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The Granby Assessor’s Office has been preparing for the State Mandated Revaluation that is required every five years. The appraisal firm Vision Appraisal Technology has contracted with the Town of Granby to assist with its revaluation for Oct. 1. The company will be working with the Assessor’s office to make the 12- to 18-month process successful.
The Aquarion Water Company has announced the start of the 2022 mandatory sprinkler irrigation schedule for its customers in East Granby, Granby and Simsbury. The schedule helps to conserve water supplies by reducing overwatering of lawns and gardens.
The Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) Board of Directors would like to clarify a March 2022 Drummer article submitted by one of its task teams.
This past January, I had the misfortune of falling in my home early one evening. This was not my first fall at home and each occasion has resulted in a 911 call to secure assistance in getting back up.
To the many staff, volunteers and workers who make The Granby Drummer possible, my mother Shirley Hahn and I extend our heartfelt thanks for all you do to make the Drummer possible.
As mask mandates decrease and we hear less discussion surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a false sense that all is well—for everyone.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
Granby’s recently appointed Town Manager, Erica Robertson, wrote in the March edition of the Drummer: “My staff and I will have a road map for getting Granby to where we want to be in the future.” I understand that there has been some controversy on social media as to what was meant by Robertson’s statement.
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has announced the 2022 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Proposal. This program provides tax credits to businesses that make cash investments in qualifying community nonprofit programs.
Meeting highlights for the meeting held on March 2nd, 2022
Join us for a discussion of the latest information coming from sources such as Yale’s just-completed $10 million grant exploring the risks associated with vaping. Join an exchange of ideas on how best to curb this latest trend amongst our youth.
Throughout the 2018-2019 school year, donations were made to the Granby Education Foundation (GEF) in honor of the teachers and administrators shown below. As part of the GEF’s mission to encourage educational excellence, the Foundation is thrilled to recognize the efforts of these individuals.
At the party’s annual caucus, Granby Democrats unanimously approved a slate of candidates that provides a strong mix of experience and energy heading into November’s municipal election.
At their caucus on July 18, Granby Republicans unanimously nominated the following individuals for the Nov. 5 municipal elections
Pedals for Progress/Sewing Peace, in its continuing effort to recycle unwanted items properly, is having a used bike and sewing machine collection sponsored by Memorial United Methodist Church in Avon.
The Friends of the Southwick Public Library (a 501(c)(3) organization) are sponsoring a craft/artisan craft fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Southwick Town Hall.
Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) has announced its fall schedule.
The Simsbury Grange will host its annual Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a bake and craft sale, exhibits from local organizations and farms, kids’ activities and contests with ribbons and cash prizes in several categories.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, 4–5:30 p.m., the Storyteller’s Cottage will host Return to Downton Abbey: A Formal Afternoon Tea.
Come meet state legislators from the north-of-Hartford region and review the critical legislation passed in 2019 impacting small businesses.
David Sirota will present, What Makes a Quilter Tick?, a fun-filled look in the mirror, at the September meeting of the Farmington Valley Quilters.
Windsor’s historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, a museum owned and maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution, hosts a community program on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m.
There will be a mum sale to benefit Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Open House Tours at Salmon Brook Historical Society will be Sundays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2–4 p.m. Special Exhibits: Circa 1830s Eight-Pointed Star Quilt Reproduction, Stitch in Time exhibit featuring antique sewing machines, textiles and sewing items with interactive displays.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-428-2463.
The Granby Women’s Breakfast starts its new program year on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Join us Friday, Sept. 13, at the Granby Senior Center. Duncan Rowles will present the current status and future of the U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Program.
West Granby United Methodist Church will hold its annual Tag and Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes.
Kim Becker, chair of Granby Education Foundation (GEF), will speak to the Granby Civic Club on Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.