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On May 6, colleagues, friends and members of the dental community gathered to celebrate Dr. Michael Ungerleider as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 McManus Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions toward advancing and improving the profession of dentistry through leadership, service, innovation, and dedication to patient care.
Hikers hit the trails June 7, Volunteers preserve GLT property, Birds of Prey fascinate crowd, and Dewey-Granby Oak
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.
According to National Fire Protection Association Statistics, during the five-year period from 2019-2023, US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 328,590 home structure fires per year. These fires caused an annual average of 2,600 civilian deaths, 10,770 civilian fire injuries and $8.9 billion in direct property damage.
On April 24, Clara Mitrano, Grade 4 student at Wells Road Elementary School, was presented an award for artwork she submitted to the Connecticut Fire Prevention Recognition Program.
Most non-profit organizations have big fundraisers each year. The Lost Acres Fire Department used to have a rummage sale in the first week of May. Now they have a car show, which is Aug. 1. The Granby Drummer has its Puzzle Slam in early February. The Salmon Brook Historical Society has its flea markets held twice a year in May and October.
On June 3, the Women’s Breakfast Group welcomed a returning favorite, Metro Bis Chef Chris Prosperi, who entertained with anecdotes about his life and career while he was creating Chocolate Panna Cotta.
Independence Day: The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, July 4. There will be no changes to curbside service due to the holiday.
In 1969 in Granby, the Marquis of Granby Fyfe and Drum Corps was the only game in town for a kid my age to find something fun to do after supper. At age 11, I became an original member of a ragtag group of what began as mostly un-musical kids. I became a “fifer” but looking back and assessing my lack of talent and precision, I may have been better suited as a drummer.
Donna Lee Just, 88, a beloved schoolteacher, transitioned from this life early Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Good Company Theater, Camera Club, Children’s Vision Screening, Civic Club, Empty Bowls, Art Show, Women’s Breakfast, Granby Bible Study, SBHS News, Men’s Breakfast, and Granby Horse Council
Spring Pajama-Rama, Spring Concert, Cozy up to Lifelong Learning, East Granby Library Events, and New England Air Museum Programs
On March 8 we return to daylight savings time, setting our clocks ahead by one hour. This is a good reminder to replace the batteries in smoke alarms—Change Your Clock / Change Your Batteries.
Granby Artists Exhibit at Simsbury Public Library and Granby Artists’ Seasons of the Granby Oak Community Art Project
For more than six decades, the Community Scholarship Association of Granby (CSAG) has helped open doors to higher education for local students.
Graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue further education in visual arts are invited to apply for the 2026 Granby Artist Association Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is a cash award of $1,000 given to a graduating senior with advanced artistic skills to be used for upcoming college expenses.
Ransom, Peter D., 71, husband of Debora (Baril) Ransom, December 30
Walter, Linda L., 86, January 1
Cruickshanks, Thomas Rush, 84, partner of John Lane, Jr., January 13
This is simply delicious! A dear friend worked at Rosie’s Bakery in Boston 40+ years ago and always brought it when she visited.
Highlights from the meeting held on February 11th, 2026
This winter’s snow has created terrific conditions for outdoor enthusiasts on Granby Land Trust trails.
Barrel Placement: At the curb, please leave a two-foot gap between your barrels so the automatic arm can grab the barrel. Barrels should never be placed in the road.
Over the course of the season at Ski Sundown, you may notice folks in red coats with a white cross on their backs around the hill. These are members of the Sundown Ski Patrol, an entirely volunteer team dedicated to maintaining guests’ safety.
In 2018 it had been 25 years since the Town of Granby updated its police/fire/ambulance communication system. The dispatch console was 24 years old; the radio equipment was 20-30 years old. Parts were no longer available, so repair was not possible. The two-tower radio system installed in 2000 barely covered 50 percent of the town.
The Third Annual Granby Puzzle Slam attracted a record high 256 competitors on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Granby Memorial Middle School, 100 more contestants than assembled at the first year of the Drummer’s only recurring fundraising event.
Each year, Terry Spak hosts friends and family at the Puzzle Slam. This year, she offered to move her group of 64 puzzlers to the cafeteria so that additional teams could compete in the gym.
While the Drummer continues to be embraced by the town, communal puzzling can be a support to the residents, as well.
First place goes to Karen Godere, Danny Mulligan, Melissa Godere, and Andrea Salcius
