Great Outdoors
Granby Grange #5 celebrates 150 years
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On March 8, Granby Grange #5 held a work party at the historic Grange hall in North Granby.
Town/Govt
Accomplishments at Stony Hill Village over the past year
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A lot of progress has been made at Stony Hill Village this year. Achievements range from safety improvements, like re-established rail fencing and removing dangerous trees, to community enhancements, such as designated smoking areas and refurbishing mailboxes.
Events
Friends of Stony Hill Village hosts community serve day
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The sun shone bright and the weather was perfect for the fall cleanup at Stony Hill Village in the heart of Granby.
Events
Stony Hill Village Events
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Granby Homes for Senior Citizens (which operates Stony Hill Village) will hold its annual Friends of Stony Hill Village meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at 259 Salmon Brook Street.
Events
Sore muscles plus smiles equal success at spring cleanup day
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The weather cooperated and over 40 community volunteers gathered for the spring Stony Hill Village Community Serve Day on Saturday, April 18. Even a black bear was curious to see the tractor, wood chipper, 20-foot dumpster and two large trucks for hauling away brush that were instrumental in our accomplishing so much.
Events
Community Serve Day is May 18
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The next Stony Hill Community Serve Day will be Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to noon. This is a reschedule as the Granby Police Department cautioned that a closure of Salmon Brook Street for another activity would impact volunteers.
Great Outdoors
Granby Grange #5 updates
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Phase One of the Granby Grange Hall renovation project is almost completed thanks to a generous donation from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Drumrolls
Granby certified as sustainable community
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Granby is among the Connecticut municipalities recognized this year for achieving Sustainable CT certification.
Town/Govt
Conservation Commission advocates for zoning reg change
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Granby Conservation Commission members Zach Donais and David Desiderato provided a presentation to the Granby Planning and Zoning Commission in October on possible changes to the zoning regulations for landscaping on large project site plans to promote the use of only native, non-invasive plants.
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.