Social Services — May 2026

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.

Schmitt appointed to IWWC

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.

A student inspires the “Blanchard Experiment” at GMMS

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?

FV Chorale performs works by Bach

Farmington Valley Chorale presents its spring concert, Bach is Back, Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m. at St. James’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford. We are proud to present J. S. Bach’s Easter and Ascension Oratorios in collaboration with CONCORA soloists and orchestra, conducted by Artistic Director Ellen Gilson Voth and Accompanist Stephen Scarlato.

Ezra (Zeb) Ripple Harris

Ezra (Zeb) Ripple Harris, a devoted husband, father and grandfather,  passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2025, at Capitol Hill assisted living in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 87 years old.

Memorial Day Parade: Schedule of events

Make your plans to attend Granby’s annual Memorial Day Parade and program on Monday, May 25. Parade Marshal and American Legion Post 182 Commander Cliff Burrell announced that this year’s honorary parade marshal and guest speaker is Dr. Don Rethke.