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Stony Hill cleanup day is May 9

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.

Drumrolls

Nathan Griswold, of Granby, was named to the fall dean’s list at Western New England University.
Luke Bilodeau, of East Granby, graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Letters and Science, with a B.A. economics.

Safe Grad planning and fundraising efforts underway

The graduation ceremony for Granby Memorial High School is scheduled for June 11, and Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) is kicking into high gear. GPSG is an all-volunteer, non-profit group that organizes a substance-free Safe Grad celebration for GMHS graduates at the Farmington Valley YMCA on graduation night.

Hospice volunteers needed

Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County is seeking volunteers to support its growing Hospice Program. Volunteers provide care to patients in towns throughout Litchfield County and the Farmington Valley, including Granby, East Granby and East Hartland.

February may be a short month, but it is packed at the Y

February is Heart Health Month and at the Farmington Valley YMCA, it is also a time to reflect on community, impact and the power of movement to change lives. Throughout the month, the Y will highlight opportunities for people of all ages to come together, improve their health and support programs that strengthen our community.

Toy drive at Granby schools

In December, Kelly Lane, Wells Road and Granby Memorial Middle schools partnered in a toy drive benefiting Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC). Together, the schools collected an impressive 413 toys and craft items to support children receiving medical care at the hospital.

Dear Granby Friends,

Just wanted to drop you a note and say “Thanks!” We sent out an appeal over the holidays for donations, and you answered!

Winter sports shine across the CIAC

Granby Memorial High School fields several competitive teams during the CIAC winter sports season, including boys and girls basketball, wrestling, ice hockey, swimming and indoor track. Competing in the North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) as well as statewide CIAC competitions, GMHS student-athletes continue to represent the Bears with strong sportsmanship and outstanding community support.

Local love story for Valentine’s Day

This is the story of high school sweethearts, Priscilla and Jimmy, who met in his junior year and her sophomore year, at Hartford Public High School. A mutual friend set up a blind date to go to a drive-in movie in 1968. They continued to go out for the next five years and were married on June 9, 1973. We bought a house in Granby in December 1973, where I still live today!

Who doesn’t love hot fudge sauce?

Just in time for your Valentine treats, this hot fudge sauce is a game changer! Perfect over ice cream, waffles or your dessert brownie, or a dip for fresh fruit. While mixing, it really does look like wet sand but as you gradually stir, it becomes smooth. Enjoy!

DPW Winter Tips

Winter storms and the resulting snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. We do our best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note these suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all.

Welcoming 2026 at Mary’s Rock

Eighteen hardy souls braved 18-degree weather to enjoy the 18th Annual GLT New Year’s Day Hike at the snowy and beautiful Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby. A big thank you to Hike Leader Fran Armentano, who has made this a special way to start the New Year for so many years!

Help protect Granby’s heritage and future

Join the Granby Land Trust and help protect some of Granby’s most cherished natural places—beautiful landscapes like the Mary Edwards Mountain Property, the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, the Western Barndoor Hill, and the Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve. For a full list, visit GranbyLandTrust.org

We depend on the generosity of members like you, and every membership makes a difference.

GAA 25th Anniversary project

Celebrating its 25th year during 2026, the Granby Artists Association has initiated a community arts project, Seasons of the Granby Oak. The GAA invites everyone to join a diverse study of the Granby Oak as part of nature and home to animal and plant life. The Granby Oak is an inspiration to all mediums and styles of art.

Grange receives generous donation

The Granby Grange welcomed Connecticut State Grange Deputy Patrick O’Brien to its Dec. 14 meeting and included a special moment of fellowship as Life Member Nancy Silkey was formally welcomed into Granby Grange.