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The town of Granby’s signature event, Celebrate Granby in the Park, returns in September in a big way after a two-year absence.
In its first 75 years, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has had three amazing curators. I have written about Eva Dewey saving Granby history when she stored most of the files, genealogical files, and artifacts in her house while the SBHS was first renovating its campus. I also have written about how Carol Laun helped transform the society as we know it today and became our town historian and educator. Both Eva and Carol followed in the footsteps of our first curator, Ethel Linnell.
Alexander Anisimov and Wendy van Welie
On June 8 the Simsbury Metacomet VFW Post 1926 members congratulated Kate Hollister of BSA Troop 1175 for winning the VFW Eagle Scout of the Year award.
The 39th annual Friends of Granby Public Library book sale will be held Friday through Sunday, July 29 to 31 at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road in West Granby.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) participated in Granby’s first Juneteenth celebration with six interactive signs that revealed some of the early history of Granby’s Black residents.
The Granby Youth Service Bureau is proud to be working in cooperation with SAMSA’s Talk: They Hear You campaign to help parents begin and sustain conversations with their children that will help significantly reduce underage substance abuse. From elementary to high school, these conversations can make a powerful difference in our children’s long-term health and wellbeing.
Photos by Flo Bischoff, Megan Garbutt and Shirley Murtha
On May 22, First Congregational Church and South Congregational Church voted overwhelmingly to reunite, forming one United Church of Christ (UCC) congregation in Granby
The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association has announced that Nancy A. Scheetz, agency CEO, has been chosen as the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year 2022. The designation is particularly significant as it is the first time a woman business leader has been recognized.
Kyle Keir graduated in May 2019 from Tulane University with a B.S. in management with double majors in finance and management and certificates in energy and entrepreneurial management specializations.
The Drummer continues to impress me with the town information it brings to readers. I read the beginning of your 50 year coverage of town events, budgets and economic information and will read the rest.
The Gathering Room is a great place to get everyone together. Granby Recreation and Leisure Services is not just for youth sports. In the last year, we have rented the Gathering Room at Salmon Brook Park for two graduation parties and a birthday party.
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.
As with any family, a budget sometimes needs to be amended based on internal or external fiscal factors. I would like to challenge each of the departments to consider a reduction of two percent to their budgets not by simply trying to meet the current plus-2 percent budget-increase target.
Kate Bogli, 198R Salmon Brook Street, addressed the commission regarding the draft agritourism zoning regulation, noting the importance of supporting and helping farmers and not adding more paperwork and fees for farmers. Virginia Wutka, 130 Lost Acres Road, asked the commission what the impetus is for the proposed changes.
Dan Skinner (left), a long-time employee at Granby’s Stop & Shop, is congratulated by store manager Angel Cruz for the medals he won in the Connecticut Winter Special Olympics. Skinner won a gold and two silver medals.
Welcome to our guest legislators, Senator Kissel, Senator Witkos and Representative Simanski.
Susan Patricelli Regan, host of CT Valley Views had the opportunity to interview Oz Griebel, chair of Serve America Movement (SAM) that was initiated on a national basis in 2016, and more recently, in 2019, in Connecticut.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation’s president Susan Patricelli Regan presented her testimony in support of S.B. 217, raised by Senator John A. Kissel, CT Senate District 7, on Feb. 27. The Senate bill is for an equine instructional program for veterans with PTSD to be included under the Veterans Health Care coverage.
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has announced the 2020 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Proposal. This program provides tax credits to businesses that make cash investments in qualifying community non-profit programs. Past approved projects have come from public service departments such as police, fire and ambulance, health service agencies, land trusts and more.
On Saturday, April 25, Last Fair Deal will perform with stellar vocals and unique acoustic synergy, drawing from an eclectic repertoire of old-time string-band bluegrass, swing and popular music.
Longtime Granby resident, financial analyst and community organizer Audrey Lampert has launched her campaign for the Connecticut General Assembly.
Granby Lions Club Scholarship applications for Granby resident high school seniors attending Granby Memorial High School or any other accredited high school, must be completed and returned to Julie Caruso, guidance department, GMHS, by May 1. Scholarships will be awarded to high school students planning to further their education by attending a college, university, technical or trade school.
Become a Memory Care volunteer with McLean, and help support those in the community who are living with dementia and their caregivers. Register now for the April volunteer training sessions, April 28 and 30.
As part of the Make-A-Wish Kids For Wish Kids program, Madeline Moore and Julia Redfield have raised more than $20,000 on behalf of Make-A-Wish® Connecticut, beginning small with lemonade and hot chocolate stands and moving to two Ski-A-Thons per year.
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation has announced the winners of its 2020 art competition. The first place entry will be used in the invitation design and for free tee shirts for all students attending Granby Memorial High School’s free graduation party.
Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) offers annual scholarships to graduating Granby Memorial High School seniors. Applicants must be Granby residents who are soon-to-be high school graduates accepted at an institution of higher learning approved by the selection committee.