Message from the Town of Granby Fire Marshal

There have been reports in the state of people posing as fire inspectors and approaching businesses to perform inspections and collect cash payments. They may be in uniform and have fake identification. These people do not represent the Town of Granby. Fire Marshal Brian Long rarely performs unscheduled inspections.

Monrovia supports US veterans

Monrovia Nurseries in Granby has once again been very generous in its support of the Foundation for Veterans with PTSD (foxfieldrecoverymission.org) with a donation of several plants for the Veterans’ Victory Garden.

Stopping mosquitoes before they hatch

Ahhh, spring is here! The deck and patio furniture are set up, the grill is ready to fire, and the garden’s perennials are waking from their winter slumber. As I’m basking in warm sunshine, listening to songbirds, and planning my next spring cleanup task, I hear that dreaded sound that ruins even the most tranquil outdoor moment: the buzzzzzzz of a blood-sucking mosquito!

In Town Focus

Blood Drive, Free Veteran Breakfasts, Camera Club, Women’s Breakfast, Men’s Breakfast, and SBHS News

Out of Town

Upcoming Events at Simsbury Grange: Agricultural Fair and Beaver Wildlife Docuseries,

Aquarion water conservation schedule

Aquarion Water Company reminds customers that the 2023 sprinkler irrigation schedule is in effect and continues until Oct. 31. The program is mandatory for Aquarion customers in East Granby, Granby and Simsbury.

— JUNETEENTH SCHEDULE —

The second Granby Celebrates Juneteenth festival will be held at Salmon Brook Park on Saturday, June 17. This free arts and education festival is hosted by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate Black culture through music, dance, art and presentations.

“It’s my job”

Returning bottles and cans to the grocery store is about as much fun as watching paint dry.