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Granby Homes for Senior Citizens, which operates Stony Hill Village, will hold its annual Friends of Stony Hill Village meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at 259 Salmon Brook Street.
Instruction in Granby Public Schools is guided by our Vision of a Graduate: we aim for every student to become a resourceful learner and an effective communicator who contributes positively at the local, national and global levels. Our curriculum is based on state standards that outline the knowledge and skills students should acquire during their K–12 education in order to graduate ready for college and career.
Having started my career as an emergency veterinarian, I still have a soft spot for toxin cases. There are a few household toxins that I saw many times at the ER and still see at Salmon Brook Vet. Over the next few issues, I will highlight some of the most common toxins we see, what they do and how we treat them.
The Granby Police Department has achieved all three tiers of state accreditation through the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC). In Connecticut, the state’s police accountability legislation requires all law enforcement units to attain multi-tiered state accreditation by the end of 2026.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS), and one of the least known, but most enduring, symbols of that legacy is thriving quietly on the SBHS Main Campus at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Known informally as Granby Oak II, this majestic tree was grown from an acorn gathered in 1980 or 1981 by longtime SBHS board member Dave Laun.
Area Fall Fairs, Lifelong Learning Options, Wild and Scenic River happenings, NEAM Events, and United Methodist Church history
Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries are excited to introduce a new Community Calendar! This easy-to-use online tool brings together events, programs and activities happening across town—all in one convenient place.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
Holcomb Hoedown a huge success, Meanwhile… a bountiful season at the farm, Farm-to-School Connection, Winter CSA Shares!, and a building in our future
Rosia Kennedy, Granby Stop & Shop’s fundraiser coordinator, invited the Granby Police Department and staff for a pet food and pantry food drive on Nov. 17.
The Connecticut Siting Council will conduct a public hearing via Zoom remote conferencing on Tuesday, Nov. 19, beginning with an evidentiary session at 2 p.m. and continuing with a public comment session at 6:30 p.m.
At press time, the team was 3-1. Let’s go, Bears!
Last month, this column introduced a review of the departmental work plans for the Town of Granby. The departmental work plan focuses on functions over and above the daily operations with the overarching goal to move the town forward while introducing resiliency and efficiency into the operations of the town.
After 95 years of life, Moe Bressard has gathered a boatload of memories, and he is happy to share them with his friends and neighbors in Granby, where he spent 43 of those years.
As the saying goes, “time goes by fast when working with a great team.”
Donald Rethke, known affectionately as “Dr. Flush” for his contributions to NASA’s space toilets during the Apollo program, was recognized for his work with the award-winning GMHS Robotics team at a ceremony on Oct. 7.
Last year at this time, the Drummer was operating in the “red” and you responded generously to help us finish 2023 in the “black.” This year, thanks to a lot of hard work, modestly higher advertising revenue, a successful PuzzleSlam fundraiser and a grant from the Granby Community Fund, we’re looking at breaking even in 2024.
Highlights from the meeting held on October 7th, 2024
Support for Anderson, Support for Becker, and Support for Kissel
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
As summer winds down and autumn approaches, the board of finance shifts its focus from the close-out of the FY24 budget to monitoring the current FY25 budget and developing FY26, which runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
The election has brought abortion to the forefront of my mind. Money issues will “ebb and flow”, but life and death issues take priority.
As the lead developer for Key Capture Energy (KCE) in Connecticut, I want to introduce our company and our proposed battery energy storage project here in Granby.
While youth soccer and field hockey have almost wrapped up for the season, Granby recreation has some other fun events coming up.
Highlights from the meeting held on September 24th, 2024
On Oct. 2, local author Faith Tyldsley presented a program to the Women’s Breakfast Group based on her book, To Granby with Love, about the life of Carol Laun, the late historian and archivist at the Salmon Brook Historical Society.
Transfer Station hours: The transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 20.
Highlights from the meeting held on September 4th, 2024
Granby Memorial High School’s dramatic arts program is taking on The Twisted Tales of Poe as its fall play.