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Granby has had town parades and celebrations since the dedication of the Civil War Monument in 1868. At that time, we celebrated the end of the Civil War while remembering those men who had died. For many years, those somber observances were known as Decoration Day. Today, we know it as Memorial Day.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society partnered with the Town of Granby to install two new interpretive signs commemorating historic New Haven and Northampton Canal sites in Granby. The signs will help residents and visitors to rediscover an important chapter of Granby’s early history.
GLT hosts Crag Mountain ridgeline hike, Beaver believers hike: Learning to live with nature’s engineers, Wildflower hike showcases spring ephemerals in bloom, and Ben Goldfarb impresses
More than 100 Granby Land Trust (GLT) volunteers spread out across Granby during Earth Day Weekend to remove a record-setting 4,220 pounds of roadside trash from more than 50 miles of roadway and parking lots during the GLT’s fourth annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup.
On the Granby Land Trust’s annual Mother’s Day Bird Walk, which took place at the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby, participants spotted an incredible 52 species of birds over the course of two hours, with especially fine views of rose-breasted grosbeak, kingfisher, black-throated blue warbler (always a crowd pleaser), wood thrush, spotted sandpiper, great blue heron, common yellowthroat and Virginia rail.
One of the joys of summer, no matter what one’s age, used to be watching the fireflies flitting about one’s back yard during the evenings of early summer. What child hasn’t trapped a few in a glass jar and kept them in the bedroom for the night? That is beginning to feel like a bygone pleasure, as it is becoming hard to find them anymore.
Granby’s Department of Public Works hosted an Open House on May 16, and was joined by the Granby Lions providing a free shred service.
If you are a Granby Senior Center member, please register for programs through SchedulesPlus.com/granby If you are not a member of the Granby Senior Center or you do not have access to a computer, please call 860-844-5352.
Vien, Osterreich; Donnerstag Abend, 1976
I descend the concrete stairs and find myself in a large, dark basement room filled with women, smoke and conversation. It’s the weekly Frauenbewegung gathering where women congregated after dusk in Vienna in that era to offer each other support and camaraderie.
In recognition of the semi-quincentennial anniversary marking the birth of our country, residents and visitors of Granby will notice upwards of 40 banners installed on lampposts in and around the center of town. The Granby Celebrates America250 banners were installed on May 14, just one of many initiatives planned by the Granby America250 Committee leading up to July 4.
Two years ago in this paper, I introduced myself to the community of Granby. In that introduction, I offered up a host of financial metrics on the Town of Granby.
In this Drummer article, I’ll refresh some of those metrics as an introduction to the coming FY27 budget process.
In its 90th year of operation, Beman Hardware was honored by the Granby Board of Selectmen at its Nov. 17 meeting. A proclamation was read and delivered to Joan Beman Russell, Dianne Beman Myers and the new owner of the store, Vinnie Pagano. Also present were staff members Charles and Patricia George.
When it comes to making a charitable donation, sometimes the value of the needed item exceeds the amount of money one donor organization can afford. That’s exactly the case the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) recently faced.
The Granby Memorial High School Robotics Team (Granby GRUNTS) celebrated the start of their FIRST Robotics competition season with “Kickoff” on Jan. 10.
PFLAG Granby is pleased to offer a conversation about parenting trans youth and some of the issues these families face. There will be a presentation by Melissa Combs, followed by Q&A.
At the Jan. 20 Three Board Meeting, members of the boards of selectmen, education and finance shared initial projections for what fiscal year 2027— running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027—may look like from their respective perspectives, and in aggregate.
Granby Town Hall is busy as we swing into 2026. Boards and commissions’ meeting agendas and minutes of meetings are available on the Town of Granby website. Many meetings may be attended remotely via Zoom.
End of an Era and Traffic cameras – a slippery slope
We may not always acknowledge it, but we survive only through formal and informal education to cope with the challenges of life. Because of cultural skepticism and fear of criticism toward religious education, I’d like to make a case for its importance.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew, Ritz/Saltines/Town House crackers, Coffee/tea, Cooking oil, Ketchup/mustard/mayo, Dishwashing soap, Toilet paper, Facial tissues
Highlights from the meetings held on November 17th, December 1st, and December 3rd, 2025
While the town boards annually prepare the fiscal year’s budget and operations plan, there is also a process of looking ahead at the capital needs of both buildings and infrastructure. Within the annual budget proposal are components that deal with the ongoing obligation to take care of what we have.
Trash and Recycling: Presidents’ Day (Feb. 16) is not a trash holiday. Trash and recycling must be out on your regularly scheduled day.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Someday in February 2026 (Yet to Come)
As a new year begins, many people set goals to improve their health, such as losing weight or exercising more. Along with my own health goals, I am committed to improving the well-being of my community by offering education and support through a monthly plant-based community potluck.
Have you ever driven around a curve in the road and been surprised to find a horse and rider in the road?
To reduce the risk of mishaps arising from these situations, the Granby Horse Council teamed with the Granby Department of Public Works for safety.
On Dec. 15, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino presented retiring board of selectmen member Kelly Rome with a plaque honoring her many years of continuous service to the Town of Granby.
Granby Public Schools has received an excellent response to our strategic planning survey from students, parents, staff and community members. In addition, we held successful strategic planning feedback sessions, and we are now developing a district strategic plan guided by the words Connect. Believe. Achieve.
The Rotary Club of Simsbury-Granby presented a $1,500 donation to the Granby Food Bank on Dec. 11.