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Letter to the Editor

Support for Candidates — Nov. 2025

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Support for Becker, Support for Tsaptsinos, Support for Diglio-Tsaptsinos, Support for Toby Proctor, Support for Dethlefsen, Support for Ohannessian, Support for Chapple, Support for Billig, Support for Perron, Support for Perron & Tsaptsinos, Support for Demchak, Support for McCord, and Support for Woods

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank — Nov. 2025

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We currently need: Canned chicken; Canned chili; Knorr Rice sides; Brownie, cake and cookie mixes; Applesauce; Pineapple chunks; Progresso Soups; Stuffing/Salad Dressings; Bar Soap /Dishwashing soap

Opinion

BOE not putting students or excellence first

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The mission of both the Granby Public Schools and the Connecticut State Board of Education is clear: academic excellence must be our top priority. Granby BOE policy requires board members to act with integrity, accountability and transparency, while working in true partnership with parents and guardians.

People

Thoughts on 2025

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Already the new year moves quickly by. Some of our New Year’s resolutions may have slipped by us, but we can always begin again—

Drumrolls

Local Girl Scout earns Gold Award

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Mackenzie Janski has earned the highest award offered by Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA), the Girl Scout Gold Award. Mackenzie was recognized at her Gold Award Pinning Ceremony on Jan. 12, at Pilgrim Covenant Church. In recognition of her dedication and hard work to benefit all Granby citizens, the Granby Board of Selectmen presented a proclamation to Mackenzie on Jan. 6, and the State Legislature issued its own proclamation during the ceremony.

Events

Prepare for Pink! GMHS to produce Legally Blonde: The Musical

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Get ready for a show-stopping celebration of pink, perseverance and plenty of laughs! The Granby Memorial High School Dramatic Arts program is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, running March 14–16.

Focus on Education

New initiative: School Resource Officer

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In December, Granby Police Chief Scott Sansom and the Superintendent of Schools proposed that the board of education consider adding a School Resource Officer (SRO) to Granby Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year. An SRO is a sworn law enforcement officer who works full-time in a school setting to enhance the safety of students and staff.

School & Sports

GMHS dual enrollment journalism course

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Granby Memorial High School and Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) are collaborating to create a new dual enrollment journalism course for high school students. This class offers a collegiate-level understanding of journalism by mirroring CCSU’s Journalism 200 course.

Board of Ed Updates

Security Resource Officer and other support strategies

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At the beginning of January, the Granby School District sent out a district-wide survey regarding adding a potential Security Resource Officer (SRO), a sworn law enforcement officer who works full time in the schools to enhance the safety of our students and staff.

Out of Town

Out of Town — Feb. 2025

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Lifelong Learning registration open for winter/spring semester, McLean to offer Five Wishes program, and East Granby Library activities

Events

East Granby Congregational Church is open and affirming

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The open and affirming designation is offered by the United Church of Christ (UCC) to congregations that have taken the steps to educate their members, agree to the acceptance of this important initiative and to vote for the designation.

Events

GRR excited to support national conference in Hartford

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Granby Racial Reconciliation is excited to be a sponsor of the 26th annual White Privilege Conference (WPC) that will be held in Hartford, March 26–29. GRR sees the WPC as a vehicle to support its purpose to raise awareness and continue the conversation on racial justice so Granby can be a great place for everyone.

Events

Volunteers needed for senior assistance program

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The Granby Senior Center provides the Senior Van Medical Transport service for a $5 fee for Granby residents and $10 for non-residents, to receive a ride from home to medical appointments and back.

Town/Govt

Social Services — Feb. 2025

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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.

Town/Govt

Public Works — Feb. 2025

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Holidays: Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17) is not a trash holiday. Trash and recycling must be out on your regularly scheduled day. Paine’s has an alert system that will notify you of any changes to your pickup schedule. Signup at painesinc.com

Town/Govt

Charge into Fire Safety — Campaign for lithium-ion battery safety

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The Town of Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department are working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to raise awareness about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and ways to minimize them.

People

A new life for Belmeade Signs

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This is a heart-warming story in more than one way. Let’s start with saying goodbye to Jean-Luc Godard, original artist and owner of the local company known as Belmeade Signs.