Verse
JOY
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After the darkness of winter, with the April sun, the forsythias’ buds open.
School & Sports
Granby Road Race: Encourage students to compete in this annual event
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The Granby Public Schools and the Granby Road Race committee are encouraging Granby students to participate in the 2023 Granby Road Race by creating a friendly competition between the schools.
Events
Empty Bowls Fundraiser date change
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The GMHS National Honor Society’s annual Empty Bowls event has been moved to Thursday, April 20, from 5 – 7 p.m. in the newly-constructed cafeteria at GMHS.
Youth Services Bureau
Keep your kids talking
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It’s so important to keep the lines of communication open with our kids and to be a safe audience with whom they can share their worries, fears, and feelings.
Town/Govt
Granby to participate in Neighborhood Assistance Act Program
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The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has announced the 2023 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Proposal. This program provides tax credits to businesses that make cash investments in qualifying community non-profit programs.
Spotlight on Granby Artists
Insight into the creative process
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Kathy Ungerleider and Carolyn Dittes
People
Someone you’d like to meet: Gail Altschwager
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It’s no secret that our town is blessed with many talented and accomplished folks who work to make Granby a safe, comfortable and welcoming community. We know their names, we see their pictures, hear them at meetings, or even read about them in the Drummer.
Great Outdoors
Invasives — for the bees and with butter
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By the end of April, or earlier in warm years like this one, common wild blue violets provide early spring color, both in our yards and on the forest floor. The yellow violet is an uncommon treat, like a tiny ray of sunshine amid the brown leaves and winter duff.
Town/Govt
Guidelines for property tax help
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The Town of Granby offers several property tax exemptions and abatements/credits to reduce your tax bill. The Assessor’s Office can help you determine if you are eligible for any of the following programs. Contact the office at 860-844-5311 or visit Town Hall.