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Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts will present an original work, Daughters of the Appalachians, on Nov. 11, 12 and 13.
It’s mid-October as I write this, and I still haven’t turned on the oil furnace to heat my home.
Highlights from the meeting held on September 27th, 2022
The Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary will host the return of its Annual Crafts Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center Firehouse, 73 Mountain Road (Rte 168), Suffield.
On Thursday, Nov. 17, starting at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a concert of classical and jazz inspired musical gems in the sanctuary of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford.
Farmington Valley Chorale is pleased to present a festival program, Masterworks for this Moment, for its concert on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford.
The 39th Annual Christmas Cottage Fair will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 224 Lovely Street in Avon.
Join Bottoms Up on Nov. 24 for the fifth Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot to benefit patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The event will be held at Thompson Brook School at 150 Thompson Road in Avon.
What a wonderful day it was, with Stop & Shop customers raising $600 for the Second Chance Ranch.
Application seeking an amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.5.2, which would allow a residential use in the Business Zone by Special Permit.
For many years Granby residents travelled outside of town to find places to dine, but since the establishment of several new restaurants in the last few years this has changed significantly.
Evan Holm, of West Granby, was named to the dean’s list at St. Lawrence University.
As Granby Memorial Middle School approaches the close of its second year of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), we have much to celebrate.
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.
Granby Public Library and Salmon Brook Historical Society are teaming up to help future generations understand this time in our history.
When writing this in mid-April, it’s still unknown when things will be getting back to normal.
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.
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.
In pursuance of Governor Ned Lamont’s March 30 Executive Order No. 7Q, the Simsbury Public Library is offering remote notary services by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Given the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many people are unable to attend regularly scheduled medical appointments like physical therapy.
Angel Cruz (l.), manager of Granby’s Stop & Shop, thanks Nate Chagnon for generously contributing to public safety as we continue to deal with Covid-19.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group normally meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Following the social distancing guidelines of the Governor’s office to prevent the spread of coronavirus and limit groups to five or fewer, the Salmon Brook Historical Society has cancelled the following events: the May 16 Spring Flea Market, the June 6 Car and Tractor Show and the June 20 Ice Cream Social.
Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their fur-ever homes.
Due to the current coronavirus situation, programs scheduled for May and June will not be held.
Now accepting absentee ballot applications for both the August 11 primary and Nov. 3 election.
On March 10, Granby Memorial High School was business as usual. Classes began at 7:35 a.m. with everyone anticipating that 11 hours later the boys’ basketball team would play a first-round home game in the CIAC Division IV tournament.
The Granby Chamber of Commerce honored Matt Newton of CES Design as Business Person of the Year and Donald Rethke as Humanitarian of the Year at its annual meeting and awards dinner on Feb. 25.
Black vultures roosted at the top of a few trees on Spring Glen Dr. last month.