Recent Stories

SBHS flea market – May 13

Flea MarketThe Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Historical Society. To donate items (no clothing) to the society, drop them off at SBHS on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Anyone interested in being a vendor can contact Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506. Want to volunteer? Call Todd Vibert.Come and see what is selling and visit with friends at this fun Granb […]

2017 Granby revaluation underway

By Susan Altieri, CCMA, IIAssessorThe Town of Granby is in the process of beginning state mandated revaluation for October 1. State law now requires all municipalities to conduct a revaluation every five years. Revaluation is the equalization of property values by estimating the current market value of all properties in town. Its purpose is to value all property by the same standards at the same point in time.The town has hired Vision Government Solutions to assist the Assessor’s office wi […]

Town Manager highlights probable cuts in budget

By Shirley MurthaAt the March 6 Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Manager Bill Smith reiterated his concern that services will need to be cut to adhere to the Board of Finance’s directive for no increases in town operations for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition to a minimum of money expected from the state, the state is asking Granby to provide $1,514,998 to support the teachers retirement fund. This will have a serious impact on the budget. With other state revenue cuts, it would chang […]

Civic Club

The Civic Club will meet on Thursday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Civic Club member Alicia Unger will tell about her journey with cancer and how the Livestrong Program at the YMCA was a major part of her journey. In Alicia’s words, “A stake in the ground. A line in the sand. Taking back some of what cancer has taken.” This is what the Livestrong Program at the Farmington Valley YMCA is all about. The program is marketed as a free, 12-week fitness program for […]

Sign up for Community Gardens

By Jim GlenneyIt’s time to sign up for a garden plot and enjoy all the benefits of growing your own vegetables and flowers. The gardens are located just north of Ahrens Park on Hungary Road and are divided into an organic section and a conventional one. A pump well provides a water supply. The cost is $5 for a 20 x 20 foot plot. No new 20 x 40 foot plots will be issued this year until all requests for plots have been met. Last year’s gardeners wishing to reserve the same plots need t […]

Granby Chamber presents annual awards

By Tracy CavacutiThe Granby Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and awards presentation on March 5, 2017, at Brignole Vineyards in East Granby. John French opened up the evening speaking about the previous and upcoming year. He touched on a bigger and better-than-ever Celebrate Granby event for 2017. President and CEO of Windsor Federal Savings George Hermann served as guest speaker. Herman gave an excellent and informative speech covering everything from the current and future lending r […]

What are the benefits of eating local?

By Kate BogliYou know it’s “cool” to eat local—to call yourself a locavore, wear a man-bun and grind your own fair trade coffee. You feel good about yourself because your banana farmer in South America is getting paid a fair wage and you know the names of your local farmer’s kids. But really. What’s in it for you to shop local? I mean, it’s expensive and it’s time consuming, right? Maybe not so much when you consider the whole picture.TRUST. Do you […]

CBG offers grants

Do you or your organization have a great idea for a project or activity to enrich life in Granby? Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG), publisher of the Granby Drummer, awards grants to support activities that provide the community with enrichment and educational opportunities not funded through the town budget or other funding sources.Grants of $150 to $1,000 support local guest speakers, authors; theatrical and musical productions by students, local groups and out-of-town professionals; the purc […]

 Empty Bowls fundraiser is April 28

By Tim Nolan, High School ReporterImagine Render is a nonprofit organization that strives to “create positive and lasting change through the arts, education and projects that build community.” Its main project is Empty Bowls. Empty Bowls has become an international effort to raise funds and awareness towards the fight against hunger. This spring will be the 27th edition of the event, and its outreach has continued to spread each year. Seven years ago, that outreach extended to Granby […]

Voter registration deadlines are approaching

One Polling Site for the Election

For the Gubernatorial Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Granby residents will vote in the Granby Community Gym, located in Granby Memorial High School in the center of town.

Drumrolls

Sydney T. Geer and Kirsten A. Greene were named to first honors on the Clark University dean’s list. Melanie F. Nash was named to the school’s second honors list.

