Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/page/254/)
On May 9, guest conductor John Mastroianni worked with the Granby Memorial Middle School Jazz Band. Mastroianni is well known for his work with the Hall and Canton high school jazz programs and is currently a jazz professor at the University of Connecticut.
GMHS track teams finished their seasons with outstanding results at conference and state meets.
The Halo Awards are given annually by Seven Angels Theater of Waterbury to celebrate the best of high school theater in Connecticut, with more than 80 schools from throughout the state competing each year.
I have many goals this summer—learning how to kayak, reading at least 25 books, running for 30 minutes a day, and… eating with others.
I can still remember the day vividly—I came from school a happy 10-year-old kid. I threw my backpack on the ground and ran upstairs to write in my baby blue journal. However, when I opened my desk drawer, I saw that it wasn’t there.
Madeleine McGee, GMHS 2019, graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Connecticut State University with a B.S. in health and physical education.
Highlights from the meetings held on May 10th and 24th, 2022
The invitation design contest winners for the 2022 Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation grad party recipients from left: ART CAS leader Hollie Hecht, first place winner Erin Panella-Malley, second place winner Travis Jude Green, third place winner Emma Hansen.
Africa Education Partnership (AEP), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving communities in Nigeria, felt the sting of the global pandemic along with thousands of other organizations. A benefit concert scheduled in late March 2020 was cancelled as the country shut down and regrouped.
Drop-in Construction Zone: Every Tuesday in July, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the main conference room. For ages 4-12 years with caregiver. Drop-in and explore the building stations.
Please Note: although Food Bank is closed until further notice we have a system to provide goods for “urgent needs” so donations are still needed. We currently need:
Peanut butter/jellyBaked Beans, chiliCanned tuna, chickenCanned FruitAssorted box cerealsHearty/chunky soupsToilet paperPaper TowelsLaundry soap
Dish soap
Donations can be dropped off at the VNA office on Salmon Brook Street
In 2019, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving established $100,000 community funds for each of the 29 towns in the Foundation’s region, which includes the town of Granby.
“Good evening and it is wonderful to have a great crowd on a special evening. March is Board Appreciation Month and I would like to extend a thank you to all of our board members for their service.”
I hope this message finds you and your family well during this time of uncertainty.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt community-wide.
Application seeking an amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.5.2, which would allow a residential use in the Business Zone by Special Permit.
For many years Granby residents travelled outside of town to find places to dine, but since the establishment of several new restaurants in the last few years this has changed significantly.
Evan Holm, of West Granby, was named to the dean’s list at St. Lawrence University.
As Granby Memorial Middle School approaches the close of its second year of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), we have much to celebrate.
As many of you know, the Granby Public Library is closed to the public until further notice. Some library staff members are available to answer phone calls and emails with requests for information, assistance with online resources, registering for a free library card or help with technology.
Granby Public Library and Salmon Brook Historical Society are teaming up to help future generations understand this time in our history.
When writing this in mid-April, it’s still unknown when things will be getting back to normal.
The Senior Center will remain closed until at least May 20 in keeping with the Governor’s recommendations. It has listed some of its upcoming events and trips for the summer months so you can save the dates.
The Seniors Job Bank has chosen officers and directors to guide the nonprofit job referral service into its 41st year. Bernie Weiss, of West Hartford, is the new president.
In pursuance of Governor Ned Lamont’s March 30 Executive Order No. 7Q, the Simsbury Public Library is offering remote notary services by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Given the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many people are unable to attend regularly scheduled medical appointments like physical therapy.
Angel Cruz (l.), manager of Granby’s Stop & Shop, thanks Nate Chagnon for generously contributing to public safety as we continue to deal with Covid-19.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group normally meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Following the social distancing guidelines of the Governor’s office to prevent the spread of coronavirus and limit groups to five or fewer, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has cancelled the following events: the May 16 Spring Flea Market, the June 6 Car and Tractor Show and the June 20 Ice Cream Social.
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.