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 “Gerry’s Flowers” Brighten the Granby Town Green

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By Doreen McWhirterNow in its fourth year, the garden at the intersection of Routes 10/202 and 20 in Granby provides a splash of color and classic beauty to the town green. This year a memorial plaque has been placed in the garden to commemorate the garden’s founder, Gerry Palmer. The plaque was designed by her sons, Justin and Jordan, and coordinated locally by her friend, Beth Matlack, using donations made by many family members and friends.  Gerry established the current ga […]

Town/Govt

Update on the plans for the Holcomb Farm arboretum

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By Eric LukingbealAs was noted in the most recent issue of the Drummer, the notion of an arboretum at Holcomb Farm is now under study. This is not a new idea. Rather it was the idea of Tudor and Laura Holcomb as expressed in the terms of the deed by which they gave their farmland to the University of Connecticut. They stated that an arboretum would be among the uses that they approved. Now, the town owns the land without restrictions.The idea of an arboretum captured the interest of several resi […]

Fun & Rec

Off to training

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guiding eyes dog – submitted photo Bette is heading to training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind after a special blessing at First Church. This is the second puppy that was raised by the Cappelli family of North Granby that will assist the blind to foster independence and fulfillment for a person in need. We wish Bette much success in her lifetime of service. […]

The Arts

South-of-the-Border dinner and music night planned

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Sen ctr mariachi band Prepare for a fun night out on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. and bring your friends. The Granby Senior Center hosts an enjoyable evening full of great music and dinner with a Mexican flair—but not too spicy. The Fiesta Del Norte Mariachi Band has thrilled audiences throughout New England for over 25 years with its musical skill, high energy and cultural authenticity. Cost is $15 per person. Please call 860-844-5350 to reserve a place. […]

Events

Celebrate Granby set for Sept. 16-18

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The annual “Celebrate Granby” event sponsored by the Granby Chamber of Commerce will take place this year at Salmon Brook Park. The three-day celebration will kick off on Friday, Sept. 16 and will end on Sunday, Sept. 18 on the following schedule: Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.A carnival with games and rides, as well as local food vendors offering selections from their menus will run all three days. There will also be: live […]

The Arts

Young fifers and drummers, their inspiration at home and away

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By Polina R. CrottyMarquis of Granby Junior Ancient Fife and Drum corps wants to thank the Hampstead Hill Club for inviting the members of the corps and their families to celebrate the Fourth of July in the club’s relaxing and friendly atmosphere. The Marquis, known to Granby residents for their part in Granby’s Memorial Day parade, delivered a more intimate performance at this holiday gathering, which was followed by the traditional Fourth of July feast, generously provided by Hamps […]

School & Sports

​Granby Education Foundation gets $2,500 grant from GoodWorks Insurance

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GoodWorks Insurance recently gave a $2,500 GoodWorks Community Grant to the Granby Education Foundation (GEF). Based in Glastonbury, GoodWorks Insurance is a regional independent insurance agency with other Connecticut offices in New Milford, Avon and Columbia.“The people at GoodWorks Insurance are truly committed to Granby and to furthering the vital mission of our foundation,” said Kristina Gilton, Chair of the GEF’s annual Gran-Bee.Since its founding in 2000, GEF has raised […]

The Arts

​Granby Artists Open Studio Tour to Showcase New Members

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By Lori Catlin GarciaThe Granby Artists Association will hold their annual Open Studio Tour Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 at home studios throughout the Granby area. In addition, Lost Acres Vineyard will again host a group of artists on both days of the tour.The group is very excited to showcase the work of three new members this year. Barbara Schmitt is a landscape architect and owner of B Designs. She is also a young, creative chain saw artist and a painter. Her sculptures are whimsica […]

Great Outdoors

​La Cucina Frutteto (The Orchard Kitchen)

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Running a kitchen, raising a family, and dreaming of Italyby Susan AcceturaIf months had mascots, September’s would surely be the apple. Symbolizing the beginning of fall, the gift for the teacher, and all things cool and crisp. This summer has been anything but cool and crisp. The scorching and waterless July turned supple green lawns into flaxen crisps. Blossoms wilted and gardens stalled. This is pure botanical conjecture, but perhaps the lack of rain drove the roots deeper, so when the […]

People

​Granby Food Bank Acknowledges Generosity

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By Andrea Boyle​ The Granby Food Bank Program would like to thank all of the donors who make a significant difference in its ability to offer food assistance to qualified Granby residents.In addition to a number of individual and business donations, the program is extremely grateful to the Granby Youth Lacrosse team members for giving back to the community with a $500 contribution to the Granby Food Bank, and to the sixth grade students at The Bear Paw Store at Kelly Lane School who chose […]

