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And the winner is …

Scott Rhoades, of Storrs, won the Marty and Don Wilmot Award for his acrylic painting, Kindred Spirits. The work depicting the giant moose and tiny turtle amid reflected autumnal glory earned the top prize at the 2025 Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty Art Show hosted by the Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association at Lost Acres Vineyard.

2026 Plan of Conservation and Development Committee formed

An 11-member committee appointed by the planning and zoning commission is working on updating the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development, more commonly referred to as the “POCD.” The POCD is a guiding document used by town government and the public, that outlines policies, goals and standards for the physical and economic development of the town.

How Granby prioritizes and funds infrastructure improvements

Granby is a town that practices “direct democracy.” What does that mean? It means you, the voters, through the ballot box, choose your elected officials every other November, you approve the town’s annual budget in April and, periodically, you are asked to go to the polls to approve spending and funding for large infrastructure (capital) improvements.

Granby artist offers free summer show

Alexander Anisimov will open his Granby studio at 2 Park Place Gallery for an exhibition from July 1 through Aug. 5. Among the works the public can enjoy is this photograph of a family of black bears, titled Midday visitors.

Drumrolls

Caroline Hall, of Granby, earned highest honors on the dean’s list at University of New Hampshire this spring.

Making new friends in Granby

Building close relationships in adulthood can be challenging. Many social situations call for polite small talk, not heart-to-heart conversations, making it difficult to really connect deeply with people.

Volunteer opportunity at medical equipment closet

Farmington Valley residents have a great, free resource for durable medical equipment (DME) in the Granby DME Closet. Residents of the Farmington Valley can borrow wheelchairs, walkers, commodes and more, free of charge.

GMHS Athletics: Year in review

Granby Memorial High School athletes had an amazing year, both on and off the field. Led by our incredible student-athletes and a supportive community, GMHS Bears have continued to be strong contenders across all CIAC state athletic divisions.

Don’t let fear keep you from your goals

Another school year has come to an end. As we move forward into the summer months, I want to express my gratitude to our educational staff and community for making Granby a wonderful place to live and raise kids.

Student-athletes recognized for performance

There were 13 student-athletes from Granby Memorial High School who received All-Conference and/or All-State recognition for their outstanding performances during the 2025 spring season.

GMHS students participate in Rotary leadership training

Granby students Marcus Ivanynyuk and Emma Pagliaro recently participated in Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) training at Springfield College. Seventy-five students throughout Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts attended.

Made for the community: Library’s makerspace supports creativity

Nestled into the ground floor of Granby’s historic F.H. Cossitt Library is a makerspace built for the community. From laser cutting and 3D printing to a digitization station, this open workspace features a variety of high-tech equipment to bring creative ideas to life.

Glenna Ann Hadden (Banta)

Glenna Ann Hadden (Banta), born April 10, 1933, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 92 after a short illness.