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Wood burning stoves can be a way to lower fuel costs and aid in heating a residence. However, wood stoves and alternative heating devices can be a life-threatening hazard if not installed properly. A building permit is required for any alternative heating appliance prior to the installation.
Robert Flanigan of Granby captured the northern lights Oct. 7 at the Barkhamsted dam.
Connect with your local Granby artists at the annual Granby Artists Open Studio weekend on Oct. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Open Studio tour invites visitors to artists’ studios to meet the artists, watch demonstrations and find art and gifts.
On an annual basis, shortly after the budget is approved, each department head prepares a work plan of departmental initiatives they plan to tackle with the funds put into place by the approved annual budget.
Apply online at the Secretary of the State’s website to request that your absentee ballot be mailed to you. Once submitted online, it is automatically sent to the Town Clerk’s Office which will mail your ballot.
Carol and Peter Sepe brought some of their sheep to Lost Acres Vineyard for Granby’s Open Farm Day, Sept. 14.
At the Youth Service Bureau, we know increasingly negative messages are targeting boys ages 8 to 12. Messages about being an “alpha” male equate being a man with anger, violence and misogyny. Kindness, compassion and emotional expression are seen as weaknesses. Voices promoting anger, violence and misogyny are distressingly popular.
On Sept. 16, family and friends of the late Diane Neumann-Hernsdorf gathered at Granby Town Hall to celebrate the installation of a plaque honoring Diane’s extraordinary service to our community.
Granby Parks and Recreation is busy with myriad sports activities for all ages, including the new Mountain Biking FUNdamentals and Advanced Skills Program Progression courses, split into three age groups: grades 3–5, ages 13–18 and adults.
Highlights from the meetings held on August 19th, September 3rd, and September 16th, 2024
Join us for a Land Trust tradition, Mother’s Day Weekend Spring Migration Bird Walks led by expert birders John Weeks and Christine Chinni.
Salmon Brook Park Day Camp and Mission: Adventure — Registration for these popular summer programs is now open.
Changes to trash service: Did you know that Paine’s has an alert system that will notify of any changes to service. This includes reminders as to whether a holiday will affect service. Sign up at painesinc.com
I believe that gardening is a great first step towards conservation. My parents and grandparents gardened when I was young, and that, plus backyard bird feeders, helped me to learn to observe the natural world. I tell anyone interested in gardening to give it a try. Plant something, eat it, and fall in love with the land.
The seed order is in and the Summer CSA shares are almost sold out (some still available at holcombfarm.org/join-our-csa). Plans for a full “Season of Celebrations” for the 30th anniversary of the Friends of Holcomb Farm, are well underway.
As we see continued progress on the Granby Center intersection project, I thought it would be helpful to provide information about the project and what you can expect for the upcoming construction season.
Dawn breaks in December at the Granby Land Trust’s majestic Dewey Granby Oak on Day Street.
Eighty-six years and three generations later, the Beman family is transitioning their beloved Beman Hardware Store into the hands of Vinnie Pagano, a 10-year veteran employee and Southwick native.
What has happened so far, and next steps
Granby’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jordan Grossman has been appointed the new superintendent for the Canton Public Schools, and will begin there over the summer.
During the fall of 2022, Granby resident Mary Jo Toczydlowski approached the Town with some beautification ideas and thoughts on how to celebrate holiday seasons as a town. The result was the purchase and planting of a beautiful 20-foot Oriental spruce tree.
Over the years, the Town of Granby set up special funds for specific purposes. Recently, the town auditor recommended closing out those funds.
Highlights from the meetings held on November 21st, December 5th, and December 19th 2022
The Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) held a silent auction for a rather large bear over the holidays.
The Granby Drummer is thrilled to announce that our new managing editor is Jen Bell.
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the world. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. Almost three out of four of those happen at home.
