People
John Weeks—a master of languages and birding
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John Weeks, our local bird watcher extraordinaire, is also an inveterate scholar and master of languages.
Great Outdoors
Feb. 21: A busy off-season day at Holcomb Farm
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A couple of months ago, Farmer O’Grady talked about all the work that has to be done in the winter months on a big farm such as Holcomb Farm in West Granby. These photos capture the Farm on a single day, Feb. 21, which happened to be a 50+ degree day, so the crew could work without the usual layers of cold weather protection typical for mid-winter.
People
Equine vet loves the camaraderie of Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital
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When deciding where to sign on to a practice, Dr. Marjorie (MJ) Bruce chose the Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital in 2019 because of its reputation of having top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment and treatments that are hard to find at smaller-sized local veterinaries. She was impressed with the fact that the large animal team has the benefit of a full laboratory, knowledgeable receptionists and dedicated technicians.
People
Bright Spot Therapy Dogs have their day at Starbucks
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The Bright Spot Therapy dogs were the center of attention at Starbucks coffee shop’s Coffee with Canines in Granby center on Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 in the afternoon. The dogs’ owners frequently stop at the coffee shop after their weekly sessions with the dogs at Bradley International Airport, and the folks at Starbucks thought it would be fun to invite the dogs in so people could get to meet them and learn a bit about what therapy dogs do.
Granby Land Trust
Steve Perry—invaluable asset to the Granby Land Trust
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If you enjoy hiking in the Granby Land Trust’s preserves, you have probably noticed on the kiosks at the entrances to the properties that there is information on how you can download a map of the trails therein. The man behind this technology, who also happens to have made the kiosks, is Steve Perry.
People
Almost four years later, Griffin Road bridge reopens
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It took almost four years, but town residents received a Christmas present when the Griffin Road bridge finally re-opened on Dec. 21.
People
Don Shaw: photographer extraordinaire
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The Drummer has been graced by a few of Don Shaw’s photos recently, and if you check out the Granby Land Trust website, you will see a veritable gallery of his glorious pictures.
Great Outdoors
Refreshing the pumpkin patch
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Just before the December holidays began, the pumpkin field at the Coward Farm on North Granby Road took on a radiant green color! Too soon to be planting pumpkins—what was going on there?
Town/Govt
First Selectman initiates strategic plan for Granby
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Working closely with Town Manager Erica Robertson, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino has put together a program to identify what Granby’s various “stakeholders” feel should be its most important goals.