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Drumrolls

Drumrolls — December 2023

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Elizabeth Volg, of North Granby, and Jacob Hanelius, of West Granby, were named to the dean’s list for the summer semester at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Events

Chamber Music welcomes winter

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On Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a lively concert to welcome winter and the holiday season with music for voice, violin, and piano, as well as viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, recorders, harp and kantele.

Events

Holiday Tours at Ellsworth Homestead

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The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution will offer its annual Christmas Open House, with tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead at 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

People

Berkshire Hathaway launches scholarship program

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices launches its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship Program, a step towards advancing equality and inclusivity within its organization. This initiative aims to provide advancement and homeownership opportunities for all.

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Public Works

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Trash holidays: Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1 are holidays for Paine’s. Trash/recycling will be delayed by one day for all residents.

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DPW Winter Hints

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Winter storms and the resulting snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. The Department of Public Works does its best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all.

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LAFD lists Recent Responses

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Lost Acres Volunteer Fire Department lists Recent Responses By Tim Rickis Prior period summary: The Lost Acres Fire Department responded to the following 38 calls: nine brush fires/forest fires; nine alarm system activations; five cooking fires; three dispatched and canceled; two unauthorized burn; two oil or other combustibles; two smoke or odor removals; one smoke detector activation; one MVA extrication; one motor vehicle fire; one gas leak; one service call; one medical assist. LAFD rece […]

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Car wash a success—thanks!

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The cadets of Lost Acres Fire Department Explorer Post 1936 would like to thank all of the individuals and businesses that contributed to the success of its car wash on June 6. The event was a success. The cadets, advisors and other members of the LAFD washed over 35 vehicles that day. Proceeds will be used to support a field trip later this summer to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City along with future events and equipment for the program. In addition to all the individuals who came out to supp […]

Local Voices

Early Morning Summer Thoughts

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The blue jay sits in the evergreen tree awaiting my opening of the back door. He seems to know that I will share with him little pieces of my hotdog roll left over from last night’s supper. Eagerly, he grabs at the small pieces I’ve thrown on the ground. Sometimes he eats them there, other times he flies back to his nest and brings his mate. The squirrels, ever aware of free food, hurry to get their share, too! As I stand on the top step, I become aware of the lyrical song of bird […]

The Arts

GAA Exhibit in Simsbury

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The Granby Artists Association announces a show of members’ artwork at the Simsbury Library downstairs program room, from July 6 through July 31. The public is invited to a reception for the artists to be held Thursday, July 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. No charge. Please join us to celebrate.     […]

The Arts

GAA Exhibit in Simsbury

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The Granby Artists Association announces a show of members’ artwork at the Simsbury Library downstairs program room, from July 6 through July 31. The public is invited to a reception for the artists to be held Thursday, July 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. No charge. Please join us to celebrate.     […]

The Arts

Chorale to hold Summer Sing-in

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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 Arts

Chorale to hold Summer Sing-in

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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 Arts

Honey Hill Pottery Show

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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 […]

The Arts

GAA receives Artscape grant

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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 […]

Fun & Rec

Land Trust’s spring bird walks

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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, […]

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Senior Center Update

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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 […]

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Social Services Update

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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 […]

Verse

Cossitt Library Event

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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 […]

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Accepting donations for the used book sale

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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 […]

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Granby Public Library News

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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 […]

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Democratic Caucus and Annual Picnic

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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 […]

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Public Works July Update

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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 […]

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Pollworkers are needed 

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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 […]

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Granby’s finance officer chosen for award

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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 […]

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Desrosiers retires from BOS after 22 years

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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 […]