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Welcome to the Drummer’s first issue this autumn! During the past several months, we’ve successfully completed our transition to a new editorial team and we’re excited to continue bringing Granby’s news to you in print, on our website and on social media.
Katharine Leenders has been appointed to fill Sarah Thrall’s remaining term. Come November, she will be running in the next election.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, candidates who are running for the Granby Board of Education on Nov. 7, have been invited to attend a Candidate Forum sponsored by the GMHS Civics Department and the Registrars of Voters Office, in the Granby High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Lottery to determine horizontal order will be Sept. 6, 9 a.m.
Help CT corporate taxes benefit Granby, Book Sale was success!, Embracing Our Agrarian Roots, and Lack of Parent Engagement at BOE Meetings
Lieutenant Commander David M. Amidon, honorary marshal of the Granby Memorial Day Parade, served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and the Cold War. His actual service duties were reported incorrectly in my article in the July/August issue, Memorial Day parade and ceremony honors fallen heroes. My apologies to Dave and sincere appreciation for his service.
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.
Poll workers needed, Voter registration, and No Primary, Nov. 7 is Election Day
Highlights from the June 27th, 2023 and July 11th, 2023 meetings
Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com.Telephone: 860-653-8947Website: www.GranbyRec.com. Accepting MasterCard/Visa/Discover. Register for programs at any time, find out if a program still has space available, see what activities your family members are signed up for and print out a year-end receipt for tax purposes.Program/Trip Registration: All programs/trips are based on a first come basis and space availability and require advance registration; payment must accom […]
To be eligible to vote in the presidential primary on Tuesday, April 26, you must be a registered member of the party you wish to vote for. State law prohibits cross voting in another political party’s primary. You can check your party affiliation 24/7 online at: voterregistration.ct.gov/ The majority of Granby voters are currently unaffiliated. To gain party affiliation, unaffiliated voters can go online to fill out a voter registration card and check the box marked party enrollment chang […]
By Todd McMillanThe Granby Rovers U14 Girls Soccer Team recently won its second consecutive state championship. On Saturday, November 7, the girls beat a strong Burlington team 4–0 in the Connecticut Cup championship match. This season long, single elimination tournament is sponsored by the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association and involved 42 town travel teams. In reaching the final match, the Rovers beat competitive teams from Milford, Wallingford, Simsbury, Marlborough and Orange. […]
Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Granby Senior Center located within the Municipal Complex at 15 North Granby Road. Membership dues are just $5 annually for Granby residents and $10 annually for non-residents due on Sept. 1. Please call 860-844-5352 for additional information.Special OpportunitiesHoliday Concert: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 12 p.m. Join us for a little holiday music and cheer at the Café Lunch. The elementary school students will perform to get everyone in the ho […]
By Kim GaudreauValley Brook Community Church is releasing a Christmas CD, Born to Save, as a gift to the community. Vocalists and musicians that lead the church’s Sunday services perform three songs. The title track, Born to Save, is an original. It was written by Dan Heermance, Worship Director, and Chris Bugnacki, guitarist and vocalist. The CD also includes original arrangements of What Child is This? and O Come Let Us […]
By Jodi D’AngeloValley Pre-School (VPS) has a special enrichment program for the four-year-old classes called Catapult. The current session has the exciting theme, Superhero Academy. Each week the class starts with a book depicting superheroes. The children learn the characteristics of superheroes such as some take their names from an animal’s super senses or abilities like spiders. They even learn about everyday heroes such as doctors and nurses.“Children tend to be more invested in […]
By Louis A. UrbanOn Nov. 11, Veterans Day, both the Wells Road Primary School and the Granby Memorial Middle School, separately, held assemblies of their respective entire student bodies honoring several dozen Granby Veterans, some accompanied by family members. The veterans represented the services of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Mid-East/Afghan Conflicts. As to be expected 70 years after the fact, the World War II ranks are dwindling down to a precious few. At bo […]
By Lillian Busse Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Northern Conn. Region celebrates the recent graduation of three dogs as guides. Bob, raised by Becky Junco in Granby; Blossom, raised by Betty Goldfarb in Simsbury; and Persia, raised by Angela Cappelli in Granby are generously giving the gift of independence to three blind individuals. Guide dogs aren’t born with the skills to keep a blind person safe—they are carefully trained and prepared f […]
