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REMEMBERING RON BEGANSKY 1949-2017

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By Cal Heminway“Ron Begansky was a friend of mine” is a predictable response one gets when remembering him with neighbors. Ron was one of those people we come into contact with all too seldom in our lives. A singular individual, he was a friend to all!His knowledge of accounting and skill as a CPA is known throughout the region. A steady stream, of friends and neighbors, especially at tax time, visited Ron in his office and elsewhere for his valued counsel and a friendly word.However […]

Great Outdoors

THE LOFT, A NEW CASUAL DINING EXPERIENCE IN GRANBY

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By Tracy CavaciutiWhen James and Sandy Chen opened @thebarn in 2015, they beautifully renovated the building at 17R East Granby Rd. that has been a gathering place for Granby people for decades. The restaurant offers an exceptionally fine dining experience, a now famous Happy Hour and Sunday Brunch, catering services and special event services.Grateful for the success of their two restaurants in Granby, Han Asian Cuisine and @thebarn, the Chens put out a call to the community asking for feedback […]

The Arts

THE PRINCE IS GIVING A BALL!

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Hear ye, hear ye! Come one, come all to the ball! Don’t sit in your own little corner in your own little room! Nothing is impossible! Your carriage awaits so if you want to find the glass slipper come to Granby Memorial High School Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18, at 3 and 7 p.m. or Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. to see the MAGIC! The GMHS drama club is proud to present this wonderful musical rendition of everyone’s favorite fairy tale!Patron seating will be available fo […]

Fun & Rec

WINTER HAS ARRIVED

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The February 10 snowstorm covered Granby with a pristine blanket of the white powder. Photographer Peter Dinella captured the town green shortly after the storm’s end. […]

School & Sports

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION OF GRANBY ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

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By Lisa HolmCommunity Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) offers annual scholarships to graduating Granby Memorial High School seniors. Applicants must be Granby residents who are soon-to-be high school graduates accepted at an institution of higher learning approved by the selection committee. The largest scholarship, the David A. Schupp, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student pursuing a STEM major. The primary basis for selection is scholarship, with consideration given to […]

Town/Govt

ATHLETIC, MUSIC, LANGUAGE PROGRAMS COULD SUFFER UNDER GOVERNOR’S PROPOSAL

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By Kim BeckerGovernor Malloy, in an effort to revive the sinking teachers’ pension fund, has proposed that school districts statewide contribute $400 million to the State. Granby’s share amounts to $1.5 million plus the loss of $224,000 from other grants. The board of finance reacted to this news by demanding that the boards of selectmen and education keep their budgets flat, resulting in a 3 percent mill rate increase. If the governor’s proposal is adopted and the boards recei […]

Verse

THE BUZZ AROUND THE GRAN-BEE

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By Kim BeckerCalling all those folks who buzz with excitement at the thought of fun, giggles, and trivia! Teams are needed at the Gran-Bee to answer questions ranging from music to science to Granby history. This Granby Education Foundation event is two hours of family entertainment filled with jokes, costumes, bee puns, and trivia.The 14th Annual Gran-Bee will be held on Friday, April 21 at 6:30 PM in the Granby Memorial High School auditorium. All kinds of teams have competed over the Bee&rsqu […]

Fun & Rec

Foxy visitors in North Granby

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On Jan. 18 a pair of foxes visited for the day on Silkey Heights Drive. They napped in the middle of the nice grassy backyard until an excited photographer had to get a picture. Fortunately, they escaped the paparazzi by ducking into the woods nearby. Photo by Karen Eustis […]

People

Community gives back to Granby food bank

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By Andrea BoyleThe Granby Food Bank Program is delighted to highlight some recent donations from local businesses and organizations.Back In Touch Wellness Center sponsored a Hat and Mitten Drive and generously donated the collection of new, warm winter accessories. Kelly Brown of Back In Touch Wellness Center with the bin of hats and mittens. Photo by Andrea Boyle Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital and Horses & Hounds teamed up to sponsor a Pet Food Drive, and recently delivered many d […]

Town/Govt

CABE recognizes Granby BOE

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The Granby Board of Education received the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Board of Distinction Award – Level II at the CABE/Convention in November. The award was given for exhibiting a unique ability to work collaboratively and supportively with the community and town officials in a non-partisan fashion as strong advocates for students and education. In addition, the board was also recognized for its successful completion of district building projects, high return on educa […]

Out of Town

Memorial Day Events

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The 2018 Memorial Day parade and ceremonies, Monday, May 28, marks the 100th anniversary of Memorial Day events in Simsbury. The Simsbury American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are once again organizing two parades in celebration of Memorial Day.

Out of Town

Music on Windsor Green

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Music can be heard wafting through the center of Windsor from the Broad Street Green on Thursday nights in the summer. Concerts on the Green are a prime example of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit business organization.

