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Pastor Ellis Miller’s team members were Diann Bailey, George Harris and Kate Lincoln.
The consultant firm Buckhurst Fish and Jacquemart (BFJ) reported at the January 29 Granby Center Advisory Committee meeting that it had met with some Granby Center property owners earlier in January. Traffic, parking issues, and zoning were discussed.
The Board of Finance set operating budget guidelines of 3.25 percent for the Board of Education and 2.4 percent for the Board of Selectmen at its Feb. 10 meeting, with the goal of keeping the mill rate change for FY26 in the 3 percent range.
Although spring will soon be here there are many winter updates and spring announcements from various departments at Granby Town Hall.
In an article on the development proposals for Kearns School in the February Drummer, Town Manager Walsh is hopeful that a contract signing will be completed by summer’s end, not the end of June as stated in the article.
Includes regular meetings of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
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.
We currently need: Taco dinner boxes, Canned chicken, Dinty Moore beef stew, Canned beets/white potatoes, Mayonnaise, Strawberry jam/jelly, Tissues
Now through April, the Granby Board of Education’s top priority is budgeting for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
Photos from the annual meeting on October 15th
Rainy skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 125 Granby seniors and special guests gathered at the North Pavilion Barn at Holcomb Farm on Oct. 6 for a senior fall social.
The Granby Artists Association (GAA) will host its annual Holiday Gift Show at Pilgrim Covenant Church on Saturday, Dec. 2, for one day only. Shop for original works of art created by your favorite local artists. Bring a friend and discover the talents of your neighbors.
Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks to our Creator for the Blessings in our lives—
Pantano, Steven, 75, husband of Suzanne (Tripp) Pantano, August 27
The bird that enters our mind as we get farther into the fall season is the one that often ends up on our holiday table, the delicious turkey.
On a recent Saturday morning I ran into three guys and spent an hour or so talking trash with them. I do not mean that we got on each other’s cases, not because we had previously met, but rather we had a great conversation about a subject near and dear to all three guys’ hearts: TRASH. More accurately, the recycling thereof.
If you have ever watched Antiques Roadshow, you know that many seemingly nondescript items hold surprising value on today’s market.
The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a Superior Performer for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year.
A successful season despite the rains; Thank you to Kim Gayle, Clayton Green and McKean Thomas; Include Hol-comb Farm veggies in your Thanksgiving feast; and Contin-uing Opportunities for Fresh Food
Visit GranbyRec.com for more information and to register for all programs.
Unless noted, programs are free and are at the Main Branch. Registration is required for most programs. To register, visit the library’s website (granby-ct.gov/Library) and click on Library Calendar, or call the library at 860-844-5275.
Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries will have several tables of puzzles for sale! Prepare for the upcoming winter weather, get gifts for the holidays or just replenish your supply.
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.
A grant through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) will provide $126,800 in state funding for senior center kitchen renovations.
On Oct. 4, Wally Banzhaf talked about his harrowing experience as a sea survivor at the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group.
East Granby has been awarded a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant for the recreational facility upgrades at East Granby Farms.
Doug Williams works on a painting between visitors, Kathy Ungerleider poses with her colorful sea glass designs, and more
