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Winning a national poetry award

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On Jan. 14, 2016, I had a heart attack but having never had one before, I thought I was just feeling sick for some reason. I ignored the symptoms and then on Sunday, Jan. 17, I had another.

Fun & Rec

Meet me at the Center — Feb. 2024

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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
Please note that the center is closed Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow — Feb 2024

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Registration is required for all library programs unless otherwise indicated. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program.” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.

Events

Women enjoy holiday concert, briefing from town leaders

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On Dec. 5 the attendees of the Granby Women’s Breakfast enjoyed the music of the Granby High School Chorale led by Chorale Director Mindy Shilansky. The Women’s Group invited Town Manager Mike Walsh, Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Police Chief Scott Sansom to speak at its Jan. 8 meeting. Submitted by Joan Ducharme

Drumrolls

Drumrolls

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Brooke Popella, of East Granby, and Ryan Ziskin, of Granby, were named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University for the fall semester.

People

Stony Hill Village: a little-known community asset

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Have you ever driven through the center of Granby and seen the large sign that says Stony Hill Village? The sign stands between the Brignole, Bush and Lewis offices and the Small World Learning and Childcare Center at 259 Salmon Brook Street. Many of us have driven by for years and thought it was an apartment complex. It is much more than that.

Events

Stylish breakfast meeting

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The final Women’s Breakfast meeting before the summer break included a fashion show with members modeling clothes from Chico’s of Canton.

Town/Govt

Preparing to address the next capital need

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In the last Drummer issue, an article about the budget public hearing erred in saying that the money that the boards view as reserved for the upcoming communications project was included in the recently-approved FY24 budget. It is not in the budget.

Events

JUNE IS DOG LICENSING MONTH

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All dogs aged six months and older must be licensed by June 30, 2023; however no 2023-2024 dog licenses can be sold prior to June 1.

Town/Govt

The General Fund—Fiscal Workhorse

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Granby’s General Fund often shares the focus of the yearly budget process. While the operating budget itself can be viewed as similar to an income and expense statement as in business, the general fund is the checkbook through which all that budget activity runs and, in the end, is the repository for all of those monies coming in and going out—not just for the year but over the years since inception.

Letter to the Editor

Heart and Soul of the Garlic Farm

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The May issue of the Drummer contained a very nice article about Granby’s Garlic Farm, but one important piece was missing! There was not a mention of the person who originated the now-famous spot for garlic and other wonderful produce: Gary Cirullo!

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.

Town/Govt

Food Resources

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Granby has several resources for those struggling with food insecurity