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ry programs. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.
I can say without hyperbole, and with all due respect to the humans in my life, he was my best friend.
Welcome to April. April finds us looking forward to spring cleaning, watching the robins return to the dormant grassy fields and putting away the shovels and snow boots. But today, while still cool outside, we are thinking “planting time!”
Granby Grange #5 continues to rebuild its membership and programs in Granby and was recently honored by National Grange as the first-place winner in the Community Garden contest for 2023. In addition to Grange activities, members volunteer at Waste Not Want Not, Stony Hill Village, Salmon Brook Historical Society and several other community groups.
Chris Prosperi demonstrated how to make pumpkin risotto for more than 60 attendees at the March 6 Granby Women’s Breakfast.
Katherine Kaczkowski was named to the dean’s list at the University of Hartford for the fall semester.
Phase One of the Granby Grange Hall renovation project is almost completed thanks to a generous donation from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
On Saturday, June 29, Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) will host the first Granby Racial Unity Festival at Granby Memorial High School. This will be an interracial arts and education festival that allows us to learn/appreciate our differences and celebrate/embrace our similarities. The concept of racial unity is meant to drive collaboration, friendship, equity, access and social justice.
I have fond memories of my mom’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations—March 17th was a big holiday in my house! If it’s time for the wearin’ of the green, then it’s time for soda bread.
The overgrown lot at 37 Hartford Ave. has been the focus of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission since July 2023, when New York-based Vessel RE Holdings, LLC, filed a permit application for a four-story, 48-unit apartment building.
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 12, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The meeting topic will be Getting to Know the Granby Camera Club. The scavenger hunt words are street photography, sports and favorite. To learn more about the club, visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]
The public is invited to a presentation, Granby Land Trust and the Salmon Brooks: A Symbiosis, by Richard Caley. The presentation and open discussion will be held at Holcomb Farm Workshop on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Included in the discussion are why the Salmon Brooks are among the highest quality waters in the state, how this is determined and the threats to their quality. A sampling of live organisms will be identified and displayed. […]
The Granby Senior Club’s third annual Amaryllis Bulb Sale starts Sept. 7. This year’s selection is Candy Floss, a 12-inch stem in luminous rose pink with darker pink striations and a green throat with dusty pink antlers. The tiny little bulb is so beautiful and blooms with such enthusiasm. Everyone loves getting and giving it. Cost is $10 per bulb and may be purchased at the Granby Senior Center during the September and October Women’s Breakfast. If paying by check, make it pay […]
On Saturday, Oct. 1 the Salmon Brook Historical Society, 208 Salmon Brook Street, will have its annual Small Engine Show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See how engines got started with hit and miss engines, engines used to make shingles, farm tractors, Model T’s and A’s. Weather permitting there may be a 1916 Model T ambulance from World War I as well as the Granby Robotic team. Admission and parking are free. Coffee and donuts, hot dogs, chips, soda and water available for purchase. Any que […]
A support group for those with multiple sclerosis meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. Significant others and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call 860-653-1986 or 860-428-2463. […]
Mary’s Kitty Korner, a no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare, either weekdays or weekends, Kitty Korner would love to hear from you. The shelter is located in Granby. To find out more, call 860-379-4141 or visit www.maryskittykorner.org. […]
The West Granby United Methodist Church will hold its annual Tag Sale and More on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. Great items for everyone and delicious home-baked goods too. To donate items in advance of the event, call the church office at 860-653-7437. Please leave your name, phone number and a short message. Clothes, shoes, upholstered furniture, mattresses or electronics will NOT be accepted. […]
Steven Olechna will do a program entitled Poetry in Motion for the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Granby Senior Center. Cost is $3 per person. Program starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891. Please bring a food/household/pet food item for the Granby Food Bank. […]
