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Twenty years ago on April 1, 2003, the Farmington Valley YMCA moved from its Simsbury office to 97 Salmon Brook Street in Granby. With that move, the Y was able to expand its reach into the community, and touch many more lives than ever before.
This year the whole family can join in the Granby Road Race fun. Don’t forget to sign up for the May 6 race, with options for 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run.
Trash Holiday: Monday, May 29, Memorial Day is a holiday for Paine’s. All trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.
As the weather warms up, we begin to think of lighter foods. Eating light and choosing foods wisely carries the benefit of fighting inflammation in our bodies.
It’s that time of year when sleeping perennial flowers bloom, trees sprout their leaves, grasses are beginning to green up, and people emerge from their homes to spend time outside. Another special event occurs in May: the Granby Lions Club, assisted by the Town’s Public Works Department, posts dedicated American Flags on the utility poles throughout the center of town.
As seniors at Granby Memorial High School count down to graduation day, Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that organizes a substance-free Grad Night celebration for GMHS graduates), is busy planning the big event.
The Social Services Department’s focus is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
The New England Air Museum is thrilled to announce a series of exciting travel opportunities for aviation enthusiasts that will take place throughout the coming year. The trips, which are designed to give participants a unique insight into the world of aviation, will take them to some of the most exciting and historic destinations across the United States.
Memorial Day Flags and Poppies on Sale, Community Kitchen Offering Meals Again, Annual Vigil for Racial Justice, Camera Club, Women’s Breakfast, Healthcare Day, Men’s Breakfast, and SBHS News
Registration for these popular summer programs is now open. View program and event details online at GranbyRec.com and register early as sessions sell out – make sure to secure your camper’s spot.
Farm in Granby Center? Come to the Civic Club on Thursday, April 16 and hear about the 50 acres farm in the center of Granby. Kate Bogli, along with husband Jason and four children own and operate Maple View Farm located almost in the center of Granby. Kate and family are the fourth generation family to own and operate the farm since 1950 when Jason’s grandparents moved to Granby. The farm is home to horses, cows, goats, pigs and chickens in addition to the farmers who have lived and work […]
4-H Pancake Breakfast Come join us for Granby 4-H’s annual pancake breakfast. On Saturday, April 25 from 7–10:30 a.m. at the South Congregational Church of Granby, 4-H’ers will provide breakfast specialties, as well as having 4-H items and additional baked goods for sale to the public. Cost for seniors and children ages 3-12 is $6; adults, $8; no charge for children under 3. Come support a club that strives to better the community and empower […]
Granby Artists Association to host Hands-On Art Fun Day By Robin Sidwell On Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., family members—young and old—are invited to try their hands at a variety of art forms with members of the Granby Artists Association. Members will demonstrate their talent and techniques, and guide participants to work with spin art, watercolor, painting a Mother’s Day bouquet, casting a fishy creation, composing good photographs, adding to a wall sized mural, […]
April Showers Bring Spring Allergies! After what seemed to be a never-ending winter, the sights, sounds and smells of spring are finally here! Birds are singing, gas and charcoal grills are being fired up, lawn mowers are running, and everywhere people are coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. Every spring, the smells of freshly cut grass, blossoming trees and blooming flowers send more than 50 million Americans to the doctor in search of relief from seasonal allergies. Itchy eyes, scratchy throat […]
Chorale and Emerson Theater mark Civil War anniversary Twelve Granby area residents will perform with the Farmington Valley Chorale, Ellen Gilson Voth, artistic director, in Farmington Valley’s Freedom Trail: A Choral Tribute, on May 1 and May 3. For this exciting event, the chorale will partner with the Emerson Theater Collaborative of Mystic, to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. The program will feature Harriet2 (Harriet Squared), two one-act plays about […]
Renaissance and Baroque Music at East Granby Public Library The Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble and the Windy Hill Baroque Ensemble will present a concert of Renaissance and Baroque music at the East Granby Library, 24 Center Street, East Granby, on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. The students of the Windy Hill Guitar Studio, both school-age and adult, will be performing music written between 1550 and 1750 in England, Germany, France and Italy arranged for two, three and four guitars as well as solo re […]
Fourth annual Granby Democratic Town Committee scholarship 2015 By Celia Lofink The Granby Democratic Town Committee (DTC) has established a $500 scholarship to recognize a Granby student who best exemplifies its mission, and who has demonstrated engagement in the political process. The Granby Democratic Town Committee’s mission is “Making Granby a Better Community” by: · Selecting and supporting party-endorsed candidates for elected and appointed p […]
The following local residents made the fall 2014 dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology: Karl Gottschalk, a fifth-year student in the chemical engineering program; Andrew Heuser, is a fifth-year student in the civil engineering technology program; William Lawson, a fourth-year student in the medical illustration program, and Alice Fischer, a second-year student in the engineering exploration program. Matthew Ungerleider has been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Lafayette College […]
CTVV: Connecticut’s LGBT seniors Most of our state’s seniors face the challenges of aging, such as fixed incomes, reduced availability of Medicaid and Medicare primary care physicians and loss of lifelong friends and significant others. A portion of Connecticut’s seniors also experiences solitary suffering leading to increased depression and a high rate of suicides. LGBT, as this group is commonly referred to, stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender; for them, the […]
CTVV: Despite Title Nine, gender bias remains Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views had a very insightful interview recently with Sophie Brown, a 13-year-old 8th grader at Watkinson School in Hartford. The decision to have such a youthful guest on the show was inspired by the publication of her editorial submission entitled “I’m Not Just One of The Guys” to the Hartford Courant’s Fresh Talk section. Sophie and her mother, Alicia Brown shared their commentary regarding the subject of Sophie’s a […]
Small Business Symposium hosted by local Chambers By Heidi Samuelsen The Granby Chamber of Commerce and Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce as well as local businesses will be hosting the Small Business Symposium on Thursday, April 9, from noon to 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the New England Air Museum located in Windsor Locks. This half-day program is designed by business owners for business owners through engaging sessions that will include insightful industry tips from recognized […]
Spring reminders from the Granby Building Department By William Volovski, Granby Building Official It seemed like this winter would never end, but now that the temperatures are rising many homeowners are still dealing with ice damming problems that arose during the winter. The Building Department receives quite a few calls regarding this and other roof problems. Unfortunately the combination of weather events and temperatures provided the perfect opportunity for ice dams. Ice dams are usually […]
Town Budget Schedule March 30: Boards of Education and Selectmen present budgets to Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. April 9: Budget Books available to public in Town Hall, Police Department and libraries April 13: Board of Finance presents 2015-16 budget at Public Hearing, GMHS auditorium, 7 p.m. April 27: Budget Referendum in Town Hall Meeting Room, 12–8 p.m. For further information, visit the town website, granby-ct.gov. […]
Action Carpet and Floor Covering Make a difference—volunteer! By Carol Bressor The 2015 Volunteer Fair can make a difference—for individuals and organizations alike. The fair will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. It is sponsored by the senior center and Citizens for a Better Granby/Granby Drummer. Research shows that for individuals volunteering has many health benefits. A study by the Corporation for National and Communi […]
Courtly Music from Paris and London in the 17th and 18th Century at South Church in April By Laura Mazza-Dixon The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will conclude the 2014-15 Season with a concert of Baroque Music from 17th and 18th Century Paris and London performed on Sunday April 26, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of South Congregational Church. The concert is free and open to the public. A suggested donation of $10 may be made at the door to support the continuation of the series. The churc […]
Peter Mulvey to perform in Granby By Carole Bernard Listening to Peter Mulvey’s music draws you in and leaves you wanting more. His incredibly smooth and silky voice reaches into the depths of your soul and echo there, much like his songs did when he sang in Boston’s subways. A native of Milwaukee, Wis., Mulvey brings the well-grounded sensibility of America’s heartland together with musical skills honed in Dublin, Ireland, to create real magic. Throughout the years and […]
March 2 To the members of the Granby Board of Education and Dr. Alan Addley, Superintendent: As a citizen who is interested in and committed to outstanding public education in Granby and who regularly attends Board meetings, thank you for your hard work and painstaking care in moving our District forward academically. I know the transition to Common Core, as well as a host of other issues, legislation, and financial constraints, make your jobs difficult and some days seemingly impossible. I ap […]
Valley Brook Presents Scout Awards On Sunday, March 1, Valley Brook Community Church presented awards to several local scouts. Jim Works, a member at Valley Brook and a scout leader, presented religious awards to two local scouts: Ben Yoder and Joseph Gron. Both Ben and Joseph received the “God and Life” award that represents a completion of both a course of study and activities. Joseph was also recognized as a scout who had completed all four components of the Boy Scout religious a […]
Granby Land Trust and Holcomb Farm host bear talk By Trish Percival*UPDATE* Due to the overwhelming response, the location has been changed – it will now be held in the Granby Senior Center. Thanks, Jill Ford (Administrator at Holcomb Farm.) As the black bear population continues to rebound in Connecticut, it is important that people better understand these magnificent creatures. To help Granby residents of all ages learn more about bears, the Granby Land Trust and Holcomb Farm w […]
44th Granby Road Race attracts lead corporate sponsor By Amy Woodman The historic Granby Road Race has attracted GoodWorks Insurance as a lead corporate sponsor this year. One of the state’s longest-running races, the Granby Road Race raises money to support the Farmington Valley YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. The 44th annual running of the 5K and 10K race will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Granby Memorial High School, Route 10/202. Pre-registration will begin at 7:30 […]