People
Stop & Shop Supports Food Drives
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Two food drives held this summer at the Granby Stop & Shop benefited both the Granby and Hartland Food Banks, which work together to share resources to feed the hungry.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Meet the Holcomb Farm Crew
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Last month we shared photos and crew notes on some of the crew, and we are delighted to introduce the rest!
Great Outdoors
Closed bottle gentian
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Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) at the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby.
Great Outdoors
BOS approves long-term lease for Holcomb Farm
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At its Aug. 18 meeting, the Granby Board of Selectmen (BOS) unanimously approved a revised long-term Lease and Use Agreement with the Friends of Holcomb Farm, marking an exciting new chapter for the farm and the Granby community.
Great Outdoors
Granby visited by a truly rare bird
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A rare leucistic ruby-throated hummingbird was spotted by Granby resident Denise Canora in her expansive flower garden, which is frequented by a steady flight of birds, butterflies and other pollinators.
People
Scout Troops invite new scouts
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Troop 76 B (boys) and Troop 76 G (girls) are linked Scouts BSA troops in Simsbury, drawing members across the Farmington Valley including Granby, Avon and Canton. Anyone interested in joining a troop focused on scout-led leadership, personal growth and outdoor adventure are invited to join.
Drumrolls
Drumrolls
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Anne McSwain, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list at Smith College for the 2024-25 school year.
Leon Totten V, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list at the University of North Dakota for the spring semester.
Kiley Schneider and Maureen VonHassel, both of Granby, graduated from Fairfield University in May.
Andrew LaCroix was named to the dean’s list at Boston University’s College of Engineering for the spring semester.
Town/Govt
INLAND WETLANDS & WATERWAYS COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS
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Highlights from the meeting held on July 9th, 2025
Town/Govt
Town of Granby Meeting Calendar
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Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
Town/Govt
Granby Food Bank
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We currently need: Jar spaghetti sauce, Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs/meat raviolis, Salad dressings, Knorr and/or pasta sides, Brownie and cookie mixes, Asstd cereals regu-lar/sweet, Progresso soups, Dishwashing soap/laundry detergent