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​Habitat wall-raising kicks off house construction

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By Don Shaw, Jr.​ On July 16, on an expertly prepared site ready for volunteers, hammers were in full swing building walls for a brand new Habitat for Humanity house under construction at 259 West Granby Road. On Habitat site supervisor Stan’s count—”One. Two. Three. LIFT!”— undaunted by the stifling heat and humidity, a volunteer crew of 12 from Granby’s First Congregational and South Congregational churches raised the home’s first wall.This house is Hartford Habitat&rsqu […]

People

​Three local cyclists ride 192 miles to raise funds for cancer research

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Terry Nolan from West Granby, center, rode 190 miles in the Pan Mass Challenge Aug.6-7, raising $8,000. He is joined at the finish by his wife, Donna; son John; daughter Maria; son Tim; and nephew Chris Nolan. Donna, John, Maria Tim and Chris volunteered at the finish line in Provincetown, Mass., helping riders put their bikes away and serving food to the riders at the finish. This was Terry’s third year riding the PMC. He started three years ago in honor of his brother Rich, Chris’ dad, […]

School & Sports

New pole at Granby Memorial High School symbolizes peace

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By John R. Nieb​ The Peace Pole is a recent addition to Granby Memorial High School property to symbolize world peace. It is a hand-crafted monument displaying the message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” on each of its sides. Some Peace Poles have four sides while others have eight sides. The message is usually in different languages.“There are tens of thousands of Peace Poles in 180 countries all over the world dedicated as monuments of peace,” said Bruno Longhi, a 2 […]

People

​Squadron Capital owner partners with the Farmington Valley YMCA to change lives this summer

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By Brian LissFor parents and kids, summer vacation may mean different things.  Parents are concerned with ensuring that their children are safe, supervised, and engaged in activities that keep their minds and bodies active when school lets out for the summer. Youngsters eagerly anticipate the free time, and simply want to have fun and learn something new. Thanks to the generosity of Granby-based Squadron Capital, LLC, and its president Dave Pelizzon, the Farmington Valley YMCA and Camp Chas […]

Fun & Rec

​Adventure, discovery, and the thrill of flight

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Have the adventure of a lifetime in a single afternoon! From simulators to supersonic jets, from flying machines to the space age, the New England Air Museum has three hangars with over 80 aircrafts and over 150 years of aviation history.The New England Air Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday during the winter season. Admission is $12.50 for ages 12 and up, $11.50 for seniors 65 and up and $7 for ages 4 to 11. […]

Fun & Rec

District Champs!

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East Granby/Granby/Windsor “Granbeast” juniors softball team won the District 6 Championship game on June 24. The team went on to play in the state championship round in Orange and came in third place overall. Great way to end a season! The team is coached by Steve Hall, Zach Hall and team manager Karen Young. Pictured are: Madison Latonie, Madisen Domin, Hazel Porter, Madison Kidd, Lexi Nichols, Grace Hall, Denise Ruiz, Ashley Thompson, Leah Langhoff and Diana Goldman. Submit […]

People

Humans of Granby

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By Emma SmithSarah BennetAge 15Granby High School SophomoreJV Volleyball, JV Track, trying for Varsity, Horseback riding Tell something you are proud of…I have a really strong work ethic and am self-motivated. I’m proud of my grades in school. When I completed a presentation for a recent Intro to Business class I got a 96. I interviewed a manager at Peaberry Café in Simsbury and was then able to do a thorough write up of their business plan.Tell about something you wi […]

People

Off to Training

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Bette is heading to training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind after a special blessing at First Church. This is the second puppy that was raised by the Cappelli family of North Granby that will assist the blind to foster independence and fulfillment for a person in need. We wish Bette much success in her lifetime of service. Submitted photo […]

Great Outdoors

Hartford County 4-H Fair 

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The Hartford County 4-H Fair is coming up!!  August 19-21 visit the Four Town Fair grounds in Somers, Connecticut for a day full of fun family activities. The 4-H fair has a variety of animals and events. On Friday, August 19th the band “Still Above Ground” plays starting at 6:30.  Saturday there is FREE laser tag from 11am-6pm, Wheels in Motion BMX stunt team will […]

Events

GMHS Homecoming Weekend

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​Late September means it’s time for Granby Memorial High School Homecoming Weekend, sponsored by the GMHS Athletic Booster Club. Students, families, and the entire community will have the opportunity to witness some of the most exciting competitions of the high school fall sports season! Fans will enjoy home games and a meet with the Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Football, and Boys and Girls Soccer Teams. […]

Letter to the Editor

Let the voters decide

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The Town of Granby has received an unsolicited offer to purchase the Evonsion Farm located at 107 East Street. This property was purchased by the town for $2.5 million, and is currently leased to two farmers who raise corn on it for their cattle.

