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Good news for the budget update