Granby News

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tony Healy on 2009-07-09.   The Simsbury-Granby Rotary had its annual "changing of the guard" picnic at Basile Farm on Mechanicsville Road in Granby on June 25.

Government Announcements Submitted by James M. Hayden on 2009-07-09.   Per the ordinance change that was passed at the June 24 Town Meeting, effective July 2009, an annual $50 permit fee will be charged at the East Granby Transfer Station / Recycling Center for residents to dispose of household solid waste, brush, clippings, bulky waste and ...

Robert Faber is the 2009-2010 Granby Teacher of the Year. Faber has taught fourth grade at Wells Road Intermediate School for four years.

People Submitted by Paul Shipman on 2009-06-24.   Ruth Rosebrooks of Granby was recognized for her 55 years of service to the Red Cross on June 2, at the Charter Oak Chapter's annual meeting and volunteer recognition event, held at the Chapter headquarters in Farmington.

Late last month, state Marshal John T. Fiorillo delivered a foreclosure lawsuit to a home in Wallingford, dropped off duplicates of the suit at two state agencies, and put several more copies in the mail.

Politics Submitted by Bill Regan on 2009-06-21.   Granby Community TV will introduce a new series beginning in August called The Granby Forum.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Nancy Andrews on 2009-06-19.   Nancy Castonguay The Connecticut Business & Industry Association has arranged for manufacturing employees from Connecticut and Massachusetts to participate in a new certificate program in lean manufacturing offered at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield.

Submitted by Meagan Fazio on 2009-06-18.   Granby resident Auguste Paul LaFreniere was among the members of the second graduating class of the University High School of Science and Engineering to receive their diplomas on Thursday, June 11.

Lindeman Wins at Monadnock Andy Lindeman won the AllStar Race Truck Series 30-lap green to checker feature event at Monadnock Speedway on Saturday, June 13 th continuing his winning streak.

The Simplicity Regent is the lawn tractor that gives you more. You get more performance, more comfort, and more durability than any other tractor in its class.

People Submitted by Wally Rodger, Secretary, Suffield RTC on 2009-06-08.   A reception to honor former state Rep.

Fantasies of the perfect wedding never included banquet halls going bust or lovebirds losing their jobs.

Would state Education Commissioner Mark K. McQuillan cut Granby a little slack and allow one school to finish its academic year with 178 days? The answer became clear as the afternoon wore on.

It looks like students at Wells Road Intermediate School in Granby will be attending classes for 180 days after all.

The death certificate in the Granby Town Clerk's office lists his name as Unidentified White Male.

Daniela Altimari reports from the state Capitol: State law stipulates schools stay open for 180 days a year, but the law didn't anticipate a flu pandemic.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Richard Marinelli on 2009-05-26.   Wayne Fleming Frances Miller of North Granby, CT, was the winner of a $10,000 grand prize from American Eagle Federal Credit Union's "What would you do with $10K" membership promotion.

History buffs and those just looking for something interesting to do on a sunny weekend day will enjoy Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine, the first prison and one of the first commercial mines in the British colonies.

A program that provides rides to senior citizens who cannot or should not drive has started service in north-central Connecticut.

State health officials said Monday that although the initial rush of concern over swine flu appears to be tapering off, they plan to keep on top of the outbreak for "the long haul." During a meeting with several members of Connecticut's congressional delegation, Dr.