In Town Focus
In Town Focus — November 2023
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Women’s Breakfast, Men’s Breakfast, Camera Club, Civic Club, Support 4-H Robotics, Coffee House, Puzzle and Game Sale, Wilhelm Concert, and SBHS News
News from the Registrars
Registrars’ Calendar Review — November 2023
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Questions? Please feel free to contact the Registrars, Laura Wolfe and Paul Willis, at 860-844-5322, registrarofvoters@granby-ct.gov or lwolfe@granby-ct.gov and pwillis@granby-ct.gov
School & Sports
Valley Pre-School receives grant from Pomeroy-Brace Fund
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Valley Pre-School (VPS) is the proud recipient of a generous grant from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
School & Sports
Granby among schools receiving grant funding
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Sen. Lisa Seminara announced the release of grant funding to help Avon, Canton and Granby Public Schools expand existing dual-credit course offerings and foster stronger partnerships with higher-education institutions.
CORRECTIONS
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The October issue had a photo of Lew McIntyre being recognized for his service to Stony Hill Village. Our caption read “retirement after 40 years of service.” Mr. McIntyre’s service with Stony Hill Village was 25 years.
Further, Town Clerk Scott Nolan was misidentified.
We apologize for these errors.
People
New Grange officers installed
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On Oct. 8, Connecticut State Grange Chief Deputy Peter Keefe and his Winchester Grange Installation Team visited Granby Grange to install the newly elected 2023-24 Granby Grange Officers.
Animal Talk
Canine dementia explained
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As our canine companions age, they may start to show signs of dementia not all that different from the signs of dementia seen in aging people. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD, is the dog’s version of Alzheimer’s disease.
Town/Govt
Public Works — November 2023
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Transfer Station hours: The transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 15. The transfer station will be open on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Great Outdoors
Holiday variations with pumpkin
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In 1621 the Plymouth colonialists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn feast, celebrating a successful harvest. That feast is remembered today as the First Thanksgiving.
Great Outdoors
Are you beer color blind?
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Do you like dark beers or avoid them like the plague? Why is a fest beer golden or an Oktoberfest orangish brown? Does the color effect the flavor? What is color and how is it measured in beer?