Recent Stories

Social Services — Feb. 2025

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.

Public Works — Feb. 2025

Holidays: Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17) is not a trash holiday. Trash and recycling must be out on your regularly scheduled day. Paine’s has an alert system that will notify you of any changes to your pickup schedule. Signup at painesinc.com

Charge into Fire Safety — Campaign for lithium-ion battery safety

The Town of Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department are working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to raise awareness about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and ways to minimize them.

A new life for Belmeade Signs

This is a heart-warming story in more than one way. Let’s start with saying goodbye to Jean-Luc Godard, original artist and owner of the local company known as Belmeade Signs.

Granby Grange celebrates 150 years

Granby Grange #5 marked a remarkable milestone in January, celebrating its 150th anniversary. Established on Jan. 12, 1875, the Grange has been a staple of community life in Granby and a key part of Connecticut’s agricultural history.

Join the Granby Land Trust today

Just as the Granby Land Trust’s Dewey-Granby Oak began as a small acorn, the Granby Land Trust’s efforts to conserve and protect land started small, with the support of a small group of individuals—the land trust’s earliest members—who believed in preserving land for the benefit of future generations.

Spotlight on lithium-ion battery safety

The Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department are working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to raise awareness about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and ways to minimize them.

Gingerbread Recipe, Vintage 1950s

From the late 19th to the mid-20th century, culinary ephemera, including recipe booklets and appliance advertising pamphlets, were published by the US government, farmers’ organizations, and food companies. These were mostly mailed or given out free at grocery stores, and they serve as a historical record of the way we cooked and ate at the time.

Seth Lapuk honored by American Heart Association

The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized Granby resident Dr. Seth Lapuk with the Leadership Legacy Award on Dec. 14. The award recognizes volunteers for exceptional service and contributions over a significant period of time.

HeMan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Anytime is cookie time! This recipe was one of my mom’s favorites, and likewise one of my kids’ favorites, especially Mike.

Sounds We Heard Once More

Oh, the sounds that graced my ears
From childhood and beyond,
The memories they often stir
Seem sometimes all but gone.

A February Memory

February’s bitter cold keeps me inside this snowy winter morning.
Yet outside, my friends, the birds and squirrels wait for me.

News from Town Hall

As we enter the winter holiday season, let us express our thanks to the many town employees, staff, and volunteers who work to make this season joyful and bright. Read on for news and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.

Drummer writers again honored by press club

Proudly exhibiting their award certificates from the Connecticut Press Association for pieces they wrote that appeared in 2022 issues of The Granby Drummer are, from left, Skip Mission, Shirley Murtha, Patricia Brandon, Jennifer Benson and Mark Fiorentino.

Granby Ambulance Association’s fall fundraiser takes off

The Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) hosted its annual fall fundraising event at the New England Air Museum in October. The event drew supporters from across the area to raise essential funds for emergency medical services (EMS) in the towns of Granby, East Granby and East Hartland.

Granby’s police are appreciated

Granby Stop & Shop presented Officer Nicole with a cake to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of members of the Granby Police Department.