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The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a Superior Performer for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year.
A successful season despite the rains; Thank you to Kim Gayle, Clayton Green and McKean Thomas; Include Hol-comb Farm veggies in your Thanksgiving feast; and Contin-uing Opportunities for Fresh Food
Visit GranbyRec.com for more information and to register for all programs.
Unless noted, programs are free and are at the Main Branch. Registration is required for most programs. To register, visit the library’s website (granby-ct.gov/Library) and click on Library Calendar, or call the library at 860-844-5275.
Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries will have several tables of puzzles for sale! Prepare for the upcoming winter weather, get gifts for the holidays or just replenish your supply.
Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
A grant through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) will provide $126,800 in state funding for senior center kitchen renovations.
On Oct. 4, Wally Banzhaf talked about his harrowing experience as a sea survivor at the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group.
East Granby has been awarded a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant for the recreational facility upgrades at East Granby Farms.
Doug Williams works on a painting between visitors, Kathy Ungerleider poses with her colorful sea glass designs, and more
Civic Club flag history Ginny Wutka of Lost Acres Orchard will speak about the original Star Spangled Banner at the Granby Civic Club meeting on Thursday, March 19, at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. All women of Granby are invited to the Civic Club meetings. […]
Flash photography featured at Camera Club The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. Prasad Menon will present a program on flash photography. The scavenger hunt words for the meeting are: color harmony, curvature and favorite picture. These photographs must have been taken after the January meeting. To learn more about the club go to www.GranbyCameraClub.com […]
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will feature CitySingers of Hartford’s Celtic Fire! on Sunday, March 22, 4 p.m., in the sanctuary at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. The concert is free and open to all ages. As always, donations to support the Bruce Porter Series are welcome. South Church is wheelchair accessible. Call 860-653-7289 or visit www.southchurchgranby.com for more information. […]
Palmer, Gerry, December 24 Peterson, David Irving, 74, husband of Marilyn Way, January 11 Stone, Kevin J., 58, January 25 Bordanaro, Donald Corrado, 74, husband of Roberta (Dunne) Bordanaro, January 31 Galinski, Maggie Louise ‘Bopchi’ (Cornell), 92, wife of the late Joseph W. Galinski, February 1, 2015 Fox Risedorf, Bette P., 81, February 3 Kirschbaum, Robert S., 97, husband of the late Terry (Strukell) Kirschbaum, February 10 Geyer, Lorraine K., 86, wife of the late John K. […]
The wicked life of James Poisson By Carol Laun Part 2 The wedding of James Poisson, about 69 years old, took place in Stratford, Connecticut on August 14, 1739, when “Revd. Mr. Samuel Johnson joined James Poisson of Simsbury in marriage to Sarah Pengilley of Suffield.” Sarah was only 22 years old. She was the daughter of John and Mary Pengilley, born Feb. 22, 1717 in Suffield. Her new husband was older than her father. There is no indication in the records as to how they met, wh […]
East Side Fields Before snowfall, volunteers made their final assault for 2014, pushing back the overgrowth at the edges of the east side fields and battling invasive growth, such as the dreaded Oriental bittersweet, autumn olive and multi-flora rose. On your next trip by the Farm, check out the progress in the field diagonally across from the farmhouse. Much of the brush along the decrepit fencing paralleling Simsbury Road has been removed, swaths of brush at the field edges has been cut out, […]
Fresh Access Accomplishments and Plans Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program prospered in 2014, supplying over 10,000 pounds of fresh, chemical-free vegetables to those who cannot access them readily. Fresh Access provided substantial pounds of produce to the Granby Senior Center and the Hispanic Health Council in Hartford. These vegetables included lettuce, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, cabbage, zucchini, chard, hot peppers and much more. But that’s not all. The program made ma […]
Spending Held Tight – Revenues Flat By Michael Guarco, Chair, Board of Finance Preparations for the FY2016 Budget are underway…against a backdrop of essentially flat revenues. At the three-board meeting held in late January both the school and municipal administrations presented their estimated budget requirements, both of which were in the 3.5 percent increase range. As work has continued on them and more and better information becomes available, both administrations and the boar […]
Sam – I – Am visits Granby for breakfast Join in the fun Saturday morning, March 7, as Granby celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geissel, better known as Dr. Seuss. A breakfast of green eggs (no artificial coloring) and ham, served with toast, juice and coffee, will be offered to the very young and the young-at-heart. This fun-filled family event will be held at the pond building at Salmon Brook Park starting at 7 a.m. Additional sittings will be offered for 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. […]
