People
New golf tournament flags unveiled
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The Granby chapter of UNICO displays its new UNICO golf tournament flags at a recent chapter meeting.
People
Up close look at a bald eagle
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Don Shaw captured this shot of a bald eagle on March 10 in North Granby.
People
Elaine Jones (1937-2020)
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The Drummer and the town of Granby are saddened to learn that Elaine Jones passed away on March 6, 2020, after a long illness. Elaine made Granby her home for 57 years with Jim, her husband of 53 years.
Events
Social distancing and Al-Anon meetings
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Alcoholism affects as many as one in four people who live in our community. Al-Anon is a free program for friends and families of alcoholics who suffer from the impact of a loved one’s drinking.
People
Coronavirus precautions hurting local restaurants
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For many years Granby residents travelled outside of town to find places to dine, but since the establishment of several new restaurants in the last few years this has changed significantly.
Great Outdoors
Portrait of a Gilfeather
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In 5th grade we had to learn each state’s capital and official nickname. We didn’t know that beyond Juneau, Alaska, (The Last Frontier) and Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the Pelican State), there existed all manner of state symbols and icons.
People
Help Granby Preserve History
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Granby Public Library and Salmon Brook Historical Society are teaming up to help future generations understand this time in our history.
People
New local shopping service for at-risk individuals
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West Granby resident Jillian Juarez is the Connecticut State Coordinator for a group of volunteers who provide delivery service for at-risk individuals.
People
Seniors Job Bank elects leadership team
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The Seniors Job Bank has chosen officers and directors to guide the nonprofit job referral service into its 41st year. Bernie Weiss, of West Hartford, is the new president.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation
Foxfield F.A.R.M supports Senate bill
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Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation’s president Susan Patricelli Regan presented her testimony in support of S.B. 217, raised by Senator John A. Kissel, CT Senate District 7, on Feb. 27. The Senate bill is for an equine instructional program for veterans with PTSD to be included under the Veterans Health Care coverage.