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Granby Artists hold show, recognize sponsors

The Granby Artists Association (GAA) presents its Third Annual Season of Joy show at Lost Acres Vineyard from Dec. 3 to 31. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Thank You to our loyal Advertisers!

As we wrap up 2023, we want to send a sincere message of appreciation to our advertisers for a year of unwavering support.

Granby traffic: A historic complaint

r the past couple years, many people have groused about the construction in the center of town, taking detours down streets such as Copper Hill, Griffin Road and Hungary Road, and increasing traffic through neighborhoods.

Meet me at the Center — December 2023

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.

Seniors Job Bank expands services

The Seniors Job Bank (SJB) has expanded its reach and offerings by investing in strategic planning, IT upgrades, improved administrative services and fundraising efforts to offer more job opportunities and more efficient systems and processes.

Breakfast Groups enjoy meals, speakers

Conservationist Ginny Apple spoke to 43 members of the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Nov. 1.
At the Nov. 3 Granby Men’s Breakfast, the live demonstration of the Granby Grunts Robot was not to be missed!

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT GMHS CLASS OF 2017!

By Thérèse MulveyVolunteers are needed for this year’s Safe Grad Night for the Granby Memorial High School class of 2017. It is an amazing event that is held at the Granby YMCA and offers a cost-free, fun-filled, substance-free evening for seniors the night of graduation. As June draws nearer volunteers help with planning, fundraising, food, room set up, decorations and chaperoning.This 31-year-old event has been a well-loved Granby Memorial High School tradition but it takes […]

LONGTIME LOCAL VETERINARIAN EASING HIS WAY INTO RETIREMENT

By Shirley MurthaAfter 48 years with the Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital, Dr. P. Morey Miller decided that the last day of 2016 would be the last day of his fulltime employment. As is typical of things in the veterinary world, it didn’t happen as quietly as he had planned. In the late afternoon of Dec. 31, as he patiently waited out the last few hours on call in the Small Animal Office, in came a dog with gastric torsion (bloat) requiring immediate life-saving surgery. The operation succe […]

2017-2018 KELLY LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

2017-2018 Kelly Lane Primary School Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten registration will be held at Kelly Lane Primary School, 60 Kelly Lane, on Monday, March 20 anytime between 5-7 p.m.Children who will be 5 years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2018, must be registered for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents choosing not to enroll their eligible child for kindergarten must complete an option form exempting their child from school attendance. Children do not have to be present for registration.Al […]

JOIN THE LAFD CADET PROGRAM

Join the LAFD Cadet programBy Tim RickisDo you like helping your community? Have you always wanted to ride in a fire truck and help put out a fire? Want the opportunity to make new friends within the town and the fire department?What is a Cadet?As members of the LAFD Cadet’s program, youths train and serve alongside members of the department. Cadets will be trained to assist the firefighters with various support activities. Additionally, the cadets will be trained in actual firefighting sk […]

IN TOWN FOCUS

Women’s BreakfastFun with Painted Faces is the topic for the next women’s breakfast on March 1. Breakfast is $3. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to reserve your spot.YMCA’sBike For The BattleHelp cancer survivors fight the fight by joining the Bike for the Battle at the Farmington Valley YMCA on Saturday, March 25, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit the Y’s Member Services at 97 Salmon Brook Street for participation information or call 860-653-5524 to register. Are […]

HOLCOMB FARM HOST SNOWSHOE HIKE

Forty-five people of all ages (and some canines) showed up at Holcomb Farm on picture-perfect February 19 for a snowshoe hike. The group trekked the Farm’s east trails to where they intersect with McLean Game Refuge and Granby Land Trust property. Leaders Jack Lareau and Eric Lukingbeal provided some interesting information along the way. Check in with holcombfarm.org for upcoming events.  Photo by Shirley Murtha […]

HIGH SCHOOL REPORT FROM ONE SPORT SEASON TO THE NEXT

By Tim NolanThe fall sports season was historic for some Granby athletes. Boys soccer won the NCCC regular season title outright for the first time since 2001. This included beating soccer power Suffield High School for the first time in multiple years. Baylor University commit Marieke Van Der Mark was named a third team All-American for her fall success leading the volleyball team to an NCCC title of its own. Under the guidance of Coach Dennis Lobo, who celebrated his 50th year as a cross-count […]

HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER

Director of Human Resources: Sandra YostSenior & Social Services administrative Assistant:  Trish TappendenHours: 8:30  a.m. to 4 p.m.Phone:  860-844-5350Lunch for the MindWed., March 15 at 12:30 p.m. What happens when a small Korean pony is drafted by the US Marines to haul ammunition to the front lines? Find out with Janet Barrett, author of the book, They Called Her Reckless, a True Story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse. Bring a bagged lunch. Beverage and dessert p […]

GRANBY FARMERS MARKET ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SEASON DATES

By Danielle SturgeonThe Granby Farmers Market is excited to announce its official season. After last year’s success, the market is moving forward with new ideas, fresh faces and spirit. It is hoped that you will help celebrate this amazing community while supporting the incredible local food system.One of the most exciting announcements is that the season will be extended this year. Rather than ending in August, it will continue into October, meaning there will be much more produce and a v […]

GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PULLS FUNDING FROM TOWN

By Michael B. Guarco, Jr.,Chair, Board of FinanceIn early February, the governor sent his biennial budget proposal to the legislature. Facing a $1.7 billion dollar gap in each of the next two years—even after the historically massive tax increases over the past four years—his proposal shifts a significant burden onto the towns. While closing the state budget gap and bailing out the cities, the change hurts the towns financially and is influenced by the belief that the towns are fisca […]

GRANBY MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 2ND QUARTER 2016-2017

GRADE 8HIGH HONORSDina Alfarone, Olivia Ashe, Spencer Bennett, Zachary Brewer, Caroline Burnett, Aniela Cashman, Ashley Coon, Jenna Cox, Jack DeGray, Ty delosReyes, Ashlyn Dixon, Sean Dowd, Daniel Ennis, Angela Everett, Addy Fede, Ryan Fett, Madeline Gilmore, Aidan Goodrow, Max Hollister, Jacob Ivanov, Eleanor Karabetsos, Abigail Kidd, Alexis Klein, Isabella Krumm, Grace Lemoine, Hanna Lloyd, Anna Lombardo, Tyler Mackowski, Abigail Maher, Kaitlynn Mandeville, Chase McGee, Mark McWhirter, Alexis […]

FOXFIELD F.A.R.M. RECEIVES GRANT FROM NEWMAN’S OWN FOUNDATION

by Susan and William ReganFoxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) Foundation was initiated as a 501(C)(3) Charity in April 2016 as an equine-ground-work therapy program for Veterans with PTSD. It recently received a $10,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. The foundation turns all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Founda […]

FOXFIELD F.A.R.M DOG THERAPY PROGRAM VISITS MEADOWBROOK

The Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation of Granby is donating time and sharing its Yorkshire Terriers at MeadowBrook Assisted Living bringing smiles and companionship to the residents. Susan and Bill Regan are founders of Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For a Recovery Mission), a 501(C)(3) organization.These loving bundles of joy will be incorporated into the 2017 equine therapy curriculum established for veterans with PTSD. It is a proven fact, and very evident, that animals have a special healing connection with […]

P&Z PUBLIC HEARING JAN. 24

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a resubmitted application seeking a change of zone from Residential 30 (R30) to Planned Development Multifamily (PDM) for properties located at 91 and 85R Salmon Brook Street. The proposal was unchanged from a previous application. Brian Smith, Attorney with Robinson and Cole, represented Upstream Properties, LLC. Smith used a PowerPoint presentation to review maps and the Plan of Conservation and Development objectives and goals relate […]

PARK & RECREATION

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration!Telephone: 860-653-8947Website: GranbyRec.com We accept Mastercard/Visa/Discover for payments. Our registration system and website allow you to register for programs at any time, find out if a program still has space available, check your account to see what activities your family members are signed up for, and print out a year end receipt for tax purposes.Program/Trip Registration: programs/trips are b […]

REMEMBERING RON BEGANSKY 1949-2017

By Cal Heminway“Ron Begansky was a friend of mine” is a predictable response one gets when remembering him with neighbors. Ron was one of those people we come into contact with all too seldom in our lives. A singular individual, he was a friend to all!His knowledge of accounting and skill as a CPA is known throughout the region. A steady stream, of friends and neighbors, especially at tax time, visited Ron in his office and elsewhere for his valued counsel and a friendly word.However […]

THE LOFT, A NEW CASUAL DINING EXPERIENCE IN GRANBY

By Tracy CavaciutiWhen James and Sandy Chen opened @thebarn in 2015, they beautifully renovated the building at 17R East Granby Rd. that has been a gathering place for Granby people for decades. The restaurant offers an exceptionally fine dining experience, a now famous Happy Hour and Sunday Brunch, catering services and special event services.Grateful for the success of their two restaurants in Granby, Han Asian Cuisine and @thebarn, the Chens put out a call to the community asking for feedback […]

THE PRINCE IS GIVING A BALL!

Hear ye, hear ye! Come one, come all to the ball! Don’t sit in your own little corner in your own little room! Nothing is impossible! Your carriage awaits so if you want to find the glass slipper come to Granby Memorial High School Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18, at 3 and 7 p.m. or Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. to see the MAGIC! The GMHS drama club is proud to present this wonderful musical rendition of everyone’s favorite fairy tale!Patron seating will be available fo […]

WINTER HAS ARRIVED

The February 10 snowstorm covered Granby with a pristine blanket of the white powder. Photographer Peter Dinella captured the town green shortly after the storm’s end. […]

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION OF GRANBY ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

By Lisa HolmCommunity Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) offers annual scholarships to graduating Granby Memorial High School seniors. Applicants must be Granby residents who are soon-to-be high school graduates accepted at an institution of higher learning approved by the selection committee. The largest scholarship, the David A. Schupp, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student pursuing a STEM major. The primary basis for selection is scholarship, with consideration given to […]