Out of Town
Out of Town — May 2026
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Sing with the Hartford Chorale, NEAM American Fighter Aces, Dramatic comedy by The Suffield Players, East Granby Library Programs, Strawberry Festival, and Bake and Craft Sale
In Town Focus
In Town Focus — May 2026
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Granby Bible Study, Pasta Dinner, Women’s Breakfast, Camera Club, Men’s Breakfast, Civic Club, and SBHS News
People
Legion kitchen safety upgrade supported by GCF
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Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 completed a significant modernization of its kitchen thanks to a grant from the Granby Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives. Post 182’s project brings the post’s kitchen up to current fire, safety and health standards—strengthening its ability to serve veterans, first responders and the community throughout the year.
Town/Govt
Social Services — May 2026
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The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
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?