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Events

Sign up for GRR art exhibit tour

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Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) is facilitating a docent-led tour of the New Britain Museum of American Art’s 30 Americans on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m.

People

A new pastor for Pilgrim Covenant Church

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What could cause a person to leave retirement and return to work? “I had no plans to come out of retirement,” marvels Pastor Matt Marzluft, the new Senior Pastor of Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC) in Granby. “But I felt a genuine call from God.”

People

Remembering the Cossitt Fair

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For many years, the first Sunday in October was a big day in Granby—the day of the Cossitt Library Fair.

Verse

2022 Trendy Talk 2

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This narrative is unlike the usual Drummer article which imparts information and meaning. Using amalgams of words and of expressions in current use, the narrative is meant to amuse.

People

Social Services

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The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.

Letter to the Editor

Ban fur sales

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The North American fur industry kills 4 million animals every year, according to Humane Society International. Connecticut can do its part to end this barbarism by following California’s lead and banning fur sales and manufacturing.

Letter to the Editor

Bear-resistant barrels

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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.

Town/Govt

Re-application for Tax Credits not required

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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.

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

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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

School & Sports

GRANBY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

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“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.”

Town/Govt

GRANBY PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES

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Application seeking an amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.5.2, which would allow a residential use in the Business Zone by Special Permit.

Town/Govt

Browse & Borrow

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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.

People

Help Granby Preserve History

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Granby Public Library and Salmon Brook Historical Society are teaming up to help future generations understand this time in our history.

Happenings at the Center

The Senior Skinny

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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.

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Seniors Job Bank elects leadership team

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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.