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This Thanksgiving Day we give thanks to our Creator for His many blessings
Please help the Friends of Granby’s libraries continue the holiday tradition of providing children’s books for Granby’s Department of Social Services annual Holiday Gift packages for families.
The transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 16.
Registration is required for many of the library’s programs. To register, follow the links on the library’s website or call the library.
Every other year the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) hosts a day-long conference on invasive plants. It’s packed with presentations and workshops aimed at professionals, home gardeners and everyone in between. CIPWG is the state’s central hub on invasive plants, and the conference is a super source of up-to-date data on best practices and plant science.
The recently-planted Granby Wildflower Meadow at 175 Salmon Brook Street has been chosen for a five-year study of insect pollinator networks led by a team at UMass Amherst. The study is designed to better understand the relationship between pollinator habitat and the diversity and abundance of bees.
When she was growing up on Nantucket, Granby resident Catherine Slattery learned that being a girl had some disadvantages. She couldn’t work at or go to the Caddy Camp at the island golf club. “Boys Only” was the rule. That was always in the back of her mind, and, many years later, when she became one of the owners of the island’s Madaket Marine, she was determined to start a Captain’s camp for young women. Not only would this even the long-ago score, it would increase the talent pool from which she could draw staffing for the marina.
The Town of Granby has received a $453,000 grant for the installation of a pedestrian-friendly walking path along the perimeter of Salmon Brook Park.
In 2018, the Town constructed a sidewalk along Route 10/202 that continued a bit into the park. Fast forward a few years and the Parks and Recreation Board began thinking about extending the sidewalk.
For years, the eighth grade Washington, D.C. trip was a rite of passage for Granby Memorial Middle School students. For many, it was the first time away from home and the first time visiting our nation’s capital. Many alumni have fond memories of trips to Washington, D.C, and still have the souvenir picture that each student received of their class on the U.S. Capitol steps.
As Bob waited in the check-out line at Stop and Shop, he heard a voice call out, “Mr. Bazyk”. While the man’s voice sounded vaguely familiar, it wasn’t until he turned around and saw his high school friend Charlie Ray that the flood of memories rushed back.
On A Motion by Sally King, seconded by Mark Neumann, the board voted (5-0-0) to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4 with the correction by Neumann of section VIII, to read: Selectman Neumann, Republican Town Committee member not chairman, as stated in the minutes.
We are at a crucial revolutionary moment in history following the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, among countless others. It is a rare and pivotal moment that presents an opportunity for sweeping and indelible transformation across our town and the nation to finally and boldly acknowledge that Black Lives Matter.
As great as Granby is, together, we can make it better. Together, we can help to end racism and injustice.
I learned about the Granby Community Fund from a co-worker who was a member and resided in Granby as I did. After attending a meeting and hearing about the work and commitment of the members to raise funds for community organizations in one annual campaign, I became a member!
My fondest memory of Lila Innes is hearing her unforgettable laugh echoing through Cossitt Library. No library silence there!
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date and time, and get information on how to participate on Zoom.
Like religion and politics, race has become a taboo subject that people don’t want to talk about. But we need to talk about it!
Per Executive Order, this meeting shall be held remotely; commission members who speak shall introduce themselves each time they speak; members of the public who wish to speak shall introduce themselves and state their address.
The world changed abruptly in March, upending the education system in a few short days. The Granby Education Foundation (GEF) responded with initiatives designed to bring smiles and relief during a turbulent time.
The coronavirus has ushered in a unique opportunity for Granby residents—preserving memory of the COVID-19 pandemic experience for future generations. The Salmon Brook Historical Society and the Granby Public Library are working together to gather stories about how the pandemic has affected life.
This week we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. Students and families have truly honored them by creating videos and signs.
Girl Scout Cadettes is offering a way to keep kids happy, engaged and creative this summer. The idea came to the cadettes during quarantine as school, athletics and all other in-person activities were halted.
Members of Hartford and Litchfield Counties’ 53 Lions Clubs International clubs, which are the world’s largest service organization, recently elected West Granby resident Dave Roberts to be the next Second Vice District Governor.
On May 20, at the first-ever Republican virtual convention, Mary Fay earned the nomination to run for U.S. Congress in Connecticut’s first district, challenging John Larson. Fay garnered 59 percent of the 153 Republican delegates to win the nomination of her party.
As we walk tentatively into the summer months, we are faced with the great desire to go back to normal as well as hesitation to trust that all is well. Cautious optimism seems to be the healthiest way to move forward, always with an eye and ear to new developments.
On June 10, Dr. Jordan Grossman advised Granby parents that Mrs. Sue Henneberry has been appointed to serve as the Acting Principal for Kelly Lane Primary School during the months of July and August. Currently, Henneberry serves as the Principal for Granby Memorial Middle School and is retiring effective June 30.
Following a successful outdoor-only opening on Memorial Day weekend, the New England Air Museum reopened all indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces in June. The museum will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The McLean Meals on Wheels program has continued to accept new clients during the pandemic and has been increasing weekday deliveries in all the towns served. Meals on Wheels delivers a hot and cold meal daily if desired.
Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, with Manchester Community College instructor David Garnes whose topic will be 1939—Hollywood’s Greatest Year. This should be an entertaining event not to be missed.