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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.
The Granby Board of Education is currently focused on adopting the 2026–2027 school year budget. Because our schools represent approximately 70 percent of the town’s overall budget, we recognize that every financial decision directly impacts our taxpayers. That responsibility guides our work.
Once the Granby Board of Finance provides budget guidance for the fiscal year, the Granby Board of Education conducts a series of four public budget meetings and workshops, each intentionally designed to address a different and critical component of the district’s financial planning.
Upcoming Events, Summer Camp Registration, Summer Jobs Available!, Summer camps, clinics and more
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will present Treasures of the Baroque, with Les Amies de Theodore,at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
Japanese barberry was imported to the US in the late 1800s and widely planted in landscapes, often as hedges to prevent through-passage or in problem areas where other plants did not grow. Once established, it crowds out other plants, changing soil chemistry and inhibiting forest regeneration.
For about 50 years, the Granby Community Garden has played a quiet but meaningful role in Granby’s community life, offering residents a shared place to grow food, learn from one another, and stay connected to the land.
The Granby Land Trust’s Godard Preserve trailhead, located off of Donahue Road in North Granby, welcomes visitors to this special property.
Here is a good example of the Japanese barberry removal technique recommended by the Farmington River Watershed Association.
Highlights from the meeting held on February 2nd, 2026
Highlights from the meeting held on October 14th, 2025
Highlights from the meeting held on October 27th, 2025
Highlights from the meeting held on October 29th, 2025
Dave Roberts of West Granby has been elected to the National Council of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) as the regional representative for New England.
The Granby Lions Club started its new year in July and is quickly approaching the halfway point. Led by newly appointed President John Adams, the club kicked off with impressive activity and success, and December promises to be just as busy.
This is the time of year when many of us start pulling out bins and boxes filled with lights, ornaments and memories.
On November 17, the newly-elected town officials were sworn in following a ceremony that included the presentation of colors by the American Legion Honor Guard and a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by Granby Public School students.
Granby Memorial/Canton Bears varsity football snagged a fifth victory in their last six games on Nov. 14 when the Bears walked away with a 20–7 win over Clinton’s Morgan Huskies.
Cooler days and cozy nights are finally here. This warm comforting soup is perfect for the season—and the months ahead!
Oct. 25, Granby welcomed children for trick or treating outside the Granby Town offices.
Tina Angeli, a motivational healer and author, was the speaker at the Nov. 5 Women’s Breakfast, sharing her experiences in a program titled Miracles Can Happen.
The Granby B.E.A.R Transition Academy recently received a generous donation from Holloways Appliance Center in Simsbury—a brand-new stove to support students in their hands-on learning experiences.
Granby’s fifth graders at Wells Road Intermediate School recently had an incredible opportunity to learn firsthand about the world of journalism from Heather Lockwood, managing editor of The Granby Drummer.
A group of 4th grade Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 325 visited the Granby Town Hall to learn firsthand how the voting process works. The scouts were welcomed by the Granby Registrars of Voters, who gave the group a tour of the early voting area, and explained how ballots are cast and counted.
The Granby Board of Education has started to develop a new five-year strategic plan that serves as the blueprint for its school districts’ priorities, goals and actions. The strategic plan outlines the goals and strategic initiatives for the BOE for the upcoming five years. In addition, the BOE is hoping to identify more concrete and measurable metrics to establish progress on those goals. The board invites input from students, families, staff and community members to help define the mission.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law in March 2021. It allocated almost $2 trillion for Covid relief and economic recovery. Granby’s share of this money was $3,405,503, which had to be officially allocated for specific projects by the end of 2024, and be spent by Dec. 31, 2026.
In Granby Public Schools, we are committed to creating safe, supportive and inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued and connected. This commitment reflects our district goals and aligns with the revised Connecticut School Climate Policy, which all districts in Connecticut were tasked to implement by July 1, 2025.
Pet Food Drive, Women’s & Men’s Breakfast, Bible Study, Breakfast with Santa!, Snowman Shuffle, and Attention Granby Veterans
As we enter the winter holiday season, let us be thankful for the many town employees, staff and volunteers who all work to make this season joyful and bright. Read on for news and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.
Holiday Tapestries, Out of this world learning, ‘Tis the season to lean into learning, Fantasy Forest Tour, and Hartford Chorale News