Fun & Rec
Parks & Recreation
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Comedy Night: Saturday, Nov. 13 at Holcomb Farm.
Fun & Rec
Fall may be the best season in Granby
Rick Orluk’s photo of the swing along the Granby Land Trust trail through the Emery Preserve highlights fall’s beauty.
Recent Stories
Fun & Rec
Meet me at the Center
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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
Town/Govt
MID-TERM ELECTION 2022 • NOVEMBER 8
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Each of these local candidates in the November election was invited to submit biographical information and to reply to the questions below.
What are the top two issues facing Connecticut and what will you do about them if elected? Here are their responses.
The Arts
Granby’s Cherichetti displays rug at weaving center
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Great things are happening in the Hartford Artisan Weaving Center studios, from intricate handwoven scarves to beautiful wall hangings and rugs.
Great Outdoors
Selectmen approve Holcomb Farm Conservation and Sustainability Plan
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Friends of Holcomb Farm and Granby Land Trust work with Town to build a sustainable future
Great Outdoors
Holcomb Tree Trail fall color
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Sometimes, we just get lucky.
This fall, conditions have been close to ideal for brilliant leaf color at Holcomb Farm.
Town/Govt
Personal histories added context to BOS discussion of Holcomb Farm conservation plan
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During the public session discussion of the proposed Long-term Conservation and Sustainability Plan for Holcomb Farm on Oct. 17, some people presented personal memories and stories in their encouragement for approval of the plan. Their words added weight and were greatly appreciated by the many residents in the Town Hall meeting room.
Events
Social distancing and Al-Anon meetings
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Alcoholism affects as many as one in four people who live in our community. Al-Anon is a free program for friends and families of alcoholics who suffer from the impact of a loved one’s drinking.
Fortune & Folly of a Female Farmer
Take your eyes off the finish line
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For 16 years, I’ve lived across the street from one of the most beautiful places in Connecticut. The McLean Game Refuge is true luxury on top of the beauty of our rural farm town.
Town/Govt
Granby veteran launches campaign for State Representative
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Retired Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Mark Anderson announced his campaign as a Republican candidate for State Representative of the 62nd District.
Great Outdoors
Portrait of a Gilfeather
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In 5th grade we had to learn each state’s capital and official nickname. We didn’t know that beyond Juneau, Alaska, (The Last Frontier) and Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the Pelican State), there existed all manner of state symbols and icons.
Town/Govt
Public Works
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Trash Holiday: Monday, May 25, Memorial Day is a holiday for Paine’s. All trash pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.
People
New local shopping service for at-risk individuals
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West Granby resident Jillian Juarez is the Connecticut State Coordinator for a group of volunteers who provide delivery service for at-risk individuals.
Town Hall Talk
Town works through health crisis
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What a change a month brings. I am thankful for the daily walks I take with my lovely wife in and about Granby.
Events
Gran-bee canceled
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In light of the unprecedented events surrounding the Coronovirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control that recommends cancellation or postponement of large public events, the Granby Education Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Gran-bee Trivia Contest scheduled for April 24.
School & Sports
Hockey team wins conference championship
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Wildcats Hockey, the high school hockey team for Granby, Suffield and Windsor Locks, won the 2020 Nutmeg Hockey Conference championship on March 3 in Cromwell.
Town/Govt
Pandemic restrictions impact budget referendum process
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The Executive Order handed down by Governor Lamont on Saturday, March 21, suspended in-person budget adoption requirements for municipalities to avoid the risk of spreading the Coronavirus Covid-19.
Town/Govt
Presidential Preference Primary postponed to June 2
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The presidential preference primary will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Gym at Granby Memorial High School.
Town/Govt
GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2020
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Bill Regan, 62 Hungary Road, addressed the board requesting that the public have access to the information packets used during the meetings. He requested that the packets be online before the next scheduled BOS meeting.
School & Sports
Lions donate pants at Kelly Lane
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On a recent Friday evening, the Kelly Lane Primary School nurse put out a request for new or gently used pants for students in need at her school. There was especially a shortage of boys’ pants.
Town/Govt
GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MARCH 2, 2020
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Conservation Commission member Kent McCord, 135 Hungary Road, addressed the board with information on the Explore Granby Scavenger Hunt. This an event where residents hike to specific landmarks, take selfie photos at each of the five locations and submit the photos to the Conservation Commission after all locations have been visited.
Drumrolls
Drumrolls – April 2020
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Kyle Keir graduated in May 2019 from Tulane University with a B.S. in management with double majors in finance and management and certificates in energy and entrepreneurial management specializations.
Letter to the Editor
50th anniversary coverage
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The Drummer continues to impress me with the town information it brings to readers. I read the beginning of your 50 year coverage of town events, budgets and economic information and will read the rest.
Letter to the Editor
SBP Park House great for gatherings
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The Gathering Room is a great place to get everyone together. Granby Recreation and Leisure Services is not just for youth sports. In the last year, we have rented the Gathering Room at Salmon Brook Park for two graduation parties and a birthday party.
Town/Govt
Granby Food Bank
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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.