Recent Stories

Local theater seeks new members

Granby’s own local community theater since 2010, Good Company Theater, has produced and supported a number of successful theatrical productions over the years. With recent hits such as Murder by Indecision, Deadly Trust Fall and The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong, the group has been a pillar of the local art scene and has provided a vital space for community members to come together.

Race, Religion and Politics workshops offered

The free, well-received Race, Religion, and Politics series will conclude this autumn. Prior participation is not required to join the upcoming workshops. Dr. Matthew Hughey, professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut and prolific author is returning to facilitate on the following two dates:

Out of Town — September 2024

Singers invited to join chorale group, Lifelong Learning open house, Empty Bowls raises funds for food pantry, and Church holds Tag and Bake Sale

Drumrolls

Kasia Kaczkowski was named to the spring honors list at the University of Hartford.

Farmington Valley YMCA unveils exciting fall line-up

As the vibrant hues of autumn begin to paint Granby, the Farmington Valley YMCA is gearing up for a season filled with dynamic programs and events designed for the whole family. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store this fall:

New president for Rotary Club

Alma Kruh is the new President of the Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Kruh has been a proud and active Rotarian for 28 years.

Granby Racial Reconciliation’s Racial Unity Festival a success

Although rain may have suppressed attendance for the June 29 outdoor arts and education festival celebrating the diversity of humanity, those who attended experienced a high-vibe, uplifting day. Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) was pleased to bring many talented groups to Granby as examples of the beauty of our diverse humanity.

Westfield Bank among most charitable

The Boston Business Journal has named Westfield Bank an honoree of the 2022 Corporate Citizenship Award, a recognition of the region’s top corporate charitable contributors.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

In June, the Friends hosted a special celebration in honor of our Fresh Access program. A family-friendly event at the farm, with Sunday Brunch catered by Clark Farms, drew a sold-out 125+ people to enjoy the iconic setting.

Celebrating the success

On a lovely—if too dry—August morning, members of the Friends of Holcomb Farm gathered in the fields east of Simsbury Road, overlooking the farmland, to celebrate the successes of the past year and share plans for the future.

Progress is Possible

Over the last century and more, we humans imported plants that do great harm to the natural balance of plants and animals—and to ourselves. Invasive species, plants and animals, are considered one of the prime causes for species extinction because of their ability to out-compete and displace native species.

Camera Club takes stock of its past; plans for its future

In 1994, Bob Orr and Harry Fischer (the manager of Granby’s camera store at the time) decided that a camera club for people who shared a passion for photography—learning about it, creating their own style, and just plain enjoying the beauty of it—would be a good addition to the town’s social and artistic organizations.

Longest Day Granby was a big success

Each year at the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, the Alzheimer’s Association raises funds nationwide to benefit finding a cure for this devastating, life-altering disease.

Remembering September 11, 2001

Today we remember all those lives so tragically lost on September 11, 2001, in a terrorist attack on our country.

Granby Land Trust

In its quarterly publication, Connecticut Woodlands, the Connecticut Forest and Park Association recently featured photos of a Granby Land Trust hike led by board member Jen Plourde.

Notable Quotables

My best fishing buddies also happen to be my closest friends. We’ve known each other for years and are comfortable sharing our innermost thoughts. About fishing, I mean.

Flu Shot Clinics by FVVNA

The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association provides flu vaccinations to the public from the end of September through early November.

School custodians are silent heroes

August 30 was the first day of school in Granby and many kids were excited to get back to school to see their friends. The kids saw a clean school, a school that looks almost new, because of the silent workers—the school custodians who worked hard all summer preparing for the new school year.

CTVV covers primary with Joe Markley

Joe Markley is a Connecticut politician who represented the 16th State Senate District from 2011 to 2019 and was the Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor on the general election ticket with gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski in 2018.

WDRC Listeners’ Luncheon

Susan Regan presented monogrammed golf shirts to Gary Byron, host of Talk of CT Gary Byron Show and Ryan Roberts, the show’s producer, at the Listeners’ Luncheon held at the Manhattan Restaurant in Southington on July 8.