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The town clock, situated at the entrance to the municipal complex, was originally donated to the town as an Eagle Scout’s qualifying project. Like many of us, Deb Kulwich expected the clock to reappear after the state was finished re-organizing Granby Center. Over the years, it had been especially important to her and her friends as a meet-up location. When the clock did not appear after the roadwork was completed, she decided to get to the bottom of the matter.
Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, recently had a candid conversation with Joseph Markley, an astute veteran politician who was a member of the Connecticut state senate representing the 16th state district from 2011 to 2019.
The firm Buckhurst Fish and Jacquemart (BFJ) was selected by the Granby Board of Selectmen on Oct. 7 to consult with the Granby Center Advisory Committee to help determine the best direction to take in updating the center.
Some things are just meant to be.
On Easter Sunday, Ashley Forbes and Branden LeBlanc of Windsor Locks came to Granby hoping to buy their dream home. After looking at the house and making an offer, they stopped at Icy Rolls at 10 Hartford Ave., one of their favorite spots in town.
The Granby Horse Council offers a $700 scholarship to a high school senior planning to attend a university, college or junior college in at least a two-year program in the field of animal studies. Accepted fields include, but are not limited to, pre-veterinary school, veterinary technician or assistant, equine studies, stable management, animal husbandry or equine assisted therapy.
When I was a little girl, I looked forward to the Christmas party at school. I also enjoyed the one at church where the priest dressed up as Santa Claus and handed out gifts and small boxes of hard candy.
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.
Fun and success at the Harvest Dinner and Auction; Thank you, Harvest Dinner Auction Donors!; More Holcomb Farm Events
At its Oct. 21 meeting, the board of selectmen honored the Granby Horse Council’s 45 years of service to the community. Horse council member Kristal Fiorentino gave a slide presentation covering the council’s origin and activities during the past four decades.
The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries’ puzzle sale was a great success, raising more than $1,200 during the two-hour event held at the library in November.
On Saturday March 18, from 10 a.m.–noon, the Friends of the Granby Public Libraries will have several tables of puzzles for sale inside the main library.
As the second semester has begun and shades of spring become increasingly apparent, events at Granby Memorial High School are beginning to signify a shift in the yearly calendar as well. GMHS’ vast assortment of student clubs, activities, and athletic teams have all devoted countless hours to perfecting their craft in anticipation of the busy, competitive March which awaits them.
Graduating high school seniors who are permanent residents of Granby are cordially invited to apply for the Granby Artist Association 2023 Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is a cash award of $500 given to a student of higher artistic skill to be utilized toward upcoming college expenses.
The Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) has been awarding scholarships to deserving graduating high school students since 1958. Along with the David A. Schupp, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established in 1992, CSAG has awarded over $650,000 in scholarships to nearly 400 college bound Granby Memorial seniors making a significant impact on their young lives.
Come for a single lecture or two-four session mini-course on climate change, Latin American music, artificial intelligence, the history of beer, Ukraine, or many other fascinating topics.
Salmon Brook Historical Society, Camera Club, Granby Civic Club, Women’s Breakfast, and Men’s Breakfast
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 Granby Land Trust honors one of Granby’s best: past GLT Board Member Dick Caley, who passed away in December 2022.
When it comes to screen time and social media, the research being done is clear: tweens and young teens that spend time on social media are at greater risk for several mental health issues including suicidal ideation, depression, low self-esteem and anxiety. So, what is the answer?
New contest prompts encourage students to show off their energy efficiency smarts; deadline March 31
Granby Memorial High School Dramatic Arts is excited to present Little Shop of Horrors, a thrilling tale about a plant gone wild.
In the summer of 1993, 51-year-old George Gill Ducharme received a letter from his aunt, Lauretta, that changed his identity, his understanding of family, and the course of his life. The letter confirmed rumors centering around George’s 5th great-grandfather, Samuel Joseph Gill, that had swirled around family reunions since his boyhood.
Granby has at least five cemeteries, which may be a surprise to residents who are familiar with only the large one near the town center. Some of these cemeteries could use some restoration.
On Sunday, Jan. 15, Granby Grange was honored to welcome Connecticut State Grange President Rob Buck for his first visit to historic Granby Grange Hall at 212 North Granby Road. His visit was especially appropriate as Granby Grange #5 was the home of Connecticut’s first State Grange President, Harvey Goddard, from 1875-1878.
It doesn’t seem like it now but spring will be here before you know it. If you love to garden, but don’t have a garden spot at home, the Granby Community Garden might be just the place for you.
The Granby Road Race (GRR) committee is gearing up for its 53rd race on May 6, 2023. The GRR has become a consistent part of the community, and we have become used to hearing about the race, seeing the banner at the center of town, and waiting in traffic on race day; but if you take a step back and look at what the Granby Road Race does for the town of Granby, it really is amazing.
For over three decades this prize-winning fiddler from Prince Edward Island has blown away audiences around the world.
Back when we lived high up in the Vermont hills, one of the first signs of Spring was the chorus of spring peepers in March. The jingle-like sound of their mating calls echoed up from the marsh a mile below us.
The second wave of annual canvass letters from out-of-state reports is being sent in February.
Katherine Logee was named to the fall dean’s list at Anna Maria College.