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Backyard flocks have become immensely popular over the past few years. There are many chicken owners in New England and many opposing opinions on how to keep chickens in the harsh winters we have.
The Granby Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) Committee wants your input for Granby’s POCD update. The POCD Committee has scheduled its second public workshop for Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Granby Senior Center. Please come and share your thoughts about Granby to help guide the growth and development for the next 10 years.
Pete Betsch visited the Granby Oak on Jan. 19 for this stunning photo.
After 56 years the Marquis of Granby Junior Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps, a cherished part of parades and celebrations for generations, may end. Falling recruitment and loss of adult volunteers have played a large part in board members considering dissolving the group.
The February issue is so chock full of great articles after the holiday break we are adding online Bonus Pages so you don’t miss a thing!
Two years ago in this paper, I introduced myself to the community of Granby. In that introduction, I offered up a host of financial metrics on the Town of Granby.
In this Drummer article, I’ll refresh some of those metrics as an introduction to the coming FY27 budget process.
In its 90th year of operation, Beman Hardware was honored by the Granby Board of Selectmen at its Nov. 17 meeting. A proclamation was read and delivered to Joan Beman Russell, Dianne Beman Myers and the new owner of the store, Vinnie Pagano. Also present were staff members Charles and Patricia George.
When it comes to making a charitable donation, sometimes the value of the needed item exceeds the amount of money one donor organization can afford. That’s exactly the case the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) recently faced.
The Granby Memorial High School Robotics Team (Granby GRUNTS) celebrated the start of their FIRST Robotics competition season with “Kickoff” on Jan. 10.
Granby residents—have you decided where you’ll spend the morning of Saturday, May 3?
May is here! Bringing with it the sounds of birds chirping, frogs croaking and the sweet smell of spring blossoms. This means it’s time to put on garden gloves, clean up the dormant planting beds, and prepare our soil for a new year of growth.
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.
Two well-regarded law firms with a combined history of service in the greater Hartford region since 1948, have joined forces to create Murphy, Laudati, Kiel & Alfano (MLK&A) and will provide comprehensive legal services in north central Connecticut.
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Nestled against Granby’s northern border near the Southwick notch, is Kristal Fiorentino’s yoga studio. The property, home to Fiorentino’s family as well as horses, donkeys and pets, is accessed by a 1,000-foot driveway, its length shaded by trees. Clients loved the serene property so much that they rebelled when Fiorentino’s growth inspired her to consider a larger, offsite location.
Registration is required for library programs unless indicated. To register visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. 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.
Karl Edward Peters, 85, of Granby, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born June 6, 1939, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to the late Norman Julius and Lethel (Wolter) Peters.
During an emergency it’s important that responding emergency personnel quickly identify your house. Finding your home, especially at night, is quite challenging if your address numbers are hidden, unreadable, unlit or missing entirely. This results in delaying emergency responders from getting to your emergency quickly.
Tucked away off Canton Road lies an abandoned elementary school— named the Frank Kearns School. Though the building now stands empty and may soon be replaced by new development, the legacy of the man behind the name should not be lost to time. Frank Kearns, a dedicated public servant and visionary, made lasting contributions to education and agriculture in Granby. His story deserves to be told.
First the loom, now the hearth: ready for action
The Town of Granby Commission on Aging (COA) was established in February 1980 and has served the town and its seniors for 45 years.
The West Hartford Women’s Chorale is proud to announce its 2025 recipients for two $1,500 scholarship awards. From an exceptionally talented pool of applicants, the WHWC Scholarship Committee has chosen Nairobi Mouning from Granby as one of its recipients.
Spring is in full bloom at Holcomb Farm, and that means so much is happening that it can be hard to keep up!
There’s excitement in the air at Simsbury United Methodist Church (SUM) as it welcomes a new pastor, Dong Hyun Choi (Pastor DH), on July 1.
Melba Trott Griffin, born in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 3, 1927, completed her journey and passed away at home with hospice care on March 21, 2025.
More than 100 residents showed up for the annual Tulip Dinner at the Granby Senior Center on April 16.
The Granby Artists Association (GAA) presents its annual All Members Show at the East Granby Public Library from June 5 to June 26 with an artist reception on Thursday, June 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.
May is the number one month for gardening, and that means decisions! What to add, what to subtract, what to divide—and how to cope with the relentless multiplication of invasive plants.