Granby’s ballot for November 2018 state election

Governor and Lieutenant Governor; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, Democratic Party

Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley, Republican Party

Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz, 

  Working Families Party

Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley, Independent Party

Rod Hanscomb and Jeffrey Thibeault, Libertarian Party

Mark Stewart Greenstein and Michelle D Ambrosio, 

  Amigo Constitution Liberty Party

Oz Griebel and Monte E Frank Griebel Frank for CT Party

United States Senator; 

Vote for 1  1/3/2019–1/3/2025

Christopher S Murphy, Democratic Party

Matthew Corey, Republican Party

Christopher S Murphy, Working Families Party

Richard Lion, Libertarian Party

Jeff Russell, Green Party

Representative in Congress 01; 

Vote for 1 1/3/2019–1/3/2021

John B Larson Democratic Party

Jennifer T Nye, Republican Party

John B Larson, Working Families Party

Thomas McCormick, Green Party

District 1 State Senator 07; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/6/2021

Annie Hornish, Democratic Party

John A Kissel, Republican Party

Annie Hornish, Working Families Party

John A Kissel, Independent Party

District 2 State Senator 08; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2021

Melissa E Osborne, Democratic Party

Kevin Witkos, Republican Party

Kevin Witkos, Independent Party

State Representative 62; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2021

Amanda Webster, Democratic Party

Bill Simanski, Republican Party

Amanda Webster, Working Families Party

Bill Simanski, Independent Party

Secretary of the State;  

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Denise W Merrill, Democratic Party

Susan Chapman, Republican Party

Denise W Merrill, Working Families Party

Susan Chapman, Independent Party

Heather Gwynn, Libertarian Party

S Michael DeRosa, Green Party

Treasurer; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Shawn Wooden, Democratic Party

Thad Gray, Republican Party

Shawn Wooden, Working Families Party

Thad Gray, Independent Party

Jesse Brohinsky, Libertarian Party

Comptroller;  

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Kevin Lembo; Democratic Party

Kurt Miller; Republican Party

Kevin Lembo; Working Families Party

Kurt Miller, Independent Party

Paul Passarelli, Libertarian Party

Edward G Heflin, Green Party

Attorney General;  

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

William Tong, Democratic Party

Sue Hatfield, Republican Party

William Tong, Working Families Party

Sue Hatfield, Independent Party

Peter D Goselin, Green Party

Judge of Probate 09; 

Vote for 1 1/9/2019–1/4/2023

Charles Houlihan, Democratic Party 

2 Somerset Ln, Simsbury, CT-06070

Cynthia C Becker, Republican Party 

237 Hollister Dr, Avon, CT-06001

Two Statewide Ballot Questions: Vote Yes or No

Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to ensure (1) that all moneys contained in the Special Transportation Fund be used solely for transportation purposes, including the payment of debts of the state incurred for transportation purposes, and (2) that sources of funds deposited in the Special Transportation Fund be deposited in said fund so long as such sources are authorized by statute to be collected or received by the state? Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to require (1) a public hearing and the enactment of legislation limited in subject matter to the transfer, sale or disposition of state-owned or state-controlled real property or interests in real property in order for the General Assembly to require a state agency to sell, transfer or dispose of any real property or interest in real property that is under the custody or control of the agency, and (2) if such property is under the custody or control of the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, that such enactment of legislation be passed by a two-thirds vote of the total membership of each house of the General Assembly? 

Support PTO’s FUNdraising efforts

The PTO Executive Board, as well as our committee chairs and members, are hard at work to make sure that the 2018-19 school year is full of fun, exciting programming and educational experiences for PreK–Grade 5 students and their families. We need your help to ensure our success.

BOS Student Liaison

The Granby Board of Selectmen is taking applications for a 2018-2019 Student Liaison who will attend the regular meetings (first and third Mondays of the month) and report on happenings at the high school as well as get an education in the town government.

Zombie Shuffle

The Granby Youth Action Council is proud to announce its Zombie Shuffle for students in grades 3-5 and a parent/loved adult. The fun-filled event will feature games, costumes (if you want), food, music and dancing. It will take place Saturday, Oct.

Sex education program

Parents are children’s primary teachers, but most often society is teaching our children about sexuality. Our Whole Lives (OWL) is an antidote to sexualized media messages, peer pressure, misinformation and prejudice.

Flu Clinic offered

McLean Home Care and Hospice is offering a flu shot clinic on Oct. 17 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the McLean Burkholder Community Center, 100 Sarah Lane, Simsbury.