Granby Living Feb2018

A Monthly Magazine Connecting Granby's Neighbors & Businesses 

Granby Living 

FEBRUARY 2018 

INSIDE 

Granby Real Estate 

Talk of the Town 

Granby History 

Celebrating our Seniors 

Adopt a Pet 

Granby’s First Responders 

Calendar of Events 

THE AUER FAMILY 

Sports and the outdoors 

help Auer family bond 

Read About 

Photo by Amy Geigner 

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PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE 

It's been 18 months since Granby Living began being 

mailed to homeowners in Granby. Our entire publishing 

team hopes you have enjoyed receiving your complimentary 

monthly issue. 

We've gotten overwhelmingly positive feedback about our 

efforts and look forward to continuing to serve you. 

Our desire is to continually improve the content of Granby 

Living Magazine, but we need your help. What do you like? 

What do you not like? Are there some features you could do without? What other 

content would you like to be included? Your feedback and comments are invaluable 

to us. 

Would you do me a favor and email us your thoughts? Your email can be brief, 

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extra five minutes, it would be most helpful if you would fill out our short reader 

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February is a good month to express appreciation to those who've enriched our 

lives. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all our contributors who have made 

Granby Living welcome in your home. In particular, I'd like to thank Bruce Deckert, 

our content coordinator, for his yeoman's work in assembling each issue, 

and Amy Geigner, our feature photographer, for her outstanding photographs of 

Granby families. And a special thanks to our designer, Marcelle Hockers, who's 

had the impossible task of designing not only the magazine every month but also 

a number of ads as well. 

Finally, I'd like to express my gratitude to our contributing writers: Ken Kuhl, 

for his informative monthly history feature, and Sarah Merrill, for her wonderful 

profiles on our seniors. 

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FAMILY FEATURE 

T 

wo time-tested pursuits help the Auer 

family bond: a love of sports and the 

outdoors. 

Fortunately for the Auers, open space and 

sports are plentiful in Granby. 

Lawrence (or Larry) and Correne (or Corrie) 

moved to Granby in 2008, and after arriving they 

welcomed two sons: William, 8, and Charles, 5. 

Larry is doubly invested in Granby — as a 

resident and a math teacher at Granby Memorial 

High School. 

“I enjoy spending a lot of time in the McLean 

Game Refuge and other land trusts around 

town,” Larry says. “I also enjoy teaching in the 

town where I live ... and being so connected to 

the community.” 

Corrie likewise appreciates the close-knit 

community in Granby. 

“I enjoy the many community events such 

as races, Open Farm Day, events at the Y and at 

Salmon Brook Park,” Corrie says. “I love being 

so close to McLean for trail running and hiking 

with friends and family. ... There are so many 

places and trails to explore around Granby.” 

She adds, “I also appreciate the town’s support 

for sports — at the middle school and high school 

The Auer Family 

Sports and the outdoors help Auer family bond 

BY BRUCE DECKERT 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY GEIGNER 

level, rec and travel sports and Little League.” 

Larry and Corrie, both 40, take their enthusiasm 

for sports to the sidelines: Yes, coaching 

runs in the family. 

In addition to teaching at GMHS, Larry has 

coached at the high school and middle school 

levels. He has also served as a volunteer coach 

for his sons’ baseball and basketball teams. 

Meanwhile, Corrie has coached field hockey 

and girls tennis in Granby. 

As for William and Charlie, they both play 

basketball, baseball and soccer. Their mutual 

favorite subject: PE. 

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“Larry and I played many sports in high school 

and recreationally growing up,” says Corrie, who 

graduated from East Windsor High in 1996. 

“Now watching my kids play is one of my favorite 

things to do. It’s something both of us are passionate 

about, and I think our children feel the 

same way about sports and outdoor activities.” 

A third-grader at Wells Road School, William 

also participates in the Math Competition Club. 

He relishes sports statistics, and word has it that 

he’s good with numbers — apparently taking after 

his father, the math teacher. 

