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People

Corey Rewenko the benevolent

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Corey Rewenko is the dean of students at Granby Memorial High School. It is his first year in the district, but he appears to already have it all figured out.

Drumrolls

BOS honors student representative

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The Granby Board of Selectmen would be the first to tell you that they have had very fine student liaisons over the years, including the most recent representative, Ben LaVigne, who has set the bar quite high. In fact, it took several minutes for First Selectman Mark Fiorentino to read the proclamation at the May 5 BOS meeting listing his many accomplishments in academics, sports and community involvement.

Drumrolls

Scholarship awarded

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Sydney Henry, a senior at Granby Memorial High School, has been awarded a scholarship from The College Club of Hartford, Inc., a distinguished organization with a long history of supporting women in higher education.

Board of Ed Updates

Investing in the future of Granby students

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The 2024–25 school year may be coming to a close, but the Granby Board of Education continues to build an exciting momentum. Before sharing what we have in the works, I wish to thank everyone who voted to support the budget. The board of education worked very hard to provide the best possible options for students with a keen eye on ensuring the best value for taxpayers—now, and in the future.

Animal Talk

People aren’t the only ones with asthma

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Feline asthma is very similar to asthma in humans. It is described as a chronic, progressive inflammatory respiratory condition that causes narrowing of the airways leading to coughing and wheezing. According to a study by Cornell University, about 1–5 percent of felines have feline asthma. This translates to approximately 800,000 cats in the U.S.

Events

The Friends announces its 42nd Annual Used Book Sale

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Since 1983, the Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) have held the very popular Used Book Sale. This year it will be held on July 25, 26, and 27 at Holcomb Farm. The Friends will start accepting donations in late June.

Out of Town

Out of Town — June 2025

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Mock traffic stops can be valuable experience, Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce Busi-ness Symposium, Celebrate summer at the Mark Twain House, Hartford Chorale holding open auditions, Volunteers needed at historical society, Suffield Players announces 2025–26 season, and Celebrate Children’s Day on June 1

Events

Youth Action Council held 8th grade dance

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On May 9, the Youth Service Bureau’s Youth Action Council, in collaboration with the Farmington Valley YMCA, hosted an 8th-grade dance for the future Granby Class of 2029! 

Fun & Rec

Interested in some chess this summer?

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The Youth Service Bureau is piloting an after-school chess drop-in starting late July on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you have someone in grades 6 to 9 that would like to grab a friend and a board and join us, please contact AnneMarie at the YSB to register. Ahcox@granby-ct.gov or call 860-845-5355.
If there is enough interest, we will start the last week of July. With sufficient participation, we will continue into the next school year.

Opinion

Addressing these polarizing times

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On the night of Oct. 21, 2023, a white supremacist group distributed propaganda to some Granby neighbors, seeking white men to turn New England into a whites-only ethnostate by any means. In response, the local nonprofit, Granby Racial Reconciliation, led a Stop the Hate Rally with 200+ people present and distributed free “Hate Has No Place in Our Town” lawn signs—many are still seen in town today. To counter the “us vs. them” of such hate groups, GRR works to support connections and community forged in mutuality, understanding, collaboration, and love.
Due to my perception of a rise in malicious social discourse, I offer portions of the rally speech I gave. We can do better, Granby.

Great Outdoors

SBP Walking Path construction started

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Parks and Rec has announced that construction on the long-awaited walking path at Salmon Brook Park has commenced! This path will provide park goers a safe space to get those steps in and enjoy the beauty of the park.

People

Granby man receives Business Journal award

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Eric Harrison, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, was selected as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Award Honorees.

Town/Govt

Public Works — October 2024

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Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 20.

People

Hospice volunteers are needed

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Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County (VNHLC) seeks hospice volunteers for its growing hospice program. The agency cares for patients who live in towns throughout Litchfield County and the Farming-ton Valley.

Registrar of Voters

REGISTRARS’ OFFICE

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Sign up for the Poll Worker Team now
Poll workers are still needed for both early voting and the presidential election in November.

Board of Ed Updates

Making those connections

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We are now settling into the routines of the new school year. Kids are getting comfortable with their teachers and their schedule, adapting to new policies and are engaged in the learning process.

Town/Govt

Social Services — October 2024

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The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.

School & Sports

Athletic Booster Club fall sports updates

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The GMHS Athletic Booster Club is excited for another year of high school sports, spirit and community! Our fall season is already underway, with football, girls/boys soccer, girls/boys cross country, girls field hockey and girls volleyball games occurring weekly.

In Town Focus

In Town Focus — October 2024

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Civic Club, Healing Paths, Join the Holiday Committee, Lions’ Birdseed Sale, Mad Agnes Show, Cam-era Club, Men’s Breakfast, Twisted Tales of Poe, Women’s Breakfast, and The Feelings Bunch