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Fun & Rec

Granby Road Race brings community together for fitness and a cause

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The 2025 Granby Road Race on May 3 drew 334 runners and countless supporters for a spirited morning that celebrated fitness, community and giving back. Organized by the Farmington Valley YMCA and a dedicated team of volunteers, this beloved event continues to grow in impact and tradition, supporting the YMCA’s Annual Campaign to ensure that everyone has access to vital programs and services regardless of financial circumstance.

Great Outdoors

Granby summers are bountiful

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Six months from now, deep in a January freeze, it will be hard to recall these shining summer days. Birdsong has been replaced by the late afternoon droning of insects. Early summer flowers start to fade and goldenrods and asters brighten the roadside. The harvest season is in high gear with all manner of ripe fruits and vegetables in abundance at local farmstands.

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Buy a few bags of pet food for a shelter instead of fireworks.
Make a difference instead of noise.

People

Memorial Day Parade

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Drummer volunteers and their families enjoyed superb parade viewing. Photo by Flo Bischoff

U.S. Navy veteran James O. Hall was honorary parade marshal.

Town/Govt

Town Hall Happenings

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Enjoying the longer daylight hours and spending time outdoors is easy to do in our wonderful town. Read on for more information about activities in and around town.

Town/Govt

How we put the General Fund to work

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With winter winding down and spring upon us, the budget process is in full swing for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). An important aspect of the budget process is the General Fund—and how it does and does not work. We will look at the current 2025 fiscal year, at the budget for FY26, and we will consider the near-term years beyond.

Local Voices

Why BOE’s budget deserves community support

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While Granby students look forward to spring break, the town’s budget process is in full swing. Superintendent Cheri Burke’s forward-thinking education budget includes investments in staffing and programming to meet the needs of students, staff and facilities now and in the future. Unfortunately, the Granby Board of Finance budget guidance does not align with these goals. The Granby Board of Education now faces tough decisions to balance educational needs with taxpayer concerns.

Correction

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In March’s article about the Drummer Puzzle Slam, Amber Wyzik’s daughter was incorrectly identified. Kaya Wyzik was the puzzler team member. We apologize for the error.

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

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We currently need: Taco dinner boxes, Canned chili, Canned beets/white potatoes, Strawberry jam/jelly, Pickles/relish/olives, Asstd crackers/cookies, Coffee/tea, Toothpaste, and Dishwashing soap

People

Granby featured on WTIC radio

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Town Manager Mike Walsh, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino and several other Granby folks spent the early morning hours (5:30 to 9 a.m.) on March 7 talking about our town with Brian Shactman of WTIC 1080 radio at Drago’s Kitchen.