Charlie is in kindergarten at Kelly Lane 

School, and when he isn’t playing in an organized 

rec league, he loves playing the backyard 

classic: Wiffle Ball. 

“Our boys play with each other every day and 

are each other’s best friends,” says Larry, who 

graduated from East Hartford High in 1995. 

“They both enjoy hiking in McLean.” 

William and Charlie also take part in another 

classic childhood activity — riding bikes on 

their street with their neighborhood friends. 

Naturally, athletics played an important role 

in Corrie and Larry’s budding friendship. They 

met in 1997 at UConn, where they played a variety 

of intramural sports together and lived in 

the same dorm. They both graduated in 2000. 

Their shared college experience extended to 

the classroom. They both received bachelor of 

science degrees in civil engineering, and they 

both minored in environmental engineering. 

“I enjoy teaching in the 

town where I live...and 

being so connected to 

the community.” 

— Larry Auer 

Long before finishing their college journey 

together in Connecticut and later landing in 

Granby, Corrie and Larry began their life journey 

in the same place — they were both born in 

Hartford. 

They were married at Storrs Congregational 

Church on Oct. 27, 2001. 

Today, Corrie is a civil and environmental engineer 

for a consulting firm in Farmington, HRP 

Associates. “I went back to work full-time this 

past summer after spending the last eight years 

as a stay-at-home mom,” she says. 

During her time away from a traditional office, 

she worked part-time at the YMCA, tutored 

middle school and high school youth in 

math and SATs, and coached in Granby. She also 

found time to be a room parent and to volunteer 

otherwise with the schools and PTO. 

As a family, the Auers’ outdoor recreation 

includes: camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain 

biking, road biking, rock climbing, skiing, 

snowshoeing and trail running (and that might 

be a short list). 

“Granby and the Farmington Valley as a whole 

have so many beautiful places for hiking, kayaking, 

road and mountain biking,” Corrie says. 

The Auers have been members of the Farmington 

Valley YMCA in Granby since 2009. 

“I’ve made so many amazing friends through 

the Y and through my kids,” say Corrie. “It 

makes me happy to see so many people attend 

the Y for healthy living and for kids’ sports and 

swimming classes, etcetera.” 

Given the UConn-Storrs connection, Larry 

notes, “We are huge UConn Huskies fans and 

try and make it to several men’s basketball 

games each year. We also root for the Celtics, 

Yankees and [New York] Giants.” 

Back home in Granby, the Auers appreciate 

their neighborhood. 

“I love my neighborhood,” affirms Larry, who 

has a master’s degree in secondary mathematics 

education from Eastern Connecticut State. 

“We have great neighbors. ... Everyone is very 

friendly and always willing to help each other 

out. At the bus stop we have more than 10 kids 

that get on the bus together. It is great that my 

children have so many other kids to play with.” 

Larry and Corrie moved to town after spending 

two years in North Bend, Washington, followed 

by a year in West Dover, Vermont. They 

are members of South Church in Granby. 

Larry has an idea for the town suggestion box: 

He would like to see more access for mountain 

biking in Granby’s protected parks. 

“The town of Granby has significant trail networks, 

most of which are closed to mountain 

biking,” he observes. “I mountain bike often 

in surrounding areas like Cowles Park in East 

Granby and on the Metacomet Trail that runs 

through Simsbury and East Granby.” 

continued on page 6 

FEBRUARY 2018 5

For her part, Corrie competes in sprint triathlons 

at Winding Trails in Farmington and has 

participated in many running races in Granby 

and the Farmington Valley. 

It’s clear that sports and the outdoors are key 

ingredients in the Auer family’s journey. But 

what is the ballast? 

“I believe the key to a strong family is spending 

quality time together,” Larry says. “Our family 

does so much together, and as they’ve grown 

older, our children have become a large part of 

everything we do.” 

“I’ve made so many amazing friends through 

the Y and through my kids.” 

