And the winner is …

Scott Rhoades, of Storrs, won the Marty and Don Wilmot Award for his acrylic painting, Kindred Spirits. The work depicting the giant moose and tiny turtle amid reflected autumnal glory earned the top prize at the 2025 Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty Art Show hosted by the Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association at Lost Acres Vineyard.

2026 Plan of Conservation and Development Committee formed

An 11-member committee appointed by the planning and zoning commission is working on updating the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development, more commonly referred to as the “POCD.” The POCD is a guiding document used by town government and the public, that outlines policies, goals and standards for the physical and economic development of the town.

Support for Candidates — Nov. 2025

Support for Becker, Support for Tsaptsinos, Support for Diglio-Tsaptsinos, Support for Toby Proctor, Support for Dethlefsen, Support for Ohannessian, Support for Chapple, Support for Billig, Support for Perron, Support for Perron & Tsaptsinos, Support for Demchak, Support for McCord, and Support for Woods

Granby Food Bank — Nov. 2025

We currently need: Canned chicken; Canned chili; Knorr Rice sides; Brownie, cake and cookie mixes; Applesauce; Pineapple chunks; Progresso Soups; Stuffing/Salad Dressings; Bar Soap /Dishwashing soap