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Registrar of Voters

Registrars prepare for busy fall

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The Granby Registrars of Voters are preparing for a busy voting season this fall. On Nov. 3 there will be a general election that includes voting for candidates running for Governor, for U.S. Congress and for other regional and state offices. On Dec. 8 there will be a town vote on five local bonding questions.

Events

Concert featuring Peggy Shaw and Kali Stoddard-Imari

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The Salmon Brook Music Series is kicking off its 12th season with a multi-generational concert. Families and music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Granby Congregational Church Fellowship Building, South Campus, 242 Salmon Brook Street.

Events

Commission on Aging is here to help

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Events are picking up at the Granby Senior Center for autumn. If you’re a senior, you’re invited to join classes, wellness events, social events including the monthly breakfasts—one for men and another for women, and lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Town/Govt

Town increases support for Granby Ambulance Association

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Before the Granby Ambulance Association existed, a Cadillac station wagon kept in a barn responded to motor vehicle accidents and household injuries. The late Cal Heminway and other concerned citizens put an end to that and established a trained volunteer service to handle such emergencies. That was in 1963.

People

Teens attend First Responder Camp

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Granby’s First Responder Camp is offered to teens entering 9th and 10th grade, providing them the hands-on experiences that first responders do on a daily basis. The August 2026 camp was the fourth “sell-out” camp and plans are underway for 2027 with bigger and better ideas.

Events

Learn how your local paper gets made

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Are you a high school or college student interested in media, marketing or journalism? A retiree curious about the inner-workings of your local newspaper? Or, perhaps you are an aspiring writer, photographer or researcher who wants to learn more about your community.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow — September 2026

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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.

Great Outdoors

Granby’s other special white oak

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In the last issue I wrote about Connecticut’s white oak and its place in the history of our state charter. That issue also contained information from the Granby Land Trust about the Dewey Granby Oak on Day Street. In this issue, I’ll tell you about another very special white oak. It is located on Holcomb Farm’s Tree Trail.

Events

Enter the Granby Grange fair, it’s not too late!

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The Granby Grange Agricultural Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, coinciding with Granby Open Farm Day. The Granby Grange invites locals to enter the creations from your gardens, kitchens, cameras and craft rooms for judging and a chance to show off skills to visitors from Granby and out of town.

In Memory of...

J. Stewart Huey

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J. Stewart Huey, of Los Angeles, California, passed away after a brief illness on July 24, 2026 at the age of 62 surrounded by the love of his friends who were family to him.

People

WOW—A place to connect

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We’re on the Way, or WOW, is a Granby Youth Service Bureau group designed for high school girls and non-binary students to build community, have fun and learn new skills. WOW aims to foster a safe space for making connections, breaking down barriers, trying out new activities, growing together and engaging with the community.