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One of the joys of summer, no matter what one’s age, used to be watching the fireflies flitting about one’s back yard during the evenings of early summer. What child hasn’t trapped a few in a glass jar and kept them in the bedroom for the night? That is beginning to feel like a bygone pleasure, as it is becoming hard to find them anymore.
Granby’s Department of Public Works hosted an Open House on May 16, and was joined by the Granby Lions providing a free shred service.
If you are a Granby Senior Center member, please register for programs through SchedulesPlus.com/granby If you are not a member of the Granby Senior Center or you do not have access to a computer, please call 860-844-5352.
Vien, Osterreich; Donnerstag Abend, 1976
I descend the concrete stairs and find myself in a large, dark basement room filled with women, smoke and conversation. It’s the weekly Frauenbewegung gathering where women congregated after dusk in Vienna in that era to offer each other support and camaraderie.
In recognition of the semi-quincentennial anniversary marking the birth of our country, residents and visitors of Granby will notice upwards of 40 banners installed on lampposts in and around the center of town. The Granby Celebrates America250 banners were installed on May 14, just one of many initiatives planned by the Granby America250 Committee leading up to July 4.
On May 9, thanks to Town Clerk Jen Espinal and Animal Control Officer Jen Abalan, the public was invited to an Open House at the Animal Shelter on Salmon Brook Street to view the recent upgrades in the facility. At the same time, dog and cat owners also got their pets vaccinated against rabies and/or renewed their licenses.
Granby Artists will present its annual All Members Show from June 3 to June 28 at East Granby Public Library. This show features work by your favorite local artists, as well as new member artists and GMHS students, which brings an exciting diversity to its exhibition of 2D and 3D art pieces.
On May 6, the Women’s Breakfast Group welcomed three-time Emmy winner Sarah Cody whose talk and slide show centered on her book, Around Every Corner of Connecticut.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society’s well-attended and historic annual meeting on April 21, highlighted leadership elections, major organizational changes and the public display of the Town of Granby time capsule for the first time.
Poultry: Chickens and Turkeys
In 1972, Connecticut enacted the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act (IWWA), establishing municipal oversight of activities affecting inland wetlands and watercourses. Each town, including Granby, has a designated commission responsible for enforcing the IWWA.
Highlights from the meeting held on October 8th, 2025
Stone, Anita Louise (“Kiki”) (LaRock), 82, wife of the late Warner Stone, October 9
Monegan, LaDene Lyn, 81, wife of the late Dale Monegan, October 15
Paraphrasing a quote we read recently, “The local paper is what our small community is all about. It gives our town a pulse—showing the good work our civic organizations do, highlighting our students and athletes and giving residents a voice through letters to the editor.”
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: Progresso soups, Applesauce/pineapple chunks, Holiday cookies/candy, Crackers: Ritz/saltines/Town House, Brownie/cake/cookie mixes, frosting, Stuffing/salad, dressing, Bar soap/dish soap
Highlights from the meetings held on October 14th and 28th
Trash Holidays, 2026 Recycling calendar, Extra trash and recycling, Christmas trees, Transfer Station hours, Salt and sand, and Winter operations
Highlights from the meeting held on October 14th, 2025
Highlights from the meeting held on October 27th, 2025
Highlights from the meeting held on October 29th, 2025
Dave Roberts of West Granby has been elected to the National Council of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) as the regional representative for New England.
The Granby Lions Club started its new year in July and is quickly approaching the halfway point. Led by newly appointed President John Adams, the club kicked off with impressive activity and success, and December promises to be just as busy.
This is the time of year when many of us start pulling out bins and boxes filled with lights, ornaments and memories.
On November 17, the newly-elected town officials were sworn in following a ceremony that included the presentation of colors by the American Legion Honor Guard and a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by Granby Public School students.
Granby Memorial/Canton Bears varsity football snagged a fifth victory in their last six games on Nov. 14 when the Bears walked away with a 20–7 win over Clinton’s Morgan Huskies.
Cooler days and cozy nights are finally here. This warm comforting soup is perfect for the season—and the months ahead!
Oct. 25, Granby welcomed children for trick or treating outside the Granby Town offices.
Tina Angeli, a motivational healer and author, was the speaker at the Nov. 5 Women’s Breakfast, sharing her experiences in a program titled Miracles Can Happen.