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McLean seeks Meals on Wheels drivers

McLean’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking additional volunteer drivers for weekday routes in Avon, Granby, East Granby, Canton, and Simsbury. Since its inception in 1978, McLean’s Meals on Wheels program has provided daily support for residents who have difficulty preparing meals due to disability, illness, or a recent surgery.

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Lori Blackburn has been appointed Membership Administrator for the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce.

Moon Cusser Extraordinaire

You’ve probably driven along Route 10 North to Southwick hundreds of times, but have you ever noticed that we have a real live “Moon Cusser” right here in town?

Gum disease and your heart

How many of us grew up hearing our parents say “brush your teeth” in the morning and evening? We replied we had when we briefly ran the toothbrush over our teeth or sneakily wet the brush without even brushing. But do you know the importance of brushing your teeth?

Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.

The Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and the Lost Acres Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPW). This year’s FPW campaign is, Cooking safety starts with YOU.

Fifty years of changes in Granby

As we all endure the construction in the center of town and look forward to seeing the improvements to Granby, I can’t help but think about how much our town has changed.

Bordonaro receives CALA Award

David Bordonaro, president of McLean Affiliates, received the Connecticut Assisted Living Association’s Board Chair’s Award for 2021 on Dec. 1.

Granby groups enjoy Christmas music

The Granby Men’s and Women’s Breakfast Groups and the Civic Club were treated to an in-person Christmas Concert with Mindy Shilanski and the Granby Memorial High School Chorus on Dec. 10.

Public Works

Presidents’ Day, Feb. 21, is not a trash holiday. Please put your trash out on your regularly scheduled day.

Girl Scouts Race in Pinewood Derby

On Jan. 8, families across Granby, East Granby and Hartland eagerly tuned into Facebook Live for a much-anticipated event: the Salmon Brook Service Unit Girl Scout Pinewood Derby.

In Town Focus

The following events were being planned when the Drummer went to press. However, closures and cancellations may have occurred since that time. Please check organization websites or call contact numbers for updated information.

Out of Town

The New England Air Museum brings live theater into its hangars for the first time!

Parks & Recreation

Granby Parks and Recreation Department has on-going classes for toddlers and preschoolers throughout the winter including Jump Bunch: Big and Little Jumpers, Songs and Seasons Music Program and Soccer Shots.

Youth Services Bureau

What the Granby Youth Service Bureau has to offer

Sometimes it feels as if the YSB is the best kept secret that’s not a secret in town. Most of our offerings are free to residents, and all focus on helping make our community stronger and healthier.

Al-Anon offers families help

Alcoholism is a progressive disease that is widespread, debilitating and often hidden. When one person drinks too much the entire family is affected.

Granby man urges funding for cultivated meat

Jon Hochschartner of Granby demonstrated outside of Congressman John Larson’s Hartford office on Dec. 3, urging the representative to support increased federal funding for cultivated-meat research.

The Gran-Bee is BACK!

On April 22, Granby’s favorite and longest-running trivia contest, the Gran-Bee, is back after a two-year hiatus.

Managing the FY23 Budget will have challenges

The annual town budget process for fiscal year 2023 has begun with elected officials again seeking to find a balance between what people want with what people can afford in their property taxes.