The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Tuesday, Sept. 6, 9–10:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Granby; Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center; Monday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Hartland Parish House, and 1–2 p.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursday, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Senior Center.A Flu and Pneumonia Shot Clinic will be held Friday, Sept. […]
The Granby Senior Center starts a new series in September for people who plan to retire and stay in Granby. This is a chance to educate yourself on what resources are available and what you will need to do in preparation. Come to the Senior Center on Monday, Sept. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. for the first in this four-part series. […]
Mark your calendar: Saturday, Oct. 15 is the Salmon Brook Historical Society’s Fall Flea Market, open from 9 a.m. and to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in renting a 20×20 space to sell goods to the public may reserve it for $30 before Oct. 8. The price is $40 after Oct. 8. Call Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506 to reserve a spot. Donations to the society to sell may be dropped off at the Preservation Barn on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon after Oct. 1. No pl […]
Civic Club welcomes Chief RosensweigThe Granby Civic Club will begin its 103rd year with a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Guest speaker Granby Police Chief Carl Rosensweig will give an overview of the police department, talk about criminal activity in Granby and touch on scams to watch out for. Refreshments will be served. Guests and new members always welcome. For more information, please email ginny@lostacres.com. […]
A Christmas Carol comes to GranbyGood Company Theater announces its next show, a holiday musical called A Christmas Carol, with songs from Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol.Auditions for adult and youth parts will be held at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. on Thursday, Sept. 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The production dates are Saturday, Dec 3 at 3 and 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.This whimsical show will spread m […]
By Emma Smith Sarah BennetAge 15Granby High School SophomoreJV Volleyball, JV Track, trying for Varsity, Horseback ridingTell something you are proud of…I have a really strong work ethic and am self-motivated. I’m proud of my grades in school. When I completed a presentation for a recent Intro to Business class I got a 96. I interviewed a manager at Peaberry Café in Simsbury and was then able to do a thorough write up of their business plan.Tell about something you wi […]
The Farmington Valley YMCA awarded the Granby Community Fund the “Community Partner Award” in recognition of its collaborative efforts that have allowed the YMCA to better serve the community.From l.: Lee French and Patty Sansone, Granby Community Fund board; Brian Liss, YMCA executive director; Jean Miller, Granby Community Fund president, and Peter Olson, YMCA board chair. Submitted photo […]
By Doreen McWhirterNow in its fourth year, the garden at the intersection of Routes 10/202 and 20 in Granby provides a splash of color and classic beauty to the town green. This year a memorial plaque has been placed in the garden to commemorate the garden’s founder, Gerry Palmer. The plaque was designed by her sons, Justin and Jordan, and coordinated locally by her friend, Beth Matlack, using donations made by many family members and friends. Gerry established the current ga […]
By Doreen McWhirterNow in its fourth year, the garden at the intersection of Routes 10/202 and 20 in Granby provides a splash of color and classic beauty to the town green. This year a memorial plaque has been placed in the garden to commemorate the garden’s founder, Gerry Palmer. The plaque was designed by her sons, Justin and Jordan, and coordinated locally by her friend, Beth Matlack, using donations made by many family members and friends. Gerry established the current ga […]
By Eric LukingbealAs was noted in the most recent issue of the Drummer, the notion of an arboretum at Holcomb Farm is now under study. This is not a new idea. Rather it was the idea of Tudor and Laura Holcomb as expressed in the terms of the deed by which they gave their farmland to the University of Connecticut. They stated that an arboretum would be among the uses that they approved. Now, the town owns the land without restrictions.The idea of an arboretum captured the interest of several resi […]
guiding eyes dog – submitted photo Bette is heading to training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind after a special blessing at First Church. This is the second puppy that was raised by the Cappelli family of North Granby that will assist the blind to foster independence and fulfillment for a person in need. We wish Bette much success in her lifetime of service. […]
Sen ctr mariachi band Prepare for a fun night out on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. and bring your friends. The Granby Senior Center hosts an enjoyable evening full of great music and dinner with a Mexican flair—but not too spicy. The Fiesta Del Norte Mariachi Band has thrilled audiences throughout New England for over 25 years with its musical skill, high energy and cultural authenticity. Cost is $15 per person. Please call 860-844-5350 to reserve a place. […]