Out of Town

Be part of Connecticut Trails Weekend

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As part of the 2018 Connecticut Trails Weekend, the Friends of American Legion, Peoples State Forest and the Barkhamsted Historical Society will host a three-mile educational walk on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. State Representative Bill Simanski will participate and he urges residents to join him. The meeting place will be the Nature Museum off Greenwood Road in Peoples State Forest, about one mile north of Pleasant Valley on East River Road.

Out of Town

New England Air Museum

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Open Cockpit Day

The New England Air Museum will hold an Open Cockpit Day on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special activities include climb-aboard experiences in historic aircraft, flight simulators, hands-on Build and Fly Challenges, and much more. A variety of aircraft will be open for visitors including the WWII-era Republic P-47D, the Vietnam War-era Bell UH-1B “Huey” helicopter, as well as supersonic jet fighters including the North American F-100 Super Sabre jet fighter and the Lockheed F-104C Starfighter.

In Town Focus

Memorial Day Parade

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On Monday, May 28, Granby’s Memorial Day parade will start at 10 a.m., on Bank Street and proceed through the center of town up Route 189 to the cemetery led by Parade Marshall James Hall. Veteran/military groups includes the American Legion and the Connecticut Air National Guard, emergency services, scouts, youth sports teams and clubs, and local bands including the Marquis of Granby Fife and Drum Corp and the GMHS band will march.

In Town Focus

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, June 4, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt first and then photo-taking around the town center. There should be time for ice cream at Grassroots Creamery before returning to the Senior Center by 8:30 to share our best shots.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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On Wednesday, June 6, the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will hear local wildlife conservationist, Jason Hawley, talk on Connecticut Canids: Wolves in Connecticut. Breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m. with the program at 9 a.m. The group meets at the Granby Senior Center.

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

SBHS Events

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The Salmon Brook Historical Society is at 208 Salmon Brook Street. For more information on the following events, please visit www.salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com

Antique Car Show

Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the society’s grounds.

In Town Focus

GMMS Performs Just Like Us

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The Granby Performing Arts at Granby Memorial Middle School presents Just Like Us, a play about accepting differences and seeing the best in everyone. There’s a land of Blues and Greens and they are having a hard time getting along until a stranger from the land of Purple arrives and helps them accept their neighbors for who they are.

In Town Focus

Civic Club

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The Granby Civic Club will meet at Lost Acres Orchard on June 21 at 12 p.m. It has been the Club’s tradition to hold the final meeting of the year at the Orchard—partaking of a fabulous farm-to-table luncheon, discussing current events of the town and planning future club activities. The ladies enjoy a great time of food, fun and fellowship as they eat under the apple trees or on the Farm Store porch.

In Town Focus

Shelter Volunteers Needed

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Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare please call 860-379-4141 or visit maryskittykorner.org.

In Town Focus

GCC annual golf tournament is June 4

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The Granby Chamber of Commerce and the Bradley Regional Chamber Commerce have set the annual Joseph B. Nilsen Golf Tournament for June 4. The event will be held at Simsbury Farms Golf Course with tee off at 11 a.m.

Registration is open to the public and includes 18 holes of golf, a deluxe dinner buffet, social hour, contests and prizes, and a raffle.

Town/Govt

Registrar of Voters

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August 14 Primary, Maybe
May State Conventions have been held by both Democrats and Republicans for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Chris Murphy, the U.S. House of Representatives seat currently held by John Larson, the 62nd State Representative seat currently held by Bill Simanski, the 7th State Senate seat currently held by John Kissel, the 8th State Senate seat currently held by Kevin Witkos and the 9th District Probate Judge seat currently held by Cynthia Becker. If either party has a contested nomination for any of the above positions at its convention or caucus, the candidates not chosen will have the option to petition for a primary.

Town/Govt

62nd District Republicans endorse Simanski

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Area Republicans unanimously endorsed Bill Simanski as their candidate for the 62nd District House Seat on May 16. “It is an honor run for a fifth term as your state representative,” Simanski said during the party convention held at the Granby Police Department Community room.

People

Motorcycle shop builds show bikes

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If people are looking for service, repair, modifications or customizations for their motorcycles, they should visit American Muscle Cycle Works at 561 Salmon Brook Street in Granby. American Muscle Cycle Works opened in April 2015 and has become the area’s trusted name in motorcycle repair.

Town/Govt

IMPACT Melanoma and Bright Guard install sunscreen dispensers in Granby parks

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IMPACT Melanoma, a non-profit aimed at providing education, prevention and support for the most serious form of skin cancer, has provided the Granby Recreation and Leisure Services Department sunscreen with four dispensers for public use, part of the nonprofit’s Practice Safe Skin program. “Upon learning of this program, I knew it was the right thing to do for the patrons of our recreation facilities.