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The Granby Senior Center starts a new series in September for people who plan to retire and stay in Granby. This is a chance to educate yourself on what resources are available and what you will need to do in preparation. Come to the Senior Center on Monday, Sept. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. for the first in this four-part series. […]
Mark your calendar: Saturday, Oct. 15 is the Salmon Brook Historical Society’s Fall Flea Market, open from 9 a.m. and to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in renting a 20×20 space to sell goods to the public may reserve it for $30 before Oct. 8. The price is $40 after Oct. 8. Call Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506 to reserve a spot. Donations to the society to sell may be dropped off at the Preservation Barn on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon after Oct. 1. No pl […]
Civic Club welcomes Chief RosensweigThe Granby Civic Club will begin its 103rd year with a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Guest speaker Granby Police Chief Carl Rosensweig will give an overview of the police department, talk about criminal activity in Granby and touch on scams to watch out for. Refreshments will be served. Guests and new members always welcome. For more information, please email ginny@lostacres.com. […]
A Christmas Carol comes to GranbyGood Company Theater announces its next show, a holiday musical called A Christmas Carol, with songs from Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol.Auditions for adult and youth parts will be held at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. on Thursday, Sept. 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The production dates are Saturday, Dec 3 at 3 and 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.This whimsical show will spread m […]
By Emma Smith Sarah BennetAge 15Granby High School SophomoreJV Volleyball, JV Track, trying for Varsity, Horseback ridingTell something you are proud of…I have a really strong work ethic and am self-motivated. I’m proud of my grades in school. When I completed a presentation for a recent Intro to Business class I got a 96. I interviewed a manager at Peaberry Café in Simsbury and was then able to do a thorough write up of their business plan.Tell about something you wi […]
The Farmington Valley YMCA awarded the Granby Community Fund the “Community Partner Award” in recognition of its collaborative efforts that have allowed the YMCA to better serve the community.From l.: Lee French and Patty Sansone, Granby Community Fund board; Brian Liss, YMCA executive director; Jean Miller, Granby Community Fund president, and Peter Olson, YMCA board chair. Submitted photo […]
By Doreen McWhirterNow in its fourth year, the garden at the intersection of Routes 10/202 and 20 in Granby provides a splash of color and classic beauty to the town green. This year a memorial plaque has been placed in the garden to commemorate the garden’s founder, Gerry Palmer. The plaque was designed by her sons, Justin and Jordan, and coordinated locally by her friend, Beth Matlack, using donations made by many family members and friends. Gerry established the current ga […]
By Doreen McWhirterNow in its fourth year, the garden at the intersection of Routes 10/202 and 20 in Granby provides a splash of color and classic beauty to the town green. This year a memorial plaque has been placed in the garden to commemorate the garden’s founder, Gerry Palmer. The plaque was designed by her sons, Justin and Jordan, and coordinated locally by her friend, Beth Matlack, using donations made by many family members and friends. Gerry established the current ga […]
By Eric LukingbealAs was noted in the most recent issue of the Drummer, the notion of an arboretum at Holcomb Farm is now under study. This is not a new idea. Rather it was the idea of Tudor and Laura Holcomb as expressed in the terms of the deed by which they gave their farmland to the University of Connecticut. They stated that an arboretum would be among the uses that they approved. Now, the town owns the land without restrictions.The idea of an arboretum captured the interest of several resi […]
guiding eyes dog – submitted photo Bette is heading to training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind after a special blessing at First Church. This is the second puppy that was raised by the Cappelli family of North Granby that will assist the blind to foster independence and fulfillment for a person in need. We wish Bette much success in her lifetime of service. […]
Stanley Hayes of the House of Hayes, was allowed to give a presentation to open the hearing. After that, comments were restricted to three minutes each.
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.
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!
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.
Girl Scout Troop 66007 of Granby has earned the Bronze Award, the highest award that Girl Scout Juniors (grades 4-5) can earn. To earn the award, the troop split into two groups and worked on different projects.
The Granby Education Foundation invites you to honor exemplary students, innovative educators, and appreciated community members who have made a difference in education in the town of Granby by participating in the GEF’s tribute program. While the tribute program runs year-round, it makes a particularly appropriate end-of-school year gift to recognize a student’s achievements, thank community volunteers and acknowledge inspiring educators both within the school system and throughout the area.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) presented its highest accolades to Granby residents Tim and Deb Lenihan at its Annual Volunteer Awards Reception in March. The Lenihans were chosen to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award because of their unwavering dedication to raising funds to help accelerate cystic fibrosis (CF) research.
Stop & Shop of Granby recently presented a check to Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association in support of the Granby Food Bank. Stop & Shop cashiers often ask customers if they would like to donate to various causes, and the food bank is one of the fortunate recipients.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society is holding its second car show on June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many of the cars featured will be prewar era cars such as Ford Model Ts and Model As. Other cars that will be shown include a 1950 Chevy Delux Convertible, a 1967 Mustang, a 1921 Reo Fire Truck, and other antique vehicles.
Historical Society also sponsoring open house
Would you like to spend a day walking through some of Granby’s best commercial and private gardens? Now is your chance as the Salmon Brook Historical Society is sponsoring a Granby Garden Tour on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It starts at 9:30 a.m. at the historical society on Salmon Brook Street where you can grab a cup of coffee, tour the downstairs of the Rowe and Enders houses, and take a look at the Colonial Herb Garden.
Sign maker, Artist, and Sculptor: Art of Light Studio, West Granby
Age: 52
Tell about yourself… I was born in the northeastern Champagne region of France.
Maxwell J. Toczydlowski and John F. Dolan IV were awarded faculty honors for the fall 2017 semester at Trinity College. Holly Sulzinski was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi at Westfield State University.
Katan, Joan E., wife of Charlie Katan, March 26
Bergen, David M., 83, husband of Sarah J. (Mayhew) Bergen, April 3
Chapin, Norman S., 87, husband of the late Patricia Ann Chapin, April 3
Lord, Blanche (Fein), 94, wife of the late Edward Lord, April 5
Cardin, Willie Joseph George, 83, April 6
Barba, Robert J., 88, husband of Anne (Keller) Barba, April 10
Granby’s seventh and eighth grade girls’ travel basketball team won the NCC Travel Basketball League championship.
This spring, take a drive down Simsbury Road in West Granby, enjoy the beautiful barns and farm fields and meadows of Holcomb Farm as they come to life, and give thanks to the Granby volunteers who have helped make it so. Among the many volunteers, there is one, lovingly known as the Posse, worth considering.
Planting has begun, and sales of CSA summer shares are well underway. Thanks to careful nurturing of the soil (as well as new equipment), Farmer Joe reports increasing productivity is making even more CSA shares available, so it’s not too late to sign up.
Holcomb Farm’s trails are always open and welcoming, and spring is a special time. You can visit on your own, any time; the eastern fields are easily accessible from the junction of Simsbury Road and Day Street South, and the views are spectacular.
The Friends of Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program joined with one of its institutional partners, Healing Meals, to apply for a “donor-advised fund” grant through the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. We received a $4,000 grant from an anonymous donor fund that will help provide produce and equipment to the Healing Meals Community Project.
