Great Outdoors
Granby Open Farm
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School & Sports
Kearns School Study Committee forms
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The Frank M. Kearns School Study Committee will begin meeting regularly to discuss the future of the now-vacant building. The five-member committee was appointed by the Board of Selectmen and is charged with evaluating and exploring opportunities for the use of the Kearns building and surrounding property.The committee is interested in hearing from members of the public who may have ideas about the best use of the building and, to that end, will also be scheduling a public informa […]
The Arts
Interactive theatrical experience #trending coming to First Church
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In Medias Arts is proud to bring its interactive theatrical experience, #trending, a choose-your-own adventure story for social media lovers, to Connecticut for a one-night-only event as it prepares for the Charm City Fringe Festival in Baltimore, Md. The show will be at First Congregational Church of Granby, 219 North Granby Road on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are available at the door. Admission is free and donations will be accepted.Christi McLain and Jerron Jorgensen are featured […]
People
Humans of Granby
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by Emma Smith Father Thomas E. PtaszynskiAge 70Pastor at St. Therese ChurchTell about a powerful memory…That is easy; it would be the day of my ordination into the priesthood, May 26, 1973. This was held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford. It was the most important milestone in my life.On a less serious note I do remember that I cut a mole on my lip early that morning. After the ceremony the priests then gave first blessings to their families and closest friends. The fami […]
Fun & Rec
Student earns HERO Sports Division III preseason First Team All-America honors
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Coming off a historic season a year ago, Springfield College senior Lauren Holt was chosen to the HERO Sports Division III Preseason All-America First Team. Holt was one of 21 student-athletes from across the nation to be recognized and was one of seven to be named to the first team.A key reason why Springfield earned its sixth-straight trip to the NCAA Championship, Holt registered 295 kills at a sensational .401 clip, which not only led the conference, but was also the fifth best hitting perce […]
Fun & Rec
Holland hikes the Appalachian Trail raising money for juvenile diabetes cure
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By Ann McGinleyLocal resident Michael Holland (GMHS 2009) has been hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) since April in an effort to raise money to help find a cure for juvenile diabetes. Holland was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 10 just after moving to Granby over 15 years ago. He and his family have participated in the annual “Walk to Cure Diabetes” fundraiser ever since but this year Michael wanted to do something different and more meaningful.Being an avid outdoorsman he deci […]
Fun & Rec
High Meadow donates to GCF
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The Granby Community Fund is grateful to High Meadow Day Camp for donating the proceeds from its Penny Carnival to the fund. Many thanks to Ben Chaback, camp director, the campers, counselors and staff who put the event together. The Granby Community Fund distributes donations to 15 organizations providing programs and services to the residents of Granby. Learn more or make a donation by visiting its website at www.granbycommunityfund.com. […]
The Arts
Granby Land Trust and Granby Artists Association host annual juried art show
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By Trish PercivalOn Oct. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., the Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association will open their 11th annual juried art show featuring artwork that highlights New England’s natural beauty. The show, which will run through Nov. 27, will be held at the beautiful Lost Acres Vineyard in North Granby. Nearly 200 artists, art aficionados and friends of the Granby Land Trust turn out for the show’s opening night each year, and we expect the same to happen this year. T […]
Great Outdoors
Granby Farmers Market season comes to a close
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The Granby Farmers Market has officially concluded its first season, and what a success it was! The new project began in June, and took place at South Congregational church every Tuesday this summer. After an amazing opening day, the Granby Farmers Market became a place for the community to shop, gather, explore and have fun.Many local businesses were featured at the market, having the opportunity to spread the word about their products, as well as promote healthy and local eating to the communi […]
People
Granby Community Fund needs your support
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By Jean Miller, GCF presidentBy now all Granby, West Granby and North Granby residents should have received the Granby Community Fund (GCF) mailing requesting a donation in support of 15 local non-profits that support the Granby community. The primary mission of the GCF is to coordinate a town-wide fundraiser with one annual campaign. The GCF will distribute donations to organizations based on needs identified through grant requests.The Granby Community Fund’s campaign goal this year is $7 […]