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The Town of Granby reminds residents that the 2026 dog licensing year starts on June 1.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew; Assorted crackers: Ritz, Saltines, Town House; Canned peaches/pineapple/fruit cocktail; Applesauce; Ketchup/mustard/mayo/pickles/relish; Taco dinner boxes; Dishwashing soap
The Granby Conservation Commission has two vacancies. Here’s what the commission does, and how you can help.
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.
Highlights from the meeting held on April 14th, 2026
Summer is almost upon us along with its inherent risks to life and safety. Two big fire safety concerns are outdoor cooking/grilling and fireworks.
As a new year begins, many people set goals to improve their health, such as losing weight or exercising more. Along with my own health goals, I am committed to improving the well-being of my community by offering education and support through a monthly plant-based community potluck.
Have you ever driven around a curve in the road and been surprised to find a horse and rider in the road?
To reduce the risk of mishaps arising from these situations, the Granby Horse Council teamed with the Granby Department of Public Works for safety.
On Dec. 15, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino presented retiring board of selectmen member Kelly Rome with a plaque honoring her many years of continuous service to the Town of Granby.
Granby Public Schools has received an excellent response to our strategic planning survey from students, parents, staff and community members. In addition, we held successful strategic planning feedback sessions, and we are now developing a district strategic plan guided by the words Connect. Believe. Achieve.
The Rotary Club of Simsbury-Granby presented a $1,500 donation to the Granby Food Bank on Dec. 11.
Two Wells Road Intermediate School students have been selected to represent the Town of Granby in the Connecticut 2026 Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program. This year’s theme is “Fire Prevention—Everyone/Every day.”
The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center sponsored a fundraiser, “PJ Day” on Dec. 12, during which both cash and warm pajamas were donated. In conjunction with the medical center’s program, Wells Road Intermediate School also collected pajama donations for Beyond Bedtime, a program that gets warm PJs to children in need.
The Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) announced the online application to apply to free public schools in the Greater Hartford Region for the 2026-27 school year is available through Feb. 6.
Granby Memorial High School has new bleachers in the gymnasium, marking a milestone in the school’s ongoing efforts to improve campus infrastructure and enhance experiences for students, families and community members.
Highlights from the meetings held on November 5th, December 3rd, and December 17, 2025
As highlighted in prior articles as well as at several board meetings, the Granby Capital Program Priority Advisory Council (CPPAC), which is responsible for defining capital projects, creating prioritization criteria and recommending a five-year capital Project Improvement Plan, is getting closer to its proposed bond request for board of selectmen approval.
Westfield Bank employees, customers and community members provided new toys and books to children in local communities across Western Massachusetts and Connecticut through its annual toy drive.
Highlights from the meeting held on December 9th, 2025
The New England Air Museum will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of art, culture and community on Saturday, March 7, as the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) hosts its annual fundraiser, A Perfect Pairing.
This year is a busy one for voters. The Town Budget Referendum Vote is Monday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room. A public hearing for the budget is held at the high school on Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. All registered Granby voters and property owners may vote at the referendum.
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.
In Town Focus, Free art show, Bible Study, Camera Club, Men’s Breakfast, and Women’s Breakfast
There are important meetings about Granby’s annual budget in the coming months. Residents are encouraged to participate in all phases of the budget process by attending meetings.
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series was founded in 2011 to honor the life and work of Bruce Porter. Porter was a Granby native whose contributions as organist, choir director and music director of South Congregational Church included hosting classical music recitals at the church.
The graduation ceremony for Granby Memorial High School is scheduled for June 11, and Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) is kicking into high gear. GPSG is an all-volunteer, non-profit group that organizes a substance-free Safe Grad celebration for GMHS graduates at the Farmington Valley YMCA on graduation night.