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Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date,  time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed. 

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Granby’s financial reporting recognized—again

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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.

Events

LAFD car show—a birds eye view

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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.

People

AARP – Life Reimagined

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Photo by Bill Regan Claudio Gualtieri, AARP Associate State Director for Advocacy and Jim O’Brien, Volunteer Chair for its Leadership Council, with CTVV host Susan Regan. CT Valley Views is an award winning, independently produced Public Access TV show series sponsored by Windsor Federal Savings and is seen in 22 towns on Cox/Enfield, Windsor, Simsbury, Nutmeg, West Hartford and Hartford Public Access stations. […]

Events

Book Sale

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The Friends of Granby Public Library are preparing for their annual used book sale, taking place this year on September 26-28 at Holcomb Farm in Granby. […]

School & Sports

Bear 5K Challenge

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Bear 5K Challenge and Kid’s Fun Run to benefit Granby Bears Athletics Celebrate the beginning of summer by running the first ever Bear 5K Challenge. This event is sponsored by the Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club and will be held entirely on the high school campus June 21. There will be fun for the whole family, beginning with the Kids’ Fun Run, followed by the 5K.  The Kids’ Fun Run will start at 9:30 a.m. These runners can reserve their spot on the […]

Events

Civic Club Wine Tasting

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The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, May 15, 12:30–2:30 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard. Please note time change. With the Vineyard beginning its third year of operation, owner Michelle Niedermeyer will speak to the women on “what goes on in the vineyard in the spring.” The cost per person for the tasting is $6. Snacks will be provided by members. All women of the community are welcome to attend. Please contact Ginny@lostacres.com for more information. […]

Events

Unico Pasta Dinner

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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 […]

Events

Granby Camera Club

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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. […]

Events

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser 

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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. […]

Events

Hampstead Hill Open House

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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 […]

Events

Women’s Breakfast

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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. […]

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FVVNA Events

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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 […]

Fun & Rec

Chorale to present at GMHS

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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 […]

Fun & Rec

Local Photographer in National Geographic

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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. […]

Fun & Rec

McLovins featuring Granby’s own

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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 […]

People

MeadowBrook of Granby Events

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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 […]

People

Nancy Reardon Receives Award

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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 […]