— Corrie Auer 

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Address Town List Price Sale Price Beds Bath Full Bath Half # of Rooms Sq Feet 

14 Winter Village Rd. Granby $409,900 $405,000 4 3 1 8 3319 

53 Silver Brook Lane Granby $379,000 $360,000 4 2 1 10 2930 

9 Gloucester Lane Granby $374,900 $353,000 5 3 1 10 2816 

259 Silver St. Granby $349,000 $330,000 3 2 1 8 2548 

263 W Granby Rd. Granby $282,500 $282,500 3 2 1 9 2,173 

14 Danielle Rd. Granby $228,000 $228,000 3 2 1 6 1,196 

58 Notch Rd. Granby $228,800 $218,400 3 2 1 7 2,100 

21 Hemlock Rd. Granby $209,900 $209,900 3 2 0 7 1,760 

8 Pendleton Rd. Granby $199,750 $192,000 3 2 0 6 1,440 

210 West Granby Rd. Granby $179,500 $179,500 3 1 0 6 1,456 

3 Fairmount Lane, Unit #3 Granby $169,900 $165,000 2 2 1 5 1,381 

21 Chatsworth Rd. Granby $159,900 $150,000 2 1 1 4 1,139 

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TALK OF THE TOWN 

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I think it'll modernize 

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It'll be amazing to see people 

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may be linked to social media usage. According to a recent 

article from CNBC, Facebook admitted usage could be bad 

for you. The harm stems from reading posts versus interacting 

with others, which can positively impact your mood. 

Anyone who used social media during the last election can 

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EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR 

Contemplating divorce? 

Consider divorce by mediation 

BY REBECCA OLESEN 

A divorce is a difficult time in anyone’s life, 

but the victims of divorce are the children. 

When parents fight, the children suffer. 

When parents decide to work with a divorce 

mediator, they are more able to reach an agreement 

about the issues of the divorce, conflict is 

eliminated, and the parties can work together to 

help the children through this emotional crisis. 

The divorce does not end the marital relationship 

if there are children. The parties still need 

to work together for the benefit of the children 

long after the divorce is finalized. Birthdays, holidays, 

vacation time, school activities, teacher 

conferences, graduations, medical issues, weddings 

— all this needs to be coordinated between 

the parents. 

Issues and events with grandchildren extend 

contact even further. Doing this becomes 

extremely difficult if the divorce has been contested. 

A contested divorce leaves scars that are 

difficult to heal. 

Benefits of Divorce Mediation 

• Reduce the costs of divorce and lawyers' fees 

• Benefit the children who are the victims of 

divorce 

• Expedite the process and reduce court appearances 

• Eliminate as much animosity as possible 

• Create a fair agreement 

If the parties are not willing to compromise 

— if they want to fight or be unreasonable — 

mediation may not be the way. 

If the parties want to work together for the 

children and themselves, and if they want to 

save money, expedite the process and remain 

partners in raising the children, then mediation 

is a better way to end a marriage. It will 

benefit you and your family. 

A Certified Divorce Mediator Will: 

• Explain the divorce process 

• Prepare all court paperwork 

• File documents with the court 

• Identify issues 

• Help you reach a comprehensive divorce 

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Divorce mediation is also the best way for 

couples without children who have issues that 

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EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR 

A winter advisory 

for seniors and their caregivers 

BY CHRISTINE LOOBY 

While the holidays and winter months can be a lighthearted time full of joy and 

good cheer, the hustle and bustle — and the stress that comes along with it — can lead 

to a dark period of anxiety, loneliness and regret for some. 

During this time of year, you may notice changes in the behaviors of aging loved 

ones, and it is important to recognize mood shifts and to determine whether they 

might simply be the holiday blues or something that would best be helped by medical 

intervention. In general, caregivers suggest that if symptoms extend beyond a week or 

two, it's time to seek professional support. 

