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The New England Air Museum (NEAM) proudly announces its designation as an official site on the Connecticut Freedom Trail, a significant recognition that honors the state’s rich history of freedom, civil rights and social justice.
Photographer Evelyn Mulligan arrived at Clemons Spring in North Granby on Feb. 3 in time to capture this gorgeous sunset.
The revised Granby Town Charter was adopted by a vote of 1,926 “Yes” votes and 567 “No” votes. The community appreciates the thoughtful approach taken by the Charter Review Commission members and their invaluable contribution in revising the charter.
If you have ever stepped inside the K.L. King Gymnasium at Granby Memorial High School, the most eye-catching details are the countless maroon and gold banners decorating the dark wood walls. From the 1973 field hockey banner that commemorates the first state championship in school history to recent titles and individual awards, the tall walls of the gym can be likened to a museum.
While teams usually have to wait until the end of the season before any titles are awarded, Granby girls basketball senior captain Alyssa Bordonaro has already earned her place on the wall.
The traditional Three Board Meeting held in mid-January began the focus on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.) At this meeting the Boards of Selectmen and Education presented their projected operating budgets, infrastructure and capital needs to the Board of Finance.
Are you a creative soul who is constantly buzzing with new ideas and projects? Or perhaps you have always wanted to dive into the world of crafting, DIY projects, or technology but never found the right avenue to explore your passions? Look no further than Granby’s newest makerspace, the Cossitt Creation Station (CCS).
Fire Marshal Brian Long was happy that some of the American Recovery Plan Act money was used for software that his department had been hoping to get for some time: RedNMX — Inspection and Violations Management Module.
Highlights from the meetings held on December 4th and 18th, 2023, and January 2nd, 2024
In the December issue’s letters, Deb Roe suggested that those interested in less aircraft noise and cleaner air for Granby should contact her. Roe has updated her email address to GranbySky@gmail.com
By Pam Burek The Granby Agricultural Commission is sponsoring a free Open Farm Day on Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be demonstrations, tours, or other activities with the farmer onsite and ready to answer any questions you may have. Highlights include a Hay Bale Toss with prizes for men’s, women’s and children’s winners at Maple View Farm. The Granby Pony Club will offer pony rides for a small fee at Lost Acres Vineyard and more. You can find the complete schedul […]
First Church of Granby AppleFest September 19 By Linda Betsch First Congregational Church of Granby (FCC) will host its fourth annual AppleFest on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church grounds, located at 219 North Granby Road (Rt. 189). All ages and stages are welcome at this fun-filled community event and will be held rain or shine, using indoor and outdoor covered spaces. The event will feature over 30 vendor and craft booths, a tag sale of gently-used, hand-sel […]
Transfer Station Extended Hours: The Transfer Station will be open on Wednesdays 8 a.m. until noon beginning Sept. 9. The extended hours will be in effect through Nov. 18. Trash Holiday: Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day is a holiday for Paine’s Inc. and all trash/recycling pickups will be delayed by one day that week. Hazardous Waste Collection: The next collection of Household Hazardous Waste will be Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Simsbury DPW, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury. […]
Thank You for making the Safe Graduation Party a success. The 2015 Safe Graduation Party was held June 18, the evening of graduation, at the YMCA in Granby. This fun-filled, substance-free event was open to all graduates from the Granby Memorial High School (GMHS). The event featured a photo booth, laser tag, chair massages, volleyball tournament with a best costume award, caricature artist, ping pong, magician, balloon artist, airbrush artist, plus a raffle where the grand prize was a Micros […]
Director: Tom Tyburski Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration. Telephone: 860-653-8947 Fax: 860-653-0173 Website: www.GranbyRec.com. We accept MasterCard/Visa/Discover for payments. Program/Trip Registration: All programs/trips are based on a first come basis and space availability and require advance registration; payment must accompany registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Scholarships: Recreational and leisure opportun […]
Jaimee Kidd, center, served as an intern in the Registrars’ office. She is pictured here with Registrars Laura Wolfe (left) and Sarah Thrall (right). Submitted photo In honor of National Voter Registration Day, all the candidates on the November ballot have been invited to a candidate forum sponsored by the Registrars Office. This event will be held in the town hall meeting room on Monday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The registrars are excited to be working with the Granby Memorial High School Civ […]
By Shirley Murtha A representative from Eversource, formerly Connecticut Power & Light, attended the Aug. 17 meeting of the Granby Board of Selectmen to explain the company’s Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge proposal and encourage participation. Originally proposed in 2010 by CL&P, the pledge is a non-legally binding statement that the town will attempt to reduce its energy consumption by 20 percent by the year 2018. Eversource awards points for various energy-saving acts such […]
