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Great Outdoors

Vegetable bounty served up cold

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It is September again (already), school has started and the gardens and farm stands are overflowing with bushel baskets of vegetables. This month’s recipe for marinated vegetables makes great use of any and all of the garden treasures in a healthy way!

Fun & Rec

Meet me at the Center — September 2026

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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
September is National Senior Center Month—celebrate with us!

Fun & Rec

Fall is a season of new beginnings at the Y

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As summer begins to wind down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all of the fun, growth, and connection that happened at the Farmington Valley YMCA this summer. Our camps were filled with field trips, swimming, games, friendships and plenty of opportunities for kids to try something new.

Great Outdoors

Electrofishing for (not-so electric) eels in the Salmon Brook

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Seven years ago, the National Park Service added the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook to the National Wild and Scenic River System, joining the previously designated Upper Farmington River.
The designation recognizes the rich biodiversity, cultural significance, geological features and recreational opportunities within the watershed.

Great Outdoors

Granby’s other special white oak

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In the last issue I wrote about Connecticut’s white oak and its place in the history of our state charter. That issue also contained information from the Granby Land Trust about the Dewey Granby Oak on Day Street. In this issue, I’ll tell you about another very special white oak. It is located on Holcomb Farm’s Tree Trail.

Events

Enter the Granby Grange fair, it’s not too late!

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The Granby Grange Agricultural Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, coinciding with Granby Open Farm Day. The Granby Grange invites locals to enter the creations from your gardens, kitchens, cameras and craft rooms for judging and a chance to show off skills to visitors from Granby and out of town.

In Memory of...

J. Stewart Huey

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J. Stewart Huey, of Los Angeles, California, passed away after a brief illness on July 24, 2026 at the age of 62 surrounded by the love of his friends who were family to him.

People

WOW—A place to connect

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We’re on the Way, or WOW, is a Granby Youth Service Bureau group designed for high school girls and non-binary students to build community, have fun and learn new skills. WOW aims to foster a safe space for making connections, breaking down barriers, trying out new activities, growing together and engaging with the community.

In Memory of...

Katherine Elizabeth Brewer

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Katherine Elizabeth Brewer, 78, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on November 20, 1947, she was born in Hartford, Connecticut and grew up in Granby, Connecticut, before later moving to New Hampshire.

Town/Govt

Social Services

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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.

Town/Govt

Town Happenings

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The library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” summer reading program ended on Aug. 10, with 459 library patrons registered for the program that kicked off with the Yo-Yo Guy on June 18. The library offered 70 programs this summer, and the children readers logged 133,440 minutes this summer. Thanks for the hard work of library staff and volunteers.