Recent Stories

School & Sports

2017 Granby teacher of the year

By |

By Christopher TranbergThe Granby Public Schools proudly recognized Joy Cloukey as the 2017–18 Teacher of the Year at the district’s closing ceremonies on June 19. In celebration of Joy’s achievements and contributions to the students of Granby, she was joined on stage by her husband Ryan, children Owen and Tessa, as well as her parents. Joy is currently a fourth grade teacher at Wells Road Intermediate School who takes a “kids first” approach to her work. Since gra […]

Town/Govt

September BOE Candidate Forum

By |

RegistrarsIn honor of National Voter Registration Day, candidates running for the Granby Board of Education on the November ballot have been invited to attend a candidate forum being sponsored by the registrars office. The event will be held in the Town Hall meeting room on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to meet the candidates, learn about local issues, and understand the importance of voting and registering to vote. The statutory duties and responsibilities of our local bo […]

Town/Govt

Governor’s executive orders could decimate municipal aid

By |

By Michael B. Guarco,Chair, Board of FinanceAs the new state fiscal year opened on July 1, high drama intensified in Hartford. Governor Malloy took aim at changing the overall municipal aid categories given to towns while simultaneously looking to prod the legislature to do its job in passing a budget. In late June, an executive order came down from the Governor’s office and is still in place that reduced state aid to Granby by $3.1 million from the $5.5 million budgeted in April. The $5.5 […]

Town/Govt

Residents opposed to town’s use of RoundUp

By |

By Shirley MurthaAt the Aug. 7 meeting of the Granby Board of Selectmen, resident Marge Goslee requested that the town look into the Public Works Department’s use of the herbicide glyphosate (RoundUp) to control roadside vegetation. She noted that it is being sprayed on the vegetation on the bridges over various town streams and brooks, thereby entering the watercourses where it can cause harm to the animal life as well as good vegetation and presumably eventually make its way to residents […]

Town/Govt

Town manager institutes spending freeze

By |

Also pulled would be funds from the Mashantucket and Pequot Funds (distributions from the state casinos) and the Municipal Revenue Sharing Account, among others.The total loss in income to Granby from these cuts would be $5.5 million. In addition, this is the year that Governor Malloy has proposed that cities and towns pay one-third of the cost of teacher pensions, an expense to Granby of $1.5 million.At the meeting, Finance Board Chairman Mike Guarco noted that the $5.4 million represents […]

Events

Autumn in Granby Means AppleFest at First Church

By |

By Linda BetschCelebrate autumn in Connecticut at AppleFest, hosted by the First Congregational Church, located at 219 N. Granby Road! On Saturday, Sept. 30, the day starts at 9 a.m. with a church-wide tag sale. Early birds welcome! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the tag sale continues with a wide variety of area artisans and vendors displaying their wares for sale. Come hungry and enjoy some delicious homemade goods. For the sixth year, enjoy this traditional taste of New England at this fu […]

Events

Celebrate Granby scheduled for Sept. 21–23

By |

The Granby Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors will host the annual Celebrate Granby event Sept. 21-23 at Salmon Brook Park in Granby.The event has been well attended in the past with its many offerings, including: a business expo, a crafters’ expo, food from local restaurants, a carnival, a classic car show and a beer garden. Local band favorites— The Bus Drivers and Outta Whack— will provide live music, and a fireworks display will cap off the celebration. &ldquo […]

Events

Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation sponsors polo tourney

By |

Simsbury Polo ClubFoxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation is a 501C3 organization was established for equine groundwork therapy to treat U.S. veterans dealing with the trauma of PTSD and related mental challenges.The program encompasses the use of rescued/retired sport horses, most specifically polo ponies, which provides a reciprocal synergy in the rehabilitation of human and equine. Susan Patricelli-Regan, president and founder of Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) presents the “Best P […]

History

265 Salmon Brook Street

By |

By Carol Laun, Archivist, Salmon Brook Historical Society This rather ordinary looking white house was once the imposing Federal-style mansion house of a wealthy Granby resident. In the more than 225 years since it was built, it has undergone huge renovations, additions and subtractions. When built, it was located very close to the southwest corner of Rte. 10-202 and Rte. 20. The house has been moved from its original site and has had even more architectural changes. It has now been divided […]

The Arts

Sunday morning visitor

By |

On May 28, about 7:15 in the morning, John Dewey was photographing a turkey that had come into his yard. In a split second he ran and then flew away. A coyote appeared about 20 feet from the house where he was photographing from a window. It stayed around a few minutes then was off into the woods. […]

People

Have you heard of the Granby Library Association?

By |

The Granby Library Association, or GLA, is a small organization that has been working to benefit the Granby community since 1869. You may never have heard of it, but it’s likely you have seen and appreciated some of the projects it has supported.

Events

Fall flea market is Oct. 13

By |

The Salmon Brook Historical Society’s annual Fall Flea Market will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—rain or shine. There will be 40 to 50 vendors showing and selling their wares.

Events

Bruce Porter Music Series begins Nov. 4

By |

The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series for 2018-2019 will open on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. with pianist Benita Rose and saxophonist Tony Gibbs presenting classical music played on an instrument customarily associated with jazz.

Events

Lost Acres Vineyard to host author Wally Lamb

By |

Wally Lamb is the author of six New York Times best-selling novels and  a volunteer at Connecticut’s York Correctional Institution. He will be hosted by Lost Acres Vineyard for a fund raiser to support CASA’s Ranchero Pandillero, an innovative program in Mexico to reduce gang violence.

Health Notes

Lyme Disease: ticks active in the fall

|

Even though cooler weather is here, the activity of ticks and the possibility of Lyme Disease remains. Raking leaves and fall yard clean ups present opportunities for you to come in contact with ticks.

Humans of Granby

Susan Orred

By |

Director of Development  Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington CT

Age: 52

Talk about how you came to be working at Hill-Stead….  I grew up in Tariffville and now reside in Granby.

People

Simsbury Bank hosts flu shot clinics

By |

Simsbury Bank, in conjunction with the Farmington Valley VNA, will be holding two Flu Vaccine Clinics in October: Friday, Oct. 19, at 981 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, and Thursday, Oct. 25, at 11 Hartford Avenue, Granby. Both clinics will be from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Town/Govt

Browse & Borrow

By |

Granby Public Library, Main Branch
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Branch
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.

Find us online 

Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); use the links to join us on Facebook and Pinterest. Closing

Both libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct.

Town/Govt

Public Works

By |

Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through November 14, 2018. Household Hazardous waste: the next collection will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury.  A list of accepted items is available on the Town of Granby website.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

By |

Have your next family or other private event at Salmon Brook Park or Holcomb Farm. The SB Park House is a beautiful facility that can accommodate up to 99 people and features a gas fireplace and central air.