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Have you ordered your garden seeds yet? No worries, Granby’s vibrant agricultural community has been busy even as you sit by your fire and watch the plows go by.
Forgotten Farms, a documentary about New England dairy farms, will be shown Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Simsbury Public Library lower level program room. The Friends of Holcomb Farm partnered with the Granby and Simsbury land trusts to host this free event, which will explore the plight of struggling dairy farms that are becoming increasingly scarce in New England.
Join the Friends of Holcomb Farm for its annual progressive dinner on Saturday, May 5. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the north barn pavilion at the Holcomb Farm.
The Institute Of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) is grateful for the unique opportunity to bring two world-class research scientists to Granby for a presentation on the effects of Roundup and it’s active ingredient, glyphosate. Dr. Don M. Huber, Professor Emeritus, Plant Pathology, Purdue University and Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research Scientist at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will discuss the soil, plant and human health effects of glyphosate.
The wind blows and there’s a talk of more snow. I ask myself, “When will spring ever come?”
Then I remind myself that the days have lengthened, the sun is stronger, and soon purple, white, and yellow crocuses will be appearingeven if through a covering of snow.
Granby Memorial High School Senior
Age: 18
Tell about yourself… I live in Hartford and travel to Granby each day as an Open Choice student.
Members and guests of the Granby Democratic Town Committee (DTC) gathered for fun, food and friendly competition at the second annual Trivia Game Night Out, an event that raises funds for Granby DTC college scholarship awards. The event was attended by more than 80 people this year. Award levels have grown over the years with the first scholarship of $500 awarded in 2012 increasing to two $1000 scholarships in 2017.
The demographics of the Connecticut 2018 gubernatorial race include over two dozen candidates roughly including an even number of Democrats and Republicans. Twenty are men and four are women with some additional holdouts who have yet to formerly declare.
Toni Boucher has been a member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th District since January 2009 following six terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives. Senator Boucher is currently in an exploratory campaign run for the 2018 Connecticut Gubernatorial race that is crowded with approximately twelve other candidates on each side of the isle plus one independent who has already chosen a running mate.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, May 6, May 20
Kearns School has been the focus of various Granby Study Committees assigned by the BOS since receipt of the transference from the Education Department in 2016. A variety of recommendations were made by those respective group members but no subsequent action has occurred.
An unsolicited purchase offer was made on the Evonsion Farm but withdrawn after a public hearing, yet no further marketing efforts were/are currently forthcoming to my knowledge.
Director of Community Development Abby Kenyon explained Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires municipal improvements be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a report before any local action is taken.
The end of the school year is one of the best times to honor retiring teachers, exemplary students, favorite educators, graduating seniors and appreciated community members who have made a difference in education in the town of Granby. A tax-deductible contribution to the Granby Education Foundation (GEF) is the perfect way to recognize that person. The GEF is excited to provide the community an opportunity to acknowledge these special individuals through tax-deductible donations to the GEF via the annual Tribute Program.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, New York and Westchester Properties announced that Nancy Reardon from the Granby office has been named to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ esteemed Chairman’s Circle–Diamond Level for 2018.
STEM Scouts is a division of the Boy Scouts of America with both boys and girls enrolled. The local Suffield STEM Scouts lab will be hosting its first end-of-year exhibition night on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at McAlister Intermediate School.
Seton Hall University announced Tess Borsecnik qualified for the fall 2018 dean’s list.
Attended CABE Day on the Hill with our student representatives and Lynn Guelzow. Visited with two of our state legislators, Representative Simanski and Senator Kissel.
Once again, Kevin Morawski and Spencer Salvatore, Granby Memorial High School alumni from the class of 2010, went fishing on Opening Day in Connecticut. Opening Day for fishing began at 6 a.m. on April 13.
Each year, come the first weekend in June, more than 230 volunteer event leaders and organizers in Connecticut lead the largest trails celebration in the nation, offering hiking, biking, paddling, letterboxing, trail work parties, equestrian rides and trail experiences of all kinds.
The Granby Artists Association announces a new spring show of members’ artwork at the Simsbury Public Library downstairs program room and display case from May 1 to May 31.
The owners of the Vineyard, Michelle and Kevin, have invited Carole and John to do a two-person show from May 24 through June 16. The Lost Acres Vineyard and Gallery is at 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby.
The municipal ballot for Nov. 5 will contain openings for many different boards and offices, and over 20 candidates are expected to run for both Board of Selectman and Board of Education seats.
Mark your calendars for the first annual Granby’s Got Talent show on Sunday, May 12, at Granby Memorial High School. The event starts at 4 p.m. and seats will fill up fast.
The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St. in Middletown, will host an author night with four poets, on Monday, April 29, 7 p.m.
On Saturday, May 4, the Friends of the Southwick Senior Center will hold an outside “space only” sale on the grounds of the Southwick Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with set-up starting at 8 a.m.
Martha Hall Kelly will be hosted by the East Granby Library on Thursday, May 23, 6 p.m., for a talk and book signing.
On Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m., the Storyteller’s Cottage will host professional storyteller Jennifer Munro’s workshop for women; Taking a Stand.
The Simsbury Grange and Green Monster e-Cycling will co-host a recycling event on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Andy’s Market, 836 Hopmeadow Street (Route 10) in Simsbury.
On Saturday, May 11, shop at the plant sale at Boy Scout Hall in Simsbury, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.