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Board of Ed Updates

Collaborating for Granby’s future: CPPAC reviews Capital Priorities

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The Granby Capital Priority Planning Advisory Council (CPPAC) has re-convened with renewed purpose and partnership. Meeting twice a month, the council brings together representatives from the board of education (BOE), board of selectmen, and board of finance to review both municipal and school capital needs. Together, the town boards are engaging in forward-thinking discussions to assess capital priorities, balance resources, and plan responsibly for Granby’s future.

Town/Govt

Public Works — Nov. 2025

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Trash Holiday: Please be aware that Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving) is a holiday for USA Waste & Recycling. All Thursday and Friday trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day that week.

Animal Talk

Common Toxin Series: Cholecalciferol and Bromethalin Rodenticides

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Rodenticides are one of the most common toxin exposures we see in veterinary medicine. Last month I covered anticoagulant rodenticides, which are the easiest to treat. Now we will touch base on the other two classes of rodenticides—cholecalciferol and bromethalin. These two types of rodenticides are not easy to treat like the anticoagulants. These are newer generation poisons that can cause serious harm to pets if not treated quickly.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Friends of Holcomb Farm — Nov. 2025

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Friends of Holcomb Farm mourn the loss of Jenny Emery, A Banner Year on the Farm, Yoga on the Hol-comb Tree Trail Knoll, Holcomb Farm Tree Trail Habitat Walk, Generous to the Core, Holiday Gift Bag Sale, Lost Acres Vineyard Holiday Market, and Holcomb Farm Holiday Sales

Town/Govt

Fall Fire Safety

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At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, daylight savings time will end and we will set our clocks back one hour. That it is a good reminder to replace smoke alarm batteries. It is also a good time to check the age of your smoke alarms. The life expectancy of a smoke alarm is 10 years. If you are unsure as to the age, it would be a good idea to replace the unit.

Great Outdoors

Candy Corn Brownies

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If someone asks what’s your favorite color, most likely brown is not high on the list. Yet for those who love walking in the November forest, the burnt siennas, umbers, chestnuts, taupes, rusts and many related hues offer a earthy warmth to calm the soul.

Great Outdoors

Fall apples make great bread

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Fall in New England always means it’s apple season! This recipe came to me from the Bellott family in Granby. Very easy, very delicious and the recipe makes two loaves—one to keep and one to share with family, friends or co-workers.

Town/Govt

BOS highlights from Three Board Meeting

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As required by the Granby Town Charter, the annual Three Board Meeting was held on January 21. This meeting brings together the boards of Education, Finance and Selectmen to present their initial components of the town’s Plus-1 budget.

Great Outdoors

Granby Community Garden applications open

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Sign up for a garden plot in the Granby Community Garden. Enjoy a fun, affordable way to grow and enjoy your own fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers this season. Granby residents can lease a 20-by-20-foot garden plot for just $10.

Events

Un-BEE-lievable! The GranBee turns 20!

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Come celebrate the twentieth running of Granby’s favorite trivia contest! This year’s GranBee will be held on Friday, April 25 at Granby Memorial High School.

Town/Govt

Friends of Granby Public Libraries kicks off annual Membership Drive

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Inserted in this month’s Drummer you will find our membership form for this year’s fund drive. We are reaching out to those who would like to become a new member and those renewing their current membership. By becoming a member, you are helping to support numerous activities and purchases for the Granby Public Libraries throughout the year.

Events

Stony Hill Village Community Serve Day is May 3, 2025

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Join your friends and neighbors for the fourth biannual Stony Hill Village Community Serve Day on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. This community service event is a fantastic opportunity to give back and help improve the 49-unit Stony Hill Village affordable housing community located at 259 Salmon Brook Street in Granby.

College Scholarships

Community Scholarship– a long history of giving

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The Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) has awarded over $650,000 in scholarships to nearly 400 college bound Granby Memorial Highschool seniors making a significant impact on their young lives since 1958. CSAG has been performing this service while managing contributions of all kinds, but particularly funds from a Holcomb Family Endowment.

Focus on Education

Celebrating 100 days

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February was a busy month for the Granby Public Schools. Feb. 3 was Job Shadow Day at the high school. Eighty-five students participated and attended a variety of businesses and organizations including financial services, insurance, town and state government offices, veterinarians, auto body shops, builders, and health care organizations.

Events

GMHS Drama Goes Pink: Don’t Miss Legally Blonde

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Granby Memorial High School’s Dramatic Arts program is gearing up to wow audiences with its spring production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, running March 14 through 16.

Out of Town

Out of Town — March 2025

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Simsbury Library to host sleep expert, East Granby Library activities, Quilter’s Trunk Show, Farmington Valley Chorale, Lifelong Learning at University of Hartford, Winter Fun at the Connecticut Trolley Museum, Women Take Flight at Air Museum, and Activities at Auerfarm

In Town Focus

In Town Focus — March 2025

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Art show at Park Place, Women’s Breakfast, Empty Bowls, Granby Camera Club, Civic Club, Men’s Breakfast, Contra Dance at Granby Grange, and Salmon Brook Historical Society News

Animal Talk

Exotic Pet Series Pt. 2: Rabbits and guinea pigs

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Small mammals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters and other rodents, can make a wonderful addition to the family. Approximately 8.1 percent of households in 2024 owned some type of small mammal. Much like reptiles, we don’t always see them at the vet for routine visits, but it is still important for them to have veterinary care.