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In March, the superintendent search consultant, Dr. Mary Broderick, held nine different focus groups with various school and community stakeholders to better understand the personal and professional qualities desired in Granby’s next superintendent of schools. Additionally, a survey was available for community members to complete.
Granby Memorial High School runners have experienced some terrific success this year. In the fall the boys cross country team finished 5th in the state led by senior Daniel Owen.
On January 7 the Granby Grunts High School Robotics Team #3146 kicked off its 2023 competition season. The team has been busy designing and building its new robot to complete this year’s set of complex tasks. To showcase the team’s progress to date, on February 11 the Grunts invited the team’s sponsors, family and community members, and district, town and school officials to their Open Shop Day.
Citizens For A Better Granby annually offers a $1,500 scholarship to a GMHS graduating senior who is pursuing higher education in journalism or a related field.
Highlights from the meetings held on February 14th and 28th, 2023
The focus of the Social Services Department 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. For more information about any of the following programs, contact Director Sandy Yost at 860-844-5351. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One of the most important lessons you can teach your dog is to walk politely on a leash. As I know all too well, it can be a frustrating lesson! But if you are successful, you will not only have more fun with your dog, but you will also greatly improve his health and quality of life.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 17. Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) will host the second annual Granby Celebrates Juneteenth festival at Salmon Brook Park—a free, public arts and education festival from 3 to 9:30 p.m.
Shredding event: In conjunction with the Granby Lions Club, a shredding event will be held at the Granby DPW, 52 North Granby Road, on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.
A kindergarten get-acquainted event will be held from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, in Salmon Brook Park following the Meet and Greet at Kearns School. Join other kindergarten students and their families for a special time at the park near the playground and pavilion 4. Come and enjoy a free hot dog, fruit and drink, bounce houses, organized games and make a craft to wear home. The event is sponsored by the Granby Early Childhood Council (GECC). For more information about this event […]
Granby Camera Club The Granby Camera Club does not hold meetings during the summer months. The next meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. To learn more about the club visit: www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]
Cossitt Friends Programs Summer Reading Clubs The hazy lazy days of summer are here. What better way to relax than to treat your family to the good reads found at Cossitt Library while enjoying ice tea or lemonade, courtesy of the Friends. They offer Summer of the Readasaurus Club for elementary students and old friend Curious George’s Read-To-Me Club for younger patrons. There are no meetings. Children may join any time and bring a friend. The clubs conclude with Georg […]
Granby Tennis Club accepting membership applications Granby Tennis Club is currently accepting applications for new members. Please come and see the two red clay courts and one Har-Tru court in a beautiful country setting surrounded by trees and a babbling brook. The courts are impeccably maintained and the large clubhouse and covered deck is perfect for parties or to just to come up and use the grills for some outdoor cooking. On hot days nothing feels better than a swim in the natura […]
“File of Life” available to Granby and Simsbury residents By Andrea Boyle When a medical condition requires emergency care, every minute counts. Will your family, caregivers, or first responders know where to locate details about your medications, pre-existing conditions, and physician contact information? The Farmington Valley VNA is pleased to introduce a “File of Life” program to Granby and Simsbury residents. Supported by generous donations from the Gran […]
CTVV: “My Kingdom for a Horse!” By Susan Regan CTVV explores the questions and concerns raised during a highly recommended pre-purchase vet check before investing in your first noble equine for pleasure riding or the show circuit. Even the most experienced buyers, particularly when obtaining a horse for resale, depend on their medical professional to ascertain any major concerns, dependent upon the use and the rider to make intelligent decisions in the purchase process. CTVV inter […]
Creative Learning Preschool held their annual Mother’s Day Tea Party at the Senior Center. The preschool children enjoyed singing songs to their mothers and giving them homemade cards and gifts. School-age friends entertained their mothers by reciting a poem to them at Creative Learning Preschool’s annual Mother’s Day Tea Party. Photos by Jodi Angers Photo by Jodi Angers […]
