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Men’s Breakfast News
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On Friday, Oct. 11, attendees at the Granby Men’s Breakfast were enlightened by the expertise of Abby St. Peter Kenyon, Granby Director of Community Development.
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Seniors Job Bank holds 40th anniversary reception
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The Seniors Job Bank celebrated 40 years of service to the greater Hartford region with a gala gathering on Sept. 24. The non-profit, volunteer driven organization connects men and women over 50 who want to work with businesses, government agencies, and households that need workers.
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FOGPL Library book sale generates $13,000
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The Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) wrapped up another successful book sale in September. The overall revenue generated over $13,000, all of which goes towards supporting the Granby Public Library with books, magazines, DVDs, museum passes, and special programs for all patrons.
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Granby Land Trust acquires historic Wilcox family property
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The Granby Land Trust is excited to announce that it has preserved one of Granby’s most iconic and oldest agricultural properties, 143 Simsbury Road in West Granby.
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Playing in the orchard
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Alessandra Vitelli, age 4, enjoyed playing among the apple trees at Lost Acres Orchard on Open Farm Day.
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How Murtha’s Way got its name
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Passersby who are new to town might wonder how Murtha’s Way at the new Ridgewood housing development behind Freshie’s cafe got its name. It is named for the late Bud Murtha, volunteer extraordinaire who was the chairman of the Municipal Complex Improvement Building Committee, which completed its work on time and under budget in 1998.
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Eagles and vultures and hawks—oh, my!
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At Granby Public Library on Sept. 11, Granby resident John Weeks gave an entertaining and educational talk and slide show of the raptors (birds of prey) that live in or migrate through our area.
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Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation
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Foxfield F.A.R.M.’s groundwork equine therapy program to overcome the issues related to PTSD and related mental health issues has been chosen to be the leading and featured program through a new website—VetConnect.
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Habitat’s first volunteer to speak at First Church
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As part of his visit to Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity to celebrate its 30th year, and in recognition of Granby hosting Hartford Habitat’s first rural build in 2016, Clive Rainey, Habitat’s very first volunteer,will be speaking at First Congregational Church on Sunday morning Nov. 3.