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As winter begins to thaw, the earth slowly reveals itself again after months beneath the snow. Driving through Granby in early spring, it’s impossible not to notice the barns. They rise behind stone walls and quiet fields, their red siding weathered by decades of New England seasons.
The March 4 Women’s Breakfast had a last-minute program change. The GMHS Drama Club was to perform music from its upcoming production of The Little Mermaid but the delayed school opening caused a cancellation.
Shirley Murtha shared, “These three doves must be miserable, but they make for a lovely photo. Taken Feb. 23 out my kitchen window.”
(Part 1 of 2) There is a room in the Preservation Barn of the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) that might be well considered the “heart of Granby history.”
It is the middle of March as I write this and 67 degrees! Weather enthusiasts would call this a false spring yet signs of the season are all around. In the widening circles of soggy brown earth, tree bark is radiating warmth as it absorbs the sunshine and melts the surrounding snow.
Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention. This national campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Dr. Laura Doherty, a local dentist, spoke at the March Men’s Breakfast gathering about her recently completed Women’s Air Race Classic. Very entertaining and fun.
This special recipe comes from my mom, Mary Cook. Served in the original Jordan Marsh store in Boston, these muffins were always a family favorite. As spring arrives, they’re such a delightful addition to any breakfast, brunch, or holiday gathering—and now blueberries are plentiful in our grocery stores year-round. Enjoy!
Holidays: Good Friday (April 3) is not a trash holiday. Trash barrels must be out on your regularly scheduled day.
The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.