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Read 180 Program Gets Granby Middle School Students Back On Track
The immersive multimedia reading program helps Granby Memorial Middle School students reach their reading goals.
Perry Robbin, Patch Staff
Perry Robbin, Patch Staff
- Granby-East Granby, CT
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.
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Pumpkin Picking In And Around Granby and East Granby
Halloween's just around the corner, time to check out Patch's scoop on local pumpkin patches and farm stands!
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Creator Of Space Toilet, Other Critical Apollo Mission Gear A Farmington Valley Resident
Granby resident Don "Dr. Flush" Rethke, along with colleagues at Hamilton Standard, conquered the conundrum of a zero gravity commode and helped the Apollo 13 crew return to Earth safely following the infamous disaster involving that craft.
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Farmington Valley Resident Created Space Toilet, Critical Apollo Mission Gear
Granby resident Don "Dr. Flush" Rethke, along with colleagues at Hamilton Standard, conquered the conundrum of a zero gravity commode and helped the Apollo 13 crew return to Earth safely following the infamous disaster that almost cost those a
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Meet Cambridge House Head Brewer Chris DeGasero
The Queens, NY native has come to Granby for his first head brewer position and is thoroughly enjoying the experience so far.
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Granby Farmers Market Has Successful First Season
Granby Farmers Market manager Alicia Newton called the event's inaugural season a success.
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Visions For Vacancies: What Do You Want To See Fill This Space?
In this new feature, The Granbys Patch asks readers to propose ideas for empty storefronts and buildings in Granby and East Granby. What business have you always wanted to see in your hometown?
Perry Robbin, Patch Staff
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Barack Obama, President of the United States
Mr. Obama is the 44th President of the United States and is looking to get reelected in the 2012 elections.
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Gary Johnson, Libertarian Candidate for President in 2012
Mr. Johnson, a former governor of New Mexico, is the nominee of the Libertarian Party for President of the United States in the 2012 elections.
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Mitt Romney, Republican Candidate for President in 2012
Mr. Romney, a former Governor of Massachusetts, is the nominee of the Republican Party for President of the United States in the 2012 elections.
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Granby Police Log for Sept. 26 – 30
The following information, provided by the Granby Police Department, is accurate as of Oct. 1. Information on this list represents charges filed, not convictions.
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Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Granby, East Granby, Around the State
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Granby and East Granby.
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Sharon's Cookie Jar of Granby Offers More than Just Desserts
The market and deli has plenty of breakfast and lunch options to go along with its superior selection of baked goods.
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Granby Open Studio Tour Occurs Oct. 13-14
Mark your calendars for a weekend of meeting 20 local artists, seeing their studios and even watching them at work.
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The Week Ahead in Government
Find out what town bodies are meeting this week, Oct. 1 - Oct. 7, 2012, in Granby and East Granby.
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Granby Bears Football Wins in Close Contest Against Suffield/Windsor Locks/East Granby
The game was sealed on a successful goal-line stand made by Granby in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter, allowing the Bears to win 12-6 Saturday at Ahrens Park.
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[Photo Gallery] Granby Bears Beat Suffield/Windsor Locks/East Granby in Football Action
The Bears had a successful home opener at Ahrens Field Saturday, beating the Raiders 12-6 in a game keyed by a last minute, goal-line stand by the Bears.
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What World War II Meant to Comic Books and Vice Versa, Today at the New England Air Museum
Granby comic book history expert Steve Kanaras gives a talk at the museum today that touches on the importance of sequential art in the great war.
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Lost Acres Vineyard Harvest Party Benefits Fresh Access Program
The afternoon and evening of fun at Granby's Lost Acres Vineyard will have fun things to do for area residents while benefiting a good cause.
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Sold!: Real Estate Transactions for Granby
Find a full list of homes recently bought and sold in Granby, their prices and the buyers and sellers here. Check back next week for sales from East Granby.
Perry Robbin, Patch Staff
