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This is a heart-warming story in more than one way. Let’s start with saying goodbye to Jean-Luc Godard, original artist and owner of the local company known as Belmeade Signs.
Granby Grange #5 marked a remarkable milestone in January, celebrating its 150th anniversary. Established on Jan. 12, 1875, the Grange has been a staple of community life in Granby and a key part of Connecticut’s agricultural history.
Just as the Granby Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak began as a small acorn, the Granby Land Trust’s efforts to conserve and protect land started small, with the support of a small group of individuals—the land trust’s earliest members—who believed in preserving land for the benefit of future generations.
An old adage proclaims, “As the days lengthen so the cold strengthens,” though the month of February features a holiday heart warmer—Valentine’s Day!
Arriving in mid-fall to all areas of New England, the white-throated sparrow is a very familiar bird in Granby backyards, especially if bird feeders are up and there are protective thickets nearby.
We especially thank GLT member Fran Armentano for leading the walk once again—and for taking these photos.
Did you know that the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) is an independent, non-profit organization that is hired by the towns of Granby, East Granby and East Hartland to provide life-saving services to residents?
Patrick Fitzgerald, worship arts director of Valley Brook Community Church, recently released a new arrangement of a worship song called Not in a Hurry. The song was originally recorded by United Pursuit and Will Reagan in 2017, and it features a theme of patiently pursuing a relationship with God.
He’s known as “John the Englishman” by frequenters of Starbucks. But behind John Myers’ British accent lies curiosity, intelligence, skill, creativity, humor and above all, gratitude for a second chance at what by any measure is a life well lived.
On Jan. 14, 2016, I had a heart attack but having never had one before, I thought I was just feeling sick for some reason. I ignored the symptoms and then on Sunday, Jan. 17, I had another.
I would like to say a few words in support of and in appreciation for the non-profit farming programs, and specifically for the Fresh Access Program offered to seniors in the community through the Granby Senior Center.
With all the construction going on at the Routes 10 and 189 junction, we oldsters at Granby Homes for Seniors, AKA Stony Hill Village, see a lot more people walking through the compound—not wearing masks, letting their dogs pee on our things, dumping your dog poop in our trash, taking pictures of our apartments…. really now.
The Granby Living Facebook group is 10 years old this December. It was started with the goal of providing information to help and support our community. In recent years we have held an annual fundraiser to support two very worthwhile local charities, Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen and the Granby Food Bank.
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.
(REPRINT) 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.
As part of its 50th reunion, the GMHS class of ‘72 was given a tour of the high school by students from the National Honor Society. To thank them for their efforts, the class donated $1,000 to the student scholarship fund on Nov. 3.
On Dec. 17, National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” will be carried out by the Abigail Phelps Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as a service to the Simsbury Cemeteries and to all residents of Simsbury and surrounding towns.
Highlights from the meetings held on October 11th, October 25th, November 8th, and November 12th 2022
It is hard to believe that the 2022–23 school year is almost halfway complete.
On Oct. 27, Valley Pre-School families enjoyed its annual Spooktacular event. Spooktacular is an outdoor event showcasing dozens of jack o’lanterns the children carved in class, along with those brought in by families.
In the fast-paced rush of today’s world, one constant remains at the center of the community in Granby— the Granby Public Library. For decades, the library has served as a valuable resource for curious learners of all ages: a place to peruse its shelves in hopes of finding a new book to enjoy, access the internet, or stop by to catch up with friends over a game of chess.
The Granby Lions recently completed its annual vision screening of preschool and elementary school children in Granby.
Granby has recently been awarded a Small-Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant in the amount of $453,666.24 to build an ADA-accessible walking path around Salmon Brook Park.
At Thanksgiving, we have dinner with our family or friends. We usually offer thanks for our families and the meal we are having and wish our friends goodwill.
Highlights from the meeting held on October 19, 2022
Winterfest 2022 and the “Tunnel of Lights” will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights through Dec. 23.
The Friends of the Southwick Public Library are happy to announce the return of the holiday basket raffle.
The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution offers its annual Christmas Open House with tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor, on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Suffield Players will present One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall by Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton and Craig Pospisil.
Professor Raymond Erickson, internationally recognized Bach scholar and faculty member at CUNY Graduate Center, will present a program about the famous Ciaccona from Bach’s D minor sonata for solo violin.