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Mr. and Mrs. Grange

At the Massachusetts State Grange session in October, Roland and Barbara Giguere were selected to be Mr. and Mrs. Grange for the coming year.  

And congratulations to their granddaughter, Lillian Giguere, who is the first Junior member from the Junior +1 Program to be selected as Junior Ambassador.
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                   ...A place for the whole family...





Shelburne Grange was founded in 1903 and has always been committed to providing a place where families and friends can share their talents with each other and the community.
   
History of the Grange

The Grange, also known as The Patrons of Husbandry, was  founded in 1867 by Oliver Hudson Kelley as a way to unite the farmers in this  country and begin to improve their economic and social position following the Civil War.  It was one of the first formal groups to allow women equal membership.
 
Historically, the Grange has been called the "Friend of the Farmer."  Today it supports legislation concerning Regional Dairy Compacts and Preservation of Farmland as well as rural Highways and Infrastructure, Food Safety Protection, Rural Telecommunications Access, and the Endangered Species Act.
 
Like many fraternal organizations the Grange has a state and national level.  The Grange is a non-partisan organization that is very effective in state and national legislation.  Legislative policy begins at the local level allowing members to voice concerns and improve their quality of life.
 
Shelburne Grange:
        
  • Is dedicated to creating a safe environment in which families can grow together
  • Provides opportunity for members to use their strengths and talents
  • Helps to build future leaders
  • Works with many different organizations in the area for the betterment of the community

Shelburne Grange is dedicated to offering quality programs that educate and entertain the entire family.  Programs are held once a month, usually the third Wednesday, and are a reflection of the memberships' interests.  Programs range from agricultural to legislative.  Past programs include "When the Road Came Through, a brief history of the Building of I-91",  Identity Theft, "Creating Garden Spaces in a New Home", farm humorist Joe Peck, Kids in the Garden, Meals on Wheels and Food Bank speakers, progressive and regressive suppers, and mystery rides.
   
Business meetings are held at Fellowship Hall on Little  Mohawk Road in Shelburne, generally on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.
 
All meetings and programs are open to the public.