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Local love story for Valentine’s Day

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This is the story of high school sweethearts, Priscilla and Jimmy, who met in his junior year and her sophomore year, at Hartford Public High School. A mutual friend set up a blind date to go to a drive-in movie in 1968. They continued to go out for the next five years and were married on June 9, 1973. We bought a house in Granby in December 1973, where I still live today!

Great Outdoors

Who doesn’t love hot fudge sauce?

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Just in time for your Valentine treats, this hot fudge sauce is a game changer! Perfect over ice cream, waffles or your dessert brownie, or a dip for fresh fruit. While mixing, it really does look like wet sand but as you gradually stir, it becomes smooth. Enjoy!

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.

Granby Land Trust

Welcoming 2026 at Mary’s Rock

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Eighteen hardy souls braved 18-degree weather to enjoy the 18th Annual GLT New Year’s Day Hike at the snowy and beautiful Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby. A big thank you to Hike Leader Fran Armentano, who has made this a special way to start the New Year for so many years!

Granby Land Trust

Help protect Granby’s heritage and future

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Join the Granby Land Trust and help protect some of Granby’s most cherished natural places—beautiful landscapes like the Mary Edwards Mountain Property, the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, the Western Barndoor Hill, and the Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve. For a full list, visit GranbyLandTrust.org

We depend on the generosity of members like you, and every membership makes a difference.

Events

GAA 25th Anniversary project

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Celebrating its 25th year during 2026, the Granby Artists Association has initiated a community arts project, Seasons of the Granby Oak. The GAA invites everyone to join a diverse study of the Granby Oak as part of nature and home to animal and plant life. The Granby Oak is an inspiration to all mediums and styles of art.

Great Outdoors

Grange receives generous donation

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The Granby Grange welcomed Connecticut State Grange Deputy Patrick O’Brien to its Dec. 14 meeting and included a special moment of fellowship as Life Member Nancy Silkey was formally welcomed into Granby Grange.

Opinion

Silence is not Golden

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The First Amendment was enacted to assure the freedom of conscience in speech, religion and assembly without coercion by government. However, we’ve forgotten the moral religious underpinnings of the Amendment, living in a day where all sides are trying to silence the other’s free speech with who can “shout” and “profile” the loudest for their cause.

Town/Govt

Candidates on the Nov. 4, 2025 Municipal Ballot

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First Selectman, 2-year term – Vote for one

Republican: Mark Fiorentino

Board of Selectmen, 2-year term – Vote for up to four

Democrats: Margaret Q. Chapple, Kimberly L. Becker, Frederick Moffa

Republicans: Mark Neumann, Andrew Badeau

Board of Finance, 4-year term – Vote for up to three

Democrats: Jenny Emery, Kent McCord, Toby Proctor

Republicans: James C. Tsaptsinos, Benjamin Perron

Board of Education, 4-year term – Vote for up to three

Democrats: Lynette Simpson, Ann Woods

Republicans: Donna Nolan, Jessica Diglio

Board of Assessment Appeals, 4-year term – Vote for up to two

Democrat: Victoria K. Dirienzo

Republican: Dorcus S. Forsyth

Planning and Zoning Commission, 4-year term – Vote for up to three

Democrats: Eric Lukingbeal, Bob Lavitt

Republican: Eric Myers

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate, 4-year term – Vote for one

Democrat: Margaret Jabaily

Zoning Board of Appeals, 4-year term – Vote for up to two

Democrat: Thomas J. Caputi

Republican: Robert M. Lindeyer

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, 4-year term – Vote for up to two

Democrat: David W. Roberts

Republican: William O’Leary

Town Moderator, 2-year term – Vote for one

Democrat: Francis Brady

Republican: Edward Ohannessian

Great Outdoors

Soup for the coming fall

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As summer fades and cooler days creep in, I always start thinking about soup season. This Crab Bisque is a longtime family favorite—rich, delicious, and the perfect comfort food as we transition into fall.

Events

Empty Bowls raises funds for food pantry

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The Expressions Pottery Workshop and the Friend to Friend Food Pantry have partnered for the 25th annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Oct. 4. Held at the East Granby Community/Senior Center, 7 Memorial Drive, attendees are welcomed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to select a hand-potted bowl, then enjoy the festivities.

Events

Spooktacular Boos and Brews

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The Granby–Simsbury Chamber of Commerce and the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center co-host a frightfully fun afternoon at the Spooktacular Boos and Brews on Saturday, Oct. 18, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center.

Great Outdoors

Martha Kane—a lifetime with birds

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Raised in Westfield, Mass., in the late 50s/early 60s, Martha Kane knew instinctively from early childhood that things were not going well for many of the planet’s plants and animals. Environmentalists were few and far between and politicians had not yet instituted Earth Day, so most people were unaware of any serious problems with the way humans were interacting with the natural world. Young Martha decided she would become a scientist and do her best to help nature.

Events

Class of 1975 to hold 50th reunion

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The 1975 graduating class of Granby Memorial High School is pleased to announce its 50th reunion, starting with an informal gathering Friday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cambridge House in Granby.