Town/Govt

Update on the plans for the Holcomb Farm arboretum

By |

By Eric LukingbealAs was noted in the most recent issue of the Drummer, the notion of an arboretum at Holcomb Farm is now under study. This is not a new idea. Rather it was the idea of Tudor and Laura Holcomb as expressed in the terms of the deed by which they gave their farmland to the University of Connecticut. They stated that an arboretum would be among the uses that they approved. Now, the town owns the land without restrictions.The idea of an arboretum captured the interest of several resi […]

Fun & Rec

Off to training

By |

guiding eyes dog – submitted photo Bette is heading to training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind after a special blessing at First Church. This is the second puppy that was raised by the Cappelli family of North Granby that will assist the blind to foster independence and fulfillment for a person in need. We wish Bette much success in her lifetime of service. […]

The Arts

South-of-the-Border dinner and music night planned

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Sen ctr mariachi band Prepare for a fun night out on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. and bring your friends. The Granby Senior Center hosts an enjoyable evening full of great music and dinner with a Mexican flair—but not too spicy. The Fiesta Del Norte Mariachi Band has thrilled audiences throughout New England for over 25 years with its musical skill, high energy and cultural authenticity. Cost is $15 per person. Please call 860-844-5350 to reserve a place. […]

Events

Celebrate Granby set for Sept. 16-18

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The annual “Celebrate Granby” event sponsored by the Granby Chamber of Commerce will take place this year at Salmon Brook Park. The three-day celebration will kick off on Friday, Sept. 16 and will end on Sunday, Sept. 18 on the following schedule: Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.A carnival with games and rides, as well as local food vendors offering selections from their menus will run all three days. There will also be: live […]

The Arts

Young fifers and drummers, their inspiration at home and away

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By Polina R. CrottyMarquis of Granby Junior Ancient Fife and Drum corps wants to thank the Hampstead Hill Club for inviting the members of the corps and their families to celebrate the Fourth of July in the club’s relaxing and friendly atmosphere. The Marquis, known to Granby residents for their part in Granby’s Memorial Day parade, delivered a more intimate performance at this holiday gathering, which was followed by the traditional Fourth of July feast, generously provided by Hamps […]

School & Sports

​Granby Education Foundation gets $2,500 grant from GoodWorks Insurance

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GoodWorks Insurance recently gave a $2,500 GoodWorks Community Grant to the Granby Education Foundation (GEF). Based in Glastonbury, GoodWorks Insurance is a regional independent insurance agency with other Connecticut offices in New Milford, Avon and Columbia.“The people at GoodWorks Insurance are truly committed to Granby and to furthering the vital mission of our foundation,” said Kristina Gilton, Chair of the GEF’s annual Gran-Bee.Since its founding in 2000, GEF has raised […]

The Arts

​Granby Artists Open Studio Tour to Showcase New Members

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By Lori Catlin GarciaThe Granby Artists Association will hold their annual Open Studio Tour Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 at home studios throughout the Granby area. In addition, Lost Acres Vineyard will again host a group of artists on both days of the tour.The group is very excited to showcase the work of three new members this year. Barbara Schmitt is a landscape architect and owner of B Designs. She is also a young, creative chain saw artist and a painter. Her sculptures are whimsica […]

Great Outdoors

​La Cucina Frutteto (The Orchard Kitchen)

By |

Running a kitchen, raising a family, and dreaming of Italyby Susan AcceturaIf months had mascots, September’s would surely be the apple. Symbolizing the beginning of fall, the gift for the teacher, and all things cool and crisp. This summer has been anything but cool and crisp. The scorching and waterless July turned supple green lawns into flaxen crisps. Blossoms wilted and gardens stalled. This is pure botanical conjecture, but perhaps the lack of rain drove the roots deeper, so when the […]

People

​Granby Food Bank Acknowledges Generosity

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By Andrea Boyle​ The Granby Food Bank Program would like to thank all of the donors who make a significant difference in its ability to offer food assistance to qualified Granby residents.In addition to a number of individual and business donations, the program is extremely grateful to the Granby Youth Lacrosse team members for giving back to the community with a $500 contribution to the Granby Food Bank, and to the sixth grade students at The Bear Paw Store at Kelly Lane School who chose […]

History

​McLean resident tracks family roots back to the 1700s

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By Ellen Meuser​When McLean Resident Michael Gorman heard about the wonderful work that Media Center Coordinator Stephen Root was doing in genealogy, he seized the opportunity to learn more about his family’s history. “It turned out to be even more interesting than we initially thought it would be,” said Michael, as he explained his project that spanned several months to complete.Michael’s mother and father both grew up as a single child, so their family unit was sm […]