People

​Westfield State University names Squire Bressor to Hall of Fame

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By Dave CaspoleLoren “Squire” Bressor has been named the 2015 Hagan Award recipient by the Westfield State University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee for his long-time contributions to the athletics department at Westfield State. Bressor received the award at the Athletics Hall of Fame banquet as part of homecoming festivities.Bressor served as Westfield State’s tennis coach in the 1970s and was also an adjunct professor at the University. He has been a part of the Westfield S […]

People

​Community efforts to help neighbors in need

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By Andrea BoyleThe Farmington Valley VNA’s Granby Food Bank Program is the grateful recipient of the recent generosity of Geissler’s Supermarket and the Archdiocese of Hartford.On Sept. 26, Geissler’s Supermarket in Granby hosted a food drive to benefit the Granby Food Bank Program and the East Granby Food Pantry. Along with Geissler’s store staff, volunteers from each Food Bank encouraged patrons to “fill the truck” that was parked in front of the store with […]

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​Local family gives gift of Guiding Eyes dog

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By Kim BeckerEmily Newman spent eighth grade on a labor of love and hope for a stranger she may never meet. That stranger will be the constant companion of Kelley, a yellow Labrador retriever puppy that Emily trained as a companion for a visually impaired person.Kelley stayed with the Newmans for 17 months as she learned basic house and walking manners and politely socialized in many different arenas. Emily and Kelley became a familiar sight at the grocery store, school, and library; amazing kid […]

Fun & Rec

Class of 1975

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The Granby Memorial High School class of 1975 held its 40th reunion over Labor Day weekend. On Sept. 5, the group gathered at Vito’s by the Water in Windsor. Thirty-five classmates and others enjoyed an evening of reminiscing and celebration. A few words were spoken by friends on behalf of lost classmates. DJ music was provided by Sonic Sound of Granby. A few former faculty members joined in the festivities.The class also held a pot luck picnic the following day at Salmon Brook Park for about […]

Events

​Women’s Breakfast

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On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m., the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will have breakfast served by the Granby Men’s Senior Breakfast Team headed by Leon Lanata. At 9 a.m., local resident Kathy Morgan will present a program entitled My Travels to Tanzania. For reservations, call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891. Cost is $3 per person. […]

Events

​FV-VNA Events

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Blood Pressure ScreeningsThe Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Mondays, Nov. 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Hartland Town Hall, 22 South Rd., E. Hartland; 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center and Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Hartland First Church Parish House; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9–10:30 a.m., at the Farmington Valley YMCA and Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 16 and 19, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Seni […]

Events

Swedish Pancake Breakfast and More

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​The Youth from Pilgrim Covenant Church are hosting a Swedish Pancake Breakfast and Scandinavian Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Pilgrim Covenant Church, 605 Salmon Brook Street, just before the state line. This is a donation breakfast benefiting the youth groups. Swedish pancakes, bacon, sausage and breakfast beverages will be served by the youth, and delicious Scandinavian and other home-baked goods will be available for sale.The Senior High Youth Group (grades 9& […]

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​MS Support

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A support group for those with Multiple Sclerosis meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. Significant others and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call 860-653-1986 or 860-428-2463. […]

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Granby Lions Christmas tree sale

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​With the holidays rapidly approaching, the Granby Lions Club is getting ready for its annual Christmas tree sale. Five hundred trees will arrive from the Maine forests on Saturday, Nov. 28. At their Bank Street location, Granby Lions volunteers will assist customers to select and carry trees to their vehicle. The trees are six- or eight-feet-tall and will sell for $35 and $40. Profits from the sale are invested in Granby through high school scholarships, the Granby Senior Center, special […]

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​Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series

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From Bach to Broadway: A Vocal Feast will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, as part of the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series at South Congregational Church at 242 Salmon Brook Street. Soprano Michelle Fiertek, baritone Robert Barefield and organist Stephen Scarlato join together for an afternoon of music for voice, organ and piano.Supported in part by an Artscape Grant from the Greater Hartford Arts Council, the concerts in the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series are f […]