One possible cause for a gloomy outlook is seasonal affective disorder (SAD.) According 

to the Mayo Clinic's website, SAD is "a type of depression that's related to 

changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If 

you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into 

the winter months. …Treatment for SAD may include light therapy (phototherapy), 

medications and psychotherapy." 

During the cold and dark months, SAD can evoke symptoms of depression and 

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of Dietary Supplements within the National Institutes of Health suggests 

that older adults might be at risk of not getting enough Vitamin D, as their 

bodies may be challenged in converting and absorbing the Vitamin D in 

foods, and they may not get enough sunlight to produce Vitamin D on 

their own. 

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Depression affects about 16 million American adults, according to the 

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key symptoms including: 

• A persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood 

• Sleeping too little, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much 

• Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain 

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed 

• Restlessness or irritability 

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions 

• Fatigue 

• Feeling guilty, helpless or worthless 

• Thoughts of death or suicide 

Make an appointment with a physician if you or someone you love experiences 

five or more of these symptoms for longer than two weeks or if 

the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with your daily routine. 

By knowing the signs that can indicate something more than a passing 

case of the blues, by attentively listening, and by knowing when additional 

resources are needed, you can shine a little light on the dark days and 

nights of winter for the seniors in your life. 

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SALUTING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS 

necticut), a Police Officer (in Orange, California) and a Firefighter (in 

Trumbull, Connecticut). 

Other Roles in Town 

Served on the board of the Granby Ambulance Association. 

Full-Time Occupation 

President and CEO of the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management 

Agency — Connecticut’s market leader for municipal insurance and risk 

management services. 

What motivated you to serve as a first responder? 

I think it is important for everyone to give something back to the community 

that you live in. For me, the opportunity and the privilege of 

serving on the Lost Acres Fire Department is the right fit. 

Saluting David Demchak 

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Role with Fire Department 

President and Firefighter 

Began Serving as a First Responder 

• In Granby — 1999 

• Overall — 1976 

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GRANBY HISTORY 

THIS MONTH 

IN GRANBY HISTORY 

BY KEN KUHL 

GRANBY 

February 11, 1839 — At a Special Town Meeting 

holden at the Episcopal Church House in Granby 

on the 11th day of February 1839, legally warned 

and held for the purposes recorded in the above 

written warning. Voted to build the Bridge across 

the Farmington River at Tariffville... 

As you travel around Connecticut, you may 

come to a town with “ville” in its name. In the 

Hartford area, we are familiar with Collinsville, 

Hazardville and Tariffville. 

The village of Tariffville, on the Farmington 

River bordering Granby in Simsbury’s northeast 

corner, takes its name from the Tariff Act 

of 1824 and the Tariff Manufacturing Company, 

which built the first carpet mill in America there 

in 1825. 

The French term “ville” was often used in the 

area of a Connecticut town with manufacturing 

settlements that were begun after the American 

Revolution. A few “ville” names predate the 

Revolution, but most of them are named after 

European settlements or dukedoms. For example, 

Granville, Massachusetts, was named for the 

British Earl of Granville. 

In Granby there were areas like Spoonville, 

Pegville, Goodrichville and Mechanicsville. 

Sometimes these town sections were named after 

a product — silverware production (spoons) 

or an item used in making shoes (pegs) — or the 

owner of the business (Goodrich). 

In the early 19th century, Granby was utilizing 

almost every body of water in town for its 

manufacturing industry. Salmon Brook in West 

Granby, the east branch of Salmon Brook in Mechanicsville, 

and the Farmington River in Turkey 

Hills (East Granby) in a little area known as 

Spoonville. 

Old Mill Pond Village on Salmon Brook Street | Photo credit: Ken Kuhl 

In 1829 Whitfield Cowles built a new factory 

just east of the Spoonville Bridge, about 200 feet 

north of the Farmington River. He manufactured 

wire and cards used to convert raw wool 

into batts. In 1836, after Whitfield and his son 

Madison passed away, the business was transferred 

to William B. Cowles. 

