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Valley Pre-School (VPS) is the proud recipient of a generous grant from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Sen. Lisa Seminara announced the release of grant funding to help Avon, Canton and Granby Public Schools expand existing dual-credit course offerings and foster stronger partnerships with higher-education institutions.
The October issue had a photo of Lew McIntyre being recognized for his service to Stony Hill Village. Our caption read “retirement after 40 years of service.” Mr. McIntyre’s service with Stony Hill Village was 25 years.
Further, Town Clerk Scott Nolan was misidentified.
We apologize for these errors.
On Oct. 8, Connecticut State Grange Chief Deputy Peter Keefe and his Winchester Grange Installation Team visited Granby Grange to install the newly elected 2023-24 Granby Grange Officers.
As our canine companions age, they may start to show signs of dementia not all that different from the signs of dementia seen in aging people. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD, is the dog’s version of Alzheimer’s disease.
Transfer Station hours: The transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 15. The transfer station will be open on Saturday, Nov. 11.
In 1621 the Plymouth colonialists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn feast, celebrating a successful harvest. That feast is remembered today as the First Thanksgiving.
Do you like dark beers or avoid them like the plague? Why is a fest beer golden or an Oktoberfest orangish brown? Does the color effect the flavor? What is color and how is it measured in beer?
Be prepared on November 7th: One Polling Site, Voter ID, Granby Ballot Question, and Sample Ballots
First Church holds annual Apple Fest Sept. 20 The Apple Fest Is Coming Again to First Congregational Church in Granby. First Congregational Church of Granby (FCC) will host their second annual Apple Fest on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church grounds, located at 219 North Granby Road. All ages are welcome at this fun-filled community event. Apple Fest will be held rain or shine, using both indoor and outdoor covered spaces. The event will feature vendors and crafte […]
A 21-year-old Granby man is out to change the world – one drop at a time. Drew Obston, a University of New Hampshire senior, is spending this summer in The Gambia, Africa for a non-profit group called Agua, Inc. The nonprofit brings drinkable water to areas where there is none. Obston, who hopes to make his career in micro-financing projects that improve people’s lives, is doing a seven-week, unpaid internship at Aqua, Inc.’s Gambian campus in West Africa. Part of his commit […]
Join in the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys—scouting Granby Cub Scout Pack 325 is looking for new members to join Cub Scouts! A joining event will be held at 6:30 p.m., September 10 in the Kearns School Multipurpose Room. Current scouts and their families will be present to discuss their scouting experience and what it means to them. Scouting is an excellent opportunity to grow and build strong bonds with family and friends in your local community. […]
CTVV: Gina Barreca a woman of wit and wisdom The old axiom that “when they made her, they broke the mold” applies to Gina Barreca, Ph.D., English Professor at UConn, author of eight books and multi-published columnist. Exuding warmth and enthusiasm, Gina is the friend you want to have and despite her “celebrity status” in the media world, when you meet her you feel you’ve known her all your life. Enjoy an animated and down-to-earth interview with this multi-faceted lady as she discusses the […]
Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series By Laura Mazza-Dixon The adventures in classical music at South Congregational Church begin again this fall with a concert on Sunday, November 2, at 4 p.m., with David Garrido Cid, piano and Alice Matteson, soprano, performing Bach, Brahms, Manuel de Falla, Richard Strauss, Schumann and contemporary Galician-Spanish composer Octavio Vazquez. The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series was established in 2012 in memory of Bruce Porter’s leadership as music […]
Granby Friends Prepare for 2014 Used Book Sale By Carole Bernard As the summer sun begins to taper off, the Friends of Granby Public Library are heating up for its Used Book Sale. This year’s sale will be held on Friday through Sunday, September 26 – 28, at Holcomb Farm in West Granby. Proceeds from the book sale, the primary fundraising event sponsored by the Friends, support the mission and goals of Granby Public Library. Funds assist in the purchase of additions to the colle […]
Camera Club The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will be Granby Camera Club on Parade. After a presentation of photographs that members have taken in recent years there will be an opportunity to see the photographs that were exhibited at Lost Acres Vineyard in the spring. Learn more about the club and have input in planning programs for the year. For more information, visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]
Jason J. Warnke, 1995 GMHS graduate and current resident of Avon, was among those named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty for 2014. 40 Under Forty recognizes young professionals in the Greater Hartford Region who are excelling in their industries and whom demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurism and community involvement. The 40 under Forty award recipients were featured in the July 21st issue of the Hartford Business Journal. Warnke began his financial planning career […]
Are you looking for a new way to meet new people? How about a way to exercise while having fun at the same time? Maybe you are looking for a way to reconnect with your family or maybe even your spouse now that the nest is empty? The Granby Park and Recreation Department has just the answer: MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING is the perfect escape! Exercise the body, stimulate the mind and make new friends, all while forgetting the day […]
Peter Sepelak, Branch Manager for Simsbury Bank in Granby, provides Granby High School scholarship award winner, Joseph Lavitt with a check for $1,000 for his tuition to the University of Connecticut. […]
Flanagan, Pia Granby Resident Shares How Executive On-boarding Attracts and Retains Talent Do you have senior-level employees who are new to the area or have just been promoted to a role that necessitates increased community engagement? Could you or your employees benefit from a deeper connection to the community, thereby your organization? Pia Flanagan, Granby resident and Vice President & Senior Counsel, MassMutual Financial Group, participated in Leadership Greater Ha […]
MeadowBrook of Granby played host to about 50 local seniors from Simsbury, Granby, and East Granby on July 15. This annual happy hour boasts live entertainment, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and desserts. Door prizes were also awarded to several lucky guests. MeadowBrook of Granby hosts fourth annual senior summer sizzler […]
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 […]
