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I just moved to Granby and received a copy of the Drummer and read the amazing article by Skip Mission in the April issue.
Due to space restrictions, town meeting minutes have been summarized. We encourage you to visit www.granby-ct.gov/AgendaCenter to read the full minutes of any town board or commission meeting.
Granby Food Pantry is located at 248 Salmon Brook Street. Pantry hours are Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon and Thursday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
I don’t know about you, but when I step out of my house or car at night, the first thing I do is look up. It is almost instinctual to gaze skyward and take notice of what is happening in the atmosphere. But even more importantly, I want to see the stars—to witness the bright pinpricks of light against the dark sky, taking note of constellations, looking for planets and hoping for a shooting star.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
Susan Patricelli Regan made a “We the People for a Smaller Government” presentation to the Hartford County Chapter of the Connecticut Republican Assembly (CTRA) on April 5 with the objective of providing a new strategy message for the conservative party.
Highlights from the meetings held on March 15th and April 5th, 2023
Have you ever won anything? Wells Road Intermediate School student Avery Pradhan wrote an essay that won and continues to win.
Students across multiple age groups within the Granby Public Schools came together as part of a new 12-week initiative aimed at encouraging creative thinking and developing engineering skills among young students.
Safe Graduation Party Meeting The next Safe Graduation Party Committee meeting is Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the GMHS Media Center. Committees are forming and volunteers are always welcome. Parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to attend. For more information please contact Darci D’Aleo at darcidaleo@gmail.com. […]
Pancake Breakfast Join us for Granby 4-H’s annual pancake breakfast, Saturday, April 25, 7 – 10:30 a.m., at the South Congregational Church of Granby. Breakfast specialties, as well as 4-H items and baked goods will be for sale. Cost is $6 for children and seniors, and $8 for adults. Come to support a club that strives to better the community and empower our youth. […]
Dessert Auction Bring your family and friends to the Dessert Auction, Saturday, March 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Pilgrim Covenant Church, hosted by the church youth group. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment by the Solid Oak Big Band. Babysitters will be available. Pilgrim Covenant Church is located at 605 Salmon Brook Street. […]
Civic Club flag history Ginny Wutka of Lost Acres Orchard will speak about the original Star Spangled Banner at the Granby Civic Club meeting on Thursday, March 19, at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. All women of Granby are invited to the Civic Club meetings. […]
Flash photography featured at Camera Club The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. Prasad Menon will present a program on flash photography. The scavenger hunt words for the meeting are: color harmony, curvature and favorite picture. These photographs must have been taken after the January meeting. To learn more about the club go to www.GranbyCameraClub.com […]
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will feature CitySingers of Hartford’s Celtic Fire! on Sunday, March 22, 4 p.m., in the sanctuary at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. The concert is free and open to all ages. As always, donations to support the Bruce Porter Series are welcome. South Church is wheelchair accessible. Call 860-653-7289 or visit www.southchurchgranby.com for more information. […]
Palmer, Gerry, December 24 Peterson, David Irving, 74, husband of Marilyn Way, January 11 Stone, Kevin J., 58, January 25 Bordanaro, Donald Corrado, 74, husband of Roberta (Dunne) Bordanaro, January 31 Galinski, Maggie Louise ‘Bopchi’ (Cornell), 92, wife of the late Joseph W. Galinski, February 1, 2015 Fox Risedorf, Bette P., 81, February 3 Kirschbaum, Robert S., 97, husband of the late Terry (Strukell) Kirschbaum, February 10 Geyer, Lorraine K., 86, wife of the late John K. […]
The wicked life of James Poisson By Carol Laun Part 2 The wedding of James Poisson, about 69 years old, took place in Stratford, Connecticut on August 14, 1739, when “Revd. Mr. Samuel Johnson joined James Poisson of Simsbury in marriage to Sarah Pengilley of Suffield.” Sarah was only 22 years old. She was the daughter of John and Mary Pengilley, born Feb. 22, 1717 in Suffield. Her new husband was older than her father. There is no indication in the records as to how they met, wh […]
East Side Fields Before snowfall, volunteers made their final assault for 2014, pushing back the overgrowth at the edges of the east side fields and battling invasive growth, such as the dreaded Oriental bittersweet, autumn olive and multi-flora rose. On your next trip by the Farm, check out the progress in the field diagonally across from the farmhouse. Much of the brush along the decrepit fencing paralleling Simsbury Road has been removed, swaths of brush at the field edges has been cut out, […]
