Recent Stories

People

Remembering the Cossitt Fair

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For many years, the first Sunday in October was a big day in Granby—the day of the Cossitt Library Fair.

Verse

2022 Trendy Talk 2

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This narrative is unlike the usual Drummer article which imparts information and meaning. Using amalgams of words and of expressions in current use, the narrative is meant to amuse.

People

Social Services

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The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.

Town/Govt

Aquarion Water Company seeks rate increase

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Aquarion Water Company filed an application with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for new water rates that are expected to become effective in March 2023.
The average impact to customers in the region would be a 27.8 percent increase, using an inclining rate structure for single-family, residential customers.

Events

Open Farm Day

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Photos from the event held on – September 17, 2022

In Town Focus

Flu Clinics

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The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association has public flu clinics throughout the valley. Both the high dose for adults over age 65 and regular doses will be available for adults and children over nine years.

In Town Focus

GLT Events

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The Granby Land Trust will hold its annual meeting via Zoom, on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. All GLT members are invited.

Out of Town

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club is unable to use the Senior Center for its meetings at this time. While many members are not ready for group indoor meetings, that is not keeping the club from sharing, communicating and enjoying photography.

In Town Focus

Men’s Breakfast

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The next Granby Men’s Breakfast will be Friday, Oct. 9. The speaker for the e-Group will be Nancy Sheetz from Farmington Valley VNA, who will talk about Covid isolation, CBD therapies, and how and why to get seasonal flu vaccinations.

In Town Focus

No SBHS Flea Market

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Following the Governor’s guidelines and to protect society volunteers as well as the public, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has cancelled the fall flea market, which was to be held on Oct. 17.

In Town Focus

Bottle and Can Drive

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Tired of waiting in line to return bottles and cans? Consider donating them to the Granby 4-H Robotics Program.

In Town Focus

Volunteers Needed

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Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their fur-ever homes.

In Town Focus

Lions’ Birdseed Sale

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The Granby Lions is conducting its 25th Annual Birdseed Sale. Orders may be placed until Saturday, Oct. 24, for pickup or delivery on Saturday, Oct. 31.

In Town Focus

DTC Events

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The Granby Democratic Town Committee is planning two events. Visit the website, granbydems.org, or the Facebook page, facebook.com/GranbyDemocraticTownCommittee, for more information or to register.

School & Sports

GRANBY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

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Board Chairman Melissa Migliaccio, shared opening remarks and said this is the board’s fourth special meeting this summer in order to get the schools reopened. She thanked the administration, Jordan Grossman, Jennifer Parsons, and their team.

Waypoints

Meetch’s Corner

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honey hole: A hole, spot, or area containing big fish or lots of catchable fish. Usually requiring an oath of sworn secrecy before your buddy will take you to it.

Town/Govt

An engaged spectator of the political process encourages voting

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I often ask myself, “Self – Why should I be interested in politics and government?” As someone who has spent many years actively engaged in Town Committee work for local and national campaigns, I do understand that, to some, it’s not the most desired use of those precious hours, or minutes, available in our busy lives.

People

Pumpkins with a purpose at South Church

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The Pumpkin Patch is returning to South Church. While it may seem that the purchase of a pumpkin is a common and ordinary act each fall, these beautiful harbingers of autumn are part of an incredible chain of good deeds and help to serve an important purpose.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls – October 2020

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Samuel Bartoes, of North Granby, graduated in May from Roger Williams University with a B.A. in public relations.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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Pawsitive Steps Dog Training Beginner Classes, Columbus Day Youth Basketball Clinic…

Town/Govt

Browse & Borrow

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The Granby Public Library offers limited open hours at the Main Branch, access to the Children’s Room by appointment, and continued Curbside Library Pickup, digital services, and telephone support. The library’s focus remains public and staff safety, continued access to information, and exceptional service to the Granby community.