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William Herbert Griswold, of East Windsor, passed away on Sept. 7, at the age of 94.
Aquarion Water Company filed an application with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for new water rates that are expected to become effective in March 2023.
The average impact to customers in the region would be a 27.8 percent increase, using an inclining rate structure for single-family, residential customers.
After a two-year hiatus, the annual Granby Land Trust Juried Art Show is back.
It’s October in Granby, and that means our agricultural roots are in their glory. (See what I did there?)
Our Winter CSA sold out in record time this year. Few farms offer local produce all winter long, making this a highly sought-after product.
Developing and maintaining the views at Holcomb Farm—especially the views from the land east of Simsbury Road, looking back over the Farm toward Broad Hill—is a never-ending task for the Friends, led by our Stewardship committee and many volunteers.
Harry Arora, Republican candidate for State Treasurer, was interviewed by Gary Byron on WDRC’s morning show Talk of Connecticut on Aug. 26 and will be joining Susan Regan as a guest on her show CT Valley Views.
Local artist Emma Smith’s exhibit entitled “Landscapes and Cityscapes of Faraway Places” is on display now through March 12 in UConn Health’s Celeste LeWitt Gallery in the Food Court, located at 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, Conn.
When I was a kid, I was not a fan of leftovers but even though my mom was a fantastic cook, even she didn’t want to cook every night. As an adult I now understand the importance of leftovers and how they save you time.
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Twice in Granby history has a First Lady of the United States visited Granby. The last time was Sept.
“Can you get me an appointment with the doctor? Like, as soon as possible.”
The English language is not static. Despite the efforts of purists to freeze the language at a certain time period and say, “This is correct forever,” the language continues to change and grow.
Innes, Lila K. (Knapp), 92, wife of the late Charles Barron Innes, January 28
Looking like the heads of lollipop sticks, or puffs of dandelion fluff, the tops of the tall trees reach
Recognize Equal Pay Day on March 31 to symbolize how far women and minorities are “in the red” with their paycheck. On Tuesday, March 31, women across the United States will join in a national day of action called Equal Pay Day.
The First Congregational Church of Granby invites you to a community-wide meal packaging event with the non-profit organization, Rise Against Hunger. The job in Granby is to raise the funds to cover the costs of meal ingredients and provide the volunteer labor needed to package the ingredients for 10,000 meals.
March is here in Granby, with everything from the sweet smell of maple sap boiling to the rumble of plows heard clearing late-season heavy snowfall to stimulate our senses.
Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of our health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities. To register for a program please call 860-844-5352.
The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week for anyone 25 and older. Only $6/class for Granby residents when you pay the session price.
It is not a well-known story that local Connecticut Valley history is tied to the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, granting freedom of religion, speech and press. Several forces converged on Granby at its inception as the Salmon Brook Ecclesiastical Society in 1740.
Granby’s Stop & Shop recently presented a check for $7,000 to the Waste Not Want Not weekly supper program held at South Congregational Church.
The Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) begins its new membership year on April 1. You can find the membership form inserted in this month’s Drummer.
The New Year started off with a big bang in Granby with at least four important issues working their way through Town Hall and various municipal Boards and Commissions. While meeting minutes are published in this issue, and detailed information is available on the town websites, here’s my Cliff Notes version of what’s up in Granby.
To be eligible to vote in the presidential primary on Tuesday, April 28, you must be registered as a Democrat or Republican. Voters are encouraged to check their party affiliation online at portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx.
Recent snow fall brought out the creative snow sculptors along Route 20. This happy character reminds us of illustrator Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
What happened to Granby during the 1970s—that globally transformative decade now a half-century past? Its population exploded, it changed physically, it lost some farms, and it struggled with the forces of national and global influence.
A brief recognition ceremony for former Selectman James Lofink took place prior to the regular Board of Selectmen meeting. First Selectman Kuhnly honored him by recognizing the boards and commissions that he has served on over the years.
