Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/page/290/)
As warm weather approaches, many look to get outside and start running. Having a goal in mind is one way to hold yourself accountable and stay consistent with your training. The Granby Race is May 7 this year.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Granby? If you said, “the rural feel,” “the access to nature,” or “the farms and open space,” then we hope you will consider joining the Granby Land Trust.
The project to rehabilitate and preserve the Cossitt Library building is moving forward. The Friends of Cossitt Library’s application for a Pomeroy-Brace Fund Grant at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving was approved in November 2021. However, due to lost mailings, the Friends received the grant funds in early March. While this delay was unfortunate, we are back on track now.
The Golden Age of Hollywood Through Fashion: Wednesday, April 13, 1 p.m. Presenter, Karen Antonowicz. Fashion on the silver screen during the 30s, 40s and 50s was not only glamorous, but influential.
Granby Public Library System
granby-ct.gov/library
860-844-5275
GranbyLibrary@granby-ct.gov
Main Branch Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Winter Sunday hours have ended
Cossitt Branch Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3–8 p.m.
Registration is required for many of the library’s programs. To register, follow the links on the library’s website or call the library. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter in person, on the website, or by phone.
Despite some difficult winter weather, Invasive Plant Activists made massive progress freeing a series of mighty sycamores and smaller native trees and shrubs at Holcomb Farm in recent months
Granby Racial Reconciliation is offering businesses, organizations and community members an opportunity to host a booth at Granby Celebrates Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18.
When deciding where to sign on to a practice, Dr. Marjorie (MJ) Bruce chose the Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital in 2019 because of its reputation of having top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment and treatments that are hard to find at smaller-sized local veterinaries. She was impressed with the fact that the large animal team has the benefit of a full laboratory, knowledgeable receptionists and dedicated technicians.
I am a kayaker and a hiker who travels the Farmington River in the warm seasons and walks on trails that run along the Salmon Brook just about every day.
The Republican and Democratic Town Committees will hold caucuses for nominating members to stand for office in the Nov. 5, 2019, municipal election.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, July 1 & 15, Aug. 5 & 19
My name is Kelly Lewis and I am a Granby resident and mother of 3 (ages 3,7 and 9). Although I believe the science behind teenagers needing more sleep, I am completely opposed to the school time changes that are being proposed by The School Start Time Task Force.
Application seeking an amendment to Zoning Regulations Sections 8.3.1 Alcoholic Beverages that would add manufacturer permit for cider.
Spring is here and the Friends of Granby Public Library are preparing for donations to the Granby Public Library’s annual book sale to be held Sept. 21-23 at Holcomb Farm.
GMHS sophomore Lauren Roy captured the Class M State title with a long jump of 17 feet 6 inches
Bryce Tomasino was honored last week as a finalist at the 14th eesmarts™ Student Contest ceremony held at the state capitol.
Granby Memorial High School DECA students John Grindal, David Migliaccio, Alessandra Boffi, Erin Moody and Daniel Litin were Ready For It as they joined over 22,000 other DECA members, advisors, and business professionals in Orlando, Florida, for the largest International Career Development Conference (ICDC) ever!
GMHS DECA students in attendance gained first-hand professional, industry knowledge, tested their academic prowess against the nation’s best competitors, attained 21st century career skills through their events and DECA experiences, explored a global network of students and entrepreneurs, and took advantage of the hospitality and tourism that Orlando offers.
Connecticut DECA students were housed at the Renaissance at Seaworld and enjoyed luxurious amenities and accommodations during their visit along with a few special days in the Disney, Universal Studios, and Seaworld theme parks in addition to their academics and studies. DECA’s motto: work hard, play hard!
Granby Memorial High School Performing Arts is proud to announce the results of the Halo awards presented on May 28 at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Forty-eight high schools were represented and Granby was grateful to be one of them.
Our PTO ELF (Enhanced Learning Fund) and STEAM Committees awarded their final grants of the year, bringing the total PTO investment for the 2018-19 school year to over $18,000 between Kelly and Wells.
The parking lot of the Barndoor Hills Road entrance of the McLean Game Refuge has been undergoing construction since June 4 and is temporarily closed.
It isn’t uncommon to hear comments about the flaws older generations find in the next. Human beings don’t like change, and of course what represents change more than the “youth of today” (used to describe the youth of the 50’s, 70’s or 2010’s!)
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation has announced the winners of the 2019 art competition. The first-place entry will be used to design the invitation for the Granby Memorial High School’s safe graduation party.
Granby Memorial Middle School students, Isabel Gravlin and Taylor Henry, were recently honored for distinguished scholarship and leadership in their school and community. They were among 242 scholar-leaders from 121 middle schools honored at the 35th Annual Connecticut Association of Schools Middle Level Scholar Leader Banquet on June 3 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.
For Kids
Registration forms available for all programs on our website. Programs held at the YSB unless otherwise noted.
The focus of the Social Service Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
Gary Melnysyn was the guest speaker at the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group June Breakfast.
At 10:56 p.m. Eastern time on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was ready to take the first human steps on the surface of the moon.
