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This is the story of me and my human mother. I am a loving, 10-year-old Bichon Frise. I am white in color as all Bichons are. We are descendants of water dogs and poodles.
Registration is required for most library programs. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.
There was a wonderful turnout at the Granby Artists Association All Members Show opening reception at Lost Acres Vineyard on June 9.
There’s a new (but old) horse trailer in town! Enya Ferreira, a former Simsbury native now living in Granby, converted a 1970’s vintage horse trailer into a mobile bar.
For many folks who decide to retire from a profession or trade to which they have devoted decades, moving on to the next stage of life can present some unknowns. Friends and family offer congratulations, followed by the big question, “So, what are you going to do with all that time on your hands?” That can often be a difficult question to ponder.
Robert Flanigan’s skill and patience allowed him to capture this bald eagle at Christensen’s Pond with his Canon R8.
Summer is upon us and with it comes inherent risks to life and safety. Two of the big fire safety concerns are outdoor cooking/grilling and fireworks.
On the morning of June 1, the Granby Police Department received a report of a deer giving birth on Running Pine Road.
Seven months after Vessel RE Holdings and Vessel Technologies, Inc. first appeared before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission seeking a permit for a septic system to serve a 42-unit apartment complex at 37 Hartford Avenue, the commission has announced its decision.
The Town of Granby has two solar-based projects coming down the road that are both interesting and very different when compared.
See an illuminating interview with CT Valley Views’ host Susan Regan and her guest, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, with highlights from his new book, Created Equal: The Painful Past, Confusing Present and Hopeful Future of Race in America.
The May issue of the Granby Drummer published a letter about the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) and charges for service. The author suggested that GAA has been less than transparent regarding our fee structure and reasons for assessing charges. We would like to take a few moments to clear up any confusion.
For the past few years, I have mowed a section of lawn only once a year, after the frost. This kept the maple and oak sprouts down but allowed for the development of a meadow.
The Granby Celebrates Juneteenth committee and the Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) Board and Steering Committee extend their gratitude to all who contributed to the inaugural Juneteenth Celebration on June 18 in Salmon Brook Park.
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.
In 2016, municipal leaders and residents from across the state formed an independently funded, grassroots effort named Sustainable CT. The group created a “roadmap” which set forth the steps needed to promote a town’s eco-nomic well-being while, at the same time, respecting the natural environment. The Granby Conservation Commission’s goal is for Granby to become Bronze-certified.
Geissler’s Supermarket, the 2021 IGA International Retailer of the Year, has launched Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Online Payments with the industry-leading eCommerce service powered by Rosie.
Highlights from the meeting held on May 4th, 2022
Connecticut DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) hosted a virtual state conference for the second year due to COVID-19. With over 58 chapters and 2,500 student competitors and advisors, CT DECA kept its tradition of competing alive despite the challenges of hosting large-scale events.
On May 9, guest conductor John Mastroianni worked with the Granby Memorial Middle School Jazz Band. Mastroianni is well known for his work with the Hall and Canton high school jazz programs and is currently a jazz professor at the University of Connecticut.
GMHS track teams finished their seasons with outstanding results at conference and state meets.
The Halo Awards are given annually by Seven Angels Theater of Waterbury to celebrate the best of high school theater in Connecticut, with more than 80 schools from throughout the state competing each year.
I have many goals this summer—learning how to kayak, reading at least 25 books, running for 30 minutes a day, and… eating with others.
I can still remember the day vividly—I came from school a happy 10-year-old kid. I threw my backpack on the ground and ran upstairs to write in my baby blue journal. However, when I opened my desk drawer, I saw that it wasn’t there.
Madeleine McGee, GMHS 2019, graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Connecticut State University with a B.S. in health and physical education.
Highlights from the meetings held on May 10th and 24th, 2022
The invitation design contest winners for the 2022 Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation grad party recipients from left: ART CAS leader Hollie Hecht, first place winner Erin Panella-Malley, second place winner Travis Jude Green, third place winner Emma Hansen.
Africa Education Partnership (AEP), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving communities in Nigeria, felt the sting of the global pandemic along with thousands of other organizations. A benefit concert scheduled in late March 2020 was cancelled as the country shut down and regrouped.
Drop-in Construction Zone: Every Tuesday in July, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the main conference room. For ages 4-12 years with caregiver. Drop-in and explore the building stations.
Mary’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families, held its ninth annual Memory Walk, on May 15 at Northwest Park in Windsor.