By Michael B Guarco Jr.Chair, Board of FinanceThe boards of selectmen, education and finance have forwarded a proposal to town meeting that recognizes the current and long-lasting decline of Granby school enrollment. Board members believe it provides the rationale to close one of the town’s three elementary schools. Doing this will cost some upfront money for building modifications and moving between the schools, but will create projected savings of approximately $1 million dollars in oper […]
By Curt FieldWhen Granby football went 0-10 in its first-ever varsity season in 2010, it looked as though it was going to be a long time before Granby would be competitive on Friday nights. However, the Bears had different ideas. Every season since that winless first year, Granby has won more games than it did the previous season. The Bears had two wins in 2011, four in 2012, six in 2013, seven in 2014, and thus far nine in 2015.As it stands right now, Granby football is 9–0 and has locked […]
By Thérèse MulveyHelp raise money for the 2016 Safe Grad Night by purchasing a flock of Pink Flamingos to surprise a friend or neighbor! The flock will roost on their lawn for 48 hours and will mysteriously migrate when the time is up and go on to roost at another address (weather permitting). All it takes to participate in the flocking is a small donation to the Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation.For more information please email jdegray1@cox.net or visit our new website at granbyctsa […]
Hanna Adams, 2011 graduate of Granby Memorial High School successfully completed the 26.2 mile Marine Corps Marathon with her father, John Adams, on Sunday Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C. Hanna worked hard to overcome right-sided hemiplegia and train to reach her goal of becoming a marathon runner. With her dad’s support, Hanna joined a Boston Fit running group this past spring and never missed a training session. Hanna is employed fulltime as a teacher at the Arlington Infant Toddler Center and r […]
By Trish Percival“This is so exciting, I just want to soak this all in,” said Steve Linde, an accomplished artist and high school art teacher. “I’m used to talking to teenagers. You all are still listening!”In fact, about 45 people (admittedly all adults) were hanging on Linde’s every word. They had come together to hear Linde and other artists discuss their techniques, their artistic processes and their inspirations at the Granby Land Trust’s Art Talk. […]
By Trish PercivalTen years ago, Granby Land Trust President Rick Orluk had a vision to create a juried art show that celebrated Granby’s natural beauty. With the support of the GLT board of directors, he asked Carole Day and members of the Granby Artists Association for their help. He then approached a number of GLT supporters for financial backing. Before long, the land trust had an event sponsor and the funding to create 10 substantial awards. GLT members, GAA members and friends jumped into […]
By Jean MillerGCF, Favarh representativeThe Granby Community Fund (GCF), a local 501(c) (3) organization, collects donations through a town-wide mailing to contribute to 15 organizations and social services that support the residents of Granby. Granby residents and member organization representatives serve as volunteers on the Board of Directors. When the GCF was established in 1960, the purpose was, and continues to be, to unite the annual charitable collections of Granby’s various non-profit […]
By Claudia KarimiSixteen members of the Granby Artists Association will sell their artwork at the fourth annual “Winter Wonders Sale,” held at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road in North Granby. This is a popular and inspiring event with artists working in a variety of mediums, including blown glass, pottery, sculpture, lamps, calligraphy, paintings and high-quality prints.Experience an evening of fine art, meet the artists and be the first to see their exciting new pieces at th […]
Ten Granby area residents will perform in the Farmington Valley Chorale’s annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., at First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10), Simsbury. The Chorale will present four settings of the Magnificat, or Cancticle of Mary, by Vivaldi, Mozart, Rutter and Stanford, along with traditional songs of the season.According to the chorale’s artist director, Ellen Gilson Voth, numerous composers over the centuries […]
In November, the nation celebrated American Education Week. The first observance of American Education Week occurred back in 1921, with a resolution for: “An educational week … observed in all communities annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs.” In the spirit of that original resolution, the district opened its school doors in November to showca […]
Join the East Granby Public Library’s Morning or Evening Book Discussion Group!The Morning Group meets the 1st Monday of the month, at 10am.The Evening Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7pm.Come share your thoughts on the current book, make new friends, enjoy free coffee! Drop-ins always welcome!*Large Print/CD/Ebooks available on request*Morning Book Group Dates and Titles for 2016:Distribution Date – Title – Discussion DateNov 14 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nigh […]
Following these town ordinances, safety rules and suggestions will help ensure a safe winter season. Please check the Public Works page at www.granby-ct.gov for more information.Trash Barrels: During a winter storm, it is imperative that trash and recycling barrels are placed at the end of the driveway – not in the street! Barrels in the street pose a danger for drivers and do not allow safe snow removal operations. Paine’s rarely cancels trash services due to inclement weather so pl […]