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Out of Town

Aquarion offers rain barrels

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Aquarion Water Company will be offering upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of the company’s ongoing water conservation efforts.

Events

In Town Focus

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The Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) Used Book Sale traditionally held in late September will be held in July this year, from July 29-31 at Holcomb Farm.

Events

Annual Puzzle Fundraiser continues in 2022

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The Friends of Cossitt Library Annual Puzzle Sale is slated for Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This popular event will be held on the rear patio of the Granby Public Library. Should the weather be inclement, the rain date is the following Saturday, April 16.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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Summer Camp Registration is now open. Day Camp, Mission Adventure and a plethora of summer sports, enrichment, fitness and wellness camps for children of all ages just announced.

People

Bird of paradise

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After retiring, my mom and dad settled in Florida to escape the winter cold. Of my parents, my mother had always seemed to be less robust. However, it was my father who succumbed to acute leukemia in October 1998.

People

Men’s Breakfast gatherings are back

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The Granby Men’s Breakfast group held its first in-person gathering in two years in March with 30 in attendance. The speaker was Mike Campbell from the Mark Twain House, relating fun facts about the historic museum.

History

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it!

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The Neighborhood News was a weekly Granby newspaper, which ran from 1939 to 1943. It was produced by two children, Buddy Pendleton and Mary Teale. Buddy, age 6, was the editor, and Mary, age 6, the assistant editor, although sometimes her older sister, Christine, age 11, would fill in for her.

Events

Tips to help train for the Granby Road Race

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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.

People

Guided by angels and spirits

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Tina Angeli, a resident of Granby for over 40 years, recently published her first book entitled, We Are Angels, a 10-year-long project that she felt destined to write.

People

Birders report numerous species on spring migration bird walks

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Every Mother’s Day weekend, early risers join Granby Land Trust Board Member John Weeks and his wife, Christine Chinni, on a quest to see the many species of birds that pass through North Granby on their annual migration routes. John and Christine are passionate and knowledgeable birders who generously share their time and expertise with others.

Events

Windy Hill guitar ensemble to perform at South Church

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Students of the Windy Hill Guitar Studio will present a program of classical guitar solo and ensemble repertoire at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Fellowship Hall, South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street. The performance is free and open to the public and will be followed by a reception.

Humans of Granby

Bob Sparks

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I was born in Torrington but grew up on my grandparent’s farm near Lake Champlain. My father was a musician and traveled often.

Health Notes

Laughter is the best medicine

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Everyone loves a good laugh. A comedy. Cute antics of pets. A funny joke. When we laugh, we relax. We often share the moment with a friend or loved one. We feel good.

People

Chance meeting

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Our morning routine, not unlike anyone else’s, is watching some news and an occasional scanning of the local Sarasota Herald Tribune, Kelly catching up on happenings in the Siesta Key, Fla. area and me checking local golf scores from the previous day.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls

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Lauren Wutka, an interior design major at Endicott College, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list. She is the daughter of Matthew and Tracey Wutka.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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Summer Day Camp at Salmon Brook Park, Mission Adventure and a ton of other awesome adventures await you with Granby Recreation’s lineup of summer programs. From baseball, basketball and volleyball to softball, field hockey and tennis—there’s something for everyone!

Events

June at East Granby Public Library

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A registered therapy dog and handler, trained in the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program, will visit the library on Saturday, June 29, for individual 15-minute meetings with young readers.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

News and Activities

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Metro Bis Executive Chef Chris Prosperi will conduct a cooking demonstration at the Farm on Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m.. You’ve probably seen Chris on TV—a magician in the kitchen, he also is an excellent teacher and an all-around great guy, and he’s a wonderful friend to Holcomb Farm.

Historic Footnotes

Myron Graham Esq., Part 1

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The Salmon Brook Historical Society recently received several boxes of family documents collected by the late Carol Guy Barnes. They were saved and donated by a cousin, Thomas Forsyth, after the death of Carol’s husband, Byron “Biker” Barnes.