Recent Stories

Dorman’s Banana

The dawn broke, filling the sky with burnt orange hues and our hearts with hope and anticipation. We’d done everything right and it was shaping up to be an epic day.

Celebrating 60 years together

Ann and Clifford Thorstenson were married in 1962 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford. In August the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip down memory lane in a limo—taking them to all the places they lived together before settling in Granby.

Beginning a new year at GMHS

As the temperatures gradually dropped and hinted at the pending arrival of a welcomed New England autumn, another new season arrived as well: the 2022-23 school year.

The Granby Fairgrounds

September is the time of year when the small-town fairs begin around Connecticut. For the early 20th century resident, the Granby Fair was the biggest thrill of the year.

What’s new about pandemics? Answer: Nothing!

Speaking at the Granby Men’s Breakfast in September, Granby’s own Dr. Peter Barwick, MD, reviewed the history of pandemics, the progression of science and of medicine, the important role of several “unknown (think unrecognized) individuals” and the role of the electron microscope.

New twist on spring voter canvass

To protect the rights of voters during the presidential primary, no canvass letters can be mailed prior to April 28, which means that registrars throughout the state will have to complete their mailing within a three-day window, as the last day to send is May 1. Every year the registrar’s office is required to identify those names on our official voter registry that may need to be removed through an annual, selective canvass of voters.

Granby’s Got Talent 2020 set for April 4

The Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club will host its second annual Granby’s Got Talent (GGT) competition on Saturday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the GMHS auditorium. The entire Granby community, as well as students from Hartland and Hartford, are welcome to attend and participate in the talent show.

GMHS Safe Grad event volunteers wanted

Entering 2020, the Granby Memorial High School Safe Grad Committee is busy preparing for a successful Safe Grad Night event for graduating seniors in June. But it can’t do it without the help of GMHS parents.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for welcoming me with open arms to this incredible town. I truly feel fortunate and proud to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. From my first day riding the bus with students, to presenting the Plus One Budget to the Board of Education, each moment positively reflects the Granby culture.

Granby Cubs players represent team in All-Star Game

The third annual Connecticut North Men’s Senior Baseball League (CNMSBL) All-Star game was held on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford. After a several hour rain delay, four Granby Cubs players and one coach represented the team at this year’s game.

Granby student wins young poets competition

Nature’s Music, a poem by Noelle Tackett, daughter of David and Sarah Tackett, was selected by composer Ellen Gilson Voth to be set to music in a new piece commissioned by the Farmington Valley Chorale. To mark its 50th anniversary in 2020, the chorale looked to young poets for an original poem that explores a theme related to how music affects us or has an impact on our lives.

Kindergarten registration begins

There are new procedures for registering kindergarten students. Beginning Feb. 1, parents must pre-register their child for kindergarten on the Kelly Lane Primary School page of the Granby Schools website: Granby.k12.ct.us