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Salmon Brook Historical Society’s Sadoce Wilcox House and Lyman Wilcox Barn in West Granby are the recipients of a 2026 Award of Merit from Preservation Connecticut.
Soon, the sounds of Little League baseball will be with us again. The infield on my team would chant in chorus, “Hey, batter, batter, batter, swing! Hey, batter, batter, batter, swing!” We were trying to entice the batter to swing at a bad pitch and get out. Granby Little League is about to begin its 73rd season, and that brings back fond memories of when I played.
I always like to stop and smell the flowers, and I also pet moss. The texture provides a soothing tactile experience. Gazing at an expanse of moss-covered ground is calming as well—an emerald carpet so deeply green you might think of Ireland. Or, somewhat closer to home, the Hoh Rain Forest in the Pacific Northwest.
Since 1973, Stony Hill Village has housed our neighbors. The residents of Stony Hill Village enjoy the convenience of living in the center of Granby, coupled with the privacy of their New England village-like cluster of homes set on a gentle slope leading from Salmon Brook Street up towards Granby’s public building complex.
Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 completed a significant modernization of its kitchen thanks to a grant from the Granby Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives. Post 182’s project brings the post’s kitchen up to current fire, safety and health standards—strengthening its ability to serve veterans, first responders and the community throughout the year.
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.
Happy May! It finally feels like we can start planning outdoor gatherings again, with Mother’s Day and Memorial Day picnics just around the corner. This delightful recipe was shared with me by dear friends many years ago, and it has remained a favorite ever since. It’s wonderfully simple to prepare and absolutely delicious—perfect for celebrating special moments or enjoying anytime throughout the year.
On March 28, Take Action Granby organized a rally on the Granby Town Green in support of the national No Kings protests.
This winter’s snow has created terrific conditions for outdoor enthusiasts on Granby Land Trust trails.
Barrel Placement: At the curb, please leave a two-foot gap between your barrels so the automatic arm can grab the barrel. Barrels should never be placed in the road.
Over the course of the season at Ski Sundown, you may notice folks in red coats with a white cross on their backs around the hill. These are members of the Sundown Ski Patrol, an entirely volunteer team dedicated to maintaining guests’ safety.
In 2018 it had been 25 years since the Town of Granby updated its police/fire/ambulance communication system. The dispatch console was 24 years old; the radio equipment was 20-30 years old. Parts were no longer available, so repair was not possible. The two-tower radio system installed in 2000 barely covered 50 percent of the town.
The Third Annual Granby Puzzle Slam attracted a record high 256 competitors on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Granby Memorial Middle School, 100 more contestants than assembled at the first year of the Drummer’s only recurring fundraising event.
Each year, Terry Spak hosts friends and family at the Puzzle Slam. This year, she offered to move her group of 64 puzzlers to the cafeteria so that additional teams could compete in the gym.
While the Drummer continues to be embraced by the town, communal puzzling can be a support to the residents, as well.
First place goes to Karen Godere, Danny Mulligan, Melissa Godere, and Andrea Salcius
Registration is required for all library programs unless noted. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.
Last month I wrote about Granby’s more recent doctors, William Dwyer to Alfred Weed. They were modern doctors who had learned the principles of germ theory. They understood that microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi cause disease. However, that knowledge was relatively new. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, doctors saw medicine differently.
A blogger from Litchfield County, Karen Valenti, recently posted about 11 things to do on a day trip to Granby. It is such an interesting list that we are sharing it here.
Support Great Global Cleanup® on Earth Day weekend, Coffee and Cocoa at the Cabin, and Volunteers needed!
A group of motivated high school students presented to the Granby Board of Education at their February 4 meeting, delivering an impressive presentation of Granby Memorial High School’s athletic logo. Their professionalism, creativity and pride in their school community were on full display as they shared the new design and the thoughtful process behind it.
On Oct. 28, the Lost Acres Fire Department, along with family, friends and representatives from neighboring departments, gathered to recognize the promotion of new department officers.
Having had childhood jobs cleaning up after the cows and bringing in their hay on the award-winning Davis farm on North Granby Road, and weeding and harvesting vegetables at Hidden Acres on East Street, it is no surprise that when grown up and looking for places to volunteer, Mark Kennedy ended up at Holcomb Farm.
Imagine picking up a weekly share of just-harvested vegetables, grown right here in West Granby and bursting with flavor—all summer long and into the fall.
Holcomb Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and Pick-Your-Own (PYO) programs connect you directly to the land and the farmers who tend it—providing seasonal produce and supporting sustainable agriculture while strengthening local food access.
The soil ecosystem: where health begins; Biodiversity and habitat loss; CSAs are trending for a reason; Be part of something bigger
Hold on to your hard hats. Construction renovations have begun at 87 Simsbury Road, the soon-to-be home of the Holcomb Farm CSA and Farm Store.
On Feb. 4 the Women’s Breakfast group was delighted with the presentation by Ken and Dawn Kuhl, the owners of Windy Top Cottage in North Granby.