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Letters brighten elderly residents’ days
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At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and its corresponding isolation of nursing home residents, one teen in Granby knew he had to do something.
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Westfield Investment Services appoints Patrick Griffin
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been appointed vice president, sales manager, and LPL investment advisor representative for Westfield Investment Services and will be based out of Westfield Bank’s Granby office at 12 East Granby Road.
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Granby Parks and Recreation hires special events coordinator
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Jamie Savva, special events coordinator, has joined the team at Granby Parks and Recreation to help plan, coordinate and execute special events for the town as well as private events and weddings at Holcomb Farm.
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Women’s Breakfast Group set to celebrate 20 years in 2024
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Brought together by a shared love for Granby, the Women’s Breakfast Group will celebrate 20 years in 2024. Every month from September to June the women gather to enjoy a breakfast cooked by volunteers, to share conversation and to enjoy a program of music or presentations. The program, which costs $5 to attend, welcomes women of all age groups.
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Granby chapter of UNICO celebrates 20 years
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The local chapter of UNICO is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The largest Italian-American service organization in the United States, UNICO is an acronym for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, Opportunity.
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Street light repair along Rte 10/202 going well
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As reported in the April issue, Granby is repairing street lights in the historic district. Town electrician Mike Antonucci gets a helping hand from Granby Public Works employees Keven Slyne, and Hunter Stone.
Health Notes
Cool down your diet this spring
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As the weather warms up, we begin to think of lighter foods. Eating light and choosing foods wisely carries the benefit of fighting inflammation in our bodies.
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Granby author debuts children’s book
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Granby resident Mary Munson recently released her debut children’s book, Love Will Turn You Around, published by Gnome Road Publishing, and illustrated by Australian native Kate Talbot. The book, which hit bookstores on April 4, is a heart-warming story that focuses on social-emotional mental health, early childhood reading and math skills, finding joy and showing love to others.
Familiar Faces
Fired up on life—John and Pat Horr
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In the fall of 1982, while John Horr was studying electrical engineering at the University of Hartford, he met Pat Zavisza in an emergency response technician (EMT) class. Forty-one years later, the couple has two grown children, a young granddaughter, a passion for off-road vehicles—and a profound but quiet impact on the Granby community.
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New Leadership at Seniors Job Bank
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The Seniors Job Bank (SJB), the non-profit community resource that connects people over 50 wanting to work with businesses, households, government agencies and other employers chose officers and a director at its annual meeting.