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The Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) hosted its annual fall fundraising event at the New England Air Museum in October. The event drew supporters from across the area to raise essential funds for emergency medical services (EMS) in the towns of Granby, East Granby and East Hartland.
Granby Stop & Shop presented Officer Nicole with a cake to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of members of the Granby Police Department.
Longtime Granby residents Don and Marty Wilmot and Sally Markey gifted the town with two significant pieces of art at the Nov. 6 Board of Selectmen meeting.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are hailed as a sustainable solution to reduce environmental impact by reducing emissions from traditional fossil fuel-powered cars. However, the production of EVs is not without its environmental challenges.
Do not block the box and A Not-So-Silent Killer
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
Things, especially education, that affect and influence us in our childhood shape the kind of adult we turn out to be. And so, as in nature, children are a product of their environment as in the expression “as the twig is bent, the tree is inclined.”
The American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funding has allowed the Town of Granby to retain an HVAC consultant to analyze existing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the town hall, library, police station and senior center.
Highlights from the meetings held on October 10th and October 24th, 2023
Fall transfer station hoursIn addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through November 18.Household hazardous waste collectionA household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury.Hazardous Waste accepted items:Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, compact bulbs, other bulbs containing mercury, Lawn Care chemicals, Household cleaners — acids, adhe […]
By Abby ShteklerAfter a long summer break, Granby comes back ready as ever. As far as sports go, everyone has been selling fundraisers in preparation for the fall season. Field hockey has been selling cookies, and girls soccer and football have sold coupon cards. Girls soccer has also held two bake sales where it raised money for the team as well as the Granby Food Bank. Our Granby volleyball team held a carwash as well as a bake sale and we’re all working hard to pull together a great sea […]
The unexpected death of actor Robin Williams in 2014 may have drawn depression into the spotlight, but in spite of the multitude of available online and community resources, many misconceptions about mental illness still remain. Although depression is a treatable medical condition, it often goes undiagnosed or untreated, particularly in older populations.The psychiatric definition of depression is “a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; sadness greater and more prolonge […]
By Peggy ShawGood Company Theater has started rehearsals for its fall presentation of the deviously delicious Broadway smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors—the story of a meek floral assistant, Seymour Krelborn, who stumbles upon a new breed of plant that he names “Audrey II” after his co-worker crush.This foul-mouthed, rhythm-and-blues singing carnivore promises him unending fame and fortune as long as he keeps feeding it. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of […]
Granby Memorial High School Drama Club will present Inherent The Wind, Nov. 13, 14 and 15. This courtroom drama is based on the 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial,” in which a Tennessee teacher was charged with teaching that humans evolved from apes, instead of the state-mandated theory of Creationism. The drama contains a powerful confrontation between a character based on William Jennings Bryan, who believes only what he reads in the Bible, and another based on Clarence Darrow, who defends sc […]
Orange pumpkins, leaves of red, and gold, cool mornings, theHunter moon,Month of color, month of Beauty, month of joy!Exuberant October we welcome you! You call us outdoors to be with you, and to store yourWarmth within us for too soon, we know, colder days will come.We will feel sadness at your passing, but we will have hopeand faith, for once again, the trees have set their budsfor spring…Bernadette Gentry 2015 […]
By Andrea BoyleNicholas B. Mason, President of the Farmington Valley VNA’s Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members. The applications of Stephanie F. McGuire, John J. O’Connor and Paul Mikkelson were unanimously approved at the September 10 Board of Directors meeting.Ms. McGuire, an Advance Practice Registered Nurse with Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, brings o […]
As communicated in my September Drummer article, the Board of Education (BOE) has received the administration’s findings and recommendations from The Declining Enrollment Study. Parents and community members were invited to discuss the recommendations at the September BOE and PTO meetings. Similar opportunities will be provided over the next few weeks.Declines in school enrollment are being experienced in districts across the state. The steady decline in Granby’s district enrollment […]
By Jim LofinkCome and celebrate Decades of Democratic Service to Granby, Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6–8:30 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard.This event will recognize public service over the past two decades, showcasing volunteerism of time, energy and talents to help make a difference in the town of Granby. You will also meet the current local elected officials and the candidates running for fall election.Enjoy a full pasta dinner accompanied by a complimentary glass of Lost Acres Vineyard wine, wh […]
