Town/Govt
Fall and Winter Fire Safety
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During the fall and winter months, residential fires become more prevalent due in part to an increase in the number of cooking and heating fires.
Town/Govt
Home Fire Safety
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According to National Fire Protection Association Statistics, during the five-year period from 2019-2023, US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 328,590 home structure fires per year. These fires caused an annual average of 2,600 civilian deaths, 10,770 civilian fire injuries and $8.9 billion in direct property damage.
Browse & Borrow
Browse & Borrow — July/August 2026
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There’s always something happening at the library. With programs ranging from Storytimes and teen activities to author talks, hands-on workshops and special events, the library provides welcoming opportunities for the community to learn, connect and be inspired.
About Town
Two new committees will move Granby forward
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At the June 1 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, two important actions occurred that “will move the Town of Granby forward.” The first action was the appointment of six town residents—Christopher LaVigne, Mark Gottlieb, Peter Anderson, Anne Adamson, Michael Lengvarsky and William Pascucci—to the Public Building and Capital Project Committee.
Town/Govt
Public Works — July/August 2026
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Independence Day: The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, July 4. There will be no changes to curbside service due to the holiday.
Registrar of Voters
From the Registrars’ Office — July/August 2026
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There will be a Democratic primary at Granby Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with early voting, also at Town Hall, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 9. That primary will include candidates vying for Governor and for the 1st U.S. Congressional district.
As of June 15, there is no Republican primary scheduled for 2026.
Town/Govt
Granby Board of Education Highlights
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Highlights from the meetings held on May 16th and May 20th, 2026
Town/Govt
Putting what we have to work
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One of the oft-heard concerns throughout the budget process relates to the desire of many for the boards to work diligently and collaboratively to flatten out the rate of increase in the budget and, more importantly, the mill-rate change year to year. A key consideration in how the Granby Board of Finance looks at budgeting and the fiscal affairs of the town IS that stability in working towards a modest slope in the rate of increase in both.