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On March 19, Farmington Valley Plumbing hosted Granby Cub Scout Den 9 Troop 325 for a visit to explore its shop. Scouts got to see the many parts, tools and piping in the shop and how the right tools make the job easier.
The Seniors Job Bank (SJB), the non-profit community resource that connects people over 50 wanting to work with businesses, households, government agencies and other employers chose officers and a director at its annual meeting.
In the summer of 2020, Granby Land Trust president Rick Orluk asked Steve Perry if he would make a simple bench-type seat for the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, set to open that October.
Ah, May—the month of renewal. The spring season advances and every new dawn feels like a re-awakening of life. Wildflowers are part of the rhythm of the seasons, each species with its own bloom time.
Photos by Jay Harder, Granby Camera Club
The Granby Land Trust (GLT) gratefully recognizes all who have supported the GLT’s Holcomb Farm Stewardship Fund Campaign to date.
I recently moved to a town with many more farms than we’ve ever lived near before. I’m used to shopping in the grocery store and usually look for organic when I can afford it. Now I’ll be looking for farmer’s markets or farm stores to shop in during the growing season, but I’m nervous. How do I go about finding these places? Will they have all the stuff I need?
Alexander Stelly of Granby was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Hartford.
Good Company Theater, which is housed at Granby Congregational Church’s south campus (242 Salmon Brook Street), hosted an “Improv Workshop” on March 30.
The Granby Drummer’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Issue and Granby Public School’s Community Education Supplement 2024 Budget Issue are now available.
Granby Dental Center celebrates 20 years This month marks the twentieth anniversary of the Granby Dental Center. Dr. Michael Ungerleider went into partnership in 1990 with Dr. Richard Martindale, a dentist in Granby since 1959. They practiced together for two years in the dental office on East Granby Road, before Dr. Martindale retired from the practice of dentistry. Three years later, when Dr. Ungerleider outgrew that location, he set forth to find a new office. After much research, it was d […]
Good Company Theater preps for Memory Palace By Nikki Huggard Rehearsals have begun for Good Company Theater’s production of Memory Palace, an original work by Vermont playwright Mara Campbell. Memory Palace is a play in two acts. It is the funny, poignant and powerful story of one family’s journey through many challenges: the death of a young son; alcoholism; sibling jealousy, and the loss of memory that often befalls the elderly. Time is fluid in the play as several actors in t […]
50th class reunion By Sue Lanigan The Class of 1964, Granby Memorial High School, held its 50th reunion on Oct. 18 at the Lodge at Salmon Brook Park. Forty-three people, including 23 classmates, attended from states as far away as Texas, Kentucky and Florida. All four class officers were present, including Dorcus Seaton Forsyth, president, Bob Walker, vice president, Nancy Huntington Moore-Fuss, treasurer and Holly Holcomb Condon, secretary. Guests included coach Ken King and Carolyn Flint, […]
50th class reunion By Sue Lanigan The Class of 1964, Granby Memorial High School, held its 50th reunion on Oct. 18 at the Lodge at Salmon Brook Park. Forty-three people, including 23 classmates, attended from states as far away as Texas, Kentucky and Florida. All four class officers were present, including Dorcus Seaton Forsyth, president, Bob Walker, vice president, Nancy Huntington Moore-Fuss, treasurer and Holly Holcomb Condon, secretary. Guests included coach Ken King and Carolyn Flint, […]
Granby Land Trust’s “Almost Full Moon Hike” was almost sold out! On Nov. 8, Dave and Jenny Emery hosted the Granby Land Trust’s annual “Almost Full Moon Hike” on their beautiful property in North Granby. This event has grown more popular each year and this year it set attendance records when more than 40 people of all ages attended. The weather cooperated nicely. The night was cool, the skies were clear, and the view from the top of Crag Mountain was […]
Granby artists display work for gift-giving It’s now the seventh year at Holcomb Farm for the Granby Artists Association Holiday Gift Show and it’s truly a “buy local” destination. Nine of the Association’s talented members will have a wonderful array of distinctive items including paintings, prints, pottery, calligraphic art, jewelry, cartoons and note cards. Tracy Marlor’s note cards will have the same themes as her children’s book, Jack&rsqu […]
Foley resigns: Superintendent discusses settlement and future decisions By Kim Becker Dr. Mark Foley, former principal of the Granby Memorial Middle School, resigned earlier this month after allegations in the Hartford Courant 0n 0amed him as a part owner of a film company that produced several “slasher” films. After almost two months of investigation and negotiation with Foley, a separation agreement was reached between Foley and the District. Dr. Alan Addley, Superintendent of […]
The public statement below from Granby Public Schools, brings to closure the matter pertaining to Dr. Mark Foley, the Granby Memorial Middle School Principal:The Granby Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Dr. Mark Foley from his position as Principal of Granby Memorial Middle School. Dr. Foley has served successfully as Middle School Principal since July 2013; however, Dr. Foley acknowledges the distraction caused by the recent publicity concerning his involvement in Moongoy […]
Favarh 8th Annual Charity Event to Feature Canadian Band All Access Tickets are selling fast to Favarh’s 8th Annual Fall Fundraiser, “Extravaganza”, featuring, All Access, a popular Canadian show band. Rarely performing in the U.S. its non-stop, all dance repertoire, with costume changes to enhance hits from Chubby Checker and Elvis Presley, to music of today including songs from Michael Jackson, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga and more. In addition to the electrifying performance […]
Healthy Foods Week comes to Granby Public Schools By John R. Nieb Choosing healthy foods was a focus of Granby Public Schools during the week of Oct. 20-24. Healthy Foods Week is a national campaign in which people across America celebrate, eat real food, and strive for better food policies in honor of National Food Day, which is Oct. 24. The Wellness Committee, which consists of a group of teachers, parents, community members and students, sponsored the events for Healthy Foods Week. The […]
MeadowBrook hosts Norman Rockwell exhibit By Debra Mullins In the 1950s and 1960s, the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company of Springfield commissioned illustrator Norman Rockwell to create scenes depicting aspects of American family life for its national advertising campaign. These beautiful images appeared in such leading publications as the Saturday Evening Post, Time and Newsweek along with text that inspired readers to consider purchasing life insurance. Many of Rockwell’ […]
LAFD promotes 4 officers By Tim Weber On September 24, the Lost Acres Fire Department held a formal pinning ceremony to celebrate the promotion of four officers. Jason Cooke and Sean Yucha were promoted to the rank of captain. Erik Davis and Paul Cote were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Chief John Horr, Jr. presided over the ceremony. He thanked everyone for attending and the LAFD Women’s Auxiliary for the refreshments they provided. Chief Horr introduced each officer and p […]
Corrina Lawson, a resident of Poet’s Corner and co-founder of GeekMom.com, spoke at GeekGirlCon in Seattle earlier this month. GeekGirlCon is an annual celebration of the female geek, created to give women a space and a voice in the often-male dominated areas of technology, gaming, science and comics. Speakers this year also included game critic Anita Sarkeesian, who has received death threats for speaking out about problematic issues in some video games. Lawson was on two pan […]
GMHS Drama Club presents Arsenic and Old Lace Nov. 15-18 By Emily Cote The GMHS Drama Club is very excited about the upcoming season, featuring an incredible cast and introducing the new direction team of Nikki Currie-Huggard and Karen Kudish. This coming fall, the GMHS Drama Club invites you to the HS production of Arsenic and Old Lace, a wonderfully dark comedy. This play revolves around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayflower, but now mostly insane homicidal maniacs […]
Fall reminders from the Granby Building Department As we transition into fall, the Building Department would like to offer the following suggestions to residents. If you took out building permits for house projects this summer and completed them, please contact the Building Department to arrange for a final inspection. In some cases we find that, although contractors or residents have been diligent about progress inspections during a project, they neglect to have a final inspection to close […]
Granby pets featured in 2015 animal calendars Many a pet owner has thought his adorable furry friend was worthy of gracing a page in a national calendar. Two Granby families may now claim that honor. Scout, a golden retriever rescued by Tom and Patty Sawyer in 2012, will be featured as Mr. September in the 2015 calendar produced by the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue organization. The calendar is available at Petco stores across New England, Dogology in Canton, the Kuttery in Windsor Locks […]
Students take part in the Disney Performing Arts Program in Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla., (October 23, 2014) — Members of A Dancer’s Palette Performance Company became stars of their own Disney show on October 10, 2014 when they entertained resort guests at the Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney. The group traveled over 1,200 miles from West Granby, Conn. to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in the Disney Performing Arts program. The dance ensemble, under the […]
Submitted by CT Valley Views Public Access TV has long been the orphan child of cable television programming. However, recently great strides established by Cox Enfield, the Cox Advisory Council and producers of a number of PA programs have collaborated to raise more awareness to the diversity, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit to the greater viewing public in Connecticut. Senator Kissel, on his program “Senator Kissel and Friends” hosted guests: Peter Talbot, Cox Communications Sta […]
The next Safe Graduation Party Committee meeting is Monday November 10 at 7 p.m. at the GMHS Media Center. Update on Grad Night Committees are forming and volunteers are always welcome. Come join us at our next meeting on November 10 to see how you can help make this event come alive for the senior class. About Grad Night For more than 27 years, the Safe Graduation Party Committee has hosted a party for graduating seniors! The Safe Graduation Party offers […]
“I’m Nobody! Who are you?” Emily Dickinson: Her Life and Her Poetry. The Civic Engagement Education Team invites you to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 12:30 at the Granby Senior Center where we, along with David Garnes, will examine Dickinson’s place in world literature, as well as review aspects of her fascinating life and the remarkable posthumous recognition she has achieved. Emily Dickinson was the daughter of an eminent lawyer and politician living a reclusive, […]