Recent Stories

Drumrolls

Drumrolls

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Kasia Kaczkowski, of Granby, has been named to the University of Hartford’s dean’s list for the fall semester.
Nick Lang, of Granby, was named to the Presidents List at Lincoln Tech for the 4th quarter of 2025.
And more!

Great Outdoors

Spring gardening advice

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In northern Connecticut, spring gardening (March through May) focuses on indoor seed starting, cleaning up debris, improving soil and planting cool-weather crops. Start peppers, tomatoes and eggplants indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date.

People

Memories of the Marquis of Granby

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In 1969 in Granby, the Marquis of Granby Fyfe and Drum Corps was the only game in town for a kid my age to find something fun to do after supper. At age 11, I became an original member of a ragtag group of what began as mostly un-musical kids. I became a “fifer” but looking back and assessing my lack of talent and precision, I may have been better suited as a drummer.

In Town Focus

In Town Focus — March 2026

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Good Company Theater, Camera Club, Children’s Vision Screening, Civic Club, Empty Bowls, Art Show, Women’s Breakfast, Granby Bible Study, SBHS News, Men’s Breakfast, and Granby Horse Council

Verse

Memories

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Today, if an umbrella turns inside out and breaks, we would probably get a new one. When I was a little girl in Port Chester, N.Y., on Main Street there was an “umbrella man” who had a little cart on the sidewalk and, for a small charge, would repair the umbrella.

Fun & Rec

The YMCA: Building a stronger community—for all

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As 2025 comes to a close, the Farmington Valley YMCA is proud to reflect on a year filled with community impact, generosity and growth. Guided by our mission of serving for all, the Y continues to ensure that everyone—regardless of age, background or financial situation—has access to the opportunities, programs and support they need to thrive.

Events

Granby’s theater group returns!

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Join Good Company Theater for its triumphant return with the musical, A Man of No Importance. Step into 1960s Dublin, where an amateur theater group and their passionate leader, bus conductor Alfie Byrne, bring Oscar Wilde’s Salome to life against all odds. A Man of No Importance weaves a heartfelt tale of courage, love and the transformative power of theater.

Town/Govt

DPW Winter Tips

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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.

Town/Govt

Restock the food pantries

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Food pantries need restocking following the government shutdown that led to a surge in demand and a depletion of supplies. The financial strain on families remains, and food banks are working to replenish their shelves.

History

Colonel Henry Knox’s Noble Train

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Colonel Henry Knox left Boston 250 years ago this month with orders from General Washington to retrieve artillery for the Continental Army from the captured British fortresses of Ticonderoga and Crown Point, New York.

The Arts

Season of Joy art show at Lost Acres Vineyard

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Shop local for gifts at Granby Artists Association’s Season of Joy Art Show. This annual show is back at Lost Acres Vineyard from Dec. 13 to Jan. 6. There will be a great variety of pieces available for purchase including glass, pottery, paintings, photography and seashell resin art.

Granby Land Trust

Art Show at Lost Acres Vineyard showcases nature-inspired works

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The 2025 Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty Art Show, hosted by the Granby Land Trust (GLT) and the Granby Artists Association (GAA), once again brought hundreds of people to Lost Acres Vineyard for an evening of art, community and appreciation for the natural world. The vineyard’s gallery walls were filled with works inspired by New England’s diverse landscapes—from sweeping mountain vistas to familiar scenes from right here in Granby.

Granby Land Trust

Land Trust hikers view recently installed beaver deceiver

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Oct. 26 was a sunny warm day—perfect for the Granby Land Trust’s Dave Emery to take a group of 20 hikers on a walk that highlighted the beaver deceiver installed at the Dismal Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. A very industrious group of beavers had constructed a dam under the footbridge, effectively raising the water level on one side of the Dismal Brook and lowering it on the other side of the bridge.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow — December 2025

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Registration is required for library programs unless noted otherwise. To register visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.