Fun & Rec
Fun & Rec
Granby declares the 4th of July a day to celebrate
Friday, July 3: The Decker Bandits will perform 6–8 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Park Bandshell, followed by a bonfire 8–9 p.m.
Recent Stories
Events
Almost Sunrise Premiere
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Almost Sunrise tells the inspiring story of two young men, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who, in an attempt to put their haunting Iraq combat experiences behind them, embark on an extraordinary journey – a 2,700 mile trek on foot across America.
People
Preventing colds and flu
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Cold and flu season typically runs from November until April, with the season’s peak in December through February. Having a flu shot, practicing preventive measures and being prepared to provide supportive care will minimize illness.
Colds
More than 200 different viruses can cause the common cold, with symptoms that include a sore throat, runny nose, chest congestion and cough.
Town/Govt
BOS approves tax exemption for non-profits’ leased personal property
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A public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing tax exemption for personal property leased to non-profit organizations was held prior to the Board of Selectmen meeting on Sept. 4.
Town/Govt
Voter registration deadlines are approaching
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There is still a seven-day voter registration deadline, whether by mail, online or in person.
Great Outdoors
“Look, Mommy, she has the same color hair I have!”
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Granby’s annual Open Farm Day, held Sept. 15, was a perfect opportunity to get up close with the farm animals in town. This youngster was captivated by the calves at House of Hayes.
People
Update on Kearns Community Center
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The proposal for the Kearns Regional Community Center (which will cost the towns zero dollars and provide savings to Granby of $50,000 per year) continues to be well received. In the last month, the Steering Committee has started speaking publicly about the Community Center to churches, senior breakfasts, community dinners, councils on Aging, Celebrate Granby and people running for office in the region.
Town/Govt
You Are Needed
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Granby residents are needed to fill vacancies on the Agricultural Commission and the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
Op-Ed
State facing $2 billion annual structural deficits next two years
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No matter who becomes our next governor or which party controls the legislature at the state capitol in Hartford, they will have their work cut out for them. While the bipartisan two-year state budget passed last year made some progress in helping to flatten the cost curve going forward, it is still the case that there are anticipated structural deficits of $2 billion and $2.6 billion respectively in the upcoming two fiscal years that will significantly test the mettle of state legislators and the executive branch.
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