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Here are five things to read, know and do today in Granby and East Granby and on The Granbys Patch.

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.
Here are five things to read, know and do today in Granby and East Granby and on The Granbys Patch.

Bob Kane's Salsa Loca, crafted in East Granby, is sold in grocery stores throughout the area.
More than a dozen local farms, dairies, bakeries and artisans will be on hand this afternoon for this week's market at the East Granby Center Shops.
The improvements will take place in Suffield near Bradley International Airport and the Bradley Airport Development Zone shared by East Granby, Suffield, Windsor Locks and Windsor.
The team battled through four matches to win the top spot with a victory over Windsor on Sunday.
After months of decline gasoline is becoming more expensive.
Granby native Emily Clemens Pearson's "Jamie Parker, the Fugitive" appeared months before Harriet Beecher Stowe's seminal anti-slavery work.
Meet the local athletes from Connecticut who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
The following information, provided by the Granby Police Department, is accurate as of July 26. Information on this list represents charges filed, not convictions.
!mpact provides education for teenagers in West Hartford and throughout the area on the dangers of impaired, distracted and irresponsible driving.
The following information, provided by the Granby Police Department, is accurate as of July 17. Information on this list represents charges filed, not convictions.
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!MPACT, which is hosting a fundraiser at Blue Fox Run golf course in Avon Friday, provides education for teenagers on the dangers of impaired, distracted and irresponsible driving.
Here are five things to read, know and do today in Granby and East Granby and on The Granbys Patch.
!mpact provides education for teenagers on the dangers of impaired, distracted and irresponsible driving.
!mpact provides education for teenagers on the dangers of impaired, distracted and irresponsible driving.
Central Connecticut could feel the brunt of big storms.
Another Way Farm in Granby is a small, local farm that features high-quality flowers and blueberries, among other offerings.
Here are five things to read, know and do today in Granby and East Granby and on The Granbys Patch.
The local television station for Granby, East Granby and Hartland residents will now broadcast for 24 hours each day. Learn more about GCVT in this story.