As we enter the winter holiday season, let us be thankful for the many town employees, staff and volunteers who all work to make this season joyful and bright. Read on for news and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.
Granby Social Services is reminding everyone that the CT Energy Assistance Program opened for applications on Sept. 1. This program helps low-income households pay their primary heat source bills.
Social Services is also preparing for the upcoming holiday celebrations. Through collected donations, the department provides food vouchers for a holiday meal to families identified as low-income. In addition, the department coordinates a holiday sponsorship program for children up to age 16. The families submit their children’s wish lists, which are then fulfilled by volunteer sponsors. This long-running program typically serves more than 25 families with more than 50 children.
If you are interested in volunteering or donating to these wonderful holiday programs, please contact Sandy Yost, human services director, at 860-844-5351.
The Granby Holiday Fest Tree Lighting will be on Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 4:30 p.m. There will be a tree lighting on the lawn at the town hall, then cookies and hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, letter-writing to Santa and decorating of holiday ornaments!
On Sunday, Dec. 14, there will be a Menorah Lighting on the lawn at the town hall. Contact Laura Milne at town hall if you are interested in joining the festivities.
The Transfer Station’s extra weekday hours will end on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and the hours of operation return to Saturdays-only, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weekday hours will resume in the spring.
The Granby Police Department held its bi-annual Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 25. Many unneeded prescriptions were collected and properly disposed of by the department. Thank you to all who contributed safely!
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From everyone at Granby Town Hall, wishing you happy holidays.