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Spring has sprung

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It is the middle of March as I write this and 67 degrees! Weather enthusiasts would call this a false spring yet signs of the season are all around. In the widening circles of soggy brown earth, tree bark is radiating warmth as it absorbs the sunshine and melts the surrounding snow.

Bonus Pages

Cooking safety starts at home

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Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention. This national campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.

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Up, up and away!

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Dr. Laura Doherty, a local dentist, spoke at the March Men’s Breakfast gathering about her recently completed Women’s Air Race Classic. Very entertaining and fun.

Bonus Pages

Special blueberry muffins

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This special recipe comes from my mom, Mary Cook. Served in the original Jordan Marsh store in Boston, these muffins were always a family favorite. As spring arrives, they’re such a delightful addition to any breakfast, brunch, or holiday gathering—and now blueberries are plentiful in our grocery stores year-round. Enjoy!

Bonus Pages

Social Services — April 2026

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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.

Drumrolls

Granby basketball player hits milestone

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Jake Teclaw earned his 1,000th career point on February 9 against Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. The junior tri-captain looks to lead the 16-3 Bears boys basketball team into the NCCC playoffs and the CIAC State Tournament over the next few weeks.

Great Outdoors

Spring is a promise

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Two harbingers of spring are the mourning cloak butterfly and the rising sap of oak and maple trees. The mourning cloak is one of several species that overwinter as adults, dark brown, almost black, with a line of iridescent spots and a border of bright yellow.

Town/Govt

POCD second public workshop March 12

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The Granby Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) Committee wants your input for Granby’s POCD update. The POCD Committee has scheduled its second public workshop for Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Granby Senior Center. Please come and share your thoughts about Granby to help guide the growth and development for the next 10 years.

People

Will the Marquis fade into history?

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After 56 years the Marquis of Granby Junior Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps, a cherished part of parades and celebrations for generations, may end. Falling recruitment and loss of adult volunteers have played a large part in board members considering dissolving the group.

Our cup runneth over!

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The February issue is so chock full of great articles after the holiday break we are adding online Bonus Pages so you don’t miss a thing!

Events

Beman Hardware recognized by BOS

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In its 90th year of operation, Beman Hardware was honored by the Granby Board of Selectmen at its Nov. 17 meeting. A proclamation was read and delivered to Joan Beman Russell, Dianne Beman Myers and the new owner of the store, Vinnie Pagano. Also present were staff members Charles and Patricia George.

Events

PFLAG Granby hosts speaker

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PFLAG Granby is pleased to offer a conversation about parenting trans youth and some of the issues these families face. There will be a presentation by Melissa Combs, followed by Q&A.