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With the 20th Gran-Bee approaching on Friday, April 25, here are 20 things you should know about the Bee.
Trees and Trails for Everyone, April 26—Arbor Day Tree Planting, Church Repurposing Project, Fresh Access is “not just a bag of food”, and Upcoming Events at Holcomb Farm
It really felt like spring this week and I searched for new recipes to celebrate the end of dark winter days. I found this recipe and tweaked it a bit. My family loved it—and I’m happy to share it.
The Consolidated School and Getting to know Jean Potetz
Sticks, leafless and devoid of life, turn into the overflowing, yellow glory of the forsythia.
Sierra Shepard was awarded first place for her book review of Edna in Millbrook in the Connecticut Press Club’s 2023 competition.
Granby’s first selectman, Mark Fiorentino, received a first-place award in the 2023 Connecticut Press Club’s annual competition for his humorous short story, The New Guy.
The facts that he is Irish and that he is the guy who “got things done” in his previous job as mayor of East Hartford, led the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee to select Granby’s town manager, Mike Walsh, as the honorary marshal to lead the East Hartford delegation of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Hartford.
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.
Kathleen Scranton, an artist from Coventry, fashions vintage hard-cover books into distinctive purses. As guest speaker at the Granby Woman’s Breakfast meeting in March, Scranton described the process she follows during the 10 to 15 hours required to bring about her unique form of magic: transforming old books into purses, purses that many would also consider pieces of fine art.
Highlights from the June 27th, 2023 and July 11th, 2023 meetings
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Granby for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
On May 22, Matthew Spoerndle, senior managing director with Phoenix Advisors, LLC presented a credit overview for the Town of Granby at the Board of Finance meeting.
On Sunday, Sept. 24, Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) will host an Appraisal Fair at the society grounds at 208 Salmon Brook Street.
The Lost Acres Fire Department’s first car show on Aug. 5 at Salmon Brook Park drew approximately 150 cars and raised over $5,000.
The Granby Drummer staff mourns the loss of longtime friend and volunteer Hank Rau.
Highlights from the meetings held on June 20th, July 10th, July 17th, and August 7th, 2023
I am delighted to introduce the overarching theme for Granby Public Schools’ year ahead: Let Kindness Ripple.
Lions International is the world’s largest service organization with 1.4 million members serving those in need locally and around the world.
Mikayla Kai Thompson graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May where she was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
During the lazy, hazy days of summer, public schools go on a welcome hiatus. Children enjoy staying up late, attending camp, playing with friends and setting out on family vacations while teachers and administrators sleep late and loll around the pool, right? Wrong.
The Sylvia Davis Art Foundation has made a financial donation, for the second year, to the Oak Hill School special education students’ creative arts program.
The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
The Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) wrapped up another successful book sale at the end of July. The sales generated over $12,500!
and the Simsbury Public Library in welcoming local filmmaker, Ray Asselin, as he presents the latest episode in his five-part Beaver Pond Wildlife series documenting a full year’s time at New England beaver ponds.
The Suffield Players is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the timeless comedy Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by the talented Becca Coolong, this uproarious play promises to entertain audiences with its witty humor and eccentric characters.
Become a Memory Care Volunteer with McLean, and help support those in our community who are living with dementia and their caregivers.
On Aug. 5, Mary’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families, hosted The Vineyard Mingle, the largest fundraising event of the year to benefit its important mission.
Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, interviewed Ana Wittig, chief administrator of Oak Hill School in an informative dialogue about this venerable institution that is celebrating its 130th year serving the citizens of New England communities.
Bennett, Sydney M. “Syd”, 91, husband of Gertrude (Allen) Bennett, May 1