Drumrolls

John W. Conley

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Colonel John Conley, former resident of Simsbury and North Granby, passed away peacefully at his home in Mays Landing, NJ, on Friday, August 22, 2025 surrounded by his family, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 69.

Events

Fall at Stony Hill Village

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Granby Homes for Senior Citizens, which operates Stony Hill Village, will hold its annual Friends of Stony Hill Village meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at 259 Salmon Brook Street.

Town/Govt

Granby Police Department achieves milestone accreditation

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The Granby Police Department has achieved all three tiers of state accreditation through the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC). In Connecticut, the state’s police accountability legislation requires all law enforcement units to attain multi-tiered state accreditation by the end of 2026.

Salmon Brook Historical Society

Granby Oak II thrives thanks to historical society foresight

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS), and one of the least known, but most enduring, symbols of that legacy is thriving quietly on the SBHS Main Campus at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Known informally as Granby Oak II, this majestic tree was grown from an acorn gathered in 1980 or 1981 by longtime SBHS board member Dave Laun.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow — October 2025

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The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries are excited to introduce a new Community Calendar! This easy-to-use online tool brings together events, programs and activities happening across town—all in one convenient place.