Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/page/69/)
Arriving in mid-fall to all areas of New England, the white-throated sparrow is a very familiar bird in Granby backyards, especially if bird feeders are up and there are protective thickets nearby.
We especially thank GLT member Fran Armentano for leading the walk once again—and for taking these photos.
Did you know that the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) is an independent, non-profit organization that is hired by the towns of Granby, East Granby and East Hartland to provide life-saving services to residents?
Patrick Fitzgerald, worship arts director of Valley Brook Community Church, recently released a new arrangement of a worship song called Not in a Hurry. The song was originally recorded by United Pursuit and Will Reagan in 2017, and it features a theme of patiently pursuing a relationship with God.
He’s known as “John the Englishman” by frequenters of Starbucks. But behind John Myers’ British accent lies curiosity, intelligence, skill, creativity, humor and above all, gratitude for a second chance at what by any measure is a life well lived.
On Jan. 14, 2016, I had a heart attack but having never had one before, I thought I was just feeling sick for some reason. I ignored the symptoms and then on Sunday, Jan. 17, I had another.
I made these potatoes for a family dinner over the holidays and got rave reviews. Absolutely delicious and easy to make—definitely a special dish to serve with any menu. Enjoy!
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.
Please note that the center is closed Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day.
Skaters were taking advantage of the ice at Christiansen’s Pond before a snowstorm.
Registration is required for all library programs unless otherwise indicated. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program.” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are hailed as a sustainable solution to reduce environmental impact by reducing emissions from traditional fossil fuel-powered cars. However, the production of EVs is not without its environmental challenges.
Do not block the box and A Not-So-Silent Killer
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.
Things, especially education, that affect and influence us in our childhood shape the kind of adult we turn out to be. And so, as in nature, children are a product of their environment as in the expression “as the twig is bent, the tree is inclined.”
The American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funding has allowed the Town of Granby to retain an HVAC consultant to analyze existing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in the town hall, library, police station and senior center.
Highlights from the meetings held on October 10th and October 24th, 2023
Marketing students at Granby Memorial High School are given an opportunity to engage in a marketing project that culminates in the creation of actual products based on market research.
Our students have just finished their first quarter of the school year; I thought it would be a good time for an update.
Alyssa Klebart and Avery Pradhan of Girl Scouts troop 60269 earned their bronze award for making a very special addition to Salmon Brook Park.
The Granby Horse Council is notifying senior high school students of its 2024 scholarship award of $500 to a senior currently enrolled in a high school program. Membership in the Granby Horse Council is not required.
This year’s competition has the G-4s reaching new heights!
Camera Club; Women’s Breakfast; Bottles, Cans, Blankets; Men’s Breakfast; Breakfast with Santa; and Stony Hill Holiday Party
mon Brook Veterinary Hospital will hold its annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cat and dog food donations will go to aid local food pantries, shelters, rescues and organizations.
Elizabeth Volg, of North Granby, and Jacob Hanelius, of West Granby, were named to the dean’s list for the summer semester at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
With the holiday season upon us, this seems a good time to ask a question. As the parent or guardian of your family, who are the most important members?
On Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a lively concert to welcome winter and the holiday season with music for voice, violin, and piano, as well as viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, recorders, harp and kantele.
The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution will offer its annual Christmas Open House, with tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead at 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices launches its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship Program, a step towards advancing equality and inclusivity within its organization. This initiative aims to provide advancement and homeownership opportunities for all.