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We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew; Assorted crackers: Ritz, Saltines, Town House; Canned peaches/pineapple/fruit cocktail; Applesauce; Ketchup/mustard/mayo/pickles/relish; Taco dinner boxes; Dishwashing soap
Julien Tessier’s dream was to start an American bakery featuring scratch-made cinnamon rolls, muffins, donuts, cookies, biscuits and croissants. Tessier, a French-born and trained pastry chef, worked at high-end London restaurants and was employed as a private chef in New York City. In December 2025, he was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Connecticut Restaurant association during its CRAZIES awards ceremony.
Granby Artists is celebrating 25 years as a community arts nonprofit organization. We invite you to our 25th Anniversary Showcase and Celebration, a two-part event on October 4, 2026 at Holcomb Farm.
With some primping and clowning, the seniors ready themselves for graduation.
Granby Public Schools has named Jessica Foskitt, music educator and orchestra instructor, as its 2026–27 Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication to music education and her instrumental role in building the district’s orchestra program.
The 2026 CBG/Granby Drummer Scholarship was awarded to Mariah Salvini.
Kingswood Oxford awarded Riley Anderson, from Granby, The Richard C. Buckley Award.
Ring Out, Ye Joyful Bells!, Granby Bible Study, Men’s Breakfast, and SBHS News
PFLAG Granby will hold a cookout and ice cream social on July 19 to celebrate one year since its launch. The cookout is open to anyone interested in participating with the chapter and is a chance to celebrate our first year of activities, including social gatherings, support meetings, guest speakers, a film series and the launch of LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts.
Each year the American Legion Post 182, Granby awards scholarships to deserving graduating seniors of Granby Memorial High School.
The Town of Granby reminds residents that the 2026 dog licensing year starts on June 1.
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.
We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew; Assorted crackers: Ritz, Saltines, Town House; Canned peaches/pineapple/fruit cocktail; Applesauce; Ketchup/mustard/mayo/pickles/relish; Taco dinner boxes; Dishwashing soap
The Granby Conservation Commission has two vacancies. Here’s what the commission does, and how you can help.
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.
Highlights from the meeting held on April 14th, 2026
Summer is almost upon us along with its inherent risks to life and safety. Two big fire safety concerns are outdoor cooking/grilling and fireworks.
School ended for the summer around June 28 and wouldn’t start again until the Wednesday after Labor Day. I was looking forward to a long relaxing summer. Our teacher Mr. Bing said we could take home up to ten books from the bookshelves. I took ten thick novels and walked home balancing them in my arms.
Highlights from the meeting held on May 12th, 2026
Highlights from the meeting held on May 13th, 2026
Since 1956, the scenic pond on Wells Road has been open to the public for fishing, picnicking, bird-watching and assorted social gatherings thanks to the generosity of Allen and Carol Christensen, who own the property. The pond has never had an identifying sign, until now.
Summer Camp Registration; Summer Sports and Enrichment Camps; Summer camps, clinics and more; Life guarded swimming; Fall Soccer
Students from the GMMS Fish Kids club recently took part in a fun field trip designed to bring environmental science lessons out of the classroom and into the field through hands-on learning.
A seasonal reading moment that stands out to me each year is when I can finally take my book outside and settle into the plush, green grass. I no longer need a sweater for a walk. It’s the first time I can read outdoors comfortably again.
Christopher DeGray, director of facilities for Granby Public Schools, recently attended a national symposium on school safety and reunification at The College of DuPage near Chicago.
It’s June and, as every gardener knows, a wet spring means a wild world of weeds.
Weed is a catchall term, imprecise and subjective—plants growing where they’re not wanted! Lots of weeds are annoying but controllable without chemicals. Others are maddening—no matter what we do, they come back and back and back. Some of the worst are truly invasive—on the state Invasive Plants list.
On May 15, the Men’s Breakfast Group was entertained by Paul and Stacey Konopaske talking about their hiking experience along the El Camino de Santiago—great stories!