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The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved a $2 million grant to assist in the funding of the emergency communication system.
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My husband, Bill, and I attended the June 5 BOE meeting, and I spoke during the public session segment.
Independence Day: Thursday, July 4th is a holiday for Paine’s. All Thursday and Friday trash pickups will be delayed by one day.
The Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce awarded the Public Servant of the Year Award to Granby’s Director of Finance Kimi Cheng in recognition of her hard work, professionalism and technical expertise.
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The Granby Land Trust is pleased to announce that it is applying for renewal of its accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
Comments from the Granby Board of Education, Granby Land Trust, Granby Education Foundation, and Connecticut Association of Boards of Education
Major party members, both Democrats and Republicans, are anticipated to have choices to make on who will be on the November 2024 ballot.
Highlights from the meetings held on May 20th, June 3rd, and June 17th, 2024
Riding around our town is quite an experience. During a days’ journey, one observes all sorts of things. Lots of people, events,and goings on, and the humanity and complexity of our simple hamlet continues to amaze and endear it to me.
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At the public session of the Jan. 24 joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), several residents stepped forward to address their concerns.
I want to thank the entire Granby community for supporting us this year as we celebrate our 100th day of school; over half the school year is complete. Students in the Granby Public Schools continue to excel and the staff continues to work tirelessly to assist our students achieve their highest academic potential and social/emotional development.
“Incredible stories-well done!” “These are wonderful and inspiring articles.” These are examples of some of the feedback about Granby Racial Reconciliation’s (GRR) daily profiles of Black Americans posted to the organization’s website this February.
Senior Will Peverly pursues a puck for the Granby/Suffield/Windsor Locks Co-Op Hockey team in a game against Deep River on Jan. 28.
Granby B.E.A.R. (Bringing Emerging Adults Resources) Transition Academy set to begin in the fall at the YMCA
At the Sept. 19, 2022, joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Planning and Zoning Commission, it was decided to develop a plan to study long-term growth of the town center, an important consideration in Granby’s strategic plan going forward. This became known as the Center Study, and P&Z was asked to create a process for the scope of a study.
The Town of Granby recently accepted the promise of $500,000 from the Granby Land Trust to create a restricted investment account to support the operation, maintenance and capital expenses of Holcomb Farm.
2023 RFPs for Pomeroy-Brace fund are now open
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that organizes a substance-free Grad Night celebration for Granby Memorial High School (GMHS) graduates, is seeking volunteers to help with the event.
On Saturday March 18, from 10 a.m.–noon, the Friends of the Granby Public Libraries will have several tables of puzzles for sale inside the main library.
As the second semester has begun and shades of spring become increasingly apparent, events at Granby Memorial High School are beginning to signify a shift in the yearly calendar as well. GMHS’ vast assortment of student clubs, activities, and athletic teams have all devoted countless hours to perfecting their craft in anticipation of the busy, competitive March which awaits them.
Graduating high school seniors who are permanent residents of Granby are cordially invited to apply for the Granby Artist Association 2023 Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is a cash award of $500 given to a student of higher artistic skill to be utilized toward upcoming college expenses.
The Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) has been awarding scholarships to deserving graduating high school students since 1958. Along with the David A. Schupp, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established in 1992, CSAG has awarded over $650,000 in scholarships to nearly 400 college bound Granby Memorial seniors making a significant impact on their young lives.
Come for a single lecture or two-four session mini-course on climate change, Latin American music, artificial intelligence, the history of beer, Ukraine, or many other fascinating topics.
Salmon Brook Historical Society, Camera Club, Granby Civic Club, Women’s Breakfast, and Men’s Breakfast
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.
The Granby Land Trust honors one of Granby’s best: past GLT Board Member Dick Caley, who passed away in December 2022.