Recent Stories

History

The YWCA in Granby

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When speaking about volunteering in Granby, the perfect example would be the 1950s to 60s when the County YWCA was an active organization in a changing and growing community.

Granby Land Trust

Granby Land Trust

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Tour the Old Messenger Road Preserves virtually, The BIG PAINT, open to artists and visitors, and Wednesday Walk at Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve

People

The Grimaldis give back with Project Purple

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Kasey Grimaldi is a 10-year pancreatic cancer survivor. Throughout her battle, she has loved and lost a lot because of this deadly disease. However, she continues to hope for a brighter future and a world without pancreatic cancer, and she is taking steps to make that dream a reality.

Events

Seven is a lucky number!

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On July 7 (7/7), the Friend-to-Friend Food Pantry of East Granby received a $7,000 grant from the Northwest Community Bank Foundation.

Great Outdoors

Misty sunrise

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Paul McDonnell, of Granby, captured this photo at Salmon Brook Park on an early summer morning.

School & Sports

Volunteers needed to celebrate GMHS senior class

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Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG), an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that organizes a substance-free Grad Night celebration for Granby Memorial High School graduates, is seeking volunteers to help with the event. For the past two years, due to COVID-19, GPSG has been unable to throw a party for graduates.

School & Sports

Local high school seniors recognized

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The Abigail Phelps Chapter of the DAR is pleased to announce the 2021 Good Citizens Awards. Karen DiMenna, chair of the DAR Good Citizens Committee, recognized four area seniors for their dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

Town/Govt

Legislative Update

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The state legislature convenes for the short, second session of the 2021-2022 term from Feb. 9 through May 4.

Student Page

Eyzalean’s Curse

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“You thought you would be left alone?” Asteria stopped in her tracks. She knew that voice, better than herself. The same voice she heard a month ago, on that fateful night.

Town/Govt

CTVV speaks with AFL-CIO

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Connecticut budget talks continue to swirl inside and between the Democrat and Republican parties in the legislature.

Fun & Rec

Browse and Borrow

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Registration is required for many of the library’s programs. To register, follow the links on the library’s website or call the library. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter in person, on the website, or by phone.

Events

East Granby Library Events

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Come to Your Senses Aromatherapy 101: This presentation highlights the history and health benefits of essential oils and healing botanicals.

NOT WANTED

Why winter is a great time to take action on invasive plants

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It’s tempting to take winter out of the relentless calendar of invasive plant removal. But invasive plants have become incredibly well-established since we brought them to our shores during the last two centuries and restoring our native balance is going to take a long time.

Great Outdoors

VFW makes donation to Foxfield F.A.R.M.

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Members of the Metacomet Post 1926, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Simsbury recently donated $500 to Foxfield F.A.R.M, made possible by the donations collected during three VFW Buddy Poppy Drives held in Simsbury during 2021.

People

Thoughts for a New Year

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In a world filled with political vitriol and Covid worries, it is easy to be discouraged. Yet despite these concerns, the world is still Beautiful.

History

Celebrating Lovers’ Day over the years

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On Monday, Feb. 14, more than 151 million Valentine’s Day cards will be sent to and received from husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers and significant others across the country.