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Fall is in full swing here in Granby, and it’s time to adjust for the cold weather and plan for leaf cleanup. The chill in the early morning air slides away as the sun comes out, and there’s lots to see and do around town. Fall brings more program offerings, completed projects from public works, and updates from the building department. Read on for news and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.
Photos by Lynette Simpson
The Granby Artists Association held its Annual Open Studio Tour Oct. 4 and 5. Visitors had the opportunity to meet the 18 participating artists at their home studios or in gallery spaces and learn how they make their art.
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.
The Farmington Valley CT Heritage Network is pleased to present a timely and engaging lecture with Walter Woodward, Painting Patriotism, Healing Wounds: The Art of Col. John Trumbull. This richly illustrated talk discusses the lifelong struggle of John Trumbull to earn respect for his art by creating a series of American history paintings, many of the Revolutionary War, of which he was a veteran.
How blessed we are to have a warm home
and friends and family to share this day of Thanksgiving.
We are rich in things that truly matter.
One of the Coward Farm tobacco barns on North Granby Road in September.
The Granby community mourns the death of Jenny Emery, a board of finance member and executive director of Holcomb Farm after a tragic bicycle accident in Vermont on Sept. 14.
Each year after the budget is approved, department heads prepare work plans for the initiatives they plan to complete with the approved funds. Departmental work plans focus on initiatives over and above daily operations with the overarching goal to “move the town forward”.
The Granby Artists Association presents its Annual Open Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This favorite October event in Granby is now a week earlier.
This 32-page December issue is full of so much information—town news, youth sports, upcoming holiday events, advice on celebrating safely and messages from our area advertisers. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Thanks to all the voters in Granby for making this past election one of exceptional turnout and for the patience and good grace that was evident from both voters and poll workers.
The next time you stop by the Granby Public Library you may see some renovations underway in the Adult Services area, bringing new life to the beloved community hub.
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.
Higlights from the meeting held on October 8th, 2024
The November issue invited people who wanted to volunteer their help with the roundabout garden to text Harry Jones. We apologize that there was an error in the phone number. The correct number is 413-297-1259.
Every time election season rolls around, we are inundated with hyperbole about what the national and state candidates will do for the citizenry, with the unspoken part being what it will cost us, as if it comes without a price tag.
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.
Granby’s portion of the American Plan Rescue Act funds ($3.6 million), a federal stimulus bill passed in March 2021 to help the country recover from the economic and health effects of the COVID pandemic, must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024.
Winter storms and the resulting snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. We do our best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all.
Going into the 2024 volleyball season the GMHS girls volleyball team had many goals, including winning the NCCC Regular season, the NCCC Tournament, making it to the State Championship finals, and having an undefeated season, among other difficult goals.
Valley Student Theatre (VST) will bring musical magic and daring performances to Granby Memorial High School with two showings of Miscast Cabaret. The highly anticipated event, which promises to break all casting rules, will take place on Dec. 7, 2024 at 2 and 7 p.m.
It was a hot fall season for the Granby Rovers Soccer Club as two teams captured league titles, two teams had tournament victories and three made runs in the Connecticut (CT) Cup.
The high school Dramatic Arts Program delighted and chilled audiences this November with its production of Twisted Tales of Poe.
The 2024 Granby Memorial High School Varsity Field Hockey Team finished their regular season with a record of 13–2–1.
On Nov. 11, veterans were recognized and celebrated across the district for their service to our country. Students at Kelly Lane Primary School and Wells Road Intermediate School welcomed family members and neighbors to take part in school-wide gatherings to learn the importance of the holiday and to celebrate our veterans.
For many, the holiday season is a time to slow down, reconnect with loved ones, and reflect on the things that moved and inspired us. In that spirit, I’d like to pause from our regular Board of Ed business and happenings this month and highlight some of the fantastic achievements of our students and staff.
Many parents with a child on the spectrum are surprised by how challenging school can be for them.