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Town/Govt

BOE looks to the future

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By Kim BeckerPressure is mounting on the schools and Town in light of the revenue shortfall facing the State. Governor Malloy’s revised budget demands almost $4 million from Granby, including cuts to the ECS and shifting the cost of the State’s contributions to the teachers’ pension fund to municipalities. Though the Town passed a budget last month, deep funding cuts will make it difficult to maintain services. The Board of Education and the school administration ha […]

Events

2017 Memorial Day activities

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The Granby Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 29. The honorary parade marshall will be Gilbert F. Justo who served with the U.S. Army 101 Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. The parade will line up at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot on Bank Street and step off at 10 a.m. sharp. Stops will be made to lay wreaths at the Civil War, War on Terror, Legion and World War I monuments before continuing to the cemetery. Services there will include guest speaker Town Manager William F. Smi […]

Events

Holcomb Farm, Granby Land Trust co-host tick talk

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Dr. Kirby C. Stafford III, Chief Scientist and State Entomologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, will give a “tick talk” on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. in the North Barn at Holcomb Farm. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Dr. Stafford will talk about ticks, particularly the black-legged tick (or deer tick), their biology, life cycle, and the diseases they may carry, such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasma, and erlichiosis. He w […]

Events

Virginia rail highlights GLT bird walks

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By Trish PercivalThe Granby Land Trust hosted its annual bird walks in May and, once again, the birds did not disappoint. Led by John Weeks and Christine Chinni, the walks have become a springtime tradition in town.This year the sky was overcast for the May 13 walk, but the rain held off. Twenty people turned out and the birds cooperated nicely, treating the participants to many superb looks. Ten beautiful warbler species all came in for close-ups. As usual, the Virginia rail was the showstopper […]

Events

Celebrating Strawberries

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Strawberry FestivalWest Granby United Methodist Church will have its third annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be grilled food, fabulous homemade strawberry shortcake, live music by Carrie Johnson, fun for the entire family, face painting, a bounce house, outdoor games and activities of all kinds. The church is located at 87 Simsbury Road, West Granby. For more information, call 860-970-5695. Strawberry Supper First Church of Granby will […]

School & Sports

Creative Makers at Wells Road

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Wells Road students were excited to participate in Simsbury Public Library’s Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, April 1. No Fooling! The newly formed MakerSpace Club accepted the challenge to design and create marble runs out of cardboard, water bottles, popsicle sticks and other common materials, and demonstrated them at a booth at the Faire. Makers is a collaborative group, so students prepared for the event by finding a marble run activity for visitors to make and setting up a schedule so th […]

School & Sports

Fine Arts Scholarship to be awarded in 2018

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A new fine arts scholarship for GMHS graduates will be offered for the class of 2018. Granby resident Susan Patricelli-Regan is establishing the scholarship in her mother’s name.Sylvia Davis Patricelli was a young and well-known portrait painter in Sydney, Australia, who had attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. She had her first exhibition of Solomon Island paintings opened by Lady Gowrie, wife of the Governor-General of Australia in 1941 in Sydney at Anthony Hordern’s Gallery.Sh […]

School & Sports

Honor teachers, administrators,volunteers and students

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By Deb RanicarThe end of the school year is one of the best times to honor exemplary students, favorite educators, graduating seniors and 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 provides the community with an opportunity to acknowledge these special individuals through tax-deductible donations via the annual Tribute Program.Each […]

School & Sports

Therapy dogs visit Wells Road students

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By Anna Forlenza-BaileyEvery Monday and Friday selected students at Wells Road Intermediate School get to visit with a therapy dog. According to the Bright Spot website, “Therapy dogs are unique. Successful therapy dogs possess good manners but need to know more than sit, stay, and come. They require additional socialization to work despite constant distractions. They must appear receptive, confident and steady in settings where most dogs never venture.” The canine visitors certainly […]

Great Outdoors

Hungry Hearts dinner a delight for the eyes as well as the palate

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By Shirley MurthaPast recipient of Granby’s Community Service Award, Sandy Flagg is a community treasure. She is a woman of endless compassion who always finds a way to make life better for those who are in need of something. Nine years ago, she felt that Granby residents could benefit from having a community meal one night during the week where families and singles would get together and share not just the food, but also friendship. With donations of money and food, and South Church’s generous […]

In Town Focus

SBHS Events

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Salmon Brook Historical Society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Visit www.salmonbrookhistoricalsociety.com for more information.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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The Granby Women’s Breakfast Committee will start its program year on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Granby Senior Center with a virtual visit to the Wadsworth Atheneum in celebration of the Docent Program’s 50th anniversary

In Town Focus

Civic Club

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The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m., in the Senior Center. Our guest speaker will be Granby’s own Annukka Ritalahti from Silver Street Glass.

In Town Focus

Volunteers Needed

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Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon please contact the shelter.

In Town Focus

MS Support

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The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m., on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

In Town Focus

Tag and Bake Sale

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West Granby United Methodist Church, 87 Simsbury Road, will hold its Annual Tag and Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine).

In Town Focus

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 10 at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The meeting will include: Getting to Know the GCC, a Member Showcase with Madeline Catania and Critiquing with Ed Judge.

In Town Focus

Volunteers Needed at Senior Center

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The Granby Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help with the Durable Medical Equipment Program. This program enables people in need to borrow, at no cost, medical items such as wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, etc., for as long as necessary.

In Town Focus

Men’s Breakfast

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Join us Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Granby Senior Center when Jack Lareau will discuss the 2017 Total Eclipse of the Moon and his trip out west to observe it in person.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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All programs/trips are based on a first come basis and space availability and require advance registration; payment must accompany registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment. 

Events

Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series begins seventh season

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The seventh season of the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will open on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at 4 p.m. at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT, with an exciting concert by saxophonist Tony Gibbs and pianist Benita Rose appearing as The Rose-Gibbs Duo.

Great Outdoors

What’s for Supper?

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Summer has been moving by fast this year, and I hope everyone has been enjoying farm fresh fruits and veggies and grilling out as much as possible. I have been frequenting Holcomb Farm and The Garlic Farm to get the flavorful ingredients for wonderful tomato salads and vegetable dishes.

People

Farmer’s Kitchen latest in Chen’s restaurants

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Granby’s expanding restaurant options are a welcome addition to both the business and residential communities in town. The latest addition is another fine offering by James and Sandy Chen.  Farmers Kitchen emphasizes breakfast, lunch and dinner takeout.