Perry Robbin received his BA in journalism from the University of Connecticut in May 2010. He served as news editor of The Daily Campus during his senior year at UConn. He got his start in professional journalism as a local news and sports reporter at The Valley Press in Simsbury.
A lifelong Connecticut resident and native of nearby Simsbury, Perry is an especially dedicated New England Patriots fan. One of his prized possessions is an autographed photo of former Pats quarterback Steve Grogan. He enjoys hip-hop, Motown, funk and soul music, comic books and attending independent professional wrestling shows.
<b>My Beliefs:</b><br><br><b>Politics</b>
I am a registered Democrat and believe in well-funded social programs and personal freedoms.
As a journalist, my job is to be neutral and report facts with as little bias as possible. My goal is to paint a clear picture of events, not to spread my opinion.
<b><b>Religion</b><br></b>
I am not religious but believe in accepting and appreciating the faiths of others.
The following information, provided by the Granby Police Department, is accurate as of Aug. 30. Information on this list represents charges filed, not convictions.
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The Massachusetts legislature has approved three casinos in the Bay State, with a strong plan from MGM being discussed for Springfield. How will those developments change the casino culture here?
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A brief Granby Board of Education meeting wrapped up some financial loose ends and set the stage for the beginning of the 2012-2013 academic year Wednesday night.
Get $5 bags of clothes and 50 percent discounts on other items before the shop closes to restock between Sept. 4 and Sept. 8. Supplement your back to school purchases and help a good cause.
Despite a severe crash which took the car off its wheel base, off the road and into a utility pole, the single occupant walked away from the crash Wednesday afternoon in East Granby.
Information and links especially for readers in Granby and East Granby.
TV tips for Wednesday, Aug. 29.
Check out 16 different local farms and businesses Wednesday afternoon for this week's market at the East Granby Center Shops.
Ryan Dallaire, a Granby Memorial High School graduate who passed away in July 2011, will be honored by a group of friends and family who have established a scholarship in his name. You can help them out on Sept. 8.
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The Farmington Valley YMCA's Change for Life program is a proving ground for a concept that could greatly expand.
The following information, provided by the Granby Police Department, is accurate as of Aug. 27. Information on this list represents charges filed, not convictions.
Find out what is and isn't open at the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby this week.
State Rep. Elaine O'Brien gives a campaign update.
Links and information to start your day in Granby and East Granby.
Planning to run a 5K? Here, key training tips and strategies from an expert personal trainer and running specialist.
The following information, provided by the Granby Police Department, is accurate as of Aug. 26. Information on this list represents charges filed, not convictions.
New programs and the enhanced use of technology keep Scouts learning while maintaining core values.
