Recent Stories

Opinion

Addressing these polarizing times

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On the night of Oct. 21, 2023, a white supremacist group distributed propaganda to some Granby neighbors, seeking white men to turn New England into a whites-only ethnostate by any means. In response, the local nonprofit, Granby Racial Reconciliation, led a Stop the Hate Rally with 200+ people present and distributed free “Hate Has No Place in Our Town” lawn signs—many are still seen in town today. To counter the “us vs. them” of such hate groups, GRR works to support connections and community forged in mutuality, understanding, collaboration, and love.
Due to my perception of a rise in malicious social discourse, I offer portions of the rally speech I gave. We can do better, Granby.

Great Outdoors

SBP Walking Path construction started

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Parks and Rec has announced that construction on the long-awaited walking path at Salmon Brook Park has commenced! This path will provide park goers a safe space to get those steps in and enjoy the beauty of the park.

People

Granby man receives Business Journal award

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Eric Harrison, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, was selected as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Award Honorees.

Town/Govt

Public Works — October 2024

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Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 20.

People

Hospice volunteers are needed

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Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County (VNHLC) seeks hospice volunteers for its growing hospice program. The agency cares for patients who live in towns throughout Litchfield County and the Farming-ton Valley.

Registrar of Voters

REGISTRARS’ OFFICE

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Sign up for the Poll Worker Team now
Poll workers are still needed for both early voting and the presidential election in November.

School & Sports

GMHS students receive Halo awards

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The Granby Memorial Drama Club had a wonderful year, from the fall production of Daughters of the Appalachians to the fantastic musical production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Health Notes

Short walks help your heart

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Numerous studies support exercise and cardiovascular health protection. We know this, but putting it into practice is hard.

People

A dream of Nationals for a GMHS senior becomes reality

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Most people know Loretta Lynn as a famous country music star, but Brody Landheer knows her name because of Lynn’s connection to the Amateur National Motocross Championship.

Great Outdoors

Living with ticks

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Ticks are present at Holcomb Farm. Those of us who walk the trails have noticed an increase this spring over prior years.

People

Volunteerism, civil activities still thrive in Granby

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As I was browsing through the files at the Salmon Brook Historical Society looking for ideas to write about Granby’s history, I discovered that our town has a history of volunteerism and an active civic life that continues today.

Fun & Rec

Run the town streets in Granby Bear-A-Thon

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Post pandemic has left a lot of us feeling isolated and off our “health game.” While maybe some were able to maintain their health and fitness or bounce back, there are still quite a few out there struggling to get healthy or feel connected.

Events

Patricelli Art Scholarship awarded

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The prestigious Sylvia Davis Patricelli Art Scholarship was presented during the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of Arts graduation ceremonies held on June 8.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow

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Check the library website for additional programs and activities—new things are added all the time.