Fun & Rec
Self-Guided Hike along Holcomb Tree Trail
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There are about 40 mature trees with identification tags along this self-guided route that is approximately two miles long. See how many you can find.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
From Jamaica to Granby
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Our tireless correspondent, Shirley Murtha, paid a visit to the Farm in June, and met our newest employees.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Tree Trail growing, and open to all
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The Friends of Holcomb Farm Stewardship committee and volunteers have been maintaining trails and planting trees as our Tree Trail, launched in 2019, really begins to take shape. In addition to planting new trees, they have been freeing older trees, like apple trees, that were almost lost to overgrowth and invasives.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Victory Farming in Granby
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This spring, the greenhouses full of seedlings and the freshly turned soil of the Salmon Brook flood plains at Holcomb Farm are providing a sense of normalcy in these unsettled times. Just as people turned to growing their own victory gardens in times of war, our community is counting on Granby’s own farm, under the stewardship of the Friends of Holcomb Farm—along with the whole local farming community—to fill tables with fresh produce.
School & Sports
GMHS HALO Award Nominations
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Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts announced nominations for the HALO Awards that took place June 25 via Zoom. All nominations are for the fall production of James and the Giant Peach.
Animal Talk
The Inuits’ sled dogs
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During these coronavirus times I have been exploring YouTube for documentaries on polar Eskimo culture. This has led to a little reading on the subject as well.
Drumrolls
Drumrolls – July/August 2020
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Becker College is proud to announce that Nakiska Vaughan,of Granby, has been named to the Alpha Chi honor society at Becker College. Vaughan is pursuing a degree in veterinary science, pre-veterinary concentration.
Historic Footnotes
4th of July in Granby
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A hundred years ago, Granby had the reputation of having the best 4th of July in the Farmington Valley. The town was also famous (or infamous) for the noise and mayhem produced by the “boys” of Granby.
People
Dogs social distancing
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Kelly and Amber, members of the Anderson family in Granby, practice social distancing.
NOT WANTED
Summer action and resources
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This column has profiled an Invasive Plant of the Month since last October, providing season-specific information about seven damaging invasive plants that proliferate in town. This month covers summer strategies for gaining control over invasive plants and describes some key resources.