People
A Granby group supports protest
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On March 28, Take Action Granby organized a rally on the Granby Town Green in support of the national No Kings protests.
People
Valley Brook announces pastoral ordination of Brian Rooney
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Valley Brook Community Church is pleased to announce the pastoral ordination of Brian A. Rooney, the church’s current Director of Discipleship. Brian, his wife, Jenna, and their dog, Koda, live in Granby.
Drumrolls
Anderson wins Republican of the Year
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Rep. Mark Anderson received the Granby Republican of the Year award at the 7th District Annual Lincoln Day Dinner. Award presented by Granby First Selectman Mark Fiorentino.
Drumrolls
Schmitt appointed to IWWC
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At the March 16 Granby Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino congratulated Barbara Schmitt on her appointment to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
School & Sports
A student inspires the “Blanchard Experiment” at GMMS
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At Granby Memorial Middle School Fish Kids club, students were studying brown trout and their unique adaptations, including an ability to change coloration and patterns to better blend into the environment. During the lesson, one student, Owen Blanchard, posed a question that evolved into a project: What if the fish tanks looked more like the fish’s natural habitat?
Town/Govt
INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS
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Highlights from the meeting held on April 8th, 2026
Events
FV Chorale performs works by Bach
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Farmington Valley Chorale presents its spring concert, Bach is Back, Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m. at St. James’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford. We are proud to present J. S. Bach’s Easter and Ascension Oratorios in collaboration with CONCORA soloists and orchestra, conducted by Artistic Director Ellen Gilson Voth and Accompanist Stephen Scarlato.
In Memory of...
Ezra (Zeb) Ripple Harris
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Ezra (Zeb) Ripple Harris, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2025, at Capitol Hill assisted living in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 87 years old.
Events
Memorial Day Parade: Schedule of events
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Make your plans to attend Granby’s annual Memorial Day Parade and program on Monday, May 25. Parade Marshal and American Legion Post 182 Commander Cliff Burrell announced that this year’s honorary parade marshal and guest speaker is Dr. Don Rethke.
Browse & Borrow
Browse & Borrow — May 2026
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The Granby Public Library will be closed May 15 to the public as staff participate in training for new library systems and closed May 25 for Memorial Day.