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Sgt. Doreen Mikan chose Granby
Sometimes, life sends you exactly where you need to be. Doreen Mikan grew up in a small farm town where she enjoyed riding her horse in a beautiful rural setting. Following high school graduation, she followed her heart to the University of Connecticut to study animal science. “I rode as...
Geissler’s celebrates reopening and 101 years in business
The ribbon cutting for the Grand Reopening of Geissler’s Granby Store was held on Saturday, May 4. The Chamber of Commerce, local dignitaries, vendors, customers and friends joined in on the festivities. New extra-wide sliding doors open to a grand entrance, and as guests entered the building they were...
Great Barrington Memorial Day Parade set for Monday
Great Barrington — The town’s Memorial Day Parade is scheduled to be held, rain or shine, on Monday, May 27. The parade line up for participants will be at 10:15 a.m. on Dresser Avenue, and the parade itself will begin at 11 a.m., proceeding to Town Hall for a ceremony. There will be a community picnic at 1 p.m. at the Great Barrington VFW, 800 S Main Street.
Take time on Memorial Day to think of who gave us our freedom (Commentary)
This Monday, as we do each of the final Mondays in the month of May, we celebrate Memorial Day. It became a federal holiday in 1971, but we as a nation have honored this day since just following the Civil War. The war we fought amongst each other that took more American lives than any other conflict our nation has faced against foreign threats, combined.
Kitchen fire at Winsted building displaces five
NEW HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A structure fire at 48 Hillside Avenue displaced five people as Winsted Fire Department was joined by Winchester Center Fire Department and New Hartford Fire Department to extinguish the blaze. On arrival, fire fighters saw smoke coming from the ground floor windows and doorway. The structure, which houses three apartments, […]
After Farmington River flooding in 2023, Collinsville canoe and kayak business hopes for comeback
CANTON, Conn. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, which operates on the Farmington River, lost 23 weekends due to rainouts in 2023 but, gearing up for Memorial Day Weekend, the early outlook is brighter. “We’ve had a lot of people coming in and getting on the river and this weekend...
Vineyard is new home for tulip farm
A pick-your-own tulip experience at a local vineyard last month was just in time for warm weather and springtime outings. Almost a year in the making, the tulip farm is a partnership between small business Blooms of Lost Acres and Lost Acres Vineyard. As apparent by the shared names, the businesses are North Granby neighbors, giving them inspiration to partner up for a perfect seasonal experience. Pairing a perfect atmosphere with an interactive and visually pleasing experience, the pick-your-own farm is appropriate for families, couples, girls’ days out or a solo adventure.
Owner of new CT rooftop restaurant wants guests to ‘enjoy the open sky’ while they dine
Restaurateur James Chen is adding a sixth restaurant to his dining empire and this one will have rooftop dining to enjoy the open sky. @The Rooftop, opening softly May 27 in Canton, has two levels, seats 450 people, has three bars, self-pour beer and wine on tap, a contemporary sushi bar and a menu of “new American cuisine with a global twists.” Guests will be able to get everything from small ...
Volunteer-run Clothes Closet benefits whole community
“We live in a very generous community!” Those are the sentiments of the volunteers who serve at the Clothes Closet run by Valley Brook Community Church at 160 Granville Road. In 2015 after volunteering at the Salvation Army with her daughters, Donna Crombez was inspired to start a ministry...
Developer sues CT town for denying massive apartment plan. Site was former corporate headquarters.
Rebuffed in its bid to build more than 430 apartments and townhouses, the Silverman Group is suing Simsbury, claiming town officials acted illegally when they rejected the plan. Silverman, the company that previously built 280 apartments on the north end of The Hartford’s former campus, contends Simsbury’s zoning commission ignored evidence when it voted against the proposal for a far more ...
Berkshire Hills Regional School District’s independent investigation of ‘Gender Queer’ incident cost school district over $39,000 – updated with comments from School Committee Chairman Bannon and Superintendent Dillon
Berkshire County — The Berkshire Hills Regional School District’s independent investigation of the incident involving eighth-grade ELA teacher Arantzazú Zuzene Galdós-Shapiro, and the Great Barrington Police Department over the book “Gender Queer” cost the school district a total of $39,033.90. The committee approved an...
Women’s Breakfast celebrates 20th year with antique bridal show and tea
The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will celebrate its 20th anniversary in grand style on Wednesday, June 5. The Antique Bridal Show and Tea promises to be a very special morning. In addition to the delicious scones and mini quiches that will be served with tea and coffee at 8:30 a.m., participants will be delighted to look at the wedding gowns and bridal photos displayed in the large meeting room at the senior center. Ladies are encouraged to wear a spring-like or decorated hat to mark the occasion! Entertainment and the program will start at 10 a.m.
Robin Hood's Medieval Faire Presents the Barbarian & Swashbuckler Weekend
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire in Harwinton, where enchantment and excitement abound! Be transported to a bygone era filled with awe-inspiring performances, scrumptious delicacies, and a vast selection of artisan goods. This event takes place every Saturday and Sunday through June 30th. Perfect...
Unveiling the Vineyard’s new wine bottle labels
Lost Acres Vineyard owner, Michelle Niedermeyer (right), honored Granby artist Laura Eden during a May reception unveiling the Vineyard’s new wine bottle labels. For its various labeled wines, the Vineyard selected several of Eden’s paintings depicting the iconic Dewey Granby Oak as seen through the four seasons. Eden also is offering prints of these paintings for purchase at her studio.
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