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Granby Public Library

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Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sundays: closed until NovemberCossitt Public LibraryTuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m.Saturday: 12 to 5 p.m.Pre-registration is required for many programs. Call 860-844-5275 (GPL Main Desk); 860-844-5284 (GPL Children); 860-653-8958 (Cossitt) Cossitt Library recently hosted fly tying workshops with Orvis instructors. Visit the library’s new websit […]

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Parks & Recreation

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Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration.Telephone: 860-653-8947Website: www.GranbyRec.com. Accepting MasterCard/Visa/Discover. Register for programs at any time of the day or night, find out right away if a program still has space available, check your account to see what activities your family members are signed up for, and print out a year-end receipt for tax purposes.Program/Trip Registration: All programs/trips are based on a first come basis […]

Town/Govt

Poll workers’ discussion held

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The Registrars of Voters hosts monthly poll workers meeting to discuss upcoming legislative initiatives that might impact future elections. In attendance at a recent meeting were: front row (from l.):Paul Willis, Marcia Massey, Laura Wolfe and Joanne Mayornick; back: Patty Sansone, Diane Hernsdorf, Arnie Kittlesen, Jill Ford, Dave Amidon, Bob King, Michael Mayornick and Kay Woodford. Submitted photo Registrars Laura Wolfe and Paul Willis highlight possible legislation that might come […]

Town/Govt

Dates set for budget hearing and referendum

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Public Hearing is April 10; Referendum is April 24The annual Budget Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the GMHS auditorium. Granby residents will vote on the Town Budget at the Budget Referendum on Monday, April 24, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room. Residents must bring a valid form of identification (photo ID preferred) to vote. If you are not registered to vote, but own property in Granby and are otherwise eligible to vote, you may receive a ball […]

School & Sports

Safe Grad Night: a well-loved Granby tradition 

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Thérèse MulveyThe 2017 Safe Grad Night celebration is only three months away. It’s time to get FLOCKING and help raise money for the 2017 Safe Grad Night! Granby volunteers have been making this well-loved GMHS tradition happen for over 30 years but it takes donations to make it work.There are options for how you can help and one is the ability to surprise your friends by sending Pink Flamingos to roost on their lawns. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to that? T […]

Events

Sip-N-Spa at the Vineyard

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Celebrate Spring at Sip-N-Spa, April 8, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard. Start the day at 10:30 a.m. with yoga with Kristal Fiorentino for just $10 then enjoy some wine while Anew Massage and Wellness provides massage therapists, make up, nails, skin care professionals, psychics and more mini sessions for a small fee (about $1 per minute). There is no charge for Sip-N-Spa other than your wine and mini sessions. Come on by and have some fun. […]

Events

We’re Staying Group Meeting

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The We’re Staying Group is meeting on Thursday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Holcomb Farm Workshop. The workshop is the small building on the main campus of Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road. The group will learn a bit about monarch butterflies, share potluck offerings for dinner, and socialize. Eric Rahn, a master wildlife conservationist, will share information based on his 15 years experience raising monarch butterflies. Group members are men and women, both singles and couples, […]

People

Wellness Day promotes healthy bodies, minds

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By John R. NiebFourth graders learned about having healthy bodies and minds during the third annual Wellness Day, which was held at Wells Road Intermediate School from 1-3 p.m. on February 17.Wellness Day is a collaborative effort between the Granby Public School District’s wellness committee and Sodexo, the district’s food service contractor, to celebrate and promote healthy bodies and minds for the district’s students.“It is an important part of developing student knowl […]

Town/Govt

41 PERCENT OF CONNECTICUT TOWNS HAVE ETHICS COMMISSIONS

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With the June retirement of veteran Town Manager Bill Smith, and in anticipation of the search for a new administrator, an exploratory committee of residents is proposing that Granby re-evaluate the opportunity to form a Granby Ethics Commission (GEC). It would address citizens’ concerns using the recommended structure outlined in the Connecticut General Statutes established by the state Ethics Commission. The neighboring towns of Suffield, Simsbury, Farmington, West Hartford and a number […]

Town/Govt

P&Z APPROVES ZONING CHANGE 

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The application seeking a change of zone for a portion of properties located at 91 and 85R Salmon Brook Street was approved at the February 14 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Voting in favor of the change from Residential 30 (R30) to Planned Development Multifamily (PDM) were Paula Johnson, Jonathan Boardman, Christine Chinni, Charles Kraiza, Mark Lockwood and James Sansone. Margaret Chapple opposed.The commission noted that the approval of the zone change is in compliance with th […]

The Arts

Granby Artists Association enters new phase

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The Granby Artists Association has been through its share of changes in the past 17 years and is excited to be shifting its approach to fostering the visual arts. Over the years, with the enthusiastic support of the Granby community, members of Granby Artists have taught and demonstrated, while hosting family art days, community art projects, exhibits, holiday gift shows, and 16 open studio tours.

People

McLean Auxiliary presents grants and scholarship awards at Strawberry Festival

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For the past 46 years the McLean Auxiliary has supported volunteer services and grants that directly benefit McLean residents, staff and the entire community. On Monday, June 4, the group awarded over $16,500 in grants at its annual meeting and Strawberry Festival, including funding for assisted living therapeutic and memory care programs; home care and hospice; art/ceramics; musical entertainment; a patient personal needs fund, and specialized equipment for post-acute care and rehabilitation.

Events

Browse & Borrow

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Granby Public Library
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 Public Library
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 for Facebook and Pinterest. Holiday Closings

Both libraries will be closed on Wednesday, July 4; Saturday, Sept.

Events

GPL Friends Used Book Table

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Beach reads and the latest books are offered for purchase at the Friends of Granby Public Library Used Book Table near the checkout desk. Annual FOGPL Used Book Sale

The 36th Annual Book Sale will be held Sept.

Health Notes

Skin cancer identification, treatment, prevention

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As much as everyone loves the sunshine and long summer days at the beach, the sun is not always our friend. Combined with familial tendencies for skin cell mutations, the risks of skin cancer increase with sun exposure.

People

Foxfield F.A.R.M. VIP at Farmington Polo Club 2018 Tourneys

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Foxfield F.A.R.M. has again sponsored its VIP public relations venue for the 2018 Farmington Polo Club Tournament Season where the charity’s friends and supporters can meet and greet the public. The foundation will present the MVP Award on Sunday, July 1 and Sunday, July 22 to create greater awareness for the groundwork equine therapy program for veterans and first responders with PTSD and related mental issues. recoverymission.org.

Fun & Rec

Granby Youth Lacrosse holds successful jamboree

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This year, 13 turned out to be a lucky number for Granby Youth Lacrosse when it held its annual Bantam Lacrosse Jamboree for the 13th straight year on Sunday, April 22, under sunny skies in Salmon Brook Park. Granby hosted teams of third and fourth grade boys and girls from Avon, Burlington, Canton, Cheshire, Ellington, Farmington, Middletown, South Windsor, Suffield, Vernon and West Springfield.

People

Life’s a bear in Granby

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Bear sightings have filled local community Internet pages for the past few weeks, raising questions about keeping these large omnivores out of yards, away from our youngsters and pets and out of garbage bins.