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Carol and Peter Sepe brought some of their sheep to Lost Acres Vineyard for Granby’s Open Farm Day, Sept. 14.
At the Youth Service Bureau, we know increasingly negative messages are targeting boys ages 8 to 12. Messages about being an “alpha” male equate being a man with anger, violence and misogyny. Kindness, compassion and emotional expression are seen as weaknesses. Voices promoting anger, violence and misogyny are distressingly popular.
On Sept. 16, family and friends of the late Diane Neumann-Hernsdorf gathered at Granby Town Hall to celebrate the installation of a plaque honoring Diane’s extraordinary service to our community.
Granby Parks and Recreation is busy with myriad sports activities for all ages, including the new Mountain Biking FUNdamentals and Advanced Skills Program Progression courses, split into three age groups: grades 3–5, ages 13–18 and adults.
Highlights from the meetings held on August 19th, September 3rd, and September 16th, 2024
KCE Proposal, In response to Susan Patricelli Regan and Granby Schools, Support for Anderson, Support for Becker, and Support for GOP Candidates
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On the night of Oct. 21, 2023, a white supremacist group distributed propaganda to some Granby neighbors, seeking white men to turn New England into a whites-only ethnostate by any means. In response, the local nonprofit, Granby Racial Reconciliation, led a Stop the Hate Rally with 200+ people present and distributed free “Hate Has No Place in Our Town” lawn signs—many are still seen in town today. To counter the “us vs. them” of such hate groups, GRR works to support connections and community forged in mutuality, understanding, collaboration, and love.
Due to my perception of a rise in malicious social discourse, I offer portions of the rally speech I gave. We can do better, Granby.
Parks and Rec has announced that construction on the long-awaited walking path at Salmon Brook Park has commenced! This path will provide park goers a safe space to get those steps in and enjoy the beauty of the park.
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.
Once more The Granby Drummer was awarded high honors by the Connecticut Press Club.
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Many in town were recently taken aback by the news of a large apartment complex that will soon be constructed north of the town center along Rte. 10/202.
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.
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.
Highlights from the special meeting held on April 25th, 2022
This school year is quickly coming to an end. With the end of any school year comes concerts, award programs, dance/prom, and many other exciting events to culminate an incredible school year.
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.
The Granby Horse Council awarded scholarships to help defray college expenses to two Granby Memorial High School seniors. Both students live in East Hartland and have been admitted to equine studies programs.
Highlights from the meetings held on April 6th and 20th, 2022
Customers at Granby Stop & Shop came through again, donating two full carriages of hand soap and sanitizer to Waste Not Want Not.
Highlights from the meeting held on April 26th, 2022
Farmington Valley Chorale is pleased to present a celebratory program in a 50th anniversary concert on June 4 with newer works by composers Jake Runestad, Colin Britt and the premiere of a very special commissioned piece by Chorale’s own Artistic Director Ellen Gilson Voth.
The Simsbury Grange will host its annual Certified Agricultural Fair on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Windsor House Tour, delayed for two years by the pandemic, returns in style on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Showtime Steve: Comedy, juggling and other wonders on Saturday, June 4, 12:30 p.m.
Susan Patricelli Regan, Connecticut’s “Voice of the Electorate” Republican gubernatorial candidate, did not achieve a position for the August primary at the May 6 Republican 2022 Convention.
Salmon Brook Historical Society news, Wildflower Meadow Plant-In, Camera Club, and more