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On Sunday, May 18, the Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Alexander Kuzma, and the Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Laura Mazza-Dixon, will present a concert at 4 p.m. at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
The Granby Unico is preparing to kick off its annual golf tournament—the 18th year that Unico has held the tournament.
In addition to Saturday hours, Granby’s Transfer Station will be open on Wednesday mornings starting now, and ending in December. For a list of all accepted items and fees, check the town website.
In 1999, May was established as Military Appreciation Month. It was created to honor and acknowledge the work and sacrifice that military members do for our country. We celebrate holidays like Memorial Day and Loyalty Day. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, I’d like to share the voice and story of a local veteran.
Previous parades honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom
The Granby Lions Club’s tradition of flying dedicated American flags in and around Granby center from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day has provided a tangible way of reminding Granby citizens of the dedication and sacrifices made by our veterans.
This World War I Monument is located at the intersection of Salmon Brook Street (U.S. 202) and North Granby Road.
Granby residents—have you decided where you’ll spend the morning of Saturday, May 3?
May is here! Bringing with it the sounds of birds chirping, frogs croaking and the sweet smell of spring blossoms. This means it’s time to put on garden gloves, clean up the dormant planting beds, and prepare our soil for a new year of growth.
Connecticut and New England are experiencing a surge of activity aimed at constructing battery energy storage systems (BESS). BESS have been used in dedicated applications such as backup power for computer server installations for many years. Large conventional power plants have BESS in the event of a black-out of grid electrical power.
We urge the Granby Public Schools to delay making any changes to school policies or operations based on the Title IX final rules published by the U.S. Department of Education in April of this year.
Granby Town Clerk Scott Nolan is always looking for ways to make things more efficient and, in the process, usually easier. He recently brought a proposal to the board of selectmen regarding a way to streamline recording land records.
This summer, Rosemarie Weber stepped down from the Granby Board of Education. Weber, an attorney and military veteran, served the BOE for 12 years. In that time, she served in every position: chair, vice chair and secretary. In addition, she served and chaired both the finance and curriculum subcommittees, led the negotiations for several collective bargaining agreements, helped establish full-day kindergarten and one-to-one computing, among many other accomplishments.
To create more specific autonomous areas of control and enhance daily communication, Town Manager Mike Walsh recently announced a reorganization of the Public Works Department. Existing employees were interviewed and subsequently promoted to supervisory positions. The new positions will also provide more training and promotional opportunities.
In August as I prepare this column, the start of the school year is fast approaching and we are looking forward to welcoming our school community back to teaching and learning.
According to The American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 37 million U.S. households have cats. Keeping our felines active and engaged is very important for their health and welfare. Many feline behaviorists will divide a cat’s environment into five systems: space, nutritional, elimination, social, and behavioral.
For some people, like Ken Burkhart, retirement is not an option.
Senator Lisa Seminara of Avon, Senator John Kissel of Enfield and Representative Mark Anderson of Granby appeared in the town hall meeting room on June 26 to report on some of the proposals passed in the recently concluded State of Connecticut legislative session.
The second Granby First Responders Camp was held Aug. 12–14, offering local youths an immersive and educational experience with the town’s dedicated emergency services personnel. The three-day camp, designed to introduce participants to the vital roles of first responders, was a resounding success, providing hands-on activities, simulations and demonstrations.
The Granby Board of Education invites the community to the first edition of its periodic column—The Board of Ed Update. The board aims to provide information about our schools and notes beyond scheduled public meetings.
The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
Camera Club, Granby Grange Agricultural Fair, Women’s Breakfast, Men’s Breakfast, Civic Club, and SBHS News
Granby’s own local community theater since 2010, Good Company Theater, has produced and supported a number of successful theatrical productions over the years. With recent hits such as Murder by Indecision, Deadly Trust Fall and The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong, the group has been a pillar of the local art scene and has provided a vital space for community members to come together.
The free, well-received Race, Religion, and Politics series will conclude this autumn. Prior participation is not required to join the upcoming workshops. Dr. Matthew Hughey, professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut and prolific author is returning to facilitate on the following two dates:
Singers invited to join chorale group, Lifelong Learning open house, Empty Bowls raises funds for food pantry, and Church holds Tag and Bake Sale
As the vibrant hues of autumn begin to paint Granby, the Farmington Valley YMCA is gearing up for a season filled with dynamic programs and events designed for the whole family. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store this fall:
Alma Kruh is the new President of the Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Kruh has been a proud and active Rotarian for 28 years.