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Stop & Shop takes Halloween to the Yard Goats
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Local Stop & Shop staffers went to Dunkin Donuts Park to hand out Hallow’en goodies to over 3,000 kids and parents on Oct. 27.
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UNICO raises funds for needy families
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Thanks to the many sponsors and participants in UNICO’s charity golf tournament in September at Tunxis Country Club, the club will be donating more than $10,000 in food, clothing and toys to needy families in the Granby community this holiday season.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation
Foxfield F.A.R.M. is a trademarked entity
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Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to contributing toward renewing the quality of life for veterans and first responders impacted by the challenges of PTSD through its groundwork equine program.
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Granby Land Trust annual meeting brings community together
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On Nov. 3, the Granby Land Trust held its annual meeting at Holcomb Farm’s North Barn. About 70 people turned out to enjoy the company of conservation-minded neighbors over a delicious potluck supper and to learn about the many 2019 accomplishments of the Granby Land Trust.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation
Foxfield F.A.R.M. featured on Vets Day media
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Given the importance of recognizing Veterans Day, Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation was grateful to have been featured on morning interviews on both WTIC with Pastor Will and WDRC Talk of Connecticut Gary Byron co-host.
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Pet food drive is Dec. 14
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Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital will be holding its seventh annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., collecting dog and cat food, as well as monetary donations.
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McLean Game Refuge: Its fourth director shares an update
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In the summer of 2017, a new director, Connor Hogan, came to McLean Game Refuge. He is new in terms of the historic longevity of game refuge directors: In its 87 years of operation, Connor is only the fourth director.
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Land Trust adds beauty to the Dewey-Granby Oak property
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Granby Land Trust board member Eric Lukingbeal was particularly taken by the naturalized fields of daffodils in various places as he passed through Litchfield and West Granby last spring. It occurred to him that a field of flowers might be just the ticket to brighten up and add interest to the Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak property, and he set a plan in motion.
CT Valley Views
State’s energy dept changing of the guard
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Marissa P. Gillett is the new chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and recently stated that affordability across all customer classes will be a focus during her five-year term, but warned that it will likely take a few years to draft and enact policies that have meaningful impacts on Connecticut’s ranking as one of the most expensive for energy costs in the lower 48 states.
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Jimmy’s Tire and Auto: driven by trust
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Located in Granby, just past the high school and middle school at 349R Salmon Brook Street is Granby’s newest car repair shop: Jimmy’s Tire and Auto.