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In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Month, we recognize the oldest commercial businesses founded and continually operating in Granby. We have identified 13 businesses founded more than 40 years ago!
Holiday season is fast approaching. Invitations will be arriving soon. Always good to have a few hostess gifts on hand and there’s no better, more convenient place to fulfill that need than Mr. Ken’s Homemade shop at 560 Salmon Brook Street, north of Granby center.
All electors and persons qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of Granby, Connecticut (the “Town”), are hereby notified that the Board of Selectmen of the Town are convening a Special Town Meeting to be held at the Senior Center Community Room, 15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035. The Special Town Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 1, 2026.
The Referendum Vote will be conducted on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at Granby Town Hall Meeting Room, 15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035, with polls opening at 8:00 a.m.
Nov. 3 Election Day, Voter Registration Deadlines, Dec. 8 Bonding Referendum Vote, Other important dates, and Sample Ballots
Jay Harder reported that in the Sept. 29 game, with about 15 minutes remaining, Granby scored a goal on a penalty kick.
On Sunday, Nov. 1, daylight savings time will end at 2 a.m., and we will all be setting our clocks back one hour. During this time of year, it’s a good reminder to replace the batteries in smoke alarms—Change Your Clock / Change Your Batteries. It is also a good time to check the age of smoke alarms. The life expectancy of smoke alarms is 10 years. If you are unsure as to the age of your smoke alarms, it would be a good idea to replace the unit.
They came in the rain. They came with jewels and a dragon, and the ubiquitous pocket watch last worn by grandfather. They came with memories of family members who have passed and, doubtless, more than one secretly hoped for a fortuitous windfall.
Please visit granby-ct.gov/517/Senior-Services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
The Senior Center will be closed Nov. 11, 26 and 27.
On Oct. 7 the Women’s Breakfast Group welcomed Granby’s mother and daughter team, Animal Control Officer Jennifer Kershaw and Police Officer Nichole Abalan, who entertained the group with animal photos and anecdotes.
