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Library book sale raises $13,350
The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) 41st annual book sale in July raised more than $13,350. The book sale is by far the Friends’ largest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds go toward helping fund both Granby libraries. The sale’s success would not be possible without our super volunteers, the donation of items, our sponsors, and the hundreds of people who came out every day for the three-day sale. The Friends thank everyone for making our annual used book sale a great success! Photos by Brian Tomasino.
Granby Racial Reconciliation’s Racial Unity Festival a success
Although rain may have suppressed attendance for the June 29 outdoor arts and education festival celebrating the diversity of humanity, those who attended experienced a high-vibe, uplifting day. Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) was pleased to bring many talented groups to Granby as examples of the beauty of our diverse humanity.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will teach a course at Yele on how to run for office
Former New Jersey Governor Brings Real-World Experience to Ivy League Classroom. New Haven, CT – Former New Jersey Governor and two-time Republican presidential candidate, Chris Christie, is transitioning from the political arena to academia. This semester, Christie will be imparting his extensive knowledge of political campaigning to students at Yale University.
Cullagh Craves the Ball with Steady and Swift Speed for North Haven Lax
Wherever there is a ball and a stick on the turf of the North Haven High School campus, there is no doubt Clare Cullagh will be there in a flash covering the ground. It is her steadfast speed and dedication to her clubs that has led to her earning a tandem of captain appointments.
Redemption: Mike Christopher Comes Back From Wreck To Win SK Modified Feature At Stafford
STAFFORD – Last Friday at Stafford Speedway Mike Christopher Jr. left the track with a wrecked race car and a 20th place finish in the SK Modified feature. Friday the Wolcott driver completed the bounce back from the bad week in perfect fashion. Christopher checked out from the field...
Man arrested for spree of thefts from house lawns in Westfield, Southwick
WESTFIELD — Acting on a tip, officers with the Westfield Police Department executed a search warrant this week at the residence of a man suspected of stealing dozens of lawn decorations and sports equipment from homes in the city and in Southwick. After officers searched the home of Christopher...
Westfield Health Bulletin: Community effort needed to end opioid overdose crisis
Drug overdose deaths, whether intentional, unintentional or intent unknown, are an international crisis setting a record number of deaths every year. Opioids account for two-thirds of these deaths. The United States and Canada are experiencing an epidemic of deaths due to fentanyl. Africa, the Middle East and Asia are seeing deaths due to the synthetic opioid tramadol. World overdose deaths, difficult to track for many reasons, are estimated at about 600,000 in 2019. In the United States, 105,303 died due to a drug overdose in 2023.
Lamont announces flooding damage cleanup updates, launch of small business microgrants
HARTFORD, Conn. — Clean-up from the deadly floods in Oxford, Seymour and Southbury has been in full force, as crews cleared over a million pounds of debris and opened many of the closed-down roads and rail lines damaged in deadly flooding nearly two weeks ago. Also, microgrants for small...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Flood victim's sonogram of son found miles from home on Connecticut beach
Randi Marcucio lost just about everything when raging floodwaters poured into her Connecticut home. Some of her most treasured belongings were washed away. One of those pieces somehow made it down the Housatonic River, and ended up 35 miles away. Heidi Voight of NBC Connecticut has the story of how it was returned.
Governor Lamont expands funding of Youth Development Program from $5M to $10M in 2025
HARTFORD, CT—Governor Ted Lamont announced that the Connecticut Youth Employment Program is growing at a news conference at the YMCA Hartford Region, one of the state’s partners hiring youths under the program. The program is designed to help young people explore careers and bring them into the job...
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