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Events

Sore muscles plus smiles equal success at spring cleanup day

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The weather cooperated and over 40 community volunteers gathered for the spring Stony Hill Village Community Serve Day on Saturday, April 18. Even a black bear was curious to see the tractor, wood chipper, 20-foot dumpster and two large trucks for hauling away brush that were instrumental in our accomplishing so much.

Events

Cancer Bike Ride to benefit Dana Farber

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My name is Tim Nolan, and I’m a GMHS Class of 2018 grad who’s been fortunate enough to spend the last two years working as a sports anchor and reporter in Maryland — not all that long after I began this circuitous journalism route writing for the Drummer.

Great Outdoors

Wells Road third graders plant a tree

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Trees are everywhere in Granby, but sometimes we need one more in a special place. This just happened at Wells Road School where teacher Kristen Lecco’s third grade class became fascinated by trees and decided the interior courtyard viewed from their classroom window, needed one.

People

An episode in Kelti’s life

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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.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow — July/August 2024

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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.

People

Mobile Mixology

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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.

Town/Govt

Focusing on Granby youth

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This month, as the school year is winding down, I’ll highlight youth programs offered by the town. In addition to its fantastic school district, Granby provides programs and services for youth through the Recreation Department, the Granby Public Library and Youth Services.

Town/Govt

August 9 Primary moving to Town Hall

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It is anticipated that both major parties will need to primary this August. If a primary is held on Aug. 9, voting will take place in the Granby Town Hall Meeting Room from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Events

Granby Celebrates Juneteenth set for June 18

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Make plans to attend the first Granby Celebrates Juneteenth festival at Salmon Brook Park—a free arts festival hosted by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) on Saturday, June 18 from 3 to 8:30 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

P&Z Meeting comments

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I am writing to clarify / elaborate on my public comments as written in the P&Z meeting highlights from April 12 in the May issue.

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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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.

Events

BOARD OF SELECTMEN OPEN HOUSE

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The Board of Selectmen wants to hear from you. Please join them at one of the discussion sessions on Monday, June 13, at the Granby Senior Center.

Town/Govt

Taking the mystery out of revaluation

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The revaluation of property values is done every five years per state law. The “reval” being done effective for the Oct. 1, 2022 Grand List will affect tax bills issued for next fiscal year—July 2023.

School & Sports

Valley Pre-School holds art show

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Valley Pre-School embodies the beauty of what it is to be a child: discovery, self-expression, creativity and developing care for themselves, their friends and their community. There is something extraordinary about seeing the world through the eyes of a child.