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The GMHS fall sports season is in full swing! Come check out a home game and show your support for our athletes and coaches.
Jeff Blaney has done it again with his third American Folk Opera album, The Devil’s Hopyard.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Stony Hill Village Board of Directors will host a Community Serve Day at the village, to help spruce up the grounds of this 50+ year old affordable housing community and assist residents on various tasks as needed.
Beer is the third most popular beverage in the world. Right behind water, the most popular beverage, and tea, which comes in second. I assume tea’s more popular than beer because beer only contains between 88 percent and 97 percent water while tea is closer to 99.5 percent water, the most popular beverage.
McLean’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking additional volunteer drivers for weekday routes in Avon, Granby, East Granby, Canton, and Simsbury. Since its inception in 1978, McLean’s Meals on Wheels program has provided daily support for residents who have difficulty preparing meals due to disability, illness, or a recent surgery.
Granby Artists Open Studios Tour invites visitors to artist’s studios to meet the artists, watch demonstrations, and find art and gifts.
Joyce Butterworth and Nick Williams discuss life beyond their jobs at the Granby Post Office
You’ve probably driven along Route 10 North to Southwick hundreds of times, but have you ever noticed that we have a real live “Moon Cusser” right here in town?
The Farmington Valley Chorale, with Ellen Gilson Voth as artistic director, will hold a Summer Sing-in featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in G Major, on Sunday, Aug. 9, 3 to 5 p.m., Avon Congregational Church, 6 West Main Street (corner of Routes 44 and 10) in Avon. All singers are welcome, scores will be provided. Donation is $5. For more information and to hear Schubert’s Mass in G Major, visit farmingtonvalleychorale.org. […]
The Farmington Valley Chorale, with Ellen Gilson Voth as artistic director, will hold a Summer Sing-in featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in G Major, on Sunday, Aug. 9, 3 to 5 p.m., Avon Congregational Church, 6 West Main Street (corner of Routes 44 and 10) in Avon. All singers are welcome, scores will be provided. Donation is $5. For more information and to hear Schubert’s Mass in G Major, visit farmingtonvalleychorale.org. […]
Her pottery has earned accolades and awards, graced the pages of Yankee magazine, been represented by fine galleries and selected for the Slater Memorial Museum’s permanent collection. One of her clay pots even survived a trek to the top of Mount Everest. Now, Granby artist Avis Akers Cherichetti is embracing a new challenge: Her first one-person show, “Clay on the Wall,” runs July 24 through August 15 at Lost Acres Vineyard in North Granby. Not only has this exhibition required Cherichetti to […]
Granby Artists Association receives Artscape grant By Lori Catlin Garcia The Granby Artists Association is honored to be the recipient of a $2,000 Artscape grant from the Greater Hartford Arts Council to promote its annual open studio tour. Funded by the Arts Council’s United Arts Campaign with support from designated gifts to the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Artscape grants are designed to provide critical funding for concerts, theater, dance, exhibits and m […]
Photos Land Trust’s spring bird walks offer rare glimpses of Granby birds By Trish Percival Each spring, John Weeks and Christine Chinni lead a group of adventuresome Granby Land Trust members into the woods of North Granby to see what types of birds they can find. This popular event, held both mornings of Mother’s Day weekend, is generously hosted by Granby Land Trust Board Member Jamie Gamble on his beautiful and diverse property. Jamie’s property is perfect for birding, […]
July and August Activities Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Granby Senior Center located within the Municipal Complex at 15 North Granby Road. Please call 860-844-5352 for additional information. Special Opportunities Painting Party: Wednesday, July 15, 1:30 p.m. Create your own masterpiece. With the help of local artist Irene Hilbert, paint an abstract picture. No experience necessary, fun for all ages. $25pp, includes supplies and snacks. Holistic Physical Therapy for C […]
Granby Emergency Fuel Bank–Provides emergency assistance for utility-heated households facing hardships and shut-offs. Please call the office for additional information and for eligibility screening. The Granby Emergency Fuel Bank is funded solely by donations and gifts from the community. If you wish to donate, please make the check payable to the Town of Granby Local Assistance Fund with a notation that it is intended for the Fuel Bank. Granby Food Bank–This community service is […]
Cossitt Tag Sale The Friends will begin collecting items for a Sept. 12 tag sale held at the gazebo in North Granby (rain date, Sept. 19). Items of good quality and condition may be left at the library or at the Sullivan home, 21 Kelly Lane, 860-653-3887. DVDs, CDs, books-on-CD and puzzles will continue to be collected, but no clothing, TVs or computers. Children’s Tag Sale Children may hold their own tag sales during Cossitt’s sale with their own table/blanket and handling their […]
