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Town/Govt

New signage marks Granby Historic District

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Granby’s Historic District is now clearly marked thanks to new signage installed in December along Salmon Brook Street. The signs were crafted by local Granby artisan Art Roti of Belmeade Signs, whose work reflects the community’s character and pride.

Events

Help us tell our story for America’s 300th birthday

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In 2026, Granby will join communities across the nation in marking a once-in-a-lifetime milestone: America’s 250th birthday. To honor this historic moment—and to ensure future generations hear Granby’s voice—the town is launching the Granby America250 Time Capsule Project, an inspiring community effort to capture who we are, what we value and how we live today.

NOT WANTED

Multiflora rose: Invasive of the month

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This column began in 2019 with a series of Invasive of the Month columns focusing on nine of the most common, harmful, difficult-to-control invasive plants in our area. For those who didn’t laminate, frame or memorize those columns, this one restarts the series with updated information.

Town/Govt

How we put the General Fund to work

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With winter winding down and spring upon us, the budget process is in full swing for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). An important aspect of the budget process is the General Fund—and how it does and does not work. We will look at the current 2025 fiscal year, at the budget for FY26, and we will consider the near-term years beyond.

Local Voices

Why BOE’s budget deserves community support

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While Granby students look forward to spring break, the town’s budget process is in full swing. Superintendent Cheri Burke’s forward-thinking education budget includes investments in staffing and programming to meet the needs of students, staff and facilities now and in the future. Unfortunately, the Granby Board of Finance budget guidance does not align with these goals. The Granby Board of Education now faces tough decisions to balance educational needs with taxpayer concerns.

Correction

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In March’s article about the Drummer Puzzle Slam, Amber Wyzik’s daughter was incorrectly identified. Kaya Wyzik was the puzzler team member. We apologize for the error.

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

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We currently need: Taco dinner boxes, Canned chili, Canned beets/white potatoes, Strawberry jam/jelly, Pickles/relish/olives, Asstd crackers/cookies, Coffee/tea, Toothpaste, and Dishwashing soap

People

Granby featured on WTIC radio

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Town Manager Mike Walsh, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino and several other Granby folks spent the early morning hours (5:30 to 9 a.m.) on March 7 talking about our town with Brian Shactman of WTIC 1080 radio at Drago’s Kitchen.

Great Outdoors

Connecticut Ag Day at Capitol

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Rachel Antonucci and Sara Esthus of the Granby Agricultural Commission represented Granby’s farms at Con-necticut’s “Ag Day at the Capitol” on March 19.
Save the Date: Granby Open Farm Day will take place this year on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Town/Govt

Cooking safety starts with YOU—pay attention to fire prevention

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The Town of Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department have teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to reduce risk of cooking fires. The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Fun & Rec

GMHS Drama Arts shines in Legally Blonde: The Musical

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Granby Memorial High School’s Dramatic Arts program dazzled audiences with its recent production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, leaving the community buzzing with praise for the talented students and creative team behind the show.

Drumrolls

Granby student strikes gold!

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Cameron Mele, a senior at Granby Memorial High School, recently earned a spot in the prestigious Junior Gold National Championship Bowling Tournament in Green Bay, Wis., July 11 to 19.

School & Sports

Superintendent’s community conversation summarized

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Superintendent Cheri Burke addressed Granby taxpayers during her second superintendent’s community conversation on Feb. 27 covering the 2025-26 superintendent’s budget proposal and the projected plan for a school resource officer (SRO).