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Granby Public Library and Granby Land Trust hosted over two dozen nature enthusiasts Sept. 10 for a Hawk Watch on Blueberry Hill, Granville, Mass.
Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon through Nov. 16.
Paul McDonnell captured this ghostly image in puddles along the Salmon Brook Park driveway.
One of the Sepe Farm sheep gets some petting from a visitor to Lost Acres Vineyard, Sept. 17, 2022.
The Granby Camera Club is excited to have Wendy van Welie as its guest presenter at the Monday, Oct. 3 meeting at 7 p.m. in the Granby Senior Center.
Marc Robert Fitzsimmons, 63, of Colonial Beach, Va., was tragically killed in a one-car accident in Stony Point, N.Y., on Aug. 23.
It was a bit chilly Friday night, Sept. 23, for the first Celebrate the Valley event, but that didn’t stop this youngster from enjoying this animal-themed ride.
Ear scratches are the best!
Nicki Cox and Paw enjoy a visit at Angel Horses on Open Farm Day on Sept. 17, 2022.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, incumbent Republican House Rep. Mark Anderson and Democratic challenger Kim Becker will debate the issues affecting the 62nd District.
Regarding the April 2020 issue of The Granby Drummer, page 3, Minutes of the March 2, 2020 BOS meeting, I see that 54 bear-resistant trash barrels will cost $13,708.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date and time, and get information on how to participate.
In response to Covid-19, Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7S, has suspended the tax credit re-filing requirements for this year. Any taxpayer currently on the program shall automatically maintain their benefits for the next two-year cycle.
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.