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Once more The Granby Drummer was awarded high honors by the Connecticut Press Club.
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Many in town were recently taken aback by the news of a large apartment complex that will soon be constructed north of the town center along Rte. 10/202.
The Board of Selectmen wants to hear from you. Please join them at one of the discussion sessions on Monday, June 13, at the Granby Senior Center.
The revaluation of property values is done every five years per state law. The “reval” being done effective for the Oct. 1, 2022 Grand List will affect tax bills issued for next fiscal year—July 2023.
Highlights from the special meeting held on April 25th, 2022
This school year is quickly coming to an end. With the end of any school year comes concerts, award programs, dance/prom, and many other exciting events to culminate an incredible school year.
Valley Pre-School embodies the beauty of what it is to be a child: discovery, self-expression, creativity and developing care for themselves, their friends and their community. There is something extraordinary about seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
The Granby Horse Council awarded scholarships to help defray college expenses to two Granby Memorial High School seniors. Both students live in East Hartland and have been admitted to equine studies programs.
Highlights from the meetings held on April 6th and 20th, 2022
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2020, is the suggested postmark deadline for mailed voter registration applications in order to switch political party to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary on April 28, 2020
One of the great benefits of being a farmer is knowing where to get the best food. You don’t have to farm in the same town for generations and generations to find where the best food in your area is.
On Nov. 3, the Granby Land Trust held its annual meeting at Holcomb Farm’s North Barn. About 70 people turned out to enjoy the company of conservation-minded neighbors over a delicious potluck supper and to learn about the many 2019 accomplishments of the Granby Land Trust.
The Cossitt Library was under construction by Spring of 1890. The letters and papers pertaining to the architect’s specifications are still preserved in the library safe.
The U.S. prides itself on being advanced in the field of medicine and health. We have eradicated many diseases that once caused mass destruction.
Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital will be holding its seventh annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., collecting dog and cat food, as well as monetary donations.
Bittersweet is an extremely vigorous woody vine that can grow dozens of feet, smothering the tops of small trees, strangling them, and pulling them down, similar to the southern kudzu vine. In large mature trees, bittersweet can wrap around the trunk, climb 60 feet or more and follow branches out in search of sun.
Lovers of art and nature from across the state came to Lost Acres Vineyard for Opening Night of the Granby Land Trust’s annual art show: Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty. The show will be on display through Dec. 8 at the vineyard.
Artists from across New England entered their art in the 2019 Granby Land Trust Art Show: Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty.
Harvest Dinner and Auction
Almost 100 friends of Holcomb Farm filled the gorgeous new Gallery at Metro Bis in November to relish expertly-prepared food, bid on donated items, and enjoy the community spirit of so many who make it possible for the Friends of Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program to continue to provide fresh, local produce to those otherwise without access. While some may assume November isn’t the best time to eat fresh from the garden, that’s not the case when Farmer Joe O’Grady, his crew, and Metro Bis Executive Chef Chris Prosperi join forces: Moroccan carrots; lettuce, radicchio, and roasted turnips salad; Brussel sprouts with Jerusalem artichokes; Red Dragon Napa cabbage slaw; sausage with sauerkraut; the best mashed potatoes ever; and warm bread pudding for dessert.
In the summer of 2017, a new director, Connor Hogan, came to McLean Game Refuge. He is new in terms of the historic longevity of game refuge directors: In its 87 years of operation, Connor is only the fourth director.
Granby Land Trust board member Eric Lukingbeal was particularly taken by the naturalized fields of daffodils in various places as he passed through Litchfield and West Granby last spring. It occurred to him that a field of flowers might be just the ticket to brighten up and add interest to the Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak property, and he set a plan in motion.
For the month of December, the Friends of Granby Public Library will have books and DVDs for gift giving this holiday season. There will be a number of items for children and adults with a variety of different areas of interest, such as, gently used holiday CDs, DVDs and books, unopened jigsaw puzzles, tote bags, coffee table books, and other items great for stocking stuffers Many of the items will be wrapped up in holiday ribbon ready for gift giving to that special someone at reasonable prices.
Top: Violette’s glass pitchers; middle: a landscape painting; above: Violette with still life wall sculptures. Submitted photos
Glass artist Jen Violette will be having her 23rd Annual Holiday Glass Sale on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m., at 30 Haven Drive in Granby.
Artist Thomas Adkins talks about his oil painting Winter Stream at the GLT Art Talk at Lost Acres Vineyard in North Granby. At this free event, four award winning artists—Karen Israel, Jim Laurino, Rick Daskam, and Thomas Adkins—discussed the artistic process and methods they use to create their art.
Buddhist teacher Pema Chodrin writes, “Things come together, things fall apart.” Many of us discover that our effort is to maintain a sense of self as we move through the “coming togethers” and the “falling aparts” of our lives. What part does hope play in this quest?
McLean Home Care & Hospice announced that it has been named to the Top 500 of the 2019 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. For 14 years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of agencies and highlighted the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.
“A Book is a gift you can open again and again.” —Garrison Keillor
Please help Cossitt’s Friends continue its holiday tradition of providing children’s books to include in Granby’s Department of Social Services annual holiday gift packages for families.
The Holiday Gift Book Tree, decorated with gift tags noting each child’s age and gender, will be on display starting Saturday, Nov.
Senator Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) has been recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCA’s as a 2019 Legislative Champion. Senator Witkos joined representatives of the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs, the Farmington Valley YMCA, Greater Hartford YMCA, and the Northwest CT YMCA to accept the award.
“I’m honored to be recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs with this award and take great pride in supporting their efforts and mission.