Recent Stories

Two Stony Hill Village residents in the spotlight

Vinnie Secord and Emily Messenger are long time members of the Stony Hill Village community. Stony Hill was built in the 1970s and 1980s by the US Department of Agriculture’s Rural Assistance Program. Today, this vital community is home to residents aged 62+ and individuals with disabilities.

Country’s oratorical history chronicled in Trumpets of Glory

Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our nation. At the Salmon Brook Historical Society, a notable book in our library from our 200th anniversary in 1976 continues to offer insight into the early history of our republic. Trumpets of Glory, written by Henry Hawken, focuses on July 4th speeches and orations delivered between 1786 and 1861.

Common plants to keep your furry friends away from

Summertime in New England brings loads of green plants and beautiful blossoms. We wait all year for those plants to come alive again, but not all of them are pet friendly. Summer brings an influx of toxicities to veterinary hospitals. This article will describe some common plants that are toxic to pets and what symptoms you may see if your pet has been exposed.

Granby 4-H contributes and helps

Granby 4-H continued its community service efforts last month. The club brought food donations for the Granby Food Bank and clothing and toy donations to Goodwill.

CREC receives Patricelli painting

Natasha Miles, visual arts department head and equity team leader of the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program accepted a valuable still life painting completed by Sylvia Davis Patricelli in 1964.

Community Kitchen receives donation from Liberty Bank

Founded in 1825, Liberty Bank is celebrating its 200th anniversary by supporting the communities it serves. Since its inception in 1997, Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded more than $21 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the bank’s market area.

Country’s oratorical history chronicled in Trumpets of Glory

Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our nation. At the Salmon Brook Historical Society, a notable book in our library from our 200th anniversary in 1976 continues to offer insight into the early history of our republic. Trumpets of Glory, written by Henry Hawken, focuses on July 4th speeches and orations delivered between 1786 and 1861.

Common plants to keep your furry friends away from

Summertime in New England brings loads of green plants and beautiful blossoms. We wait all year for those plants to come alive again, but not all of them are pet friendly. Summer brings an influx of toxicities to veterinary hospitals. This article will describe some common plants that are toxic to pets and what symptoms you may see if your pet has been exposed.

Granby 4-H contributes and helps

Granby 4-H continued its community service efforts last month. The club brought food donations for the Granby Food Bank and clothing and toy donations to Goodwill.

CREC receives Patricelli painting

Natasha Miles, visual arts department head and equity team leader of the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program accepted a valuable still life painting completed by Sylvia Davis Patricelli in 1964.

Community Kitchen receives donation from Liberty Bank

Founded in 1825, Liberty Bank is celebrating its 200th anniversary by supporting the communities it serves. Since its inception in 1997, Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded more than $21 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the bank’s market area.