Connecticut middle school students are invited to enter a contest to express what the heroism and commitment of U.S. veterans means to them. The top winner will ride in the 15th annual Connecticut Veterans Parade on Sunday, Nov. 8.Organizers want students to give some thought to the 2015 essay question: “Why should we honor veterans?” A panel of judges will select one top winner and two runners-up. The contest deadline is Friday, September 26.All Connecticut students entering 6th, 7t […]
By Brita GotbergAs fall brings cooler weather, apple pies and pumpkin lattes, it also brings along the packed schedule of the school year. Although the increase in activity is welcome, it can also leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and running low on patience. Perhaps this fall is the time to equip yourself with a few new parenting tools to help you get through another busy year.South Church is offering a five week compassionate parenting course led by Heather Legace, Licensed Profession […]
By Marilyn SponzoFirst Congregational Church of Granby and South Congregational Church are partnering to offera series of conversations on racism in America. The program is based on “Sacred Conversation on Race,” an initiative of the United Church of Christ, the denomination to which both churches belong.The program will use a three-pronged approach to explore issues of race, privilege and systemic inequality in America. First, Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, a provocat […]
By Carole BernardLooking for a way to usher in a cool autumn weekend? Join your friends and revel in the sounds of Brooks Williams, as he kicks off the 2015-2016 Salmon Brook Music Series at South Congregational Church. The family-friendly and totally accessible venue is at 242 Salmon Brook Street in Granby.Brooks Williams, a well-known and popular artist in the acoustic roots genre, is a welcome and anticipated performer at South Church. Brooks is no stranger to this area, and his d […]
Dawn Karlson serving communion to a youth in Ecuador. Submitted photo By Carole BernardIn the 143 years of history at South Congregational Church in Granby, Dawn Karlson is only the third woman to serve in a pastoral role. As the new Minister of Faith Formation and Youth Development, Karlson brings a rich and diversified background along with energy and passion to her role, having filled a similar role at First Congregational Church in Southington.With a religious and spiritual background in the […]
By Laura Mazza-DixonInternationally acclaimed jazz bassist, Nat Reeves, will kick off the 2015-2016 season of the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series with Mark Templeton on piano and Kurt Berglund on drums. The concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.An associate professor of music at The Hartt School for more than 30 years, Reeves has been a teacher and mentor to hundreds of students, many of whom have gone on to become noted jaz […]
There is a new man on the conservative team — J.R. Romano, Chairman of the Conn. Republican Party. He’s young and indefatigable, yet comes into this new position with an “old soul” experience that has re-energized his conservative party.He’s likable, astute and dedicated to taking on the challenge of educating and informing Connecticut’s citizens in what needs to be done to, as he sees it, reverse the travesties that have occurred under liberal leadership.Susan Regan, host of CT Vall […]
PURA, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, is a three-member quasi-judicial body that oversees and regulates the state’s electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunications companies. This agency has significant responsibility for monitoring industries that economically impact virtually 100 percent of the state’s citizens, private and public commercial enterprises, as well as municipal budgets.Michael Caron, a commissioner for PURA since his appointment in 2012 by Governor M […]
Dr. Niamey Wilson,, Director of the Hoffman Breast Health Center at Saint Francis, with CTVV Host Susan Regan at the St. Francis Women’s Comprehensive Health Center in Hartford. Advertisement for Old Farm Landscaping. Women are the “caretakers” of the family whether for aging parents, an ailing sibling or partner, a friend or their children no matter what age and put themselves in danger by always prioritizing the needs of others.Saint Francis Hospital reinforced its leadership ro […]
Save the date–Nov. 7. Join the Friends of Holcomb Farm on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Metro Bis Restaurant for the annual Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction, in support of the Fresh Access program. This great event raises funds to supply wholesome, nutritious vegetables to those in need in Granby as well as the greater-Hartford region. Dinner will feature delicious food sourced from Holcomb Farm and expertly prepared by chef extraordinaire Chris Prosperi. The evening will also include a silent auction. […]
By Kim Becker“I knew it would happen eventually,” said Sue Henneberry, principal at Granby Memorial Middle School, “I just didn’t think it would be so quickly. This is home.” After 27 years in the West Hartford school district that is quite a statement.Henneberry has spent most of her career teaching, counseling and disciplining middle school children. She is passionate about this transitional period, helping students and parents successfully manage the leap to high […]