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On May 24, the Charter Revision Commission finalized its draft report and authorized its chairman to file the report with the town clerk.
On March 14 the Lost Acres Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on Loomis St.
I am not writing this article about the fire.
Sunshine and warm weather is finally upon us, but don’t take it for granted. With hot humid weather often comes the threat of severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, tornados, hurricanes and possible associated flooding.
Highlights from the June 7th, 2023 meeting, as well as Superintendent’s statement on the video and public comment from that meeting
As the temperature gradually rose and countless buds sprang into action, students and staff across the Granby Public Schools eagerly awaited the conclusion of the 2022/23 school year.
The Granby Memorial Drama Club had a wonderful year, from the fall production of Daughters of the Appalachians to the fantastic musical production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Unico, Granby’s Italian service club, will hold its annual family pasta dinner May 9, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Camp Hall on scenic Manitook Lake. Unico will be showcasing its homemade tossed salad, meatballs, sausage with pasta marinara, crusty bread, ice cream sundae bar and coffee. Cost is $10 for adults; seniors and children 10 and under, $7. No charge for children under 5. A cash bar will be available with beer, wines and soda. For a family reservation, please text or call […]
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will be on the Use of Light by Photographers and Artists. To celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary, The GCC is excited to present a Photographic Exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard starting April 25 through May 19. The artist’s reception will be held on Friday, May 2 from 5:30-8 p.m. Go to: www.lostacresvineyard.com for more information. […]
A dinner dance to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is planned for Friday, May 2, from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Camp Hall on scenic Lake Manitook. The event is graciously supported by the Parrot Head Club of Connecticut and will feature a delicious dinner buffet by Katering by Karen and music by Jamie and the Junk Band and a cash bar. Advanced ticket sales only. For tickets and reservations, please contact Tim and Deb Lenihan at teamaj@cox.net or call 860-844-8759. […]
Hampstead Hill Club, located on Rte. 20 in West Granby, will host an open house on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. for prospective members. This beloved Granby institution offers swimming in a spring-fed pond, a sandy beach and an historic clubhouse. It is a great place for families to relax and enjoy summer days swimming, and socializing. Grills are available for member use. Hampstead Hill sponsors many social events during the season including the opening day party, family beach party, Ok […]
The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, May 7 at the Granby Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Entertainment by barbershop harmony group The Four Tune Seekers with Granby’s own Don Dickey. Cost $3 person. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to make a reservation. […]
Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment on: Tuesday, May 6, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center; Monday, May 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at First Church Parish House, East Hartland; Thursday, May 22, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Granby Senior Cente […]
Chorale to present Brahms’ A German Requiem at GMHS By Molly Mead The Farmington Valley Chorale, with Ellen G. Voth, artistic director, will present Brahms’ A German Requiem on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Granby Memorial High School with professional orchestra and soloists soprano Rochelle Bard and baritone Sumner Thompson. Two years in the planning, the concert will feature more than 100 singers, including nine from the Granby area and an orchestra of more than 50 instrume […]
Gary Melnysyn’s photo of a snowy owl was chosen to be included in a new National Geographic book, Sublime Nature: Photographs that Awe and Inspire. Compiled by conservationist and photojournalist Cristina Mittermeier, the book is available on Amazon.comGary Melnysyn’s favorite photos can be found on the Granby Camera Club website. […]
The McLovins (featuring Granby’s own Jake Huffman) have taken their band to the next level, releasing their 4th studio album (Beautiful Lights) with producer Anthony Krizan of the Spin Doctors and embarking on a national tour. In January, the band toured the southeast for a month, going as far as Miami, FL. They will begin an even more rigorous tour in Colorado in June and July, so their local Connecticut fan base will not be able to see them live until their appearance at the Gathe […]
The English Lady presents gardening lecture Renowned landscape designer Maureen Haseley-Jones, also known as The English Lady, will present a lecture entitled Garden Earth at MeadowBrook of Granby, on May 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Haseley-Jones will talk about reconnecting people’s hearts and hands with the nourishing energy of Mother Nature’s life-giving gardens. In her naturally humorous and upbeat manner, The English Lady will teach how to oxygenate our environment and feed our s […]
Candace Adams, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties and Nancy Reardon of the Granby Office. Photo by Tim Becker Nancy Reardon of BHHS New England Properties of Granby ranks #1 in houses sold Sandy Fine, Office Leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties’ Granby and Simsbury offices, announced that sales executive Nancy Reardon has ranked number one in the company for number of houses sold in 2013. The distinction earned […]
In mid-March, two of the local authors of Just Ordinary Moms – Linda Spevacek and Maureen Wolf – gathered with an audience of over 200 professional women. Over half of the attendees were award hopefuls, as over 100 applications had been submitted for one of four Ladies Making History Awards, sponsored by Ladies Who Launch – Connecticut. The award criteria included having a high likelihood of success and making a social impact. After inspiring remarks by Linda […]
At the public session of the April 3 Planning and Zoning meeting, Attorney Mark Branse, speaking for Carol Day of 96 Lost Acres Road, read a letter written by her in which she stated her opposition to the activities going on at the Lost Acres Vineyard, and her disappointment that the commission did not adequately address the special permit issue at its last meeting when vineyard owner Michelle Niedermeyer presented an account of the products and activities of her business. The issue of what […]
Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Eggstravaganza where Jack the Bunny help corral the kids who came out to collect colorful eggs. Photos by Kristy Earl and Karrie VanRyn Niko Merz (above) is all smiles after finding many eggs there, too. Olivia and Max Fitzsimmons (top) take a break with their mom at Creative Learning Preschool’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Mia Woods and Allie Van Ryn filled their baskets. Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Egg […]
Advanced Student art exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard Each spring Advanced Placement and Independent Study art students at Granby Memorial High School exhibit their artwork in a local gallery setting. The process of preparing art work for presentation, hanging a show and participating in a public reception is a valuable real world experience for these aspiring artists. The ninth annual AP/Independent Study art show will be held at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Rd in North Granby. The o […]
Football scores financial windfall By Kim Becker The Board of Education commended the administration for a thoughtful and goal-oriented budget that comes just under the 2.0 percent increase imposed by the Board of Finance. However, strong disagreement arose about Superintendent Alan Addley’s proposed line item for the Granby football team. The Granby High School Football Supporters Board has been vocal in its insistence on financial equity for the team, asking for $420 per player or $1 […]
North Granby student participated in NE Braille Challenge Elizabeth Cappelli, daughter of Arthur and Anne Capelli of North Granby, participated in the 14th Annual NE Regional Braille Challenge reading, writing and spelling contest recently held at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, Mass. Elizabeth, 12, a 6th grade student, was one of 27 students from across the northeast who participated in The Braille Challenge at the Carroll Center, an education and rehabilitation facility that pr […]
The calendar may say it’s spring, but… It still may be weeks before the weather warms up enough to take your little ones to the playground at Salmon Brook Park. Don’t worry—join the Granby Early Childhood Council each week for the 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 Holcomb Farm for a variety of fun and learning opportunities. The GECC, together with the Granby Y […]
Granby Road Races set for May3 By John Carty The 43rd running of the annual GranbyRoad Race will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 8:30a.m. Last year’s introduction of a 5k race was an overwhelming success. Both races will begin at a common start line at the Granby Middle School on Route 10. The 10K will lead runners on a 6.2-mile course that covers both paved roads and scenic wooded trails. The 5K course is also partially off-road as it turns into Salmon Brook Park. “The 10K […]