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In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) invites residents to participate in a meaningful, highly visible tribute to the town’s rich architectural heritage.
The Farmington Valley CT Heritage Network is offering a lecture and bus tour this month with a focus on the Revolutionary War, in honor of America250.
Members of the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Membership Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, at the Granby Congregational Church North Campus, Cook Hall, 219 North Granby Road.
The Granby Public Library will host a town-hall-style forum on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. to share information about the Next Chapter Campaign—an effort to raise $3 million toward the library’s planned $12 million renovation and expansion.
More than 25,000 eggs filled with candy will be “hidden” at Valley Brook Community Church’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
The seeding greenhouse is quickly filling with the promise of the summer season. Soon, the seedlings will be planted in the fields, the growing season will be in full swing, and the summer harvest will begin.
Sign up today for our CSA and enjoy nutrient-rich, delicious, chemical-free produce all summer long. CSA shares are selling quickly. Don’t miss out.
The fourth in the series introducing the five new members of the Friends of Holcomb Farm Board of Directors. This month: Paula Saaf.
Members of the Holcomb Farm Tree Trail team cast an invitation to anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or in expanding their already existing volunteer role on the trail to meet at the Farm’s workshop on March 14. Several folks arrived that morning to learn about the tree trail and what part they might play in maintaining it.
This year, McLean Game Refuge is embarking on a habitat restoration project. Part of this project will involve clearing trees to encourage wildlife diversity in its meadows, an important part of the New England ecosystem. Wildlife diversity fosters ecosystem resilience by supporting pollinators, birds and small mammals, all while bolstering the soil health.
Registration is required for all library programs unless noted. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS), and one of the least known, but most enduring, symbols of that legacy is thriving quietly on the SBHS Main Campus at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Known informally as Granby Oak II, this majestic tree was grown from an acorn gathered in 1980 or 1981 by longtime SBHS board member Dave Laun.
Area Fall Fairs, Lifelong Learning Options, Wild and Scenic River happenings, NEAM Events, and United Methodist Church history
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.
The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries are excited to introduce a new Community Calendar! This easy-to-use online tool brings together events, programs and activities happening across town—all in one convenient place.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
Holcomb Hoedown a huge success, Meanwhile… a bountiful season at the farm, Farm-to-School Connection, Winter CSA Shares!, and a building in our future
Todd Vibert’s article, The Weed-Enders house move 50 years ago, placed third in the history category of the Connecticut Press Club’s annual competition. In that article he outlined the many obstacles and behind-the-scenes efforts that made the move to the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) campus possible and ultimately “ensured the successful preservation of this historic building for future generations.”
Annual Juried Art Show — Oct. 30 to Nov. 30, Annual Meeting & Community Supper, Oct. 19
For possibly up to 50 years, a beautiful ginkgo biloba graced the Granby Town Green. A stately tree that has been growing on our planet since the dinosaurs roamed, there is but the one species, biloba.
PFLAG Granby has officially launched! The group has formally affiliated with PFLAG National and is now a recognized chapter of the largest national organization supporting the LGBTQ+ community. With close to 350 chapters across the country, PFLAG Granby joins with hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allies to provide much-needed leadership working every day to ensure LGBTQ+ people everywhere are safe, celebrated, empowered and loved.
Congratulations to Raymond Staples, a senior at Granby Memorial High School, for being recognized as a semi-finalist in the 2026 national merit scholarship program. This achievement reflects his performance on last year’s PSAT, placing him in the top 1 percent of all examination participants.
Early Voting will be held at Granby Town Hall from Monday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Angel Horses’ residents are appreciative of friendly pats.
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.
Charmaine Glew entertained the group with her South America travels.
Ken Kuhl gave a fascinating presentation on canal structures throughout history for the September meeting of the Granby Men’s Breakfast Group.
The vibrant spirit of community and volunteerism was alive and well at the 2025 Granby Grange Agricultural Fair, held on Sept. 6, at the historic Granby Grange Hall.
The Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) closed the books on another highly successful annual sale in late July, raising more than $13,938.26 to support the town’s libraries.
Each September we try to predict the intensity of the peak autumnal display. It’s more than a coin toss, as foliage reports take rainfall, sunshine and temperature into consideration.