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.

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, November 2, November 16

Board of Finance, 7:30 p.m., Police
Community Room, Monday, November 23

Board of Education, 7 p.m.,
Central Office, Wednesdays, November 4, November 18

Planning & Zoning, 7 p.m., Town Hall
Tuesdays, November 10, November 24

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses,
7 p.m., Town Hall, Thursday, November 12

Development Commission, 7 p.m.,
Town Hall, Monday, November 9

People

Cemetery Association seeks members

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The Granby Cemetery, Inc., which serves the residents of Granby as a private cemetery, invites those interested in the cemetery to become members of the Cemetery Association. You may become a member of the cemetery if you have a plot in the cemetery or have an interest in the cemetery.

Op-Ed

Granby needs a marketing plan

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The premise of this op-ed reflects my observations during my attendance at public referendum presentations, meetings of Granby’s BOS, BOF, Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation, Board of Education, budget workshops, discussions with the office of Community Development and recent review of Granby’s most recent Plan of Conservation and Development. I hope it will stimulate Granby residents to contribute, vocally or in writing, to the town’s fiscal and quality-of-life issues.

Local Voices

Wear red on April 10, Equal Pay Day

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Recognize Equal Pay Day on April 10 to symbolize how far women and minorities are “in the red” with their paycheck. On Tuesday, April 10, women across the United States will join in a national day of action called Equal Pay Day.

Local Voices

Comments on Evonsion property

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Residents voiced their opinions on the RFPs for the former Evonsion property at the March 5 and 19 Selectmen’s meetings

Susan Regan – disappointed that the RFP did not include anything but agriculture; would like to see an extensive marketing plan, believing that the property could sell for much more than the $1.25 million, that money then being used to pay off long-term debt. Bob Miller – surprised to see that sale of the property is even being considered as former First Selectman John Adams stated that the purchase of the property to be sure it remained open space.

School & Sports

Helpful study tips for students

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As we pass the week of midterms at GMHS, you may have been hoping for a better grade on some of your exams. This article may help give your grades for future tests and final exams a little boost, as it will suggest tips you have never used before, or may help you bring your current strategies to the next level. Whether you are a freshman or an experienced upperclassman, it is always helpful to learn new last-minute study tricks or try out some entirely different strategies.

School & Sports

American Legion hosts game dinner

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On January 27, the Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 of the American Legion hosted approximately one hundred people for its annual Game Dinner at its post in Granby. The purpose of the yearly game dinner is to raise money for the Post’s annual scholarship fund awarded each year to a Granby High School senior.

Events

Simsbury Bank is Gran-Bee sponsor and will field trivia team

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Simsbury Bank is pleased to announce that it is a $1,000 Swarm Sponsor of the Granby Education Foundation’s 15th annual Gran-Bee event. The Gran-Bee is the foundation’s annual fund raising trivia contest that will be held this year on Friday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Granby Memorial High School auditorium.

Town/Govt

Granby, Simsbury and East Granby’s Tri-Town Democratic Campaign forum

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Many thanks to all who participated in and enjoyed the Tri-Town Candidate Forum on Sunday, March 18, in the Holcomb Farm North Pavilion

Over 70 local residents personally met and spoke with ten invited Democrats seeking to serve as the next Governor or State Attorney General. Visiting with voters were five potential future governors including Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, former Conn.

Events

Spring is Here! – It Must be Time for the GEF’s Gran-Bee

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The bee hive is humming with activity as spring is finally here and the Granby Education Foundation is planning its 15th annual Gran-Bee trivia contest. A buzz of activity can be heard from GEF’s question committee as they hunt down topics both fantastic and germane to craft questions for Gran-Bee teams. Three-person teams will be challenged with these questions by returning emcee, First Selectman Scott Kuhnly on Friday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Granby Memorial High School auditorium.

Out of Town

Air Museum events

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Celebrate the arrival of spring with two weeks of school vacation week programming at the New England Air Museum! Explore three giant exhibit hangars filled with over sixty historic aircraft and experience the wonders of flight through daily hands-on activities

Drumrolls

In Memory Of…

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Raitto, Barbara (Cassky), 89, wife of the late Roger Jacob Raitto, Feb. 19

Sandstrom, Ruby A., 92, wife of the late Donald Sandstrom, Feb.

Out of Town

McLean activities

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McLean will sponsor a document shredding event for the community Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of their facility at 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury.

Events

Copper Hill offers welcoming place to worship

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In the East Granby countryside, across from the Copper Hill Golf Course, around the corner from a residential area, stands a white building nearly 200 years old, with a big bell beside it. This building is the home of the Copper Hill United Methodist Church.