🌱 Patch AM: Granby Public Works Director Retiring After More Than 40 Years

Coffee in hand, Granby? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Granby seeks new public works chief as veteran director retires

Also on today's calendar: Holcomb Hoedown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Granby Public Works Director Retiring After More Than 40 Years (patch.com) — Granby residents will soon see a change in town leadership as longtime Public Works Director and Granby native Kirk Severance retires in September after more than 40 years of service. The town has posted the director position, expanded to emphasize construction management and road improvements ahead of a December infrastructure bond referendum, with applications accepted through Sept. 14.
   

📸 Around Granby

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Granby

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Holcomb Hoedown →
  Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Rd, Granby
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Students/Teachers Meet and Greet
  Granby Memorial Middle School Granby, CT 06035
  8:30 am
Friday August 28
• Annual OHA Homeschool Not Back to School Bash at High Meadow by Holiday Hill! →
  High Meadow Resort, 311 N Granby Rd, North Granby
  11:00 am
• Annual OHA Homeschool Not Back to School Bash at... →
  High Meadow Resort, 311 N Granby Rd, North Granby
  11:00 am
• Comedy Night at Brignole Vineyards →
  Brignole Vineyards, 103 Hartford Ave, East Granby
  7:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Holcomb Hoedown! →
  Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Opening Ceremony of the North American Festival of Wales →
  Springfield City Hall, 36 Court St, Springfield
  9:00 am
Thursday September 3
• North American Festival of Wales →
  Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, One Monarch Place, Springfield
  9:00 am
• THRIVE CT-Thursday Night MTB Group Ride →
  Cowles Park, 250 S Main St, East Granby
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• North American Festival of Wales →
  Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, One Monarch Place, Springfield
  9:00 am
Sunday September 6
• North American Festival of Wales →
  Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Grass Roots Give Back Day! →
  Grassroots Ice Cream & Deep Roots Street Food, On the Town Green, Granby
  11:00 am

📣 Granby Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Barnes Group Inc posted a job opening for CNC Milling Machinist (2nd Shift) in East Granby. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

East Granby

• Runners at The Hartford Marathon Foundation's race for more than the finish line (nbcconnecticut.com)
• Obituary: Roger C. Adams Jr. (pressherald.com)

Simsbury

• Local Event: Suffield Real Estate Brokerage announces Grand Opening (patch.com)
• Big Crowd Delays Hearing Tied To 250-Unit Suffield Plan (patch.com)

Suffield

• Canton Firefighters Discuss Roof Operations In Training Series (patch.com)

Ok Granby! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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