Fresh Access Accomplishments and Plans Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program prospered in 2014, supplying over 10,000 pounds of fresh, chemical-free vegetables to those who cannot access them readily. Fresh Access provided substantial pounds of produce to the Granby Senior Center and the Hispanic Health Council in Hartford. These vegetables included lettuce, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, cabbage, zucchini, chard, hot peppers and much more. But that’s not all. The program made ma […]
Spending Held Tight – Revenues Flat By Michael Guarco, Chair, Board of Finance Preparations for the FY2016 Budget are underway…against a backdrop of essentially flat revenues. At the three-board meeting held in late January both the school and municipal administrations presented their estimated budget requirements, both of which were in the 3.5 percent increase range. As work has continued on them and more and better information becomes available, both administrations and the boar […]
Sam – I – Am visits Granby for breakfast Join in the fun Saturday morning, March 7, as Granby celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geissel, better known as Dr. Seuss. A breakfast of green eggs (no artificial coloring) and ham, served with toast, juice and coffee, will be offered to the very young and the young-at-heart. This fun-filled family event will be held at the pond building at Salmon Brook Park starting at 7 a.m. Additional sittings will be offered for 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. […]
Jose Antonio Martinez, Jr. started his career with the Granby Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 18. He received his new badge at a swearing in ceremony attended by family, friends and his new co-workers. Officer Martinez is not new to law enforcement. He had a successful 20-year career with the Bloomfield Police Department, having retired at the rank of sergeant. He brings extensive training and experience to the Granby Police Department. Officer Martinez has a strong interest in community p […]
GMMH Granby Memorial Middle School Honor Roll 2nd Quarter 2014-2015 GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Ryan Antkowiak, Rachael Badeau, Denise Blake, Anthony Bonadies, Brian Boyle, Charles Brinegar, Jalyn Brown, Catherine Bystrowski, Haley Clark, Lindsay Courser, Jenna Dauria, Lily Day, Anthony DelPrincipe, Jack DiMeo, Sydnie Dorman, Mackenzie Dowd, Elizabeth Escudero, Michael Favolise, Emma Fetridge, Madison Flebotte, Jonathan Hacia, Parker Hansen, Evan Holm, Katherine Hosack, Mckenzie Huot, Lucy Jacob […]
March How blessed we are to welcome this new month of March with its promise of spring days to come. We smile at the beauty of the daffodils, the bravery of the tiny crocuses, and at the sight of returning robins in a field, or on a lawn. Yes, the winter has taken its toll with illnesses, and house bound days off heavy snows, slippery ice, bitter cold, and chilling winds. Yet, now the sun renews us with its strength, and brings joy into our souls. Welcome, March, dear friend. The […]
Baby it ‘s cold outside It may be weeks before the weather warms up enough to take little ones to the playground at Salmon Brook Park. Don’t worry—enjoy the weekly KIDS PLAY, YOU STAY Playgroup. Every Wednesday morning from 9:30–11 a.m. parents, grandparents, and other caregivers visit the big red barn at the Holcomb Farm for a variety of fun and learning opportunities. The Granby Early Childhood Council, together with Granby Youth Services, offers a weekly […]
Osteoporosis in Men – More Common Than You Think It would be impossible to recall the number of times your parents told you to “stand up straight” and that “good posture is important.” Their well-meaning advice was legitimate. Research consistently shows that it is never too early–or too late–to strengthen your spine. Osteoporosis, a degenerative condition that occurs when bones become “porous” due to loss of density and mass, is most commo […]
On March 4, I will present the FY16 Administrative Budget to the Board of Education. The budget is a spending plan that is responsive to the slow recovering economy, the priorities established by the community, board-approved goals, the mission of the school district, and, the budget guidelines established by the Board of Finance. Next year’s budget is presented at a time of increasing special education costs; uncertainty about how the state plans to meet its budget deficit and funding to […]
MeadowBrook of Granby is hosting a lecture featuring Angel Connections founder Barbara Hardie, March 24, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at its facility located at 350 Salmon Brook St. For those who have wondered why they were going through some challenging experiences, or why certain people in one’s life make things challenging, Hardie says it’s the “blueprint” created, with the help of one’s angels, before birth. Hardie will talk about the process that created one&rs […]
Energize Connecticut announces statewide student contest Energize Connecticut, in partnership with Eversource Energy and the United Illuminating Company, is now accepting entries for its 11th annual eesmarts Student Contest for students in grades K–12. The contest is open to all students in Connecticut and the deadline for entries is April 24. The eesmarts Student Contest invites students to create projects about energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability. Finalists for each […]