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Highlights from the meetings held on June 20th, July 10th, July 17th, and August 7th, 2023
I am delighted to introduce the overarching theme for Granby Public Schools’ year ahead: Let Kindness Ripple.
Lions International is the world’s largest service organization with 1.4 million members serving those in need locally and around the world.
Mikayla Kai Thompson graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May where she was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
During the lazy, hazy days of summer, public schools go on a welcome hiatus. Children enjoy staying up late, attending camp, playing with friends and setting out on family vacations while teachers and administrators sleep late and loll around the pool, right? Wrong.
The Sylvia Davis Art Foundation has made a financial donation, for the second year, to the Oak Hill School special education students’ creative arts program.
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.
The Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) wrapped up another successful book sale at the end of July. The sales generated over $12,500!
and the Simsbury Public Library in welcoming local filmmaker, Ray Asselin, as he presents the latest episode in his five-part Beaver Pond Wildlife series documenting a full year’s time at New England beaver ponds.
The Suffield Players is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the timeless comedy Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by the talented Becca Coolong, this uproarious play promises to entertain audiences with its witty humor and eccentric characters.
Safe Graduation Party The next Safe Graduation Party Committee meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the GMHS Media Center. Parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to attend. Please come and be a part of this special event, help support this proud tradition and give the seniors a night to remember. The Grad Night Art Competition, open to seniors only, will be underway soon. The entry forms will be handed out during advisory at the high school and will also be available soo […]
MS Support Group The Granby Multiple Sclerosis support group meets at the Salmon Brook Apartments located at 287 Salmon Brook St. at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Jane at 860-653-2436. […]
Holiday Farmers Market Looking for some great local wine and locally grown meat and produce for the holidays? Search no more—Lost Acres Vineyard will host a Holiday Farmers Market on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Avoid disappointment by preordering roasts and hams from local farms. Pork roasts and hams available from Hemlock Knoll and Maple View Farm. Beef roasts available from Maple View Farm, Sweet Pea Cheese and Hemlock Knoll. Sepe Farm lamb roasts available from Lo […]
GLT New Year’s Day Hike Welcome 2015 the right way! On Thursday, Jan. 1, join Land Trust board member Fran Armentano for the 7th annual New Year’s Day hike on the Land Trust’s spectacular Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby. Hike starts at 9 a.m. For details about this event and to see the most updated list of upcoming events, visit GranbyLandTrust.org or join us on Facebook. […]
Gift Book Trees Patrons and townspeople are invited to continue the tradition of sharing holiday cheer by giving gift books to children and seniors, to be distributed by Granby Social Services. Pick a tag from the holiday tree in the Children’s Room, gender and age given, and/or from the Adult Room tree for a senior. Purchase and wrap a book(s) and return no later than Saturday, Dec. 13. Tags will be available beginning Nov. 29. Share the joy of reading this holiday season. An Historic […]
Civic Club Holiday Meeting The Granby Civic Club will meet Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. in the main room of the Senior Center. Members and guests are looking forward to listening to and enjoying music by the GMHS Chamber Singers, an a cappella choir of 26 very talented students under the direction of Mindy Shilansky. Members and all women of Granby are welcome to come and enjoy the holiday entertainment and festivities. The club invites all women of Granby to join in their tradition of servi […]
Camera Club The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will be presented by Joanne Gunning of Printmakers, Inc. who will share ideas of what can be done with photographs. The Scavenger Hunt words for the meeting are: gray, wide angle, and favorite picture; these photographs must have been taken after the November meeting. To learn more about the club, visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]
Granby scout attains Eagle Scout rank By Lori Hoeckele Connor Hoeckele, who has been a scout since first grade, has joined the elite group of young men who become an Eagle Scout. A critical component of earning this rank is planning and executing a community service project. The community service project began with a germ of an idea: fix the fence at Spring Cemetery in Granby. Next, the proposal must go through the proper channels listing all the details including a time line, and financia […]
Granby Dental Center celebrates 20 years This month marks the twentieth anniversary of the Granby Dental Center. Dr. Michael Ungerleider went into partnership in 1990 with Dr. Richard Martindale, a dentist in Granby since 1959. They practiced together for two years in the dental office on East Granby Road, before Dr. Martindale retired from the practice of dentistry. Three years later, when Dr. Ungerleider outgrew that location, he set forth to find a new office. After much research, it was d […]
Good Company Theater preps for Memory Palace By Nikki Huggard Rehearsals have begun for Good Company Theater’s production of Memory Palace, an original work by Vermont playwright Mara Campbell. Memory Palace is a play in two acts. It is the funny, poignant and powerful story of one family’s journey through many challenges: the death of a young son; alcoholism; sibling jealousy, and the loss of memory that often befalls the elderly. Time is fluid in the play as several actors in t […]
50th class reunion By Sue Lanigan The Class of 1964, Granby Memorial High School, held its 50th reunion on Oct. 18 at the Lodge at Salmon Brook Park. Forty-three people, including 23 classmates, attended from states as far away as Texas, Kentucky and Florida. All four class officers were present, including Dorcus Seaton Forsyth, president, Bob Walker, vice president, Nancy Huntington Moore-Fuss, treasurer and Holly Holcomb Condon, secretary. Guests included coach Ken King and Carolyn Flint, […]
50th class reunion By Sue Lanigan The Class of 1964, Granby Memorial High School, held its 50th reunion on Oct. 18 at the Lodge at Salmon Brook Park. Forty-three people, including 23 classmates, attended from states as far away as Texas, Kentucky and Florida. All four class officers were present, including Dorcus Seaton Forsyth, president, Bob Walker, vice president, Nancy Huntington Moore-Fuss, treasurer and Holly Holcomb Condon, secretary. Guests included coach Ken King and Carolyn Flint, […]
Granby Land Trust’s “Almost Full Moon Hike” was almost sold out! On Nov. 8, Dave and Jenny Emery hosted the Granby Land Trust’s annual “Almost Full Moon Hike” on their beautiful property in North Granby. This event has grown more popular each year and this year it set attendance records when more than 40 people of all ages attended. The weather cooperated nicely. The night was cool, the skies were clear, and the view from the top of Crag Mountain was […]
Granby artists display work for gift-giving It’s now the seventh year at Holcomb Farm for the Granby Artists Association Holiday Gift Show and it’s truly a “buy local” destination. Nine of the Association’s talented members will have a wonderful array of distinctive items including paintings, prints, pottery, calligraphic art, jewelry, cartoons and note cards. Tracy Marlor’s note cards will have the same themes as her children’s book, Jack&rsqu […]
Foley resigns: Superintendent discusses settlement and future decisions By Kim Becker Dr. Mark Foley, former principal of the Granby Memorial Middle School, resigned earlier this month after allegations in the Hartford Courant 0n 0amed him as a part owner of a film company that produced several “slasher” films. After almost two months of investigation and negotiation with Foley, a separation agreement was reached between Foley and the District. Dr. Alan Addley, Superintendent of […]
The public statement below from Granby Public Schools, brings to closure the matter pertaining to Dr. Mark Foley, the Granby Memorial Middle School Principal:The Granby Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Dr. Mark Foley from his position as Principal of Granby Memorial Middle School. Dr. Foley has served successfully as Middle School Principal since July 2013; however, Dr. Foley acknowledges the distraction caused by the recent publicity concerning his involvement in Moongoy […]
Favarh 8th Annual Charity Event to Feature Canadian Band All Access Tickets are selling fast to Favarh’s 8th Annual Fall Fundraiser, “Extravaganza”, featuring, All Access, a popular Canadian show band. Rarely performing in the U.S. its non-stop, all dance repertoire, with costume changes to enhance hits from Chubby Checker and Elvis Presley, to music of today including songs from Michael Jackson, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga and more. In addition to the electrifying performance […]
Healthy Foods Week comes to Granby Public Schools By John R. Nieb Choosing healthy foods was a focus of Granby Public Schools during the week of Oct. 20-24. Healthy Foods Week is a national campaign in which people across America celebrate, eat real food, and strive for better food policies in honor of National Food Day, which is Oct. 24. The Wellness Committee, which consists of a group of teachers, parents, community members and students, sponsored the events for Healthy Foods Week. The […]
MeadowBrook hosts Norman Rockwell exhibit By Debra Mullins In the 1950s and 1960s, the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company of Springfield commissioned illustrator Norman Rockwell to create scenes depicting aspects of American family life for its national advertising campaign. These beautiful images appeared in such leading publications as the Saturday Evening Post, Time and Newsweek along with text that inspired readers to consider purchasing life insurance. Many of Rockwell’ […]
LAFD promotes 4 officers By Tim Weber On September 24, the Lost Acres Fire Department held a formal pinning ceremony to celebrate the promotion of four officers. Jason Cooke and Sean Yucha were promoted to the rank of captain. Erik Davis and Paul Cote were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Chief John Horr, Jr. presided over the ceremony. He thanked everyone for attending and the LAFD Women’s Auxiliary for the refreshments they provided. Chief Horr introduced each officer and p […]