Recent Stories

Town/Govt

Board of Selectmen report Proposal initiates action on Evonsion property

By |

by Shirley MurthaGranby resident Tom Vaughan presented his unsolicited concept for the use of the former Evonsion property at 107 East Street to the Board of Selectmen at its Nov. 20, 2017, meeting. A long-time farmer, Vaughan despaired that as the cost of insecticides and herbicides was rising, crop yields were reaching plateaus or even decreasing. Just as important to him was the fact that his children’s allergies were becoming quite severe, and he was not happy with the thought of their […]

Events

Sneak Peek: Lunch for the Mind programs for the spring

By |

By Eileen LonghiThe Granby Senior Center Civic Engagement Education Team has been hard at work finding different programs to please Lunch for the Mind attendees. We think we have succeeded for our spring initiative. If you are interested in dreams, the history of Granby, armchair travel and the smell of roses, we are pleased to share a “sneak peek” of the following programs.Wednesday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m.: Dreams and Waking Dreams with Natalie Griffin, founder and owner o […]

Events

Marquis of Granby celebrates 48th season with awards banquet

By |

By Madeline ChristensenMarquis of Granby Jr. Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps held its annual Awards Banquet on Jan. 6 in Cook Hall at the First Congregational Church. The corps opened the evening by playing a short concert to over 100 attendees, including family members, instructors, alumni and past directors. The banquet is a special and beloved event. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the corps members’ many accomplishments and soak up the culture of a truly unique organization. It is a […]

Events

Trivia game night out for Granby DTC scholarship fund

By |

By Jim LofinkPlease support the DTC Scholarship Award that benefits Granby High School seniors, and join us for a Trivia Game Night Out and Silent Auction. This year the event will be held at the Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room on Friday, Feb. 2, from 6:30–9 p.m. It will be a family-friendly event and chili, soup and snacks will be served. Participants at last year’s Political Trivia scholarship fundraising event at Lost Acres Vineyard. Submitted photo Think you know a lot o […]

Events

PTO Corner

By |

The start of the new year is a time of reflection as our organization gives thanks to the many volunteers and community partners who generously donated their time and resources to support the Granby PTO.The school year opened with an ice cream social for the incoming pre-K and Kindergarten classes at Salmon Brook Park; a back to school breakfast for parents at Lite-n-Up on the first day of school; and the merchandise committee hosted a booth at Celebrate Granby festivities.  The Spe […]

Events

​Camera Club

By |

The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 5, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program will feature guest photographer Gary Melnysyn with a program on Yellowstone National Park. The Granby 4H Photography Club has been invited to the meeting. The scavenger hunt words are winter, bark and favorite. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]

Town/Govt

Granby Land Trust acquires properties in Broad Hill Road area

By |

The Granby Land Trust has expanded its holdings in the Broad Hill Road area through the recent acquisition of two generous gifts of land. Marty Blackington, a longtime resident of Granby, donated 8.45-acres of land, located at 33R Broad Hill Road to the Land Trust, and Beverly Goodwin of Charlotte, Vermont, who is a descendent of the Fancher and Holcomb Families of Granby, gave a 6.82-acre parcel of land located at 29R Broad Hill Road to the Land Trust.

The Arts

Good Company presents It’s a Wonderful Life Dec. 16

By |

By Jessica PietrosantiHerstory Theater, in partnership with Good Company Theater of Granby, presents the holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life with a twist! It’s a Wonderful Life; a Live Radio Show by Joe Landry, is performed in the style of old-time radio theater, including a sound effects artist. This cozy, heartwarming production will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at South Congregational Church Hall in Granby.George Bailey, Zuzu, Clarence the Ang […]

The Arts

Local girl to perform in the  Albany Berkshire Ballet Nutcracker

By |

Hundreds of student dancers will perform with the Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) this season on the 43rd annual tour of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. The coveted role of Clara will be performed by 11-year-old Granby native, Emily Rickis for the one o’clock matinee performance on Dec. 16 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass. This will be Emily’s sixth year performing in ABB’s Nutcracker. Her past roles include reindeer, mini mouse, clown and first act party ch […]

Great Outdoors

Dinella-goats & pumpkins

By |

Photo by Peter Dinella Even goats love pumpkins Treats at Sweet Pea FarmAt the Hayes Farm (Sweet Pea) on East Street, the goats are the real winners on Halloween. No trick or treat here, only lots of treats one day later. […]

Out of Town

Carol Sing and Holiday Concerts

By |

The Farmington Valley Chorale and Artistic Director Dr. Ellen Gilson Voth invite the public to join them in a carol sing on Sunday, Dec. 8, 7 to 8 p.m. at First Church of Christ Congregational, 689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury. This is a free event—donations welcomed.

Out of Town

Storytellers Cottage Events

By |

On Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Storyteller’s Cottage will host a Holiday Literary Gift Crafting Studio. The cost for this class is $45 and includes book pages and other crafting supplies.

Out of Town

Good Company’s Godspell at South Church

By |

Come one, come all to the Good Company Theater’s production of Godspell! Directed by Nikki Currie-Huggard and co-produced by Susan Accetura and Kim Zanini-Bryant, Godspell lays out parables mostly from the Book Of Matthew while interspersing musical numbers ranging from hymns to rock and roll.

In Town Focus

Camera Club

By |

The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program will be photographing the moon.

In Town Focus

Handbell Choir

By |

The New England Ringers, New England’s premier handbell choir, will present Christmas Around the World on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. This oncert is presented by the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St.

In Town Focus

MS Support Group

By |

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.

In Town Focus

Volunteers Needed

By |

Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and can spare time on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon the shelter would love to hear from you.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls – December 2019

By |

Sarah Klotzman, daughter of Deborah and Drake Klotzman, (Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, Class of 2017), was featured on the Nichols College website recently in its Friday Student Spotlight.

People

Don’t let scams ruin the season

By |

Eversource joins other utilities urging caution to customers. Whether it’s over the phone, online or at the front door, sophisticated scammers are finding unusual ways to exploit people and steal their money.

People

UNICO raises funds for needy families

|

Thanks to the many sponsors and participants in UNICO’s charity golf tournament in September at Tunxis Country Club, the club will be donating more than $10,000 in food, clothing and toys to needy families in the Granby community this holiday season.