Friends are accepting donations for the used book sale By Carole Bernard If you are doing some spring cleaning, getting ready to move, or downsizing, you might have some goodies that the Friends could use! The Friends of Granby Public Library will be holding their 33rd Used Book Sale on September 25-27 at Holcomb Farm this year. In preparation for that sale, donations are being accepted. Gently used books, learning toys, CDs, DVDs, books on electronic media, puzzles and other read […]
Granby Public Library Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cossitt Public Library Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m. Holiday Closing: Both libraries will be closed on July 3 and 4 for the Independence Day holiday, and Sept. 5 through 7 for Labor Day weekend. Find us online Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); also, use the links to join us on o […]
The Granby Democrats will hold a caucus on Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holcomb Farm Workshop, 113 Simsbury Road, to endorse candidates for municipal office and to transact other business to come before the caucus. All interested Granby registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Chairperson Jim Lofink at 860-810-0274. Preceding the caucus, the Granby Democratic Town Committee will host its annual picnic at the same location, starting at 6 […]
Transfer Station Closed – Saturday, July 4 The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Trash Schedule Independence Day is Saturday, July 4, therefore, the holiday will not affect trash pickup schedules. Keep out Please do not put any ashes in your barrel. A single ash in a pile that seems inert can remain “live” (still able to ignite) for 96 hours after the main fire is out. Composters “Garden Gourmet” composters are s […]
Pollworkers are needed for the Nov. 3 municipal election Local poll worker training will be held in the fall, with flexible days and times. We will once again be offering a series of Election Day workshops for poll workers to attend. If you would like to be included on Granby’s poll worker list please e-mail the registrars at: vr.granby.ct@gmail.com. Being a poll worker looks great on college and job applications — be part of the democratic process! Two-sided ballot for November mu […]
Granby’s finance officer again chosen for awardBy Shirley Murtha Granby Administration Finance Officer Barbarajean Scibelli once again has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting. It acknowledges Scibelli’s excellence in preparing Granby’s comprehensive annual finan […]
By Shirley Murtha After serving for 22 years on Granby’s Board of Selectmen, Ron Desrosiers has submitted his resignation. Not afraid to be the voice of reason and caution, he will be remembered, among other things, for establishing the annual Community Service Awards in 1997. These awards recognize both adult and teen residents who have given special service to the town. Each spring, Desrosiers and representatives from the Drummer and Granby Community Television call for nominations from […]
Residents recognized for service by Board of Selectmen By Shirley Murtha Prior to conducting regular business at the June 15 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, First Selectman Scott Kuhnly recognized several Granby residents for their service to the town. Before the annual Community Service Awards presentation, special awards were given to Russ St. John and Incy Muir. St. John began serving the community in 1963 on the Development and Industrial Committee and went on to sit on Planni […]
The Planning and Zoning meeting of May 26 By Elaine Jones On May 26, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Center Review Study Subcommittee report with a power point presentation by Director of Community Development Fran Armentano. Using maps showing specific areas of town, particularly the town center and the three zones that define it, and where the proposed zoning amendment would have the greatest impact, he reviewed the recommendation of the subcommittee and the effect on the tow […]
Planning and Zoning meeting for June 9 2015 By Elaine Jones After accepting the Center Review Study Subcommittee’s report of an amendment to the Zoning Regulations Section 3.12.5 Comprehensive Granby Center Criteria, viewing three PowerPoint presentations showing maps of the Center area and the three zones that define it, and holding three public hearings to allow more input from residents, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 6-1 vote, approved the amendment to the Zoning Regulation […]
CTVV-Judge Robert Killian – mayoral candidate for Hartford Judge Robert Killian is on a mission to be the Mayor of Hartford. The city has been his and his family’s home for many years and he believes it is no more than two years away from Chapter 11. He is, by party, a Democrat, but in his interview with Susan Regan, Host of CT Valley Views, his perspective and objective is that realistic steps need to be taken to rein in budgetary control and work in a by-partisan way to save the Capital […]
Many men and women suffer the effects of everyday stress that can lead to mysterious ailments that persist to a chronic status. The first reaction is to search the internet for answers while they attempt to make a medical appointment. One alternative is to consider holistic care that may not only provide relief but can be done in conjunction with your doctor’s recommendations. It is important to choose the right therapist and determine the optimum service for your concerns. Susan Regan, […]
