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In Memory Of…
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Olsen, Peter “Pete” Chandler, March 3
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Granby declares the 4th of July a day to celebrate
Friday, July 3: The Decker Bandits will perform 6–8 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Park Bandshell, followed by a bonfire 8–9 p.m.
Recent Stories
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Memorial Services Planned
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Erik Bergersen, aka Berf, died on January 20 and will be buried in East Hartland cemetery on June 4, at 11 a.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Town/Govt
Pomeroy-Brace Fund gives $200,000 in grants to local nonprofits
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Seth Pomeroy Holcombe and Lucy Eaton Holcombe were longtime residents of North Granby. Both were active in their community, enthusiastically supporting the culture and history of the town they loved. Seth and Lucy served on many boards and committees, and shared a passion for Morgan horses, giving a home to many horses over the years and founding the Granby Horse Council. To continue their lifetime of giving back, the Holcombes established the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to support organizations serving the residents of Granby.
History
What it was like: A child’s perspective of a natural disaster
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On Sept. 21, 1938, a major hurricane wreaked havoc along the eastern seaboard, especially in New England. Connecticut lost over 680 lives from this storm and Hartford was flooded so badly that the Park River was buried under the city so such an occurrence would not happen again. After the 1938 hurricane, the Granby school district, along with many others, had students record what they remembered from the storm. Below are excerpts of how students who attended the one-room schools in Granby described the 1938 hurricane.
Historic Footnotes
A Society of Volunteers
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Originally published May 1987: If the words “Historical Society” evoke an image of grim reverential silence and dull stodgy people—you have not visited the Salmon Brook Historical on a Thursday morning.
People
John Weeks—a master of languages and birding
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John Weeks, our local bird watcher extraordinaire, is also an inveterate scholar and master of languages.
Town/Govt
Regan campaigns across the state
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Susan Patricelli Regan, 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate with Representative Mark Anderson and Anderson’s 62nd District constituents at the March for Life demonstration at the State Capitol on March 23.
Events
Ducharme shares impact of Native American women
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George Ducharme, Ph.D., spoke to members of the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on April 6 at the Senior Center. Ducharme spoke about Native American women and their impact on today’s society.
Health Notes
Lifestyle changes to improve memory and cognition
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Exercise. Healthy diet. Socializing. How many times have we heard these behaviors affect cognitive functions? We find it easy to rationalize that the damage is done and nothing will make a difference, but health experts disagree.
Great Outdoors
Help plant wildflowers on June 4
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The Friends of Granby Wildflower Meadow will host a Plant-In as its inaugural event on June 4 (rain date June 5) at the five-acre parcel located along Rte. 10/202 across from Maple View Farm. Over 1,200 plug plants have been ordered to be placed in a section of the field.
Events
East Granby Public Library
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Fetch! Me a Story on Saturday, Sept. 7, 12:30 to 2 p.m. A registered therapy dog and handler, trained in the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program, will visit the East Granby Public Library to meet individually with young readers.
Happenings at the Center
The Senior Skinny
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The Granby Senior Center has been chosen as one of 20 sites nationally to host the Aging Mastery Program at no cost!
Events
Get Fit Granby—New Classes Added for the Fall!
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The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week for anyone 25 and older.
Waypoints
Curse of the Pyramid Lake Water Babies
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The mood changed in an instant, from the usual smiles and light banter to horrified looks and stern warnings.
Historic Footnotes
Myron Graham Esq., Part 3
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Many former ministers of the West Granby Methodist Church wrote to Myron, remembering and thanking him for his help and kindness.
Events
Fall activities at the Salmon Brook Historical Society
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The Summer Open House Tours will continue every Sunday through Sept. 29 except Sept. 1. The hours are 2 to 4 p.m.
Events
Granby Unico to hold charity golf tournament Sept. 13
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Friday, Sept. 13 is the date for this year’s Granby UNICO Charity Golf Tournament, to be held at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington. Cost for players is $135, which includes golf, lunch, dinner, drink tickets, premium open bar reception, raffle and driving range.
School & Sports
Granby UNICO scholarship recipients recognized
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At a recent chapter dinner, Granby scholarship recipients were recognized. From left: Mario Dei Dolori, UNICO scholarship committee chairman, with GMHS graduates Chris Weber, Anthony Spica, Jack DiMeo and UNICO President Joy Marx.
Town/Govt
Public Works
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Trash holiday: Monday, Sept. 2 – Labor Day is a holiday for Paine’s Inc. All trash pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.
Events
Join the Granby Cribbage Club
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Play a fun game created in the 1630s that will sharpen your wits and introduce you to meet new people in the community. The cribbage club meets at the Granby Senior Center Fridays at 1 and 6 p.m.
Town/Govt
NOT WANTED: Invasive plants
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Granby lands are under attack. Invasive plants are taking over our forests, fields and gardens.
Town/Govt
Generosity of Seth and Lucy Holcombe continues to benefit Cossitt Library
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If you have driven by the Cossitt Library lately, you will see more windows are being protected by plastic tarp. The Friends of the Cossitt Library have embarked on a multi-phase project to rehabilitate and preserve this magnificent old structure.
Health Notes
Opiate addiction: addressing the epidemic
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Over the last six years much has been done to identify, understand, educate and treat the epidemic of opiate addiction. Initial statistics were startling.
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In Memory Of
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Ranicar, James Arthur “Jamie”, III, 51, husband of Deborah A. (Groves) Ranicar, June 22
People
Stop & Shop patrons are generous!
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Granby Stop & Shop Manager Angel Cruz knows his customers are a generous bunch. For National Watermelon Day, they donated nearly 100 watermelons to the Waste Not Want Not kitchen.
Events
FOGPL annual book sale, Sept. 21-23
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The 37th annual Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) book sale will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 21 – 23 at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road in West Granby.
Town/Govt
Voters approve Capital Projects Referendum
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Town of Granby voters approved the three bonding issue questions on the
June 4 ballot. The official voting results were as follows:
Town/Govt
Free curbside textile recycling coming
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Beginning on July 15, Granby residents will be able to recycle unwanted textiles and small household items simply by bagging them and leaving them at the curb on their regular recycling collection day. Granby is providing the new service in partnership with Simple Recycling.