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Those were just a few of the responsibilities dominating the minds of students at GMHS a mere couple of weeks ago.
As I write this, the thermometer is having trouble reaching 20 after dipping close to zero last night. The ice throughout the woods and trails makes hikes without micro-spikes downright dangerous. But, spring springs eternal! By the time you read this, a drive around Granby will reveal the buckets hung and sap tanks filling, and maybe steam rising from a sugar house or two.
The Grand List is comprised of all the real estate, motor vehicles and business personal property in town. The pandemic has had an impact on many different aspects of the Grand List, motor vehicles in particular.
Highlights from the meeting held on January 25, 2022
Ted and Sandy Christensen were married on Feb. 17, 1962, at the Horace Bushnell Church in Hartford, by Ted’s twin brother, the Rev. William Christensen. After the reception they left for Vermont on their honeymoon but after running into a blizzard, they stayed overnight in Northampton, Mass.
Day Camp, Mission Adventure and a plethora of summer sports, enrichment, fitness and wellness camps for children of all ages just announced!
I hope that you’re finding this monthly column informative. It’s meant to highlight the good work that is being accomplished by our municipal employees and volunteers. It also lets folks know about important issues and activities in town. Great things are happening every day, and I hope to share some of them each month.
Granby artist Bill Simpson’s charcoal drawing, Fishing with Nick, has been included in the Mattatuck Museum’s 2022 Juried Members exhibition.
The Ivoryton Playhouse in Ivoryton, is kicking off its 2022 season with the world premiere of an exciting new musical by Granby resident Jeff Blaney.
Native American women– their past and impact on our lives today–will be the focus of a talk that George G. Ducharme, Ph.D. will present to the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Wednesday, April 6, at 9 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center.
Join the Simsbury Fish and Game Club. Enjoy trout fishing for the 2020 season in a local secluded reservoir that provides a beautiful natural setting.
Historic Sites of Connecticut’s Farmington Valley Bus Tour
Join us Friday, March 13, at the Granby Senior Center. March’s presenter will be Barkhamstead’s Phil Prelli, National Grange Executive Committee Chair.
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, March 2, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program will be a travel program.
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.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-428-2463.
On Wednesday, March 4, the Granby Women’s Breakfast Club welcomes Connor Hogan, Director of McLean’s Game Refuge, to talk about Predator and Prey Relationships at the refuge.
The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, March 19, at 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, to share thoughts and remembrances of a dear member, Lila Innes, who recently departed life on earth for heavenly places.
The Salmon Brook Music Series presents singer songwriter David Mallett on Saturday, March 14, at South Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. The cool breezes of Maine’s northlands have flowed through the songs of David Mallett for more than four decades.
A Cossitt History: Tuesday, March 3, 6:30–7:30 p.m., (snow date March 10) at Cossitt Branch. F. H. Cossitt Library is one of two library branches serving Granby.
Potluck and Author Talk with Dorie Greenspan: Monday, March 9, 6 p.m. Greenspan is the author of 13 cook books, including one with the late chef and PBS host Julia Childs.
My husband and I are the third generation to work on his family farm. My father-in-law detailed income and expenses out on a piece of paper at the kitchen table when we talked about taking over, but it has taken us 15 years to get to a comfortable spot in our farm finances and will take us years more to create something that we want to hand down to our kids.
When we took over the farm, our goal was to have the farm “pay for itself.” My husband had the off-farm job that would support our family expenses.
After a planned hiatus, The Brewery at Maple View Farm will open on March 7 with fresh beer and live music. With a successful year under its belt, The Brewery is ready for 2020.
The Town of Granby has a wealth of history and a number of notable treasures for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Taylor Nowak was named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s fall 2019 dean’s list.
Whenever you see or feel a mass on your dog it is important to have it checked out by a veterinarian. The most common tumor on older dogs is called a lipoma or fatty tumor.
William Moomaw, Ph.D., a lead author of the 2007 Nobel-Peace-Prize-winning report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will discuss the ways that we in New England, can help mitigate climate change.
Garlic mustard is a small green invasive plant with leaves that smell like garlic when crushed. It’s an unusual invasive because almost anyone, regardless of age, ability or tool readiness, can pull garlic mustard plants.
Adult Rec basketball
Monday and Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m., at the high school. Pick-up games for two hours for those ages 18 and up.
Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts will be presenting Mamma Mia!, Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m.