810-0274; Republican Town Committee Chairman Mark Neumann, 860-653-9668; or Town Manager John Ward, 860-844-5300.

Letter to the Editor

East Street Decision

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I am angry and extremely disappointed with the actions of both the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen regarding the property at 107 East Street. Please note that this anger is not directed at either the Vaughan or the Hayes families, who have both been subject to false accusations and animosity.

Letter to the Editor

East Street Decision

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There is only one way to move forward with respect to the broken RFP process regarding 107 East Street. The Board of Selectmen must invite Westmeadow Farm back to the RFP process and confirm that from this point on, the procedure will be governed by fairness.  At that point, Westmeadow’s proposal should go to a Town vote.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Webster

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As an “experienced” voter in Granby, I have consistently noted the lack of candidates for state office on our ballots. Amanda Webster plans to change that in November.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Webster

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It has been a privilege to watch Amanda Webster as a candidate for Connecticut’s District 62 representative. She has shown commitment to meeting with, talking with, and understanding the residents of the four towns she hopes to represent.