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Today we remember all those lives so tragically lost on September 11, 2001, in a terrorist attack on our country.
In its quarterly publication, Connecticut Woodlands, the Connecticut Forest and Park Association recently featured photos of a Granby Land Trust hike led by board member Jen Plourde.
My best fishing buddies also happen to be my closest friends. We’ve known each other for years and are comfortable sharing our innermost thoughts. About fishing, I mean.
The Granby Men’s and Women’s Breakfast groups couldn’t have had a better day for the first Burgers and Dogs Summer Social at Ahrens Park.
The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association provides flu vaccinations to the public from the end of September through early November.
August 30 was the first day of school in Granby and many kids were excited to get back to school to see their friends. The kids saw a clean school, a school that looks almost new, because of the silent workers—the school custodians who worked hard all summer preparing for the new school year.
Wood-burning stoves can be a way to lower fuel costs and aid in heating a residence. Wood stoves and alternative heating devices can also be a life-threatening hazard if not installed properly.
Joe Markley is a Connecticut politician who represented the 16th State Senate District from 2011 to 2019 and was the Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor on the general election ticket with gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski in 2018.
Susan Regan presented monogrammed golf shirts to Gary Byron, host of Talk of CT Gary Byron Show and Ryan Roberts, the show’s producer, at the Listeners’ Luncheon held at the Manhattan Restaurant in Southington on July 8.
The district participated in Sandy Hook Promise Safety and Assessment and Intervention (SAI) training. SAI is a national evidenced-based violence prevention program which establishes and trains multidisciplinary teams/school safety teams within schools to identify, assess and respond to threats of violence.
The 37th Annual Used Book Sale held in September resulted in our most successful one yet with over $13,100 raised by the Friends of the Granby Public Library. Nothing like a nice sunny weekend to draw a crowd.
Election Day is almost here. As Nov. 5 approaches we, along with other Connecticut registrars, want to make sure you’re registered to vote and able to easily and successfully cast your ballot.
In our September issue, a photo caption of the 10U baseball team stated that the team captured its first District title in 27 years. In fact, Granby did capture a District title in 2013.
I am honored and excited to be running for re-election as the First Selectman of Granby. I was born and raised in the Farmington Valley and moved to Granby over 25 years ago.
Donations may be dropped off at the Shed at Food Bank site on Salmon Brook St., Stop & Shop, Geissler’s, FV-YMCA, and Granby Senior Center.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, November 4, November 18
In the October issue of The Granby Drummer, Michael Guarco wrote with lucidity about the mill rates in Granby and the factors that influence them. One of the points made in this article was with regard to school expenditures.
I am writing to offer my support to Monica Logan for election to the Granby Board of Education. Monica and her husband relocated to Granby with their two young sons in part because of the reputation of the Granby school system.
On A Motion by Selectman Neumann, seconded by Selectman Ohannessian, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to approve the appointment of James C. Tsaptsinos (R), 25 Stonewall Drive, West Granby, to the Board of Finance.
The commission reviewed the proposed changes to the restaurant drive-through regulation and the maps provided by Abby Kenyon, which were prepared to show possible locations of drive-through windows.
Located in Granby, just past the high school and middle school at 349R Salmon Brook Street is Granby’s newest car repair shop: Jimmy’s Tire and Auto.
As we usher in cooler temps, the PTO is also bundling up and buckling down to bring great winter activities, both in school and out, to the Granby community.
Historic Sites of Connecticut’s Farmington Valley is delighted to present a lecture with Ken Feder, professor of anthropology at Central Connecticut State University, and founder and director of the Farmington River Archaeology Project, an ongoing investigation of the prehistory of the Farmington River Valley.
This December, Main Street in Suffield will be bustling with activity as the Suffield Garden Club prepares for a spectacular Holiday House Tour as part of the town’s 350th anniversary celebrations.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Gardeners of Simsbury will host “About the McLean Game Refuge with Connor Hogan.”
As Thanksgiving approaches, consider helping those in need through the Jack Bannan’s Memorial Turkey Trot on Wednesday. Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
On Saturday, Nov. 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., the Storyteller’s Cottage will host a Jazz Supper Club. This event is BYOB.
The Handcrafts from Around the World sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., in the Hurley Building, 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford.
Jennifer Watchorn, a quilt designer and teacher, will speak on organizing your quilt space at the Nov. 20 meeting of the Farmington Valley Quilters.