School & Sports

Granby field hockey team wins gold at Nutmeg Games

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Granby field hockey team wins gold at Nutmeg Games The Granby Memorial High School team played in the Nutmeg Games on Saturday July 18. The team was comprised of field hockey players from Granby Memorial High School and was coached by Granby alum Abby Bascetta. Granby won three games and tied one to make it to the gold round against Enfield. They beat Enfield 2 – 0 to win gold. Back row: from l.: Coach Abby Bascetta, Victoria Myers, Olivia McDougall, Sydney Wickman, Celine LaTona, Hannah Cro […]

Great Outdoors

More than just a quilt

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More than just a quilt By Shirley Murtha The 26th annual summer Quilt Happening at Lost Acres Orchard on August 2 featured Granby resident Lorraine German of Mad River Antiques, who explained the importance of quilts as a form of not only artistic but also political expression at a time when there were very few avenues available for women to make their views known. In fact, prior to and during the early 1800s, women were considered their husband’s property, with the husband having the final sa […]

Town/Govt

Intra-board Advisory Committee sets course of action

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Intra-board Advisory Committee sets course of action By Shirley Murtha At the July 8 meeting of the Intra-board Advisory Committee, First Selectman Scott Kuhnly enumerated the five areas of study discussed at the initial meeting: infrastructure strategy analysis, maintenance/custodial operations, finance strategy, solar farm collaboration and human resources operations. Noting that the solar farm collaboration has many aspects that each need a great deal of study. The board is leaning toward […]

Events

Marquis Muster

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Marquis of Granby to hold 45th anniversary muster By Lori Catlin Garcia The Marquis of Granby invites the community to join the celebration as it hosts its 45th anniversary muster October 3-5. The muster will open Friday evening with a traditional “tattoo” featuring performances by current Marquis members and alumni as well as other invited fyfe and drum corps. The main event will begin Saturday with a short parade and continue with performances throughout the day. The Marquis […]

Events

SBHS Events

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SBHS Events The annual Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show will be held at Salmon Brook Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking and admission. Take in the sights and sounds of our farming history and other unique pieces of equipment. Historically over 20 exhibitors show off their great tractors and engines. Hot dogs, drinks, and Mrs. Murphy donuts available at the food booth. If interested in showing your tractor or hit-and-miss engine, contact Dave Laun at 8 […]

People

Joseph B Nilen Memorial Golf Tournament

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The 2014 Joseph B. Nilsen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Monday, September 15 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Simsbury Farms Golf Course, 100 Old Farms Road, Simsbury. The event is sponsored by the Granby and Bradley Regional Chambers of Commerce. Sign up today. Fees are: $650 for foursome (early bird discount $600); $750 for foursome with tee sign (early bird $700); $350 for twosome (early bird $320); $175 for individual (early bird $160); $150 for tee sign (early bird $140), and $55 […]

Great Outdoors

Granby Horse Council hosted Equine Obstacle Play Day

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Granby Horse Council hosted Equine Obstacle Play Day By Joan Davis On Sunday July 13, 27 riders converged on the horse exercise area in Salmon Brook Park for the first Obstacle Play Day. Taking horses through obstacle courses is an activity which is growing in popularity among equestrians. Leading or riding horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through, over, under and around various objects builds confidence, courage and trust in the rider and the animal. There were pool noodles to walk throug […]

People

High Meadow Day Camp benefits Granby Food Bank

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High Meadow Day Camp Carnival benefits Granby Food Bank By Andrea Boyle Archery, swimming, team sports, arts and crafts, challenge courses, and games aren’t the only activities High Meadow Day Camp participants enjoy. Every summer, campers look forward to the annual Penny Carnival, which features an abundance of games, prizes, and fun. Proceeds from the annual event are generously donated to a local, charitable organization. This year, the Granby Food Bank Program is the recipient. […]

Events

Apple Fest

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First Church holds annual Apple Fest Sept. 20 The Apple Fest Is Coming Again to First Congregational Church in Granby. First Congregational Church of Granby (FCC) will host their second annual Apple Fest on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church grounds, located at 219 North Granby Road. All ages are welcome at this fun-filled community event. Apple Fest will be held rain or shine, using both indoor and outdoor covered spaces. The event will feature vendors and crafte […]

People

Drew Obston out to change the World

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A 21-year-old Granby man is out to change the world – one drop at a time. Drew Obston, a University of New Hampshire senior, is spending this summer in The Gambia, Africa for a non-profit group called Agua, Inc. The nonprofit brings drinkable water to areas where there is none. Obston, who hopes to make his career in micro-financing projects that improve people’s lives, is doing a seven-week, unpaid internship at Aqua, Inc.’s Gambian campus in West Africa. Part of his commit […]