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Poetry reading and workshop on race at South Church

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By Laura Mazza-DixonFirst Congregational Church and the South Congregational Church announce Words That Matter: Courageous Conversations on Race, a poetry reading and workshop to be led by poet Kate Rushin on Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m.The invitation follows several months of study and discussion within South Church and First Church about the role of race in American life today. The wider community of poets and concerned members of the public are invited to this event.Kate Rushin, author of The Bla […]

Town/Govt

Plan of Conservation and Development public session is April 21

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Granby’s Plan of Conservation and Development Subcommittee will hold a Public Session on the latest draft of the plan on April 21, at 7 p.m., in the Granby Town Hall Meeting Room.A Plan of Conservation and Development is required by Section 8-23 of the General Statutes of Connecticut. The subcommittee has been working on the plan for the past two years and it is nearing completion of a final draft. Prior to making the final changes to the plan, the subcommittee would like to hear the publi […]

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Lost Acres Fire Department cadet program

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Do you like helping your community? Have you always wanted to ride in a fire truck and help put out a fire? Want the opportunity to make new friends within the town and the fire department? Wonder what a cadet is?As members of the LAFD cadet’s program, youths will train and serve alongside members of the fire department. Cadets will be trained to assist the firefighters with various support activities. Additionally, cadets will be trained in actual firefighting skills in controlled conditi […]

Fun & Rec

Ray Allen announces fifth annual youth basketball camp

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Nine-time All-Star and former UConn All-American Guard Ray Allen has announced the dates and location of his fifth annual youth basketball camp. The two-day Ray Allen Basketball ProCamp presented by SunnyD will be held on August 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. –Noon, at East Granby High School. Participants will learn fundamental basketball skills and have the opportunity to meet and interact with the basketball legend. Each camper will receive an autograph from Ray and a team photo with Ray. Allen w […]

Events

In Town Focus All Calendar Events

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​Granby Rovers Fall 2016 RegistrationRegistration for the Fall 2016 season of the Granby Rovers Soccer Club will be April 1–22 for players born on or before Dec. 31, 2008. The Granby Rovers Soccer Club is a travel soccer program offering a higher level of play than recreation soccer. Please see the Granby Rovers Website at www.granbyrovers.com for more information and registration link. Please note that registration does not guarantee a spot on a team as there is an assessment proces […]

Great Outdoors

4-H Pancake Breakfast 

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Come join us for Granby 4-H’s annual Pancake Breakfast! On Saturday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the South Congregational Church of Granby. There will be delicious breakfast fare with coffee, tea and juice. Cost for adults is $8; seniors and children ages 3-12, $6; no cost for children under 3. Come support a club that strives to better the community and empower youth through educational programs and community service. […]

People

Habitat to build affordable Granby home

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By Don Shaw, Jr.​On May 19, a Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking ceremony will kick off construction of a new, affordable, Energy Star 3.0-rated, three-bedroom raised ranch (similar to the one in the photo). Located at 259 West Granby Road, the home will be across the street from the post office and fire station. Open to the public, the groundbreaking ceremony begins at 4 p.m. A Habi-Hour Groundbreaking Celebration at Lost Acres Vineyard will follow it from 5 to 8 p.m., which will include […]

Town/Govt

Granby Police Department promotion

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​Granby Detective Steven Vernale was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony held at the Granby Police Department on Friday, February 19.Sergeant Vernale is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He will earn his master’s degree this year. He has been a Granby Police Officer since December 2008 and a detective since 2014. He is a field training officer and an accident reconstructionist for the North Central […]

Town/Govt

First look at DOT’s plans for the town center

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​by Shirley MurthaIt has taken many years, but there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel regarding the re-configuration of the two main intersections in Granby center. Director of Community Development Fran Armentano noted that this is the result of the ongoing complaints by residents who utilize these roads during the rush hour commutes. Although there are other problems, it is the long lines of traffic during rush hours that are most annoying. During peak times, traffic on Rte. 1 […]

Fun & Rec

Good food and beer keep Scott Riley’s customers happy

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By John R. NiebWith many hours of hard work and dedication, Scott Riley, owner of the Cambridge House Brew Pub, insures that his customers are happy. The Granby Chamber of Commerce recognized his hard work when he was named Granby Businessperson of the Year for 2015.The Pub’s menu offers a variety of dishes from soup to fish and chips, unique sandwiches, pasta dishes, and steaks. Riley’s favorite on the menu is the Reuben. “I love a good corned beef,” he said. “But […]

Town/Govt

FY19 operating budget guidelines set

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In mid-February the Board of Finance set the expense limits it looks to see from the two operating boards—Selectmen and Education. Throughout this last November, December and January, their administrations had formulated the Plus One budget projections for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2019 which runs from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

Praise for Granby schools

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My wife and I have lived in Granby for 35 years and both of our daughters are graduates of GMHS; both went on to Bates College and are now successful professionals. I was the product of the parochial school system in Fairfield county.

Support for Eastwood

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I am writing to extend my support to Valerie Eastwood as candidate for the 62nd district. Eastwood is extremely thoughtful and considerate.

An exciting choice

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I am a longtime Granby resident and find myself very enthused to see two local Democratic women vying for the party’s nomination in the race for the Connecticut House of Representatives in our district. They both appear to be energetic and eager to take on our long-time Republican incumbent, Bill Simanski.

You Are Needed

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Granby residents are needed to fill two vacancies: one on the Park and Recreation board and one on the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. If you are interested in serving your town in either of theses positions, 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.

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What do you like about Granby?

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The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is conducting a “listening tour” of its 29 regions to better understand its constituency. The foundation is coming to Granby on Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Turning an abandoned school into a learning asset

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Originally, I was going to address the potential for the Kearns School based on currently available information published in the Town of Granby Kearns School Study Committee Final Report dated May 11, 2017. This was part of my research because the issue has recently been revisited by the BOS to determine the school’s future status.

#EnoughisEnough

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The February mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, resulting in the senseless loss of 17 lives was another tragic event for public education and the nation. It is a sad day when any superintendent of schools cannot 100 percent guarantee the safety of students and staff in school.

STEAM career fair at GMMS

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On Jan. 30, the students of Granby Memorial Middle School participated in STEAM Day, a day devoted to Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.  Throughout the day, students engaged in a number of hands-on and inquiry-based activities to recognize the various ways that STEAM connects to their daily lives.  STEAM education is a high priority at GMMS, as it helps students to develop the necessary skills in today’s tech-savvy world.  STEAM represents a pathway to some of the most in-demand jobs that the economy has to offer, and allows students to develop a problem solver’s mentality, always looking to question and wonder about how things work.

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Public Works

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Trash reminders: March 30 (Good Friday) is not a trash holiday. Put your trash out on your regularly scheduled day and make sure your barrels are at least two feet apart to allow clearance for the automatic arm of the truck.

Drumrolls – March 2018

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Emily Cronin has been named to the president’s list at Western New England University for fall 2017. Cronin is working toward a degree in health sciences.