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A transcript of the letter written by First Selectman Mark Fiorentino that was placed in the Town of Granby America 250 time capsule.
J. Stewart Huey, of Los Angeles, California, passed away after a brief illness on July 24, 2026 at the age of 62 surrounded by the love of his friends who were family to him.
At the Wilcox House in the West Granby Historic District, Dennis Picard will provide a program on early American cooking and food preparation at the Sept. 12 opening.
We’re on the Way, or WOW, is a Granby Youth Service Bureau group designed for high school girls and non-binary students to build community, have fun and learn new skills. WOW aims to foster a safe space for making connections, breaking down barriers, trying out new activities, growing together and engaging with the community.
One year, my niece wanted an afghan for Christmas.
This was exciting. Usually, my relatives never request yarn-related items.
During the summer months, many pet owners will start parasite preventative measures like topical repellents or oral medications. While the warmer months seem like the hot zone for the creepy crawlies, preventative measures are important during any time of year.
Katherine Elizabeth Brewer, 78, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on November 20, 1947, she was born in Hartford, Connecticut and grew up in Granby, Connecticut, before later moving to New Hampshire.
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.
Democratic Primary, More to Come, Electioneering at a Polling Location, Poll workers are needed!, and Calendar Review
Baked apples are a simple way to enjoy the season’s apple bounty.
Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
The Senior Center will be closed Monday, May 25.
Summer Camp Registration; Summer Sports and Enrichment Camps; Summer camps, clinics and more
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) has been working hard to create a memorable evening to celebrate the Class of 2026. The party, held Graduation Night (June 11), absolutely cannot happen without volunteers. The committee has done the legwork; now volunteers are needed to help with day-of-event preparation and chaperoning the party itself.
At its March 16 meeting, the Granby Board of Selectmen paid tribute to Sergeant Doreen Mikan, who recently retired after her 33-year career with the Granby Police Department.
Dam It: Partnering With Beavers To Save The Planet, Spring Migration Bird Walks, Preserve Our Properties Day, and CT Trails Day–Crag Mountain Ridgeline Hike
Three members of the Granby Land Trust (GLT) participated in the Connecticut Land Conservation Council Conference held on March 21 at Wesleyan University in Middletown.
Nearly 50 Granby Land Trust (GLT) members came out for a hike through the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, guided by GLT Vice President Dave Emery, and followed by “Coffee and Cocoa at the Cabin.”
Beautiful in every season, Creamer Pond at the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve gleams in the late afternoon sun on a lovely spring day.
(Part 2 of 2) William Shattuck of Granby was 71- to 74-years old at the time he kept a diary that covered the dates of May 5, 1936 to Oct. 13, 1939.
Unless this is the first edition of the Drummer you are holding in your hands, you have certainly seen the work of Granby photographer Jay Harder. His photos of town sports, seasons and milestones like graduation appear frequently in this paper and various locations around town.
The speaker at the April 1 Granby Women’s Breakfast was Reverend Jane Willan, mystery writer and pastor. She discussed her mystery novel Widow’s Walk, which blends her love of storytelling and faith into a story that is filled with warmth and suspense.
There are lots of flowering trees on the Holcomb Tree Trail that will be blooming in May, including this red horse chestnut located near the pond.
Bees of all kinds feasted on cherry blossoms April 15 during a spring heat wave that was followed a few days later with a frost.
A large number of residents attended the annual Budget Public Hearing on April 6 in the high school auditorium. After an introduction and explanation of the process by Board of Finance Chair Mike Guarco, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino and then-Board of Education Chair Monica Logan presented the municipal and education budgets, narrating slide presentations.
On occasion I hear back and forth banter about who “owns” the money from this or that revenue stream received by the town. The simple answer in most cases is—whether generated on the municipal side or education—it flows into the General Fund of the Town of Granby.
If it’s April, then the FY27 budget vote is right around the corner. That vote will occur on Monday, April 20, and you can vote in town hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are also available from the town clerk.
To everyone in Granby, especially those I have had the pleasure to deliver to, it is with bittersweet emotions that I am announcing my retirement from UPS. I started driving for the company in 1988 and have been delivering in Granby for the past 24 years.
Spring will once again bring scores of sneakers hitting the pavement and cheers echoing down Salmon Brook Street as runners from near and far gather for the 2026 Granby Road Race on Saturday, May 2. The event, one of Connecticut’s oldest and most treasured road races, has become a cherished Granby tradition that celebrates fitness, fellowship and community pride.
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will host a concert in memory of Brazilian Pianist Luiz de Moura Castro on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m., at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. The concert marks the first anniversary of his death.
Enjoying the longer daylight hours and spending time outdoors is easy to do in Granby. Read on for information about activities in and around town.