After winter’s last attempt to linger through April, spring weather is finally here. Crocuses, daffodils and forsythia bushes are blooming all over town, and it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning and new projects!
Reflecting on the services Granby Social Services provides to residents during the winter, 77 applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) were received last winter. CEAP helps Connecticut residents afford to heat their homes. Benefits depend on income level, household size and if the household includes a vulnerable member. These benefits are usually paid directly to a utility company or fuel supplier. For more information on this program for next winter, please contact Granby Social Services at 860-844-5351.
The Granby Senior Center is still seeking an additional van driver for the Senior Van program. The current drivers completed 285 rides and traveled more than 1,800 miles in March alone! To view the job posting and apply, please visit the town website and search for Employment Opportunities.
Granby’s parks have been beautified and prepared for warm weather activities. Salmon Brook Park was opened for athletic groups to practice, so expect to see baseball, softball and lacrosse players and their families out and about at games and practices this spring. Thanks go to the Public Works staff who get the grounds in order, offering top quality services to the community.
The makerspace technician at Cossitt Creation Station will be leading several workshops on how to use the equipment at Cossitt throughout the month of May. There will be a Laser Cutting Demonstration (May 6 and 20), a Digitizing Demonstration (May 1 and 29), a 3D Printing Demonstration (May 13 and 27), and a Video Editing Basics Digital Discover Series (May 14). Adults and teens 16 years and older may register to attend. All attendees must complete and sign a liability waiver, available on-site or on the library’s web page. Class size is capped at four attendees. Classes are offered several times throughout the month and they are a great way to get comfortable using the wonderful technology present at Cossitt!