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(REPRINT) The revaluation of property values is done every five years per state law. The “reval” being done effective for the Oct. 1, 2022 Grand List will affect tax bills issued for next fiscal year—July 2023.
As part of its 50th reunion, the GMHS class of ‘72 was given a tour of the high school by students from the National Honor Society. To thank them for their efforts, the class donated $1,000 to the student scholarship fund on Nov. 3.
On Dec. 17, National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” will be carried out by the Abigail Phelps Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as a service to the Simsbury Cemeteries and to all residents of Simsbury and surrounding towns.
Highlights from the meetings held on October 11th, October 25th, November 8th, and November 12th 2022
It is hard to believe that the 2022–23 school year is almost halfway complete.
On Oct. 27, Valley Pre-School families enjoyed its annual Spooktacular event. Spooktacular is an outdoor event showcasing dozens of jack o’lanterns the children carved in class, along with those brought in by families.
In the fast-paced rush of today’s world, one constant remains at the center of the community in Granby— the Granby Public Library. For decades, the library has served as a valuable resource for curious learners of all ages: a place to peruse its shelves in hopes of finding a new book to enjoy, access the internet, or stop by to catch up with friends over a game of chess.
The Granby Lions recently completed its annual vision screening of preschool and elementary school children in Granby.
Granby has recently been awarded a Small-Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant in the amount of $453,666.24 to build an ADA-accessible walking path around Salmon Brook Park.
At Thanksgiving, we have dinner with our family or friends. We usually offer thanks for our families and the meal we are having and wish our friends goodwill.
The next Granby Men’s Breakfast e-Group is Friday, April 9. The guest speaker will be Rick Orluk, president of the Granby Land Trust, who will speak to us about its most recent property, Dismal Brook Preserve.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will resume when the Granby Senior Center reopens. Meetings are at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
For the second consecutive year, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has cancelled its spring flea market due to the coronavirus pandemic. Following the Governor’s guidelines and to protect our volunteers as well as the public, the society reached this difficult decision.
Pay It Forward Day is a global initiative to make a difference by creating a ripple effect of kindness throughout the year. Small acts of kindness, when multiplied by millions of people, can make a big impact in the world.
Several residents raised an objection to an application that will be the subject of a public hearing at a future meeting. Chapple explained the commission will not be receiving comments and the opportunity for public comment is during the public hearing for the application.
The Suffield Players present the debut of a contemporary comedy, Perseus and Medi by Nicole Murray. The show will perform virtually on Facebook Live, April 9 and 10 at 7 p.m., accessible on The Suffield Players Facebook page, facebook.com/TheSuffieldPlayers
The East Granby Library will host a virtual talk with Martha Hall Kelly on Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. Sunflower Sisters, Kelly’s latest novel in the series that includes Lilac Girls and Lost Roses, continues the story of her ancestors. Georgeanna Woolsey, a nurse who joins the war effort for the Union during the War Between the States, crosses paths with Jemma, a young enslaved girl sold off and conscripted into the army, and with Ann-May Wilson, a southern plantation mistress.
Hop into history with the Easter Bunny at the New England Air Museum’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 2. Families and children are invited to join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our Easter Egg Hunt.
In lieu of its usual spring performance at Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Simsbury Community Band will present a virtual concert on Sunday, April 11, at 3 p.m., featuring the music of John Williams.
The immune system has become a topic of interest during the COVID pandemic. It is our goal to create a healthy internal environment to fight disease by eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and taking supplements.
The Gardeners of Simsbury won’t be holding its annual plant sale at Boy Scout Hall, BUT have no fear because you can still purchase beautiful plants just before Mother’s Day!
Frequent readers of this column know that I hurt my leg and have been less than 100 percent. I have recently gone back to work in the office and the women I work with decided to help me out with a food train.
The Youth Action Council is a leadership and community service group of high school students. For over a decade, YAC has lived up to its mission of making Granby a better place for youth by focusing on providing safe, fun events for kids in elementary and middle school.
Sarah Klotzman graduated in May 2020 from Nichols College with a B.S. in business administration with a special focus in sports management, completing requirements in only three years.
Twelve energized volunteers from Granby and Simsbury gave native plants breathing room and a chance to thrive at two West Granby sites on March 13. The bracing winds and cool temps gradually abated through the morning and complemented the internal heat produced by cutting, uprooting, dragging and flattening invasive plants.
seen on Creamer Pond near the newly installed Wood Duck nest box at the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve.
Cumberland Farms opened a new location at 62 Rainbow Road in East Granby on March 12. The new location is the latest store to feature the company’s innovative design, equipment and food offerings that are meant to enhance the customer experience and compete with limited-service, fast-casual restaurants.
Six years ago, the Friends of Holcomb Farm (FOHF) Fresh Access program that provides produce grown at the farm to people in need, set a goal to increase its impact. We focused on serving Granby, first—through the Senior Center, Social Services, and the Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen.
Born and raised in Granby, Rocky Piccirillo has had a lifelong connection to Holcomb Farm. Hiking with family up to the ridge and attending nature programs in the education center when he was a young lad instilled an affection for the place that remains to this day.
Capitol Update with Representative Mark Anderson: Wednesday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Anderson represents Granby at the State level. He will be sharing details of the latest legislative session including what bills were proposed, what bills were passed and what the future looks like for the state. Register by April 14.