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Volunteers needed for senior assistance program

The Granby Senior Center provides the Senior Van Medical Transport service for a $5 fee for Granby residents and $10 for non-residents, to receive a ride from home to medical appointments and back.

Social Services — Feb. 2025

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.

Public Works — Feb. 2025

Holidays: Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17) is not a trash holiday. Trash and recycling must be out on your regularly scheduled day. Paine’s has an alert system that will notify you of any changes to your pickup schedule. Signup at painesinc.com

Charge into Fire Safety — Campaign for lithium-ion battery safety

The Town of Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department are working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to raise awareness about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and ways to minimize them.

A new life for Belmeade Signs

This is a heart-warming story in more than one way. Let’s start with saying goodbye to Jean-Luc Godard, original artist and owner of the local company known as Belmeade Signs.

Granby Grange celebrates 150 years

Granby Grange #5 marked a remarkable milestone in January, celebrating its 150th anniversary. Established on Jan. 12, 1875, the Grange has been a staple of community life in Granby and a key part of Connecticut’s agricultural history.

Join the Granby Land Trust today

Just as the Granby Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak began as a small acorn, the Granby Land Trust’s efforts to conserve and protect land started small, with the support of a small group of individuals—the land trust’s earliest members—who believed in preserving land for the benefit of future generations.

Stony Hill Village celebrates 50+ years

On Sept. 6, Stony Hill Village celebrated its 50+ year anniversary with  attendees including residents, State Representative Mark Anderson, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino, Selectmen Kelly Rome and Dr. Fred Moffa, former Board Chair Ted Christensen, and many community members.

Social Services — October 2023

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.

Tutorial on the DME loaner closet

The Granby Senior Center manages a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) loaner closet at Holcomb Farm. Citizens of Granby and surrounding towns can borrow, at no cost and for an indefinite period, equipment as needed for themselves and their families.

Jack O’ Lanterns at Old New-Gate

This October, the mine at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby will be illuminated by over 300 professionally carved Jack O’ Lanterns. 

Live Classical Chamber Music

On Thursday, Oct. 12, starting at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a program of live classical music.
On Thursday, Oct. 19, starting at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford’s Jolidon Concert Series presents acclaimed pianist Henry Kramer in recital, performing Schubert’s Piano Sonata in A Major, D. 664; The Mendelssohn (both Fanny and Felix) Songs Without Words, and Ravel’s Tombeau de Couperin.

Holly Boutique Craft Fair

The 29th Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair and Luncheon will be held Oct. 19, 20 and 21 at the North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall, Route 179 and 3, Case St. in North Canton.

Book Festival

The Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) will hold its second-annual book festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Hartford Conference Center.

IWWC public hearing continued to Oct. 11

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission held its second public hearing on the Vessel RE Holdings’ application for a permit in connection with a proposed 48-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue on Sept. 13.

In Town Focus — October 2023

Senior Fall Social, Men’s Breakfast, Trunk or Treat, Civic Club, Women’s Breakfast, SBHS News, 4-H Sign-up, Camera Club, and UNICO Comedy Night

Community Serve Day planned at Stony Hill Village

On Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Stony Hill Village Board of Directors will host a Community Serve Day at the village, to help spruce up the grounds of this 50+ year old affordable housing community and assist residents on various tasks as needed.

What is beer?

Beer is the third most popular beverage in the world. Right behind water, the most popular beverage, and tea, which comes in second. I assume tea’s more popular than beer because beer only contains between 88 percent and 97 percent water while tea is closer to 99.5 percent water, the most popular beverage.

McLean seeks Meals on Wheels drivers

McLean’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking additional volunteer drivers for weekday routes in Avon, Granby, East Granby, Canton, and Simsbury. Since its inception in 1978, McLean’s Meals on Wheels program has provided daily support for residents who have difficulty preparing meals due to disability, illness, or a recent surgery.

Drumroll

Lori Blackburn has been appointed Membership Administrator for the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce.