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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.
Dr. John Violette, DVM, The Granby Drummer’s “Animal Talk” columnist, wins award; Shirley Murtha’s tribute to Tom Wutka a winner
Granby resident Jason J. Warnke BFA™, CMFA®, CRPC™, CFS® is a Private Wealth Advisor with the OakBridge Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Avon.
Granby resident Mary Beth LaRosa recently joined the law offices of Nair and Levin P.C. A member of the Connecticut Bar Association, she graduated with a B.A. in Government from Cornell University and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
The winter snow, slippery ice, bitter cold temperatures, and wind chills are gone.
Albert Einstein famously said that “the person with dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts.” Clearly, Einstein never encountered Kristin Masini and her daughter Robin Tooker, who in 2022 combined their factual knowledge to make a dream come true on the Granby/Simsbury town line.
The Granby Land Trust is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing effectiveness and reliability have helped it earn a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Granby Land Trust as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s comprehensive criteria that go beyond financials to reflect the work charities do.
One of Granby’s most beautiful places in any season, the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve is 210 acres of diverse habitat – a unique combination of woods, freshwater marsh, open fields and ridgeline.
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.
It’s not every day that a girl from a small town in rural Nebraska, population 400, grows up to be director of finance and operations in a Connecticut town more than 1,500 miles away.
Nancy Reardon, a local well-known real estate professional in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Granby office, has been named one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals by Real Trends and Tom Ferry.
State Line Oil and Propane was recognized as a top performer in 2022 by the Connecticut Green Bank for its contributions to the deployment of clean energy and demonstrated leadership.
James C. Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the appointment of Jenneyfer Latiff to assistant branch manager at the bank’s Granby location.
Windsor Federal appointed Luke Kettles as its new president on Jan. 1, 2023.
June was a busy month for Mother Nature. It’s peak egg-laying time for many birds, frogs and turtles; Lady Slippers blooming in the woods and bogs; and strawberries and rhubarb nearly ready for picking.
The sun’s light coming through the window wakes me, and I know it will be a glorious Fourth of July day—perfect for parades, picnics, barbecues, a trip to the beach or lake for swimming or boating.
Many members of Granby American Legion Shannon-Shattuck Post #182 joined with eight local service organizations to support the Fifth Annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Minor injuries and illnesses are as much a part of summer camp as S’mores. With a little planning, you can help your kids avoid bug bites and other summer camp bugaboos like poison ivy rashes and dehydration. Here are six ways to prepare your kids for a day or sleepaway camp.
Farmington Valley Chorale, based in Simsbury, received a $4,171 grant through the Connecticut Office of the Arts. This award offers support for general operations for theaters and performing groups.
The animal looked noble, poised and totally alert as it guided the person across the street, navigating through pedestrians and traffic. It exuded confidence despite the din of downtown Hartford and all the obstacles around which it maneuvered. I saw the white cane the human carried and the harness worn by the German shepherd.
Congratulations to the winners of the annual Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation Art Contest. Seniors were invited to submit original artwork and the winning submission was featured on the Safe Grad t-shirt and used for the party invitation.
The Granby Artists Association (GAA) is presenting its 2023 All Members Art Show from Aug. 10 to Aug. 24 at the East Granby Public Library. The GAA works to create a vibrant and supportive community for the arts in Granby and is proud to share this amazing variety of artwork from local artists with the community.
Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of the health services, support groups, clubs, and ongoing activities.
Last month the CT Healthy Living Collective announced the expansion of the CT LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Program to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
Thursdays through Oct. 26, 11–11:45 a.m. Enjoy fresh produce graciously donated from the Fresh Access Program through the Holcomb Farm CSA.
On June 4, members of Granby Congregational Church, United Church of Christ gathered to dedicate a prayer request box
April’s Not Wanted column detailed the invasion of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), considered the worst plant pest since the spongy moth (formerly gypsy moth). Since 2014 it has hitchhiked into a dozen states via egg masses attached to trains, lumber and other moving objects.
The final Women’s Breakfast meeting before the summer break included a fashion show with members modeling clothes from Chico’s of Canton.
An expectant, excited crowd gathered in the Granby Board of Education’s meeting room on the evening of May 9 to welcome the town’s new superintendent of schools, Cheri P. Burke. Burke will assume the role on July 1.
