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Great Outdoors

Granby Agricultural Commission hosts Open Farm Day

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The Granby Agricultural Commission is sponsoring a free Open Farm Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farms will open their gates to host demonstrations, tours, offer samples and more. Farmers will be onsite to greet visitors and answer any questions. Returning Farm Day attendees will be pleased to find old favorites such as the Hay Bale Toss at Maple View Farm and tractor rides at Lost Acres Orchard, and will also discover some new additions to the annual festivities. For the first […]

Great Outdoors

Maple View Farm — Granby’s #onestopshop for local food

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“Most people don’t realize we have so much land right here in the center of town. They see horses up front and watch us teaching lessons and summer camps, but they don’t realize we have 50 acres here, with about half in hay fields, pasture land and light woods,” said Kate Bogli, owner of Maple View Farm. “When you stop by our Farm Store it can be a little tricky to see all the animals as well.” That’s because the Boglis run a pastured-based livestock far […]

Fun & Rec

Local cyclist bikes to raise money to cure cancer

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By John R. NiebOn Aug. 5 and 6, Terry Nolan of West Granby biked 192 miles in the Pan Mass Challenge to help  raise $48 million for research and cancer care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.The Pan Mass Challenge is an annual bike-a-thon created in 1980 by Billy Starr, executive director, bicyclist, and fundraiser for the event. The PMC contributes more money than any other athletic event. At the finish line are Terry Nolan, his wife, Donna and their children, Tim, Maria and Joh […]

Fun & Rec

Adventure Club hikes Outer Island

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By Lori BlackburnThirteen seniors, part of the Adventure Club from the Granby Senior Center, braved the 90-degree heat to hike Outer Island, part of the Thimble Island Chain off the coast of Connecticut. This was the first outing for the newly re-formed club and everyone enjoyed the scenery despite the hot weather. The club is led by Judy Cooper and Donna Snyder. The Adventure club has several activities planned for the upcoming months including kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, bowling […]

People

Newest Salmon Brook veterinarian glad to be back home

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By Shirley MurthaSamantha Marquis McNamara knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from the tender age of six years. Not just a childhood dream, the aspiration lead her to a BS in Animal Science at the University of Connecticut after graduating from Granby Memorial High School in 2005. From the friendly confines of her home state, Sam was off to the University of Prince Edward Island, where she received her degree to practice general veterinary medicine. After taking a few additional specialty cour […]

People

Meals-on-Wheels serves homebound residents

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If you’re looking for a way to become more active in the community, consider becoming a Meals-on-Wheels driver. McLean’s Meals-on-Wheels drivers help deliver delicious and nutritious meals such as chicken parmesan, meatloaf and herb-encrusted cod to over 140 local homebound residents every year. Drivers are needed for routes in Avon, Canton, Simsbury, East Granby and Granby. Becoming a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer is easy. All you need is access to a reliable car and two hours to […]

People

First Church and South Church sponsor compassionate conversation on race

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By Linda Calder“The greatest problem is not with flat-out white racists, but rather with the far larger number of Americans who believe intellectually in racial equality but are quietly oblivious to injustice around them.” -Nicholas KristofThe book, Waking Up White, by Debby Irving, will be the springboard for a gathering on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church.  Members of the greater Granby community are invited to read the book, and attend and particip […]

Verse

Upper classman offers freshmen advice

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Camden Robertson1. Don’t be scared! Freshman year is undeniably a new experience, but remember that your entire class is in the same boat! And furthermore, the classes above you, though they may not seem like it, were freshman once too.2. Challenge yourself! When choosing between an honors or an academic class, default towards the harder option if even part of you feels ready. You can always change classes after two weeks if you think the class is too difficult, but it is important to chal […]

Verse

Friends of Granby Public Library host 35th annual used book sale

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By Carole BernardThe backpacks are getting dusted off and flip-flops are going into the back of the closet, but the  volunteers who put on the annual used book sale for the Friends of Granby Public Library are gearing up to work.This year’s sale will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 15–17, at Holcomb Farm in West Granby. Generous donors have flooded the Friends with hundreds of items, that a cadre of volunteers have worked on all summer long. Donated items were i […]

School & Sports

High School Report

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By Tim NolanFall Sports PreviewFall athletics have begun at the high school. Consistent with CIAC rules, football was the first team to hit the turf on August 14th; all other teams started practicing on August 24. All seven teams: cross-country (boys and girls), field hockey, football, soccer (boys and girls), and girls volleyball have put in the work this past summer and hope to start the 2017–2018 school year on a high note. Captains Anthony Spica, a junior, and Nate Orluk, a senior […]

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

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Donations may be dropped off at the Shed at Food Bank site on Salmon Brook St., Stop & Shop, Geissler’s, FV-YMCA, and Granby Senior Center.

Town/Govt

Tsaptsinos to fill Bischoff vacancy on BOF

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At the special meeting on Sept. 5, the Granby Republican Town Committee selected James Tsaptsinos to fill a vacancy on the Board of Finance. The vacancy was created by the passing of Gordon Bischoff whose term was to run through 2021.

School & Sports

2019 Granby Memorial High School Homecoming Oct. 24-26

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The 2019 Granby Memorial High School Homecoming, sponsored by the GMHS Athletic Booster Club, is set to begin on Thursday, Oct. 24. Plans are underway so that students, families and the entire community will witness some of the most exciting competitions of the high school fall sports season

The Arts

Salmon Brook Music Series features folk/rock artist Susan Werner

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Susan Werner has made a name for herself coast to coast. From her 1995 major label folk/rock debut Last of the Good Straight Girls to her 2007 collection of agnostic gospel hymns The Gospel Truth to her 2017 travelogue An American In Havana, Werner writes ambitious concept albums with subject matter and sounds to match.

Verse

Fall Thoughts

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Even though Fall’s great Beauty may be touched with poignancy, we must partake of it with fullness of heart.

Town/Govt

A look back: The first issue of the Granby Drummer

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Once the high school building project was settled, the newly formed Citizens for a Better Granby started work on the first edition of The Granby Drummer. For the first time since its adoption, the town charter was being revised by a BOS-appointed commission and was scheduled for a referendum in November of 1970.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Granby Women’s Breakfast group will welcome Heather Styckiewicz from Manchester Community College who will present “Oh Captain, My Captain,” A Tribute to Robin Williams.

In Town Focus

Men’s Breakfast

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Join us Friday, Oct. 11, at the Granby Senior Center. October’s presenter will be Abigail St. Peter Kenyon, Granby’s director of community development.

In Town Focus

Civic Club 1913–2019

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The Granby Civic club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. It is the annual membership meeting when the members renew commitment and welcome new members.