As students prepare for the first day of school, you can feel the excitement and anticipation of another school year. We extend a special welcome to families new to Granby and to students who will be joining the school system for the first time. As usual, the summer flew by! Summer activities included curriculum institutes for teachers; professional development for teachers and administrators; facility and technology enhancements; the launching of a new website; safety upgrades; the hiring of […]
Dave Emery (l.) discusses Granby agriculture with Benjamin Kobina Ebo Dadson, Walter Ford, Raya NanaAdjoa Fylla and Esther Korsah. By Marilyn Sponzo Granby recently played host to seven African students studying entrepreneurship through the Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship. This is a five-week program sponsored by the U.S. State Department and hosted this year by the University of Connecticut’s Global Training and Development Institute. The […]
The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy A. Scheetz, Advance Practice RN, Board Certified, as the agency’s new Executive Director. Ms. Scheetz is a Certified Clinical Specialist with the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is licensed as a Registered Nurse and an Advance Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Fairfield University an […]
For the past 6 years, local teacher and Granby resident Elaine Chagnon has worked with Africa Education Partnership (AEP), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization to help build a school in northern Nigeria. Since 2009, the group has raised over $200,000 to bring education to a place where few can obtain schooling, especially girls. The organization, with its home base at St. Peter’s Church in South Windsor, has worked with partner St. Paul’s Church in Akron, Ohio, to complete two classroo […]
Gordon and Nancy Crouch during their visit to Uganda. To Gordon’s right is Faith Mulira, the clinic founder, and her sister Sarah Kibuka, the contractor for the clinic and a villager, Sara. Submitted photo By George Lynch In 1995, while Nancy Crouch’s father lay in a hospital bed close to death, he indirectly caused the building of a medical clinic in Uganda. He had never been there, knew nothing about the country and probably couldn’t find it on a map. How this came about had to […]
The Salmon Brook Historical Society is holding its annual Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Historical Society. Between 40 to 50 vendors will show and sell their wares and admission is free to the public. A concession stand will sell coffee, soda, water, hot dogs, chips and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts. We welcome all to come and enjoy the festivities at the historical society. Anyone interested being a vendor and having a 20×20- foot s […]
A support group for those with Multiple Sclerosis meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. Significant others and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call 860-653-1986 or 860-428-2463. […]
VNA Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Mondays, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center and Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Hartland First Church Parish House; Tuesday, Sept. 1, 9–10:30 a.m., at the Farmington Valley YMCA and Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Senior Center. Flu Shot Clinic Flu shots will be available Frida […]
The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8:30 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center and will be entertained with a program entitled All You Want to Know About Bears. Cost is $3pp. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to reserve your spot. Advertisement for Granby Dental Center […]
Meadow View Farm will be selling its beautiful fall plants at MeadowBrook of Granby on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up for your fall garden. MeadowBrook of Granby is hosting the following informational lectures shown below. Each lecture is open to the public and free of charge with light refreshments served. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please reserve a seat in advance either by calling 860-653-9888 or emailing out […]
The Granby Civic Club will begin its 102nd year with a meeting at the Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. Guest speakers will be Nancy A. Scheetz, new Executive Director of the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Assn., and Sandee Fleet, Community Liaison. They will discuss services provided by the VNA, provide an update on the Granby Food Bank and answer questions. Friends, new members and guests are always welcome! Advertisement: Old Farms Landscaping […]
Local dancers compete at American Dance Awards National Competition for national titles By Kathy Green Five local students from the Dance Slipper in Southwick, owned by Brenda Barna, will be competing for national dance titles at the American Dance Awards (ADA) National Championship in Hollywood, Florida, July 4–11. In March, the studio competed at the ADA regional competition in New Haven, and three dancers were recognized for their outstanding performances. Alexandra Klinkowski, 16, o […]
By Lori Catlin Garcia The Marquis of Granby Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps welcomes a new corps director, Kimberley McCord. “We are all so thankful that someone of Kim’s caliber has stepped forward to assume this position,” says former director Audrey Lampert, who retired following the Granby Memorial Day celebrations this year. “It’s very important for organizations to have smooth transitions and this one should be as seamless as possible. Kim has volu […]