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The Seniors Job Bank, a nonprofit community resource that connects men and women over 50 looking for work with businesses, households and other employers in need of workers, has named Linda Guzzo, Ed.D, R.D. its Executive Director.
The Boston Business Journal has named Westfield Bank an honoree of the 2022 Corporate Citizenship Award, a recognition of the region’s top corporate charitable contributors.
After 29-and-a-half years of service on the Granby Board of Selectmen, Sally King has decided to step down.
The calming effect of sea breezes, mountain views, or simply clouds in a blue sky is all something we naturally turn towards to relieve the stress of our lives.
Health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities from the Granby Senior Center.
In June, the Friends hosted a special celebration in honor of our Fresh Access program. A family-friendly event at the farm, with Sunday Brunch catered by Clark Farms, drew a sold-out 125+ people to enjoy the iconic setting.
On a lovely—if too dry—August morning, members of the Friends of Holcomb Farm gathered in the fields east of Simsbury Road, overlooking the farmland, to celebrate the successes of the past year and share plans for the future.
Veterinary medicine is still one of the most popular career choices for young students. Although there can be long hours and stressful emergencies to manage, this career path can be very rewarding.
Over the last century and more, we humans imported plants that do great harm to the natural balance of plants and animals—and to ourselves. Invasive species, plants and animals, are considered one of the prime causes for species extinction because of their ability to out-compete and displace native species.
In 1994, Bob Orr and Harry Fischer (the manager of Granby’s camera store at the time) decided that a camera club for people who shared a passion for photography—learning about it, creating their own style, and just plain enjoying the beauty of it—would be a good addition to the town’s social and artistic organizations.
Don Shaw captured this shot of a bald eagle on March 10 in North Granby.
Alcoholism affects as many as one in four people who live in our community. Al-Anon is a free program for friends and families of alcoholics who suffer from the impact of a loved one’s drinking.
For 16 years, I’ve lived across the street from one of the most beautiful places in Connecticut. The McLean Game Refuge is true luxury on top of the beauty of our rural farm town.
Retired Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Mark Anderson announced his campaign as a Republican candidate for State Representative of the 62nd District.
In 5th grade we had to learn each state’s capital and official nickname. We didn’t know that beyond Juneau, Alaska, (The Last Frontier) and Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the Pelican State), there existed all manner of state symbols and icons.
Trash Holiday: Monday, May 25, Memorial Day is a holiday for Paine’s. All trash pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.
West Granby resident Jillian Juarez is the Connecticut State Coordinator for a group of volunteers who provide delivery service for at-risk individuals.
What a change a month brings. I am thankful for the daily walks I take with my lovely wife in and about Granby.
In light of the unprecedented events surrounding the Coronovirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control that recommends cancellation or postponement of large public events, the Granby Education Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Gran-bee Trivia Contest scheduled for April 24.
Wildcats Hockey, the high school hockey team for Granby, Suffield and Windsor Locks, won the 2020 Nutmeg Hockey Conference championship on March 3 in Cromwell.
The Executive Order handed down by Governor Lamont on Saturday, March 21, suspended in-person budget adoption requirements for municipalities to avoid the risk of spreading the Coronavirus Covid-19.
The presidential preference primary will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Gym at Granby Memorial High School.
Bill Regan, 62 Hungary Road, addressed the board requesting that the public have access to the information packets used during the meetings. He requested that the packets be online before the next scheduled BOS meeting.
On a recent Friday evening, the Kelly Lane Primary School nurse put out a request for new or gently used pants for students in need at her school. There was especially a shortage of boys’ pants.
Conservation Commission member Kent McCord, 135 Hungary Road, addressed the board with information on the Explore Granby Scavenger Hunt. This an event where residents hike to specific landmarks, take selfie photos at each of the five locations and submit the photos to the Conservation Commission after all locations have been visited.
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.