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Several people showed up to plant wildflower plugs in the meadow across from Maple View Farm on Salmon Brook Street.
Both major parties will hold primaries on Aug. 9.
As we head into picnic and cookout season, this recipe will hopefully be one of your new favorites.
Jason Levesque, principal of Jason E. Levesque Construction of Barkhamsted, presents a $2,500 donation to Brian Liss, executive director of the Farmington Valley YMCA on May 26.
This month, as the school year is winding down, I’ll highlight youth programs offered by the town. In addition to its fantastic school district, Granby provides programs and services for youth through the Recreation Department, the Granby Public Library and Youth Services.
It is anticipated that both major parties will need to primary this August. If a primary is held on Aug. 9, voting will take place in the Granby Town Hall Meeting Room from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Make plans to attend the first Granby Celebrates Juneteenth festival at Salmon Brook Park—a free arts festival hosted by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) on Saturday, June 18 from 3 to 8:30 p.m.
The McLean Game Refuge has enacted a new dog recreation policy in order to ensure adherence to the will of George P. McLean.
After several years of discussion and collaboration, First Congregational Church (FCC) and South Congregational Church (SCC) have decided to formally come together as one.
Lots of pollworkers will be needed for the April 27 annual Granby budget referendum and April 28 presidential preference primary, as well as the Aug. 11 federal primary and for the presidential election Nov.
Donate your car, truck or van and help raise funds for a local private school. Free, fast, tow away.
February is National Pet Health Dental Month, which helps raise awareness that the number one health issue in our pets is periodontal disease. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats will develop dental disease by the age of three.
Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist and volunteer for the department of environmental protection, presented a very interesting program on bobcats in Connecticut at the Jan. 8 Women’s Breakfast held at the Senior Center.
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series welcomes CitySingers of Hartford as they return with their Celtic Fire! program on Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m., at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St.
In an effort to raise awareness about Granby’s hiking trails and open spaces, the Conservation Commission will be challenging the public to a scavenger hunt event through the fall of this year.
I hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season and that 2020 is off to a good start for you. I have been enjoying trying some new recipes and making some old favorites.
Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17) is not a trash holiday. Please put trash out on regularly scheduled day. Stay tuned—Like us on the DPW Facebook page, Granby CT Department of Public Works.
BMarquis of Granby Ancient Jr. Fyfe and Drum Corps held its annual banquet on Jan. 11 at Cook Hall, First Congregational Church.
It’s a guy thing. We turn everything into a no-holds-barred, winner-take-all affair.
Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital’s seventh annual pet food drive was a huge success. Thanks to community generosity, it collected 2,859.7 lbs. of dry cat and dog food along with 2,323 cans.
Based out of Brooklyn, N.Y,, Andrea Asprelli is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. She has released two albums of original music as the front woman and songwriter for Cricket Tell the Weather, alumni winners of the FreshGrass Award.
Happy New Year from the Granby Education Foundation. 2019 was a busy year for GEF as it continues to support innovative educational and arts programs throughout the community.
Please visit our website at granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities. To register for a program please call 860-844-5352.
The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week for anyone 25 and older. Only $6/class for Granby residents when you pay the session price.
At its annual holiday party in January, members of the Granby UNICO Club arrived with donations of canned food, paper products and other items needed by the Granby Food Bank.
This Valentine’s Day, let the Sound of New England Chorus deliver your heartfelt message with some songs—in person or in a video.
To register for any program, call 860-844-5275, email gplibrary@granby-ct.gov, sign up online at granby-ct.gov/library, or visit either library branch. Library programs will be cancelled if Granby schools are cancelled due to bad weather.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.–noon. An educational workshop hosted by Matthew Tyo on what baby boomers need to know to help maximize retirement incomes.
It’s the little things we do that can make the biggest impact on the lives of others. If you are looking to bring new meaning to your free time, you can make a difference by volunteering at the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association.
