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Pilgrim Covenant Church celebrates 120th anniversary Gospel Singing Competition draws variety of music styles

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In January 1902, the Free Swedish Farmers of North Granby Society was formed. That institution transitioned over the years to become Pilgrim Covenant Church of Granby, which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. The church has seen many changes since its beginnings but kept its New England small-town flavor, exemplified by its charming white-steepled church sitting on the Granby-Southwick town line.

Drumrolls

UNICO awards scholarships to two GMHS seniors

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UNICO is the nation’s largest Italian-American service organization. The Granby chapter selected two outstanding students with Italian heritage and strong extracurricular credentials to receive scholarships at the Granby Memorial High School awards night.

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IBAC holds public forum to discuss use of federal Covid-19 relief funds

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The original Intra-Board Advisory Committee (IBAC) was established to study matters of common interest and promote efficiency between the Boards of Selectmen and Education. A modified IBAC was established in January 2022 to specifically study topics of importance for the town as determined by the First Selectman, the first of which has been the use of the federal Covid-19 funds.

Events

Granby Chamber Awards Presented

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The Granby Chamber of Commerce held its last Annual Meeting and Awards ceremony on May 26 at Simsbury Farms in conjunction with the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce event.

History

Ethel Linnell, first SBHS curator

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In its first 75 years, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has had three amazing curators. I have written about Eva Dewey saving Granby history when she stored most of the files, genealogical files, and artifacts in her house while the SBHS was first renovating its campus. I also have written about how Carol Laun helped transform the society as we know it today and became our town historian and educator. Both Eva and Carol followed in the footsteps of our first curator, Ethel Linnell.

Town/Govt

New twist on spring voter canvass

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To protect the rights of voters during the presidential primary, no canvass letters can be mailed prior to April 28, which means that registrars throughout the state will have to complete their mailing within a three-day window, as the last day to send is May 1. Every year the registrar’s office is required to identify those names on our official voter registry that may need to be removed through an annual, selective canvass of voters.

Events

Granby’s Got Talent 2020 set for April 4

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The Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club will host its second annual Granby’s Got Talent (GGT) competition on Saturday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the GMHS auditorium. The entire Granby community, as well as students from Hartland and Hartford, are welcome to attend and participate in the talent show.

School & Sports

GMHS Safe Grad event volunteers wanted

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Entering 2020, the Granby Memorial High School Safe Grad Committee is busy preparing for a successful Safe Grad Night event for graduating seniors in June. But it can’t do it without the help of GMHS parents.

Focus on Education

Thanks for the warm welcome!

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for welcoming me with open arms to this incredible town. I truly feel fortunate and proud to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. From my first day riding the bus with students, to presenting the Plus One Budget to the Board of Education, each moment positively reflects the Granby culture.

Fun & Rec

Granby Cubs players represent team in All-Star Game

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The third annual Connecticut North Men’s Senior Baseball League (CNMSBL) All-Star game was held on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford. After a several hour rain delay, four Granby Cubs players and one coach represented the team at this year’s game.

School & Sports

Granby student wins young poets competition

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Nature’s Music, a poem by Noelle Tackett, daughter of David and Sarah Tackett, was selected by composer Ellen Gilson Voth to be set to music in a new piece commissioned by the Farmington Valley Chorale. To mark its 50th anniversary in 2020, the chorale looked to young poets for an original poem that explores a theme related to how music affects us or has an impact on our lives.