Parks & Recreation — October 2024

Please see the website for all of the programs and activities that the Granby Parks and Recreation Department has to offer. Here are some special announcements.

Concerns aired about Granby pickleball

On Sept. 3 the Parks and Recreation Board held its regular monthly meeting. The board meets on the first Tuesday of each month and the agenda includes a standing segment for public comment and input. Typically, there is next to no public engagement in these board meetings. However, this meeting sharply broke trend with a significant and enthusiastic showing of public interest in pickleball.

Early Voting is Oct. 21 – Nov. 3

To assure that anyone casting a ballot votes only once, there is an affirmation to be filled out on the early voting envelope before receiving a ballot.

Meet me at the Center

Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.

Cliff Burrell honored by Grange

In a heartfelt recognition of his outstanding contributions to the community, Commander of the Granby American Legion Post Cliff Burrell has been honored as the Granby Grange #5 Community Citizen of the Year.

A Childhood Memory

When I was a little girl in the 1950s, I went to Byram School in Greenwich. It had kindergarten through eighth grade, and the older children were taught to be protective of the younger ones on the playground.