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A bond, a gift and a legacy – the Holcombes and Dr. Werner

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By Peggy LareauA vibrant legacy has emerged from a strong bond between Seth and Lucy Holcombe and their veterinarian and friend, Harry W. Werner, VMD. With an estate gift of over $5 million, the Holcombes of North Granby endowed an academic chair and innovative equine center at the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school (Penn Vet) in the name of Dr. Werner, an alumnus. Dr. Werner operates Werner Equine with his wife and practice manager Susan, based at their mini-farm in North Granby.&ldqu […]

Events

Granby Public Library

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Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sundays: closed until NovemberCossitt Public LibraryTuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m.Saturday: 12 to 5 p.m.Pre-registration is required for many programs. Call 860-844-5275 (GPL Main Desk); 860-844-5284 (GPL Children); 860-653-8958 (Cossitt) Cossitt Library recently hosted fly tying workshops with Orvis instructors. Visit the library’s new websit […]

Events

Parks & Recreation

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Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration.Telephone: 860-653-8947Website: www.GranbyRec.com. Accepting MasterCard/Visa/Discover. Register for programs at any time of the day or night, find out right away if a program still has space available, check your account to see what activities your family members are signed up for, and print out a year-end receipt for tax purposes.Program/Trip Registration: All programs/trips are based on a first come basis […]

Town/Govt

Poll workers’ discussion held

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The Registrars of Voters hosts monthly poll workers meeting to discuss upcoming legislative initiatives that might impact future elections. In attendance at a recent meeting were: front row (from l.):Paul Willis, Marcia Massey, Laura Wolfe and Joanne Mayornick; back: Patty Sansone, Diane Hernsdorf, Arnie Kittlesen, Jill Ford, Dave Amidon, Bob King, Michael Mayornick and Kay Woodford. Submitted photo Registrars Laura Wolfe and Paul Willis highlight possible legislation that might come […]

Town/Govt

Dates set for budget hearing and referendum

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Public Hearing is April 10; Referendum is April 24The annual Budget Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the GMHS auditorium. Granby residents will vote on the Town Budget at the Budget Referendum on Monday, April 24, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room. Residents must bring a valid form of identification (photo ID preferred) to vote. If you are not registered to vote, but own property in Granby and are otherwise eligible to vote, you may receive a ball […]

School & Sports

Safe Grad Night: a well-loved Granby tradition 

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Thérèse MulveyThe 2017 Safe Grad Night celebration is only three months away. It’s time to get FLOCKING and help raise money for the 2017 Safe Grad Night! Granby volunteers have been making this well-loved GMHS tradition happen for over 30 years but it takes donations to make it work.There are options for how you can help and one is the ability to surprise your friends by sending Pink Flamingos to roost on their lawns. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to that? T […]

Events

Sip-N-Spa at the Vineyard

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Celebrate Spring at Sip-N-Spa, April 8, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard. Start the day at 10:30 a.m. with yoga with Kristal Fiorentino for just $10 then enjoy some wine while Anew Massage and Wellness provides massage therapists, make up, nails, skin care professionals, psychics and more mini sessions for a small fee (about $1 per minute). There is no charge for Sip-N-Spa other than your wine and mini sessions. Come on by and have some fun. […]

Events

We’re Staying Group Meeting

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The We’re Staying Group is meeting on Thursday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Holcomb Farm Workshop. The workshop is the small building on the main campus of Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road. The group will learn a bit about monarch butterflies, share potluck offerings for dinner, and socialize. Eric Rahn, a master wildlife conservationist, will share information based on his 15 years experience raising monarch butterflies. Group members are men and women, both singles and couples, […]

People

Wellness Day promotes healthy bodies, minds

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By John R. NiebFourth graders learned about having healthy bodies and minds during the third annual Wellness Day, which was held at Wells Road Intermediate School from 1-3 p.m. on February 17.Wellness Day is a collaborative effort between the Granby Public School District’s wellness committee and Sodexo, the district’s food service contractor, to celebrate and promote healthy bodies and minds for the district’s students.“It is an important part of developing student knowl […]

Town/Govt

41 PERCENT OF CONNECTICUT TOWNS HAVE ETHICS COMMISSIONS

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With the June retirement of veteran Town Manager Bill Smith, and in anticipation of the search for a new administrator, an exploratory committee of residents is proposing that Granby re-evaluate the opportunity to form a Granby Ethics Commission (GEC). It would address citizens’ concerns using the recommended structure outlined in the Connecticut General Statutes established by the state Ethics Commission. The neighboring towns of Suffield, Simsbury, Farmington, West Hartford and a number […]

In Town Focus

Families Anonymous

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Does someone you care about have a drug, alcohol or related behavioral problem? Want to talk to other people who have “been there” and know what you’re going through?

In Town Focus

Jigsaw puzzle sale

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The Friends of Cossitt Library continues its sale of new and gently used jigsaw puzzles through Saturday, July 13. Proceeds will enable Cossitt Friends to support programs at the North Granby library location.

In Town Focus

Cat shelter volunteers

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Mary’s Kitty Korner, a no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon, they would love to hear from you.

In Town Focus

Women’s breakfast

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The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Senior Center for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a program starting at 9, will feature Granby’s new librarian Amy McCue, who will talk about today’s hometown library and how libraries are changing to meet community needs.

In Town Focus

Republican caucus

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All registered Republicans are invited to a caucus on July 18 for the purpose of nominating candidates for town offices for the Nov 5 election. Caucus to be held in Town Hall Meeting Room at 7 p.m.

In Town Focus

MS support group

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The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-428-2463.

Events

Browse & Borrow

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Granby Public Library
Main Branch

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cossitt Branch

Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.

Holiday Closing

Both libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27. Beginning July 1, the Cossitt Branch Library will change its hours to: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays, 3 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 2 – 5 p.m.

Registration

To register for any program call 860-844-5275, email gplibrary@granby-ct.gov or register on the website, granby-ct.gov/library.

Humans of Granby

Jennifer Zinck

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Professional genealogist, president of Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council; advanced instructor of Genealogical Research at Boston University

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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Summer Day Camp at Salmon Brook Park, Mission Adventure and a ton of other awesome adventures await you with Granby Recreation’s lineup of summer programs.