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Poll workers needed, Voter registration, and No Primary, Nov. 7 is Election Day
Highlights from the June 27th, 2023 and July 11th, 2023 meetings
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Granby for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
On May 22, Matthew Spoerndle, senior managing director with Phoenix Advisors, LLC presented a credit overview for the Town of Granby at the Board of Finance meeting.
On Sunday, Sept. 24, Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) will host an Appraisal Fair at the society grounds at 208 Salmon Brook Street.
The Lost Acres Fire Department’s first car show on Aug. 5 at Salmon Brook Park drew approximately 150 cars and raised over $5,000.
The Granby Drummer staff mourns the loss of longtime friend and volunteer Hank Rau.
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.
Here’s what’s happening at the NCCHP museum at the drum factory in August. Mark your calendars and visit soon! The Danes are here! The newest rotating exhibit features the Danish colony that settled in Granville in the late 1800’s. Come learn about Denmark and how, when, where and why so many Danes settled in Granville. Many old artifacts are on display including a shipping trunk and wooden shoes as well as many pictures of the early Danish families. […]
Erin Pirro of West Granby was named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 2014 40 under 40 list. As a farm business consultant for Farm Credit East, Erin has been helping farmers and agriculturists, large and small, make their businesses run better since 2001. With a background in agricultural economics, her focus has been on benchmarking and profitability improvement. Good management is about choices, prioritization, and decisions. It’s her job to give them the focus they need to prepar […]
Creative Learning Preschool held their annual Trike-a-thon to raise money to donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The children raised more than $500. Photo by Jodi Angers […]
The Registrar of Voters will be holding a special session of voterregistration Tuesday, July 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, two weeks before the Republican primary. Registration will be held in the Registrar’s Office at Granby Town Hall15 North Granby Road, Granby. This is an opportunity to register new voters, to make changes or just check your voter registration. The deadline for unaffiliated voters to join the Republicanparty to participate in the primary by mail is […]
NEAM’s Summertime Activities The New England Air Museum will hold family fun programs starting June 30. Soar into the adventure, stories, simulation and science of flight this summer. Visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with the museum’s 80 display aircraft. A variety of activities will be offered each day such as build and fly challenge activities, flight science demonstrations and the chance to sit in the cockpit of an aircraft. The Flight Sim Spot, open e […]
Selectmen approve renovation plans for North Barn at Holcomb FarmBy Shirley MurthaIn opening the Board of Selectmen meeting on June 2, First Selectman Scott Kuhnly noted that the board listened to the numerous concerns expressed at the informational meeting on May 21 and made changes to the North Barn renovation plan. Modifications were made to both the facade and the windows, which were deemed too modern and not in keeping with the agricultural campus. Also, because of the Farm’s capital campai […]
About 60 people met in the Farm’s loft for appetizers and drinks. Created by Julie Wern, the appetizers were as visually enticing as they were tasty arranged on tables decorated with amazing floral pieces designed by Tony Cappelli. Groups of 10 or 12 people proceeded to the homes of five hosts, the Bystrowskis, Emerys, Lareaus, Lofinks and Spevaceks. The group pictured here had convened on the back deck of the Spevacek home to enjoy the view and the setting sun. From l., Carol and Squire B […]
Rovers Girls U13 have an undefeated seasonCongratulations to the Rovers Girls U13 soccer team for their phenomenal undefeated season. They scored 36 goals and only allowed 3. Way to go girls! Special thanks to Coach Mark Williams and Assistant Coaches Scott Price and Laura Wassick. Pictured are, front row (l-r): Emily Wassick, Sara Jahrstorfer, Hunter Price, Hailey Price, Amina Wertz, Elizabeth Volg, Catie Bystrowski; back row (l-r): coach Mark Williams, Caitlin Strzegowski, Siena Sandridge […]
Lost Acres Vineyard on Lost Acres Road Summer at Lost Acres Vineyards is a celebration of nature. Bountiful is the perfect descriptor for this time of the year, making it an especially interesting time to visit the vines. In July, the focus in the vineyard is hedging the vines to keep the growth under control. In August, the grape clusters will begin showing signs of veraison, which is the beginning of the ripening of the fruit. Out in the vineyards we are pulling leaves off the vine. Thi […]
Three Granby softball and two Granby baseball players were named all conference. The ceremony was held in Windsor Locks May 30. Pictured from l–r: Jaimee Kidd, Marc Adams, Jen Szilagyi, Jake King and Samantha Groskritz. […]
FVVNA Events Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment on: Tuesday, July 1 and Aug. 5, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA and Wednesday, July 9 and Aug. 13, 10–11 a.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center; Monday, July 7, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at First Church Parish House, East Hartlan […]
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. Friends cycle for MS: Daria Vanderveer, right, and friend Melissa Roti, left, pose at the finish line of the 2014 Praxair Bike MS Ride, presented by Louis Dreyfus Commodities, which took place at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport on June 8. […]
A kindergarten get-acquainted event will be held from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, in Salmon Brook Park following the Meet and Greet at Kearns School. Join other kindergarten students and their families for a special time at the park near the playground and pavilion 4. Come and enjoy a free hot dog, fruit and drink, bounce houses, organized games and make a craft to wear home. The event is sponsored by the Granby Early Childhood Council (GECC). For more information about this event […]
Granby Camera Club The Granby Camera Club does not hold meetings during the summer months. The next meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. To learn more about the club visit: www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]
Cossitt Friends Programs Summer Reading Clubs The hazy lazy days of summer are here. What better way to relax than to treat your family to the good reads found at Cossitt Library while enjoying ice tea or lemonade, courtesy of the Friends. They offer Summer of the Readasaurus Club for elementary students and old friend Curious George’s Read-To-Me Club for younger patrons. There are no meetings. Children may join any time and bring a friend. The clubs conclude with Georg […]
Granby Tennis Club accepting membership applications Granby Tennis Club is currently accepting applications for new members. Please come and see the two red clay courts and one Har-Tru court in a beautiful country setting surrounded by trees and a babbling brook. The courts are impeccably maintained and the large clubhouse and covered deck is perfect for parties or to just to come up and use the grills for some outdoor cooking. On hot days nothing feels better than a swim in the natura […]
“File of Life” available to Granby and Simsbury residents By Andrea Boyle When a medical condition requires emergency care, every minute counts. Will your family, caregivers, or first responders know where to locate details about your medications, pre-existing conditions, and physician contact information? The Farmington Valley VNA is pleased to introduce a “File of Life” program to Granby and Simsbury residents. Supported by generous donations from the Gran […]