Students at Cobb School enjoy presentation on rain forest By Maureen Carson Scudder On the morning of May 19, elementary students at The Cobb School, Montessori in Simsbury were the lucky listeners to a riveting presentation by Krista Karlson, a college student from Granby. After graduating from Granby Memorial High School in 2013, Krista told her audience, she needed a break from traditional education. She was eager to get out of the classroom and get into nature. “I was looking for […]
Granby Resident Running NYC Marathon for Cancer Research On March 17, 2011, Granby resident, David Budlong, received the phone call he had been dreading. A physician called him to tell him that a lump in his neck was squamous cell carcinoma. On April 4, 2011 he had a modified radical neck dissection, a four-hour surgical procedure, to remove the seven-centimeter tumor that had grown in his neck under his right jawbone. During the first week of May 2011, after recovering from surgery, he began […]
Berkshire Hathaway sponsors Sunshine Kids benefit By Susan Falkner BHHS New England Properties’ Simsbury/Granby office held a one-woman play, Shirley Valentine May 17, at Eno Memorial Hall, Simsbury. All of the proceeds of this fundraiser benefit the Sunshine Kids Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping kids with cancer. “I’d like to thank all of the Realtors from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Simsbury and Granby offices for their hard work and support, and to all who […]
Veteran Bob Venti made a presentation to the Lunch for the Mind group at the Senior Center and chatted with Diane Hernsdorf after the program. His talk centered on his experiences during the Vietnam War. The program was attended by approximately 20 people, some of whom had served in Vietnam. Photo by Joan Ducharme […]
Farmington Valley VNA volunteers representing the Hospice Program, Granby Food Bank Program, Community Programs Department, and Simsbury Town Associates gathered for a celebratory Volunteer Recognition Breakfast. Standing (from l.): Maureen Wallison, Donna Fitzgerald, Judith Bryant, Mary McGreevy, Ellie Morris, Martha Mitterling, Bill Harrison, Erika Elbert, Bruce Sullivan, Alice Johnson, Susan Schoepflin. Seated: Katherine Jansen, Lynn Cigal, Helena Harrison. […]
The GMHS auditorium was packed on May 3 for the Farmington Valley Chorale’s performance of Brahm’s Requiem. Photo by Peter Dinella […]
DAR honors winners of student essay contest. From left are: Judy Schaefer, Conservation Chairman; Donald and Sally Rieger, winners of the Conservation Award. Winning students who were present at the ceremony, but not listed in order: Julia Vassillo, Claire Newall, Katrina Bade, Sam Kelley, Phillip Kholond, Anna Foster, Zachary Finman and Neena Eubanks. Far right, Sherry Griffith, Essay Contest Chairman and Debbie Payne, Regent. […]
Susan Regan speaks with Art House the Chairman of Public Utilities Regulatory Authority about public concerns regarding electric and natural gas supplier rates, water distribution concerns and the complaints received on monopolies that control theses areas of provision and service. Photo by Bill Regan […]
Obum Njeze, Avon Old Farms School Senior, CTVV Host Susan Regan, Kiri Gair-MacMichael, Ethel Walker School Senior and Dr. Sheri Schmidt, Director of Equity and Social Justice at Ethel Walker School. Watch Susan Regan, Host of CT Valley Views with her guests here: All programs are available at www.ctvalleyviews.com. […]
Travis Reid of Granby, a 6th grader at The Cobb School plays Azteca in the school’s production of Azteca and the Peacemakers. Photos by Lara Hunt Caroline Burnett of Granby and Carter Sirois of Simsbury, both 5th graders perform in The Cobb School’s annual opera. This year’s performance was held at Westminster’s Werner Centennial Theater […]
YMCA of Greater Hartford 2013 Annual Meeting highlights Al Wilke, community leader was awarded the 2013 robert c. Knox, Jr. YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award From left: Gary Wolff, Chairman, YMCA of Greater Hartford Board of Directors, Al Wilke, RC Knox Award recipient, James Morton, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Hartford, and Brian Liss, Executive Director Farmington Valley YMCA. […]
Granby’s own Don Dickey (left) together with members of his barbershop quartet “The Four Tune Seeker” presented a delightful music program May 7 at the Granby Senior Center. There were 100 women in attendance to hear their old time melodies. Photo by Joan Ducharme […]
The Wildcats farm softball team, sponsored by Walker Kitchen Design, show their funfilled spirit. From l.: Audrey Kruger, Lauren Psutka, Iris Rooney, Clare Heinze, Ava Ryan, Violet Peverly, Isabella Hassett, Angela Harris, Zoe Kelly and Shaylyn Gilbar. The team coaches are Brian Peverly (l.) and Brian Harris. Photo by Sandra Wainman […]