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This past month, Oct. 12 to be exact, was World Migratory Bird Day. Although it will be well past peak migration by the time you read this, there surely will still be some stragglers and maybe even some murmuration along the Connecticut River. Established in 2006 by the Smithsonian Institution, this day was developed to bring attention to the fact that many migratory bird populations were declining at an alarming rate.
Colors are muted and a chill wind announces the imminent return of winter. Yet there is beauty in November as the lay of the land opens up, and features you may have passed by in summer are now revealed.
‘Tis the season for thanks and giving, and We invite you to tea
Sometimes, a single individual helps make something big happen. Recently such an individual visited the Holcomb Tree Trail arboretum as a guest of the Friends of Holcomb Farm.
From Sept. 19 to 21, Celebrate the Valley weekend transformed the local area into a vibrant hub of community spirit and entertainment. Featuring a wide array of local businesses, crafters, restaurants and musicians, the event offered something for everyone.
Whenever I see our flag flying so majestically in the sky, I feel a deep connection to all it stands for. When it is at half-staff, I feel sorrow for all who have lost their lives in service to our country.
On Nov. 3 daylight savings time will end, and we will set our clocks back one hour. During this time of year, it is a good reminder to replace the batteries in our smoke alarms—change your clock / change your batteries.
In September, the first article in this series stated, “Some consider the goat to be ‘the new dog.’ A goat’s potential to be a delightful pet will be explored later.” Be assured that no competition between goats and dogs is suggested or implied: only an opening of one’s mind to a variation, a novel outlook on what can be a “pet.”
Please visit GranbyRec.com for details and to register for all the programs presented by the Parks and Rec department.
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.
We all want our gardens to look lush and full of showy flowers. Pollinators want the same thing, but for a different reason. They need an ongoing buffet of food rather than a pleasingly beautiful garden.
Last fall, in addition to placing a permanent conservation easement on 277 of the 312 acres of Granby’s own Holcomb Farm, the Town updated and extended its relationship with the Friends of Holcomb Farm.
The message, no pun intended, is loud and clear. Loss of hearing affects cognition.
GMHS Dramatic Arts would like to thank everyone who came out to support us and see our production of Little Shop of Horrors. We had a great audience every night and the cast and crew had a blast together in rehearsal and performing for all of you!
One of the benefits of writing an article for our local paper every month is that I get to share some insight with residents about what is going on behind the scenes at Town Hall and the work being done in our departments to keep things running smoothly. This month I wanted to highlight the good work being done at the Granby Police Department (GPD).
A Poll Worker Thank You Afternoon Tea party was held on Feb. 8 to honor long-time election Moderators Diane Hernsdorf and Patty Sansone. Poll workers from the 2022 election and Town Hall employees gathered to thank them for their years of service.
Band director Sarah Warner snaps a selfie with her 5th grade jazz band students from Wells Road Intermediate School.
On January 24, the Granby Board of Selectmen and the Planning and Zoning Commission met to discuss the Affordable Housing Plan objectives. Connecticut state statutes require that each town in the state prepare and adopt an affordable housing plan that specifies how that town intends to increase the number of affordable developments. The plan is to be updated at least once every five years.
At its Feb. 15 meeting, the Board of Finance reviewed updated information relative to the budget for FY24 that begins on July 1. The total Grand List—subject to any final adjustments by the Board of Assessment Appeals—was filed as required with the state by Jan. 31, and showed an increase with revaluation of 28.34 percent over the Oct. 1, 2021, Grand List.
At its Feb. 1, 2023, meeting, the Granby Board of Education (BOE) appointed itself as the Personnel Search Committee for the new Superintendent of the Granby Public Schools. The committee’s work will be guided by a search consultant and will begin immediately.
Members Present: Chairman Edward Ohannessian; Vice-Chairman Anthony McGovern; Commissioners Lynn Guelzow, Rebecca Brewer, Mark Lockwood, Benjamin Perron, Terri-Ann Hahn, Anthony Cappelli (via Zoom) and Francis Brady. Others present: Town Manager Erica P. Robertson (via Zoom) and Town Clerk Scott A. Nolan.
Includes regular meetings of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
Riding around our town is quite an experience. During a days’ journey, one observes all sorts of things. Lots of people, events,and goings on, and the humanity and complexity of our simple hamlet continues to amaze and endear it to me.
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.
At the public session of the Jan. 24 joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), several residents stepped forward to address their concerns.
I want to thank the entire Granby community for supporting us this year as we celebrate our 100th day of school; over half the school year is complete. Students in the Granby Public Schools continue to excel and the staff continues to work tirelessly to assist our students achieve their highest academic potential and social/emotional development.
“Incredible stories-well done!” “These are wonderful and inspiring articles.” These are examples of some of the feedback about Granby Racial Reconciliation’s (GRR) daily profiles of Black Americans posted to the organization’s website this February.
Senior Will Peverly pursues a puck for the Granby/Suffield/Windsor Locks Co-Op Hockey team in a game against Deep River on Jan. 28.
Granby B.E.A.R. (Bringing Emerging Adults Resources) Transition Academy set to begin in the fall at the YMCA