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Granby Land Trust spring hikes – join us! Spring Bird Walks

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Join us for a Granby Land Trust tradition: our Spring Bird Walks, led by Land Trust members John Weeks and Christine Chinni. These walks­—to be held on the mornings of May 13 and 14, from 7 to 9 a.m—will take place on Jamie Gamble’s beautiful North Granby property located at 253 Loomis Street in North Granby. The birds are very active at this time of year, as they return from a winter away, and the Gamble property provides an ideal place in which to view them. Recent walks […]

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Sign up for Community Gardens

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By Jim GlenneyIt’s time to sign up for a garden plot and enjoy all the benefits of growing your own vegetables and flowers. The gardens are located just north of Ahrens Park on Hungary Road and are divided into an organic section and a conventional one. A pump well provides a water supply. The cost is $5 for a 20 x 20 foot plot. No new 20 x 40 foot plots will be issued this year until all requests for plots have been met. Last year’s gardeners wishing to reserve the same plots need t […]

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Granby Chamber presents annual awards

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By Tracy CavacutiThe Granby Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and awards presentation on March 5, 2017, at Brignole Vineyards in East Granby. John French opened up the evening speaking about the previous and upcoming year. He touched on a bigger and better-than-ever Celebrate Granby event for 2017. President and CEO of Windsor Federal Savings George Hermann served as guest speaker. Herman gave an excellent and informative speech covering everything from the current and future lending r […]

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HOLCOMB FARM HOST SNOWSHOE HIKE

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Forty-five people of all ages (and some canines) showed up at Holcomb Farm on picture-perfect February 19 for a snowshoe hike. The group trekked the Farm’s east trails to where they intersect with McLean Game Refuge and Granby Land Trust property. Leaders Jack Lareau and Eric Lukingbeal provided some interesting information along the way. Check in with holcombfarm.org for upcoming events.  Photo by Shirley Murtha […]

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HIGH SCHOOL REPORT FROM ONE SPORT SEASON TO THE NEXT

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By Tim NolanThe fall sports season was historic for some Granby athletes. Boys soccer won the NCCC regular season title outright for the first time since 2001. This included beating soccer power Suffield High School for the first time in multiple years. Baylor University commit Marieke Van Der Mark was named a third team All-American for her fall success leading the volleyball team to an NCCC title of its own. Under the guidance of Coach Dennis Lobo, who celebrated his 50th year as a cross-count […]

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PARK & RECREATION

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Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration!Telephone: 860-653-8947Website: GranbyRec.com We accept Mastercard/Visa/Discover for payments. Our registration system and website allow you to register for programs at any time, find out if a program still has space available, check your account to see what activities your family members are signed up for, and print out a year end receipt for tax purposes.Program/Trip Registration: programs/trips are b […]

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WINTER HAS ARRIVED

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The February 10 snowstorm covered Granby with a pristine blanket of the white powder. Photographer Peter Dinella captured the town green shortly after the storm’s end. […]

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Foxy visitors in North Granby

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On Jan. 18 a pair of foxes visited for the day on Silkey Heights Drive. They napped in the middle of the nice grassy backyard until an excited photographer had to get a picture. Fortunately, they escaped the paparazzi by ducking into the woods nearby. Photo by Karen Eustis […]

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Free family fun at YMCA Camp Jewell

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Winter fun has just begun at YMCA Camp Jewell in Colebrook, with snow tubing adventure for kids of all ages. Hike up the hill then race back down as Camp Jewell welcomes families for snow tubing every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Tubes and helmets are provided free of charge, warming and restroom facilities are available, and activities are supervised by YMCA staff. Please check tubing conditions by visiting Camp Jewell YMCA on Facebook or call the camp at 860-379-2782. Camp Jewell is located at 6 Pr […]