An innovator, William converted the business 

in about 1840 and manufactured flatware 

made of German silver. In 1843 Cowles was 

joined by Asa Rogers, a well-known silversmith 

from Hartford, and the outfit became known as 

the world-famous company, 1847 Rogers Bros. 

In the 1830s Hezekiah Goodrich, a tanner 

and shoemaker, built a shoe manufacturing mill 

on the north branch of Salmon Brook near the 

junction of Day Street and North Granby Road. 

The area became known as Goodrichville. 

Granby’s largest employer in this era, however, 

was Truman Allen, who invented a process 

using small wooden pegs to attach the leather 

top to the sole of the shoe. His business, located 

at 10 Wells Road, produced 30,000 pairs of 

shoes per year and employed 35 people, and the 

area became known as Pegville. 

Meanwhile, Granby’s Old Mill Pond Village, 

on the south end of Lake Manitook, was once 

known as Mechanicsville. Here there was a brass 

foundry, sawmill and clothing works. Today we 

still enjoy this little “ville” — especially during 

the Christmas season! 

CONNECTICUT 

February 1839 — In February 1839 slave traders 

illegally seized 53 Africans in the British colony 

of Sierra Leone and planned to sell them in 

Cuba, a Spanish colony, transporting them on 

the ship La Amistad. 

The Amistad Mutiny ensued. The Africans 

took the ship, which was apprehended by the U.S. 

Navy, and they were imprisoned in Connecticut. 

After a trial in January 1840 in a federal court 

in Hartford, a judge ruled in favor of the African 

captives. The decision was appealed to the U.S. Supreme 

Court, which upheld the ruling in March 

1841 via a 7-1 decision, freeing the captives. 

UNITED STATES 

February 11, 1839 — The first university west 

of the Mississippi River is established, the University 

of Missouri. 

WORLD 

February 1839 — The short-lived Aroostook 

War begins. The armed conflict — also called 

the Pork and Beans War and the Lumberjacks' 

War — centered on a disagreement over the international 

border between the British colony 

of New Brunswick in Canada and the U.S. state 

of Maine. The conflict was sparked when Canadian 

lumberjacks began logging in the disputed 

Aroostook area. 

Ken Kuhl is a board member of the Salmon Brook 

Historical Society in Granby. Bruce Deckert of 

Granby Living contributed to this feature. 

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CELEBRATING OUR SENIORS 

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‘New Englander, through and through’ 

BY SARAH MERRILL 

F 

ormer Granby Probate Judge Phillip Main and his wife Patricia have lived in Granby for 55 

years. Main estimates that when they moved here in 1962, Granby had about 5,300 residents, 

compared to today’s 13,500 or so. 

“Today, Granby is held in very high regard around the state. It’s a town that draws young families,” 

Main says. 

He notes that this was not yet the case in the 1960s and ’70s, when the town was experiencing some 

growing pains. For a while, town meetings were quite heated and the schools needed attention. Main 

believes that thanks to a group of talented residents — some of whom proved their commitment by 

serving on various town boards for close to two decades — Granby has “grown up beautifully.” 

He adds that Granby is still a place where partisanship rarely gets in the way of town leadership 

making the decisions that are right for Granby. 

A self-professed “New Englander, through and through,” Main was born in 1936 and raised in 

New Britain. He attended Bates College (class of 1958) and then the George Washington University 

Law School. Main returned to Connecticut, passing the Connecticut Bar in 1961. 

He worked for Connecticut General Life Insurance (now Cigna) for only one year before deciding 

he wanted to practice law. Main began his law career in 1963 at the Simsbury law firm Whitman and 

Pease. (William “Bill” Pease was a longtime West Granby resident.) 

Main became a partner at the firm in 1967 and practiced law there for about 40 years, after which 

he practiced in Granby for five years, finally retiring at age 75. 

Main says that his career was enhanced by serving as Granby’s probate judge. He was elected in 

the early 1990s, when longtime probate judge Arline Mooney retired. 

