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Haley Terva, of Granby, was named Little East Conference Goalie of the Week after recording a pair of wins between the pipes for the Keene State Owls.
The Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble and the Kachala Family will present a concert to benefit Ukraine on Sunday, June 12, at 4 p.m., at the South Congregational Church.
Jason Levesque has announced a new subdivision of new single-family homes, Harness Way, in Granby. The first home will be constructed at 76 West Granby Road and complete by the fall.
Birds sing their summer songs at dawn and awaken me to an inviting morning.
Flowers of a myriad of colors welcome me outdoors to join them.
Stop & Shop Store Manager Tony Morrone realized many customers are horse people so he reached out to the largest family horse business in the surrounding area, the Strain Family Horse Farm, for a meet and greet.
Cheryl Paddock, BSN, RN, is the VNA’s 2022 recipient of the highest international award in nursing, the Nightingale Award.
When the doctor prescribes a new drug, we often nod and agree. We assume the directions will be on the vial, and we will understand them.
Many of my favorite childhood memories involve fishing. It’s what I did to escape the daily turmoil of growing up in our tumultuous, single-parent household. I never caught a single fish worth bragging about. But fishing was safe.
On May 7, the Granby Road Race ran for the 51st time. While organizers prepared all week for wet weather, they were surprised to see nary a drop of rain. The wind on the other hand posed a bit of a challenge. Nonetheless, the runners pushed through and had a great race.
In June, South Church will say a tearful farewell to senior minister Denny Moon, who is retiring, and to associate minister Sandra Fischer, who is moving on to the next stage in her ministerial career.
Vance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90s when buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking ‘em dead at open mics.
The Seniors Job Bank celebrated 40 years of service to the greater Hartford region with a gala gathering on Sept. 24. The non-profit, volunteer driven organization connects men and women over 50 who want to work with businesses, government agencies, and households that need workers.
My husband had a terrible accident six weeks ago and has been recovering with baby steps back to health since. And, in this darkest time for our family, our community has been the light that shines through.
Each fall, the Granby Land Trust, with support from the Granby Artists Association, hosts a juried art show to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and to raise funds to protect the rural character of Granby.
When I am not looking in my personal recipe box for dinner ideas, I like to search websites; two of my favorites are allrecipes.com and epicurious.com.
The Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) wrapped up another successful book sale in September. The overall revenue generated over $13,000, all of which goes towards supporting the Granby Public Library with books, magazines, DVDs, museum passes, and special programs for all patrons.
The Granby Land Trust is excited to announce that it has preserved one of Granby’s most iconic and oldest agricultural properties, 143 Simsbury Road in West Granby.
On Sept. 15, Susan Witkos Grigely was honored and inducted into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame. Susan, also known as “Grigs,” graduated from Granby Memorial High School in 1986.
Granby Youth Basketball provides basketball instruction in a positive and fun-filled atmosphere. Players will develop individual skills and coaches foster teamwork and proper sportsmanlike attitudes.
Thank you Heavenly Father for the bountiful harvest. Thank you for the family and friends who gather around our tables. Thank you for the happy memories of all who once graced this day.Thank you for the newborn babies, for they are our future.Thank you for the elderly who by their wisdom have much to teach us.Thank you for the beauty of the world you have created.Thank you, especially, for the flowers and the songs of birds.We remember in our prayers all who are in need.We welcome the stranger, for in doing so, we welcome you.May this day be one of true thanksgiving for our Blessings. And, may we be always mindful of the concerns of others.Amen. Bernadette Gentry, 2019
For our farmer, Joe O’Grady, and for our many other talented farming friends in Granby, this fall has delivered a great harvest.
A dense bush 2 to 7 feet high, Japanese Barberry has spikey thorns every inch or so along each branch. Small leaves along the branches are green in spring and summer.
To celebrate the passage of the nation’s first Arborist Law right here in the State of Connecticut 100 years ago, the Connecticut Tree Protective Association (CTPA) provided a white oak for each of the state’s 169 towns.
For the past 20 years, the Granby Education Foundation has funded more than 170 grants to local schools and nonprofits totaling over $375,000 in educational and artistic programming. Last year, grants were awarded to six Granby nonprofits and the Granby Public Schools, positively impacting residents of all ages.
First Congregational Church of Granby held its annual blessing of the animals service in September.
Household Hazardous waste collection: Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Rd., Simsbury.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation foxfieldrecoverymission is the recipient of a $2,500 donation from Northwest Community Bank via the State of Connecticut Neighborhood Tax Credit Program.
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Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation participated in the 28th Veterans Hospital Rocky Hill annual event that includes more than 30 government agencies and hundreds of social service organizations, and is open to the more than 200,000 veterans residing in this state.
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