Granby Land Trust
Granby Land Trust — July/August 2026
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Hikers hit the trails June 7, Volunteers preserve GLT property, Birds of Prey fascinate crowd, and Dewey-Granby Oak
Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/2026/06/page/6/)
Hikers hit the trails June 7, Volunteers preserve GLT property, Birds of Prey fascinate crowd, and Dewey-Granby Oak
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.
According to National Fire Protection Association Statistics, during the five-year period from 2019-2023, US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 328,590 home structure fires per year. These fires caused an annual average of 2,600 civilian deaths, 10,770 civilian fire injuries and $8.9 billion in direct property damage.
On April 24, Clara Mitrano, Grade 4 student at Wells Road Elementary School, was presented an award for artwork she submitted to the Connecticut Fire Prevention Recognition Program.
Most non-profit organizations have big fundraisers each year. The Lost Acres Fire Department used to have a rummage sale in the first week of May. Now they have a car show, which is Aug. 1. The Granby Drummer has its Puzzle Slam in early February. The Salmon Brook Historical Society has its flea markets held twice a year in May and October.
On June 3, the Women’s Breakfast Group welcomed a returning favorite, Metro Bis Chef Chris Prosperi, who entertained with anecdotes about his life and career while he was creating Chocolate Panna Cotta.
Independence Day: The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, July 4. There will be no changes to curbside service due to the holiday.
It really feels like summer outside! I found this recipe and made it this weekend, so good that I made it a second time once it was gone.
Highlights from the meetings held on May 16th and May 20th, 2026