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On May 28, about 7:15 in the morning, John Dewey was photographing a turkey that had come into his yard. In a split second he ran and then flew away. A coyote appeared about 20 feet from the house where he was photographing from a window. It stayed around a few minutes then was off into the woods. […]
In the true spirit of the enrichment cluster model at Wells Road Intermediate School, six students have taken their Cluster experience to the next level. These students were a part of the Cupcake Boss cluster where they learned to make frosting, color it, and use various styling tips for different patterns. In addition, they learned how to mold fondant into decorations. Ultimately, they made and decorated cupcakes for the school staff.Students Nora Davis, Ali Dobbert, Bella Hassett, Sophia Karab […]
By Shirley MurthaGranby is definitely a Community Supported Agriculture town, with many of its farms offering the convenience of weekly shares of vegetables. It wasn’t a big leap for Lost Acres Vineyard to apply the concept to the wine industry as well. Not that shareholders have to go out to pick the grapes and make the wine—all they have to do is sign up for the distribution.Members commit to buying two cases of wine (24 bottles), either of the wine-maker’s choice or customiz […]
Despite threats of rain for the second year running, the 2017 Memorial Day parade went forward. Last year, the parade was cancelled. Photos by Peter Dinella […]
Rob FisherApplications Support Specialist,Gerber TechnologiesAge: 46Tell about a book you are reading/ have read…I tend to read technical manuals since these fit with my occupation. I am also an avid photographer and recently read The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby. He uses humor in his manuals; one heading was “the other most important secret” where the secret, in fact, was just a good practical tip. A few weeks ago I was on a business trip to Shanghai and too […]
College 101 is one last down-and-dirty review of the real life decisions you will be making as freshmen, and what you need to remember to stay safe and keep your friends alive.Spend 90 minutes on Tuesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. to review what you need to know before you hit campus in August. Officer Tina Barrow of the Granby Police Department will review situational awareness. This is a key component of being safe in the bigger world beyond Granby’s borders.Hear from first responde […]
By John Violette, DVMSummer is finally upon us. Seems like it would never get here. The cold wet spring brought us the plague of ticks. None of us can remember such vast numbers of ticks on our dogs and on ourselves. They typically die down during the hot, dry summer months and return in the fall. Hopefully this is the case this summer and we can return to walking our dogs in the fields and forests of Granby. In the meantime, tuck your pant legs into your socks and give your dogs flea and tick p […]
Kathy Norris, president of Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG) presented the 2017 Drummer scholarship to Granby Memorial High School student Emily Brewer at the June 1 senior awards night. Emily will attend Hamilton College in the fall. […]
By Rita BondGranby Memorial High School senior Soul Leavitt was among four Farmington Valley graduating students who were awarded scholarships by the Avon Arts Association during a reception at the Simsbury Public Library on June 4, during the opening of the annual Members’ Spring Show.Leavitt received the Avon Arts Association Award for Excellence. Jessica Shin, from Simsbury High School, received the Helen Kilgus Award. Kevin Barch, also from Simsbury High School, received the Robert Ron […]
Hanna Adams will be running the Boston Marathon this spring raising money for the Boston Public Library. A 2011 GMHS graduate, Adams was born in Medellin, Colombia, in 1993.
Hartt School of Music Chorale and Hartt Chamber Choir to perform on the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series, 4 p.m., Sunday, March 10. Sing on!
Happy New Year! If you are like most people, you made a resolution for the new year, and a lot of those resolutions revolve around diet and exercise.
Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital’s annual pet food drive was a huge success. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, 2,802 lbs.
Moosehorn, Griffin, Donohue, Simsbury, Hungary and Enders — Granby roads with bridge issues. The wheels of government turn slowly when it comes to diagnosing and financing repairs of these structures, but inspections have been made, problems identified and financing is in the works.
The new year is a time to reflect on the year gone by, and 2018 was an amazing year for Copper Hill United Methodist Church in East Granby. This has been a year of generosity, and growth in attendance and membership.
On Nov. 11, 1893, the Abigail Phelps Chapter of the DAR was organized in the town of Simsbury.
February Highlights
Please visit our website at granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of our health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities. AARP Tax Preparers Q & A Session
Wednesday, Feb.
Granby Public Library
Main Branch
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Branch
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Find us online
Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); use the links to join us on Facebook and Pinterest. Closing
Both libraries will be closed on Monday, Feb.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite storybook character, for a scavenger hunt, face painting and more!
West Granby, Conn. in 1850 was a quiet, well-ordered town.
In 2004, I was working at the Salmon Brook Historical Society when a stranger with a camera walked into the Enders house. He asked if he could take some pictures and I said okay.
Let me be right up front about this: this story was supposed to have a different title. I did not set out to write about sea robins.
Twenty enthusiastic hikers and a few very happy dogs kicked-off the New Year by celebrating Granby’s natural beauty with a Granby Land Trust (GLT) hike. GLT Board member Fran Armentano led the three-mile woodlands walk that wound through the spectacular Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby.
Granby Memorial High School Senior, Chorus president, 4H
Age: 17
Tell some things about your background…
My mom came from Canada and my dad from Manchester, Conn. I have lived in Granby my whole life.
Cats are afflicted with a very common painful condition known as feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL). This occurs when the teeth slowly breakdown and resorb.
The Granby Camera club is hosting photographer/artist Mark Battista at its March 4 meeting. Battista’s presentation will be Still Life Photography and Compositional Concepts.
Foxfield appeals to state legislators for veterans’ health care coverage
Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation, has made a special appeal to state legislators on both sides of the aisle as they have historically been bipartisan in supporting the state’s valuable and important segment of the communities—U.S. veterans. Equine therapy has proven to be a successful approach to treating the issues of PTSD and related mental issues (depression, anxiety, domestic violence, suicide, opioid dependence risk and self-medication of alcohol abuse).