Recent Stories

Solar Project: Potential pollutants

The Broadleaf Solar project proposed by the private equity firm the D. E. Shaw Group, plans to install solar panels on a majority of the 322 acres that the Shaw Group purchased from the Monrovia Nursery company.

Good principles lead to good gun policy

The June Drummer ran an opinion piece by Michael Fitzgerald questioning my legislative agenda, specifically HB 5717. Fitzgerald cited the Sandy Hook tragedy that led to Connecticut’s restrictive gun laws, and the recent Granby budget that funds a School Resource Officer (SRO).

Social Services

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.

Granby artist offers free summer show

Alexander Anisimov will open his Granby studio at 2 Park Place Gallery for an exhibition from July 1 through Aug. 5. Among the works the public can enjoy is this photograph of a family of black bears, titled Midday visitors.

Drumrolls

Caroline Hall, of Granby, earned highest honors on the dean’s list at University of New Hampshire this spring.

Making new friends in Granby

Building close relationships in adulthood can be challenging. Many social situations call for polite small talk, not heart-to-heart conversations, making it difficult to really connect deeply with people.

Public Works — May 2025

Trash Holiday: Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, is a holiday for USA Waste/Paine’s. All trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.

CTVV thanks the Drummer

Executive Producer Bill Regan and Host Susan Regan, of CT Valley Views, have produced more than 200 high profile guest interviews for their PATV show for the past 15 years. Due to a potential consideration for moving out of state, the Regans have terminated the show in Connecticut.

Town Hall Happenings — May 2025

After winter’s last attempt to linger through April, spring weather is finally here. Crocuses, daffodils and forsythia bushes are blooming all over town, and it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning and new projects!

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

Each May, communities across the country take time to honor the incredible educators who make a lasting impact on the lives of their students. This year, Granby Public Schools is proud to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 to May 9.

Audrey M. Phelps

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey M. Phelps beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend, of West Suffield, CT who peacefully passed away at home on January 22, 2025 at the age of 89.

Out of Town — May 2025

Granby-Simsbury Chamber Golf Tournament, All-aboard for 85 years!, Scavenger Hunt at Old New-Gate, Farmington Valley Chorale concert, and Beginner’s acting class at Suffield Players

Concert of the music and poetry of Ukraine

On Sunday, May 18, the Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Alexander Kuzma, and the Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Laura Mazza-Dixon, will present a concert at 4 p.m. at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.

Transfer Station has updated hours

In addition to Saturday hours, Granby’s Transfer Station will be open on Wednesday mornings starting now, and ending in December. For a list of all accepted items and fees, check the town website.

2025 Memorial Flag Dedications

The Granby Lions Club’s tradition of flying dedicated American flags in and around Granby center from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day has provided a tangible way of reminding Granby citizens of the dedication and sacrifices made by our veterans.