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The soil ecosystem: where health begins; Biodiversity and habitat loss; CSAs are trending for a reason; Be part of something bigger
Hold on to your hard hats. Construction renovations have begun at 87 Simsbury Road, the soon-to-be home of the Holcomb Farm CSA and Farm Store.
On Feb. 4 the Women’s Breakfast group was delighted with the presentation by Ken and Dawn Kuhl, the owners of Windy Top Cottage in North Granby.
Mark your calendars! Grassroots Ice Cream and Deep Roots Street Food will host three Fresh Access Give Back Days this year: Tuesday, May 19, Tuesday, July 21 and Tuesday, Sept. 15. During each Give Back Day, Grassroots and Deep Roots will donate 10 percent of profits from all three locations—in Granby, Simsbury and New Milford—to Fresh Access.
Bluebird skies and fresh tracks cutting through a blanket of crisp white snow on the Holcomb Tree Trail. Winter is a great time to enjoy the Tree Trail! Grab your snowshoes or cross-country skis and head on over.
April 20 Budget Referendum, August Primaries, Poll Worker Appreciation, and Calendar Review
Highlights from the meeting held on January 5th, 2026
As spring approaches, the Farmington Valley YMCA is gearing up for an exciting season of youth development, community wellness and meaningful impact.
Two harbingers of spring are the mourning cloak butterfly and the rising sap of oak and maple trees. The mourning cloak is one of several species that overwinter as adults, dark brown, almost black, with a line of iridescent spots and a border of bright yellow.
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.
Highlights from the meeting held on March 25th, 2025
Trash Holiday: Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, is a holiday for USA Waste/Paine’s. All trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.
Highlights from the meetings held on March 10th and April 14th, 2025
Executive Producer Bill Regan and Host Susan Regan, of CT Valley Views, have produced more than 200 high profile guest interviews for their PATV show for the past 15 years. Due to a potential consideration for moving out of state, the Regans have terminated the show in Connecticut.
After winter’s last attempt to linger through April, spring weather is finally here. Crocuses, daffodils and forsythia bushes are blooming all over town, and it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning and new projects!
Despite a 3-0 loss to Coventry at home on April 19, Granby Memorial High School baseball team is off to a strong start this season.
Simsbury Meadows is thrilled to announce that it is nearly ready to break ground for the next chapter in the story—The Next Act—a transformative expansion of its beloved facility.
Each May, communities across the country take time to honor the incredible educators who make a lasting impact on the lives of their students. This year, Granby Public Schools is proud to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 to May 9.
Highlights from the meetings held on March 5th and March 19th, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey M. Phelps beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend, of West Suffield, CT who peacefully passed away at home on January 22, 2025 at the age of 89.
Granby-Simsbury Chamber Golf Tournament, All-aboard for 85 years!, Scavenger Hunt at Old New-Gate, Farmington Valley Chorale concert, and Beginner’s acting class at Suffield Players
Women’s Breakfast, Civic Club, Men’s Breakfast, Camera Club, and SBHS Events
On Sunday, May 18, the Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Alexander Kuzma, and the Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Laura Mazza-Dixon, will present a concert at 4 p.m. at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
The Granby Unico is preparing to kick off its annual golf tournament—the 18th year that Unico has held the tournament.
In addition to Saturday hours, Granby’s Transfer Station will be open on Wednesday mornings starting now, and ending in December. For a list of all accepted items and fees, check the town website.
In 1999, May was established as Military Appreciation Month. It was created to honor and acknowledge the work and sacrifice that military members do for our country. We celebrate holidays like Memorial Day and Loyalty Day. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, I’d like to share the voice and story of a local veteran.
Previous parades honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom
The Granby Lions Club’s tradition of flying dedicated American flags in and around Granby center from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day has provided a tangible way of reminding Granby citizens of the dedication and sacrifices made by our veterans.
This World War I Monument is located at the intersection of Salmon Brook Street (U.S. 202) and North Granby Road.