Events
Celebrate Juneteenth on June 14
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Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) invites you to join them on Saturday, June 14 to celebrate Juneteenth!
Drumrolls
Chamber held its annual meeting, awards ceremony
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The Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce (GSCOC) held its Annual Meeting on May 1 at Holcomb Farm, drawing more than 75 local small business owners and community members. The evening celebrated the region’s entrepreneurial spirit, recognized key leaders and ushered in the chamber’s leadership for the upcoming year.
Events
Jammin’ For Jake: GMHS students organize benefit concert for beloved peer
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The students of Granby Memorial High School are coming together in a powerful show of support for one of their own. On Friday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m., GMHS will be the site of a special benefit concert for Jake Rossi, a cherished senior currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
Fun & Rec
Meet me at the Center — June 2025
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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
Great Outdoors
Male wood duck with painted turtles
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Photo by Jim Watso during the GLT Spring Migration Walks at Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve.
Salmon Brook Historical Society
Historic National Guard coat donated to New York State Military Museum
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Textile volunteers at the Salmon Brook Historical Society happened across a blue wool military coat last year. The coat appeared to be from the Civil War era. A detailed search of our records found no information about this coat, but a handwritten signature was discovered inside its left sleeve. In flourishing cursive, it states “C. A. Coffin, Co. A.”
History
An American soldier remembered
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I recently found a small book, The American Soldier’s Creed, in my grandfather’s papers. My grandfather, Elmer C. Vreeland, proudly served in WWI and the creed (reprinted in this article) depicts the ideals for which his generation was fighting.
Great Outdoors
Community Garden kicks off!
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The Granby Community Garden, located at 79 Hungary Road, officially launched its growing season on May 3 with its annual work day, drawing a strong turnout of returning gardeners and enthusiastic newcomers alike.
Verse
June’s Gifts
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In the park June greets us with her roses.
Their beautiful colors and sweet scents give us Hope and Peace.
Great Outdoors
A Force for Nature: Support the Game Refuge Headquarters Fund
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The McLean Game Refuge (MGR), Connecticut’s largest private wildlife sanctuary, needs a new headquarters to continue the important work to study, maintain and preserve its 4,415 acres.