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Browse & Borrow — October 2024

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John Oates receives honorary proclamation

First Selectman Mark Fiorentino presented John and Linda Oates a proclamation at the Sept. 16 board of selectman meeting, thanking them for their generosity in donating four Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the town this past summer. 

It is time for fall planting

Summer months are slipping by, and fall is right around the corner with its shorter days and cooler nights. Many think that the end of summer heralds the end of our planting and garden season. That is not necessarily the case.

Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!

The Town of Granby’s Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department are teaming with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Protection Week campaign, Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

Granby and the First Amendment — Part 2

Last month, we experienced what 1700s Granby life was like living and chafing under a town government responsible for one’s religious well-being. In part two, we’ll add more local religious context as tensions become division in the Salmon Brook Ecclesiastical Society.

Newly-opened Drago’s Kitchen offers creative excellence

Since opening in February, Drago’s Kitchen has welcomed the Granby community into its inclusive and creative breakfast and lunch restaurant, located at 7 Mill Pond Drive. The menu spans gluten-free, vegan and allergen-aware options, as well as innovative kid-friendly and family menu choices.

Aquarion Water Company seeks rate increase

Aquarion Water Company filed an application with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for new water rates that are expected to become effective in March 2023.
The average impact to customers in the region would be a 27.8 percent increase, using an inclining rate structure for single-family, residential customers.

Open Farm Day

Photos from the event held on – September 17, 2022

Ongoing Stewardship of this Magnificent Farm

Developing and maintaining the views at Holcomb Farm—especially the views from the land east of Simsbury Road, looking back over the Farm toward Broad Hill—is a never-ending task for the Friends, led by our Stewardship committee and many volunteers.

In Memory Of…

Ash, Philip Dana, 64, husband of the late Otheia (Gardner) Ash, August 2

CTVV to feature Harry Arora

Harry Arora, Republican candidate for State Treasurer, was interviewed by Gary Byron on WDRC’s morning show Talk of Connecticut on Aug. 26 and will be joining Susan Regan as a guest on her show CT Valley Views.

Dorman’s Banana

The dawn broke, filling the sky with burnt orange hues and our hearts with hope and anticipation. We’d done everything right and it was shaping up to be an epic day.

Celebrating 60 years together

Ann and Clifford Thorstenson were married in 1962 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford. In August the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip down memory lane in a limo—taking them to all the places they lived together before settling in Granby.

Beginning a new year at GMHS

As the temperatures gradually dropped and hinted at the pending arrival of a welcomed New England autumn, another new season arrived as well: the 2022-23 school year.

The Granby Fairgrounds

September is the time of year when the small-town fairs begin around Connecticut. For the early 20th century resident, the Granby Fair was the biggest thrill of the year.

What’s new about pandemics? Answer: Nothing!

Speaking at the Granby Men’s Breakfast in September, Granby’s own Dr. Peter Barwick, MD, reviewed the history of pandemics, the progression of science and of medicine, the important role of several “unknown (think unrecognized) individuals” and the role of the electron microscope.