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Two years ago, I purchased a bird house thinking how lovely it would look in my tiny garden. I wasn’t sure if birds would ever nest in it, but I followed online instructions on how and where to situate it and a few weeks later I saw twigs sticking out from under the roof. We had a nest in progress—a wren! She’s back this year and another nest was built.
Ladies hear about writing Hallmark movies, Men’s group gets a global perspective
Jay Harder’s photo of a tree swallow is one of several by Granby Land Trust members during Spring Migration Walks in Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve.
On April 23, Susan Regan of the Sylvia Davis Art Foundation presented an oil painting to Dick Zanini, director of history at the Wethersfield Country Club. The painting was completed by Sylvia Davis Patricelli in 1961 and reflects the practice tee at the 1961 ICO championship at the club.
Annukka Ritalahti and Mark Gottlieb were pleased to be invited to the Wadsworth Atheneum’s 42nd Fine Art and Flowers exhibit April 25–27. It was the pair’s second invitation to be part of the display of arts and crafts, paintings and sculptures throughout the museum. Live entertainment, including music, was part of the festivities.
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.
Take Action Granby group members peacefully gathered on the Granby green on Wednesday, April 23.
As I write this column, it’s the morning after Granby voters approved the FY26 budget.
A direct budget vote on the operation of our town is democracy in action and an important act in the self-governance of our community. Of the more than 8,500 registered voters in Granby, 1,126 exercised their voting privilege.
Make your plans to attend Granby’s annual Memorial Day Parade and program to be held on Monday, May 26.
The National High School Coaches Association will recognize Terri Ziemnicki with top honors at a ceremony in South Dakota in late June.
The Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) will hold its second-annual book festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Hartford Conference Center.
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission held its second public hearing on the Vessel RE Holdings’ application for a permit in connection with a proposed 48-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue on Sept. 13.
Senior Fall Social, Men’s Breakfast, Trunk or Treat, Civic Club, Women’s Breakfast, SBHS News, 4-H Sign-up, Camera Club, and UNICO Comedy Night
The GMHS fall sports season is in full swing! Come check out a home game and show your support for our athletes and coaches.
Jeff Blaney has done it again with his third American Folk Opera album, The Devil’s Hopyard.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Stony Hill Village Board of Directors will host a Community Serve Day at the village, to help spruce up the grounds of this 50+ year old affordable housing community and assist residents on various tasks as needed.
Beer is the third most popular beverage in the world. Right behind water, the most popular beverage, and tea, which comes in second. I assume tea’s more popular than beer because beer only contains between 88 percent and 97 percent water while tea is closer to 99.5 percent water, the most popular beverage.
McLean’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking additional volunteer drivers for weekday routes in Avon, Granby, East Granby, Canton, and Simsbury. Since its inception in 1978, McLean’s Meals on Wheels program has provided daily support for residents who have difficulty preparing meals due to disability, illness, or a recent surgery.
Granby Artists Open Studios Tour invites visitors to artist’s studios to meet the artists, watch demonstrations, and find art and gifts.
Joyce Butterworth and Nick Williams discuss life beyond their jobs at the Granby Post Office
You’ve probably driven along Route 10 North to Southwick hundreds of times, but have you ever noticed that we have a real live “Moon Cusser” right here in town?
How many of us grew up hearing our parents say “brush your teeth” in the morning and evening? We replied we had when we briefly ran the toothbrush over our teeth or sneakily wet the brush without even brushing. But do you know the importance of brushing your teeth?
The Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and the Lost Acres Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPW). This year’s FPW campaign is, Cooking safety starts with YOU.
Rebecca “Becky” Cahill, 55, of West Granby, adored wife for over 24 wonderful years to Lawrence Cahill, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023.
As we all endure the construction in the center of town and look forward to seeing the improvements to Granby, I can’t help but think about how much our town has changed.
Wood-burning stoves can be a way to lower fuel costs and aid in heating a residence. Wood stoves and alternative heating devices can be a life-threatening hazard if not installed properly.
