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One of the Friends’ strategic goals is to “grow the growing season,” and in New England that means greenhouses aka hoophouses. In February 2019, Mother Nature decided to challenge that goal with 70 mph winds, which took down what was then our beloved Greenhouse #6 (GH6), home to our best chemical-free spinach.
Although she wasn’t born here, Holcomb Farm employee Michelle Dingivan’s childhood memories were set in Granby, for she was only three years old when her family moved here from Hluboka, Czechia. One of those early memories was a third-grade field trip to what was then the educational center at the Farm.
Got a way with words and pictures? Care about the health of Granby’s birds and bees? Submit a Pro-Pollinator Sign Design.
Granby’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of volunteer residents, organized under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines to help build capacity for local first emergency responders.
Going into the holiday season, we often start worrying about weight gain from all the delicious meals, desserts, and celebrations. One thing we often overlook is to try to get more sleep. Too little sleep appears to impact your hunger, dietary choices, and, ultimately, your weight.
A pile of nearly 400 letters written by her family members and discovered when she was a teenager has been in the back of Rita Isaacson’s mind for the past several decades. It is one of many reasons why she has made the decision to step down as the Managing Editor of The Granby Drummer, which was announced in October’s issue.
Rosia Kennedy, Stop & Shop program organizer, teamed up with the store manager of Granby’s Stop & Shop, Kim Lauria, and Lori Madely to raise funds for the Waste Not Want Not Soup Kitchen.
Joe Markley, a member of the Connecticut State Senate representing the 16th State Senate District from 2011 to 2019, was interviewed by Susan Regan, following the November 8 statewide elections.
On Oct. 19, the Granby Land Trust planted a young sugar maple near the iconic, old sugar maple in the front field on the GLT’s Mary Edwards Mountain Property.
While writing this article, I found myself reflecting on the recent tragedy in Bristol. Bristol lost two young police officers in a heinous ambush. The nightmare that the Bristol Police Department, the families of the fallen officers, and all those who love a man or woman in blue find themselves in is heartbreaking.
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Granby Oak, an oil painting by Granby Artists Association member Alexander Anisimov, is on display in the historical Old Lyme Art Association gallery through March 14. View online or visit in person, free to the public.
Wouldn’t it be nice if Mother Nature sent us some more New England snow sometime this winter? Please, Mother, cloak our town in a nice white blanket, making it look fresh and clean.
Renovations to the Glazier Cabin on the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby have been completed with the addition of a metal roof. The cabin’s front porch is a great place to enjoy a quiet moment after a beautiful hike.
Children who will be five years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2022 must be registered for the 2021-22 school year.
While mid-January is traditionally the time when the Three Boards—Selectmen, Education and Finance—come together to collectively review budget projections for the next fiscal year of FY22, pandemic restrictions preclude the 18 members of these boards from physically meeting. Instead, the two operating boards have forwarded to the Board of Finance the look-aheads at next year—the Plus One budget forecast—as prepared by their respective administrators.
The Board of Selectmen called for a Public Hearing for public comment regarding the proposed sale of portions of town-owned land at 4 North Granby Road and 3 East Granby Road. Ward stated he received no comments, either written or oral, on the Public Hearing. No other public addressed the Public Hearing.
An upside of the pandemic is that more of us are getting outside for some exercise. Roadside walkers, runners and bikers are far more common than a year ago.
On behalf of the Granby Lions Club, a huge THANK YOU to all who supported the Lions’ annual Christmas tree sale. It was one of the most successful ever, and all the money donated is put directly back into our community, notably college scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
The Granby Living Facebook group is a proud supporter of the Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen and the Granby Food Bank. Both charities perform a vital role in our community and sadly this year has meant an increase in those that need help.
I was thrilled to learn cultured meat won regulatory approval in Singapore. This is a global first. For those who don’t know, cultured meat is grown from cells, without killing animals.
I no longer live in Granby, but was a resident for 62 years, and now live at McLeans. I just read the op-ed from Susan Patricelli Regan and letter from Bill Regan in the December issue.
Just as commentary, I am providing a portion of a Jan. 12 article from CT Viewpoints, by Michael Gargano, on public education as he sees it on the U.S. front. On my part it is not meant to reflect Granby’s status, merely as a diverse perspective on the subject.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date and time, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
The Farmington Valley YMCA is excited to announce that the 50th Granby Road Race will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Founded by David Hildreth, Dave Bale and Dennis Lobo in May 1971, the Granby Road Race is one of Connecticut’s oldest historic events and runners have the option to register for either a 5K or 10K.
The Lost Acres Fire Department provided the “sleigh” for Santa’s drive through Granby on Dec. 13.
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its dean’s list for the fall semester; the following local students were included:
The Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) provides basic and advanced life support Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the towns of East Granby, East Hartland and Granby.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for the support you have provided our staff and students this school year.