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Jake Teclaw earned his 1,000th career point on February 9 against Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. The junior tri-captain looks to lead the 16-3 Bears boys basketball team into the NCCC playoffs and the CIAC State Tournament over the next few weeks.
Granby’s Budget Workshops on the FY27 operating budget will start in early March (5, 9 and 12 at 5 p.m. in Town Hall for town spending and March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center for the board of education spending, culminating with a board of finance public hearing on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m., at the high school.
At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Granby Board of Finance reviewed all then-available pertinent information that would impact the FY27 budget, took public comment and set operating budget guidelines at no more than its initial Plus One budget’s net impact on the mill rate. The municipal operating projection is for a 2.38 percent increase.
The 2026 Puzzle Slam, benefiting The Granby Drummer, was held on Jan. 31 at the Granby Memorial Middle School.
In 2025, the Granby Police Department continued its commitment to providing high-quality patrol, dispatch and public safety administrative services while also making significant advancements in professionalism, community engagement and operational readiness.
With the winter season in full effect, the town’s building official and fire marshal remind the public about home maintenance for heating systems. As the weather fluctuates through its regular cycle of cold weather to below- freezing temperatures, the equipment that heats our homes must work harder and longer.
Highlights from the meeting held on February 4th, 2026
Marquis memories and Support cultivated meat
Granby’s Budget Workshops on the FY27 operating budget will start in early March (5, 9 and 12 at 5 p.m. in Town Hall for town spending and March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center for the board of education spending, culminating with a board of finance public hearing on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m., at the high school.
At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Granby Board of Finance reviewed all then-available pertinent information that would impact the FY27 budget, took public comment and set operating budget guidelines at no more than its initial Plus One budget’s net impact on the mill rate. The municipal operating projection is for a 2.38 percent increase.
The 2026 Puzzle Slam, benefiting The Granby Drummer, was held on Jan. 31 at the Granby Memorial Middle School.
In 2025, the Granby Police Department continued its commitment to providing high-quality patrol, dispatch and public safety administrative services while also making significant advancements in professionalism, community engagement and operational readiness.
With the winter season in full effect, the town’s building official and fire marshal remind the public about home maintenance for heating systems. As the weather fluctuates through its regular cycle of cold weather to below- freezing temperatures, the equipment that heats our homes must work harder and longer.
Highlights from the meeting held on February 4th, 2026
Marquis memories and Support cultivated meat
After thoughtful consideration, Heather Lockwood has decided to step down as Managing Editor later this spring. Her family is planning a move in the near future, and additional family responsibilities have made it necessary for her to shift her focus at this time.
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, Assorted cookies, Brownie mixes, Salad dressings, Tea/coffee, Dishwashing soap
When I restricted my daughter’s smartphone access and sent her to technology-free camps, I often felt alone with my concerns about the adverse impact of smartphones and social media on children.
It might be cold now, but there’s a lot going on at Granby Parks & Recreation to prepare for the summer season, including opened job applications for various summer staff positions—summer camp counselors, lifeguards, concession attendants and pond gate attendants.
Highlights from the meetings held on January 13th and February 10th, 2026
The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
The Granby Board of Education is currently focused on adopting the 2026–2027 school year budget. Because our schools represent approximately 70 percent of the town’s overall budget, we recognize that every financial decision directly impacts our taxpayers. That responsibility guides our work.
Once the Granby Board of Finance provides budget guidance for the fiscal year, the Granby Board of Education conducts a series of four public budget meetings and workshops, each intentionally designed to address a different and critical component of the district’s financial planning.
Upcoming Events, Summer Camp Registration, Summer Jobs Available!, Summer camps, clinics and more
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will present Treasures of the Baroque, with Les Amies de Theodore,at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