“It was a welcome opportunity to serve the town,” explains Main. 

A probate judge handles cases such as estates, conservatorships and adoptions. “The job is exclusively 

about working with people and helping solve problems, some of them quite emotional in nature.” 

He adds that in a small town like Granby, he was friendly with many of the families he served. 

Main held the office for 15 years until the mandatory retirement age of 70. 

First residing on West Granby Road, the Mains moved to their current home in a woodsy neighborhood 

off Barn Door Hills Road. They’ve been in their home, built for them by their good friend Al 

Pierce of Pierce Builders Inc., for 47 years. Some of their neighbors have been there equally as long. 

They are bordered on two sides by the McLean Game Refuge. Their peace and quiet has occasionally 

been disturbed over the years when hikers have come to the Main’s door, having lost their way. 

Phillip Main at age 13 in 1949 

“We think it’s great,” laughs Main. “We just 

pop them in the car and drive them back over to 

Route 10, where they started their hike.” 

Phillip and Patricia raised two children in 

Granby. Main has fond memories of coaching 

Little League and basketball, watching the kids 

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march in the Memorial Day parade, and having the kids by his side when 

selling Christmas trees with the Granby Lions Club. 

“They had all the great experiences that Granby kids still have,” Main 

says. “Of course, the kids used to complain that there was nothing going on 

in Granby. They said they would never live here as adults.” Well, Main’s son 

is a Granby resident whose own kids went through the Granby schools. 

The Mains have contributed to the town in innumerable ways over the 

years. In addition to his time as probate judge, Main is a 55-year member 

of the Granby Lions Club, serves on the board of the Salmon Brook 

Historical Society, and remains an active member of the Commission on 

Aging. In the past he served on the Planning and Zoning Commission. 

We Listen. 

As for Patricia, she was involved in the YWCA and volunteered heavily 

with the schools when their children were attending. More recently, she’s 

been with the Granby Community Fund for six years. The Mains are also 

active at South Congregational Church, where Main is a deacon emeritus. 

Phillip and Patricia Main have no intention of leaving Granby, where 

their roots run deep. 

“Pat and I should be downsizing at our age, looking for different accommodations,” 

he says. “But we’re not going to leave Granby.” 

A majority of their friends have stayed in Granby and, of course, part of 

Main’s role with the Commission on Aging is cultivating an environment 

that encourages senior citizens to stay. 

“Any move we make will be within Granby,” says Main. “We’ve had a 

tremendous life here.” 

Sarah Merrill is a personal historian with Merrill Memoirs, based in 

Granby. She works with individuals and families to capture and record their 

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Once (The Musical) 

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Casual Bikers: February Sunday Events 

Sundays: February 4, 11, 18, 25 

@Sunshine Cycle and Run Bike Shop, Colchester 

Let's ride the airline trail! We’ll start at Sunshine Cycle and Run Bike 

Shop and ride for approximately 7.5 miles, take a five-minute water/ 

snack break, and then return to the bike shop. The ride will last about 1.5 

hours. Confirm details and any changes on the website. 

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Concert: Big Eyed Phish 

Dave Matthews Tribute Band 

Friday, February 9 

@Infinity Hall, Hartford 

Big Eyed Phish is the only full seven-piece Dave Matthews tribute band 

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Concert: Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer 

Saturday, February 10 


One or the other would make for an incredible show, but we have both 

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Concert: The Ghost of Paul Revere 

Sunday, February 11 


The Ghost of Paul Revere is out touring in support of their new album, 

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Time: 7:30 pm | Cost: $19 - $49 | www.infinityhall.com/Events/ 

Music Time with Miss Carrie 

Thursdays: Feb. 15-March 29 

@Salmon Brook Park (Park House), Granby 

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Concert: Griffin House 

Thursday, February 15 

@Infinity Hall, Norfolk 

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Saturday, March 3 

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Thursday, March 8 


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to span from breezy pop to soulful melancholy. In 2016, the Northern 

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Saturday, March 10 


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