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People

1800s hotel is now business suites

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By John R. Nieb​Two Park Place, a new venture offering rental business suites, single offices and shared spaces with all-inclusive services and amenities, recently opened in the center of Granby. The post-and-beam-construction building at 2 Park Place was built as a hotel around the 1820s and was recently updated and renovated to offer professional, user-friendly work spaces. It is located at the corner of Rte. 20 and Park Place on Granby’s center green.Suites, rooms, or shared space […]

Events

Cabaret fundraiser benefits community kitchen

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Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen invites you to its third annual fundraiser extraordinaire. This year the Hungry Hearts Irish Cabaret and Gourmet Dinner will be held Saturday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish center at St. Therese Church, 120 West Granby Road. Tickets are $35 each.​(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3 […]

Events

​Are you wondering about the next chapter of your story?

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By Denny MoonSouth Church has made a commitment to provide opportunities for people to determine their life direction for the next era. This year’s occasion is a Story Weaving Workshop led by Dr. Carol Burbank, a playwright, poet, creativity coach, journalist and fiction writer, whose professional life has led her to help many people find direction in their lives. She writes, “Our stories are the engines of our choices, hopes and connection with the world. If you had a car, and you n […]

Great Outdoors

​Time Travel to a Granby Farm in the 1960’s

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By Emma SmithMost people would like to be able to vividly recall both the happy times and the difficult, challenging childhood events of their lives. Grandma Moses, a famous primitive artist, began painting at age 75 and, when asked what inspired her, she stated it was scenes from her childhood on a farm in upstate New York. She even placed herself in some of the artwork she created.Susan Jones is a former Granby resident who can think back to the past a little easier than the rest of us. Her da […]

The Arts

​Salmon Brook music series offers line-up

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By Carole BernardWith winter days continuing to shorten, and the warm days of spring still just a dream, there are a few things to look forward to. Anyone who enjoys live music and sharing time with others in a comfortable and family-friendly venue with homemade munchies will love the series presented by South Congregational Church.On Saturday, March 19, Roosevelt Dime rocks the house with their Empire State style. From Brooklyn to Granby, Roosevelt Dime’s blend of classic R & B with a […]

People

Northwest Community Bank branches consolidate In Granby

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Northwest Community Bank has announced plans to consolidate the operations of its East Granby branch with the bank’s Granby branch on April 1 The branch located at 8 School Street in East Granby will close on March 31 and commencing April 1, East Granby and Granby customers will be served at the Granby branch located less than four miles away at 33 Hartford Avenue, Granby. The East Granby staff will relocate to Granby.Gayle Moraski, Vice President and Branch Administrator, states “Th […]

People

​Granby Resident Starts Uber Service

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Ken Kuhl By John R. NiebWith the new Uber service, Granby residents who don’t drive can now get from one location to another.Through an online app, Uber allows people to make arrangements with a private driver to pick them up and drop them off at any location. Both drivers and riders have an Uber app on their phones that connect them to one another. The driver and rider can get in an out of the car without any hesitation bec […]

Great Outdoors

Liam O’Leary

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​By Shirley MurthaAs go the legs, so goes the horse, as any horse owner will tell you. A serious injury to a leg puts a horse’s life in the balance. To have a veterinarian who knows how to determine what the problem is, how to treat it and to do so with great compassion, is what horse owners hope for. Granby horse owners have been lucky for the past 38 years to have Dr. Liam O’Leary, whose recent retirement was felt deeply in our town, across the state and beyond.When it comes […]

Town/Govt

Connecticut DOT designing roundabout for East Street/Rte. 10/202 intersection

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By Shirley MurthaTown Manager Smith and Community Development Director Fran Armentano reported on the status of the proposals having to do with the roadwork at the “Five Points” intersection and the intersection in the center of town. Fifteen years ago, the town proposed a four-way stop at the intersection of East Street, Notch Road, Quarry Road and Rte. 10/202, for which the re-configuration of Notch and Quarry was undertaken by the town. The state eventually rejected that proposal and in turn, […]

The Arts

Marquis Banquet 2016

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By Lori Catlin GarciaMembers of the Marquis of Granby Jr. Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps gathered on January 9 in Cook Hall at the First Congregational Church to celebrate their 46th season. The corps opened the evening by playing a short concert to a gathered crowd of over 120 attendees, including family members, instructors and past directors. After a delicious dinner, Michael Spence and A.J. Newman presented a video highlighting memorable moments of the 2015 season. It was also announced that 20 […]

Great Outdoors

Riding rings receive new fencing

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The fences for the riding rings at Holcomb Farm and Salmon Brook Park were replaced this winter, funded by a grant and accomplished through the efforts of many in the community. In the spring of 2017, the Granby Horse Council was notified by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving that it was eligible to apply for funding from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund for a community project in Granby.

Town/Govt

Minutes • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, March 14, 2018

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On a motion by Christine Chinni, seconded by Eric Myers, the commission voted to add the consideration of a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen to accept the extension of Mill Pond Drive to the agenda. Director of Community Development Fran Armentano reviewed the original approval of the Greenway Village development that included the extension of Mill Pond Drive.

The Arts

Thanks for supporting the Marquis of Granby

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Marquis of Granby wants to thank everyone who contributed to its fundraiser held at the Thomas Hooker Brewery on March 9. The event was a huge success, with 100 percent of proceeds going to help members of the corps get to Scotland this August.

Events

Lost Acres Vineyard Community Days

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Lost Acres Vineyard is holding three community days over the coming year to thank its  supporters. Members of the community can support local organizations with the purchase of Lost Acres Vineyard wine.

CT Valley Views

VFW: No soldier left behind

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Susan Patricelli-Regan interviews members of Metacomet Post 1926 U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars. In this important segment, all U.S. veterans and first responders reflect their earnest outreach and community-oriented mission.

CT Valley Views

Herbst Ready takes on Connecticut’s “Gold-Dome Culture”

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Tim Herbst, a lawyer, former First Selectman of Trumbull and Republican candidate for the 2018 gubernatorial race, is on a mission to “root out waste, fraud and abuse at every level” of state government. In an interview with Susan Patricelli-Regan, Herbst stated that he will follow all Connecticut constitutional election protocol when the primary results are in and will not petition to continue if he does not qualify at the May GOP convention.

CT Valley Views

CTVV: Harris is Democrat Connecticut gubernatorial candidate

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Jonathan Harris, a lawyer, former state Consumer Protection Commissioner, former Mayor of West Hartford and a Democratic candidate for the 2018 Gubernatorial race spoke with Susan Patricelli-Regan, host of CT Valley Views to outline his view on what is needed to re-invigorate the State. Harris, who says on his website, “I’m the only candidate in this race who is the proven progressive problem solver.

People

DiGiorgi supports Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation

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DiGiorgi Roofing and Siding Inc. recently provided the Foxfield F.A.R.M. groundwork therapy program for veterans and first responders with a donation of gutters installed on the new barn to provideflooding protection for the veterans patio and horse stall areas. The Digiorgi family business, with headquarters in Beacon Falls, is a family-owned and operated home and commercial improvement company serving the entire state for over 85 years.

Verse

Mother’s Day

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On Mother’s Day we honor our mothers, grandmothers, god-mothers, and aunts for all the love and devotion they have given us, and the sacrifices they have made over the years. We tell them the words in our heart, “I love you,” and they are happy.

Animal Talk

Veterinary specialists

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It seems like the norm in human medicine is to see your family physician for a health issue but if the problem is the least bit complicated then a referral to a specialist follows. In the veterinary world the general practitioner manages most of your pet’s medical problems. There are, however, complicated cases that require specialists and veterinarians will recommend a consult with a specialist.

Events

Free Lunch Studios

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Join in on the creative fun at Free Lunch Studios in Tariffville. Monday Night Jams, Wednesday Night Comic and Manga Club, Thirsty Thursdays, Drawing and Painting For Teens Fridays and much more!

Events

Salmon Brook music series to host Mark Erelli

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Folk singer and composer Mark Erelli returns to the Salmon Brook Music Series on Saturday, June 9. Since his first album (Signature Sounds) in 1999, his rigorous touring schedule has included the major folk festivals at Newport and Philadelphia.