Recent Stories

History

Uncovering Granby’s Black History

By |

The Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) participated in Granby’s first Juneteenth celebration with six interactive signs that revealed some of the early history of Granby’s Black residents.

Youth Services Bureau

Youth Services Bureau: Summer break, it’s a great time to talk!

By |

The Granby Youth Service Bureau is proud to be working in cooperation with SAMSA’s Talk: They Hear You campaign to help parents begin and sustain conversations with their children that will help significantly reduce underage substance abuse. From elementary to high school, these conversations can make a powerful difference in our children’s long-term health and wellbeing.

People

One + One = One

|

On May 22, First Congregational Church and South Congregational Church voted overwhelmingly to reunite, forming one United Church of Christ (UCC) congregation in Granby

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Friends of Holcomb Farm

|

After months and months of hard work in the “off” season, our amazing Farm Crew was excited to open the Farm Store to the public on June 14, and to welcome Summer 2022 CSA members to the farm.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Tree Trail Update: The Impressive Northern Catalpa

By |

The Holcomb Tree Trail is a small arboretum on the Town-owned, 312-acre Holcomb Farm in West Granby. Volunteers planted its first 16 trees in October 2018. Some of those trees, including a Princeton Elm, are now more than 15 feet tall. Planting has continued, with the total plantings now numbering about 80 trees. One of the design principles has been to plant trees with spring blooms or fall color—or both.

People

Connecticut Alliance YMCAs recognize Witkos with 2019 Legislative Champion award

By |

Senator Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) has been recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCA’s as a 2019 Legislative Champion. Senator Witkos joined representatives of the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs, the Farmington Valley YMCA, Greater Hartford YMCA, and the Northwest CT YMCA to accept the award. 

“I’m honored to be recognized by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs with this award and take great pride in supporting their efforts and mission.

People

National recognition for Granby Land Trust’s commitment to conservation excellence

By |

The Granby Land Trust (GLT) announces that it has been awarded renewed accreditation by the Land Trust Alliance, proving that it is committed to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in its conservation work. The GLT provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation prior to achieving this distinction.

Town/Govt

Youngest Voter

By |

Granby’s youngest voter in the Nov. 5 election was Zachary Yoder, pictured at left with his dad, Merle. Zachary used Election Day Registration (note the cherry red ballot) because at the regular registration deadline of Oct. 29 he was still 17. Submitted photo

School & Sports

2019 Board of Education Forum Recap

|

On Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., a Board of Education Forum was conducted in the Granby Memorial High School Auditorium by Mr. Dombrowski’s Honors Civics Class.

Town/Govt

Keeping Granby fiscally strong

|

During my recent office hours, an attendee asked whether the fiscal planning work contemplates enough negative impact from the state aid reductions and cost shifting. This individual was the only one to show at either of the two office sessions that were held who isn’t a candidate nor is politically connected.

School & Sports

TOWN OF GRANBY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

By |

The district participated in Sandy Hook Promise Safety and Assessment and Intervention (SAI) training. SAI is a national evidenced-based violence prevention program which establishes and trains multidisciplinary teams/school safety teams within schools to identify, assess and respond to threats of violence.

Letter to the Editor

FOGPL Book Sale success

|

The 37th Annual Used Book Sale held in September resulted in our most successful one yet with over $13,100 raised by the Friends of the Granby Public Library. Nothing like a nice sunny weekend to draw a crowd.

Letter to the Editor

Prepare to Vote

|

Election Day is almost here. As Nov. 5 approaches we, along with other Connecticut registrars, want to make sure you’re registered to vote and able to easily and successfully cast your ballot.

Fun & Rec

Correction

By |

In our September issue, a photo caption of the 10U baseball team stated that the team captured its first District title in 27 years. In fact, Granby did capture a District title in 2013.

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

By |

Donations may be dropped off at the Shed at Food Bank site on Salmon Brook St., Stop & Shop, Geissler’s, FV-YMCA, and Granby Senior Center.

Letter to the Editor

Support for BOE Candidates

By |

I am writing to offer my support to Monica Logan for election to the Granby Board of Education. Monica and her husband relocated to Granby with their two young sons in part because of the reputation of the Granby school system.