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The Town of Granby reminds residents that the 2026 dog licensing year starts on June 1.
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.
We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew; Assorted crackers: Ritz, Saltines, Town House; Canned peaches/pineapple/fruit cocktail; Applesauce; Ketchup/mustard/mayo/pickles/relish; Taco dinner boxes; Dishwashing soap
The Granby Conservation Commission has two vacancies. Here’s what the commission does, and how you can help.
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.
Highlights from the meeting held on April 14th, 2026
Summer is almost upon us along with its inherent risks to life and safety. Two big fire safety concerns are outdoor cooking/grilling and fireworks.
Each spring, the development of the school district budget brings an important conversation to our community. As superintendent, I understand that our schools represent both one of Granby’s greatest strengths and one of the largest investments our taxpayers make each year. Our responsibility is clear: to provide the best possible opportunities for our students while being thoughtful stewards of public resources.
Graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue further education in the visual arts are invited to apply for the 2026 Granby Artist Association Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is a cash award of $1,000 given to a graduating senior with advanced artistic skills to be used for upcoming college expenses.
GAA and the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a reception on March 9 for GAA’s Simsbury Public Library Art Exhibition. More than 90 people enjoyed refreshments and viewed the many works on display by GAA exhibiting members. The next GAA exhibition will be the annual All Members Show at the East Granby Public Library in June.
Each year the development of the school budget offers our community an opportunity to reflect on something important: what we value most for the children of Granby.
In celebration of Read Across America Week, members of the National English Honor Society from Granby Memorial High School paid a special visit to Kelly Lane Primary and Wells Road Intermediate schools, spending time reading with elementary students and sharing their love for reading.
Highlights from the meetings held on February 18th and March 4th, 2026
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Camera Club, Women’s Breakfast, Granby Bible Study, Civic Club, Spring Farmers’ Market, and Men’s Breakfast
Community Serve Day at Stony Hill Village will be Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at 259 Salmon Brook Street. Stony Hill is a senior living community managed by the nonprofit Granby Homes for Senior Citizens. Volunteers will work together by helping improve living spaces and outdoor areas.
Put spring in your step, Farmington Valley Quilters, NEAM Aerospace Academy at home, and Suffield Players present AI: Artificially Insidious
Granby budget history, The 2026-27 budget, High School Senior Registration Drive, and Poll workers are needed
The Granby Town Clerk’s office has announced an educational workshop series aimed at informing residents and increasing civic participation.
Three Granby scouts were with Simsbury’s Troop 76 when they all reached the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington on Feb. 14, capping a rigorous multi-day winter expedition that included two nights of camping in harsh alpine conditions.
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has announced the 2026 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Proposal. This program provides tax credits to non-profit 501(c)(3) businesses that make cash investments in qualifying community non-profit programs.
Granby celebrated its volunteer good works and good people at the 2026 Volunteer Fair. Granby is proud to be a true “can do” town! The community came together to celebrate volunteer organizations.
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Each spring the Granby Lions offer to Granby residents to dedicate a flag in memory (or in honor) of a beloved veteran. For a donation of $100, a deserving veteran’s name will be placed on a flagpole and will remain there in perpetuity.
The program formerly known as the Greater Together Community Fund has some exciting updates to share with the community.
The outstanding Lion of the Year award was presented to John Spatcher at the District Governor’s annual awards breakfast on March 8.
Friday, May 15 is the date for this year’s Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, to be held at Simsbury Farms. Cost for players is $150, which includes golf, breakfast, barbecue lunch, drink tickets, beer keg, raffle, auction and driving range.