Great Outdoors
Two heads?!
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We wonder if it is also true of sunflowers that “two heads are better than one.”
Registrar of Voters
Registrars prepare for busy fall
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The Granby Registrars of Voters are preparing for a busy voting season this fall. On Nov. 3 there will be a general election that includes voting for candidates running for Governor, for U.S. Congress and for other regional and state offices. On Dec. 8 there will be a town vote on five local bonding questions.
Events
Concert featuring Peggy Shaw and Kali Stoddard-Imari
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The Salmon Brook Music Series is kicking off its 12th season with a multi-generational concert. Families and music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Granby Congregational Church Fellowship Building, South Campus, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
Salmon Brook Historical Society
Lost Acres Fire Department: 90 Years of Dedication
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Last month’s column highlighted how helpful the cadets of the Lost Acres Fire Department were in building the July 3 bonfire that celebrated our nation’s 250th anniversary. Those cadets are taught by a dedicated group of volunteers at the Lost Acres Fire Department, which is celebrating its 90th year of service.
People
More than cookies from a Granby Girl Scout
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This summer, Alyssa Klebart reached out to Town Manager Mike Walsh to complete a Girl Scout summer project that benefited Granby. The project titled “Canine Poop Bags” was the result.
People
Announcing the Granby Chapter of The Balance Project
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Have you noticed more children walking through town with their heads down, looking at their phones? Or wondered what parents can do about the growing impact of social media and excessive screen use on our children?
Granby Land Trust
Granby Land Trust — October 2026
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GLT’s 19th Annual Juried Art Show; Annual Meeting and Community Supper set for Oct. 18
Events
Commission on Aging is here to help
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Events are picking up at the Granby Senior Center for autumn. If you’re a senior, you’re invited to join classes, wellness events, social events including the monthly breakfasts—one for men and another for women, and lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Town/Govt
Town increases support for Granby Ambulance Association
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Before the Granby Ambulance Association existed, a Cadillac station wagon kept in a barn responded to motor vehicle accidents and household injuries. The late Cal Heminway and other concerned citizens put an end to that and established a trained volunteer service to handle such emergencies. That was in 1963.
Fun & Rec
Parks & Recreation — October 2026
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An open letter to the Granby Parks & Recreation Department regarding unleashed dogs, and the response from the Director of Community Services, Sandra Yost.