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Highlights from the meeting held on October 12th, 2022
Granby Fire Marshall Brian Long successfully applied to the Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries program for a grant from the Energizer Corporation. Last year, the town received a small number of batteries from the Connecticut Fire Academy, but Long knew more could be done.
Major Melinda Rizer Gould, USMC, Retired, entertained the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Oct. 5 with her global experiences as a helicopter pilot.
The colors! How many times have we all remarked on the beautiful foliage this year?
Immerse yourself in New England’s natural beauty at the Granby Land Trust’s 15th annual juried art show, open through Sunday, Nov. 27, at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road in North Granby. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Congratulations to the Granby Rovers U15 Girls team for winning its division at the Capitol Cup Tournament in Concord, N.H. on Oct. 8-9. This was the team’s first tournament out of state since 2019, and everyone was excited to play against new teams and have some fun.
Every fall, the Granby Board of Selectmen appoints a student representative from Granby Memorial High School to attend meetings and give updates on the happenings at the school. This year, that representative is junior Chas Orluk.
The 1990s and 2000s were decades of world-wide change and innovation.
The weather is perfect for being outdoors, and the trails at Holcomb Farm welcome everyone, every day.
Photographer Merle Yoder captured this shot of an osprey at Christensen Pond.
Town Hall, although not open as usual, is conducting business. It seems all departments have adjusted to the times, and permits are being issued, births and deaths recorded and the administrative duties fulfilled—just differently.
The Drummer and the town of Granby are saddened to learn that Elaine Jones passed away on March 6, 2020, after a long illness. Elaine made Granby her home for 57 years with Jim, her husband of 53 years.
With Easter egg hunts cancelled because of the Covid-19 scare, volunteers with the Lost Acres Fire Department requested families to sign up to have the Easter Bunny drive by their homes.
May is a busy time for potential November candidates to gain party support and campaign funds.
The Superintendent of Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor P. Wrye as the new principal of Granby Memorial Middle School, effective July 1, 2020.
First Selectman Kuhnly reported with sadness the passing of Town of Hartland First Selectman Wade Cole and asked for a moment of silence.
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.
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.