Jose Antonio Martinez, Jr. started his career with the Granby Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 18. He received his new badge at a swearing in ceremony attended by family, friends and his new co-workers. Officer Martinez is not new to law enforcement. He had a successful 20-year career with the Bloomfield Police Department, having retired at the rank of sergeant. He brings extensive training and experience to the Granby Police Department. Officer Martinez has a strong interest in community p […]
GMMH Granby Memorial Middle School Honor Roll 2nd Quarter 2014-2015 GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Ryan Antkowiak, Rachael Badeau, Denise Blake, Anthony Bonadies, Brian Boyle, Charles Brinegar, Jalyn Brown, Catherine Bystrowski, Haley Clark, Lindsay Courser, Jenna Dauria, Lily Day, Anthony DelPrincipe, Jack DiMeo, Sydnie Dorman, Mackenzie Dowd, Elizabeth Escudero, Michael Favolise, Emma Fetridge, Madison Flebotte, Jonathan Hacia, Parker Hansen, Evan Holm, Katherine Hosack, Mckenzie Huot, Lucy Jacob […]
March How blessed we are to welcome this new month of March with its promise of spring days to come. We smile at the beauty of the daffodils, the bravery of the tiny crocuses, and at the sight of returning robins in a field, or on a lawn. Yes, the winter has taken its toll with illnesses, and house bound days off heavy snows, slippery ice, bitter cold, and chilling winds. Yet, now the sun renews us with its strength, and brings joy into our souls. Welcome, March, dear friend. The […]
Baby it ‘s cold outside It may be weeks before the weather warms up enough to take little ones to the playground at Salmon Brook Park. Don’t worry—enjoy the weekly KIDS PLAY, YOU STAY Playgroup. Every Wednesday morning from 9:30–11 a.m. parents, grandparents, and other caregivers visit the big red barn at the Holcomb Farm for a variety of fun and learning opportunities. The Granby Early Childhood Council, together with Granby Youth Services, offers a weekly […]
Osteoporosis in Men – More Common Than You Think It would be impossible to recall the number of times your parents told you to “stand up straight” and that “good posture is important.” Their well-meaning advice was legitimate. Research consistently shows that it is never too early–or too late–to strengthen your spine. Osteoporosis, a degenerative condition that occurs when bones become “porous” due to loss of density and mass, is most commo […]
On March 4, I will present the FY16 Administrative Budget to the Board of Education. The budget is a spending plan that is responsive to the slow recovering economy, the priorities established by the community, board-approved goals, the mission of the school district, and, the budget guidelines established by the Board of Finance. Next year’s budget is presented at a time of increasing special education costs; uncertainty about how the state plans to meet its budget deficit and funding to […]
MeadowBrook of Granby is hosting a lecture featuring Angel Connections founder Barbara Hardie, March 24, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at its facility located at 350 Salmon Brook St. For those who have wondered why they were going through some challenging experiences, or why certain people in one’s life make things challenging, Hardie says it’s the “blueprint” created, with the help of one’s angels, before birth. Hardie will talk about the process that created one&rs […]
Energize Connecticut announces statewide student contest Energize Connecticut, in partnership with Eversource Energy and the United Illuminating Company, is now accepting entries for its 11th annual eesmarts Student Contest for students in grades K–12. The contest is open to all students in Connecticut and the deadline for entries is April 24. The eesmarts Student Contest invites students to create projects about energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability. Finalists for each […]
Witkos, Simanski wants to bring back clean elections Connecticut can improve its so-called clean elections laws, according to Granby area state legislators Senator Kevin Witkos (R-8) and Representative Bill Simanski (R-62). Republicans recently called for a series of reforms to restore transparency and to level the playing field for those seeking state elected office. Since the original clean elections law was enacted in 2005, the program has suffered from numerous erosions. Republican leg […]
Beat the winter doldrums – join us at The East Granby Public Library for a book discussion! We supply the *books* and coffee. Morning Group meets 2nd Monday of month @10am. Evening Group meets 3rd Wednesday of month @7pm. *Large Print/CD/EBook available on request! Drop-Ins Always Welcome! Morning Book Discussion Titles: Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs 4/13/15 Mudbound by Hilllary Jordan 5/20/15 Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain 6/8/15 Letters From Nuremburg by Christ […]
Bill Knight of North Granby has been appointed to the Connecticut Forum Board of Directors. Knight is the principal and chief marketing officer of Adams and Knight, the award-winning marketing agency located in Avon. Nicholas Moon received a bachelor of arts in political science from Roger Williams University. Nicolette Tigno, a psychology major in the school of humanities and sciences at Ithaca College, was named to dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. The following local residents w […]