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Silence is not Golden

The First Amendment was enacted to assure the freedom of conscience in speech, religion and assembly without coercion by government. However, we’ve forgotten the moral religious underpinnings of the Amendment, living in a day where all sides are trying to silence the other’s free speech with who can “shout” and “profile” the loudest for their cause.

Candidates on the Nov. 4, 2025 Municipal Ballot

First Selectman, 2-year term – Vote for one

Republican: Mark Fiorentino

Board of Selectmen, 2-year term – Vote for up to four

Democrats: Margaret Q. Chapple, Kimberly L. Becker, Frederick Moffa

Republicans: Mark Neumann, Andrew Badeau

Board of Finance, 4-year term – Vote for up to three

Democrats: Jenny Emery, Kent McCord, Toby Proctor

Republicans: James C. Tsaptsinos, Benjamin Perron

Board of Education, 4-year term – Vote for up to three

Democrats: Lynette Simpson, Ann Woods

Republicans: Donna Nolan, Jessica Diglio

Board of Assessment Appeals, 4-year term – Vote for up to two

Democrat: Victoria K. Dirienzo

Republican: Dorcus S. Forsyth

Planning and Zoning Commission, 4-year term – Vote for up to three

Democrats: Eric Lukingbeal, Bob Lavitt

Republican: Eric Myers

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate, 4-year term – Vote for one

Democrat: Margaret Jabaily

Zoning Board of Appeals, 4-year term – Vote for up to two

Democrat: Thomas J. Caputi

Republican: Robert M. Lindeyer

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, 4-year term – Vote for up to two

Democrat: David W. Roberts

Republican: William O’Leary

Town Moderator, 2-year term – Vote for one

Democrat: Francis Brady

Republican: Edward Ohannessian

Soup for the coming fall

As summer fades and cooler days creep in, I always start thinking about soup season. This Crab Bisque is a longtime family favorite—rich, delicious, and the perfect comfort food as we transition into fall.

Town Hall Happenings

The library’s Mystery and Mayhem 2025 Summer Reading Program is kicking off a summer of intrigue and fun! There are many programs for all ages this summer going along with the mystery theme. Stop by the library or visit the website to register and be eligible for prizes.

Town of Granby Legal Notice

Amendment to Ordinance
article 1, Chapter 156 – Taxation
Exemption for Elderly and Disabled Persons
[Adopted 11-16-1987]

Maurice R. Gault

Maurice R. Gault (Maury), 74, of Granby, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Correction

Ben LaVigne will attend McGill University in Montreal, not Toronto as reported in the June issue.

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date,  time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.

Granby Food Bank

We currently need: Jarred spaghetti sauce; Apple, cranberry, grape juices; Suddenly Salad mixes; Asstd cookies/crackers; Asstd cereals, regular & sweet; Mustard/ketchup/mayo Flour/bread crumbs; Dish soap/laundry soap

Solar Project: Potential pollutants

The Broadleaf Solar project proposed by the private equity firm the D. E. Shaw Group, plans to install solar panels on a majority of the 322 acres that the Shaw Group purchased from the Monrovia Nursery company.

Good principles lead to good gun policy

The June Drummer ran an opinion piece by Michael Fitzgerald questioning my legislative agenda, specifically HB 5717. Fitzgerald cited the Sandy Hook tragedy that led to Connecticut’s restrictive gun laws, and the recent Granby budget that funds a School Resource Officer (SRO).

Social Services

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.

Granby artist offers free summer show

Alexander Anisimov will open his Granby studio at 2 Park Place Gallery for an exhibition from July 1 through Aug. 5. Among the works the public can enjoy is this photograph of a family of black bears, titled Midday visitors.

Drumrolls

Caroline Hall, of Granby, earned highest honors on the dean’s list at University of New Hampshire this spring.

Making new friends in Granby

Building close relationships in adulthood can be challenging. Many social situations call for polite small talk, not heart-to-heart conversations, making it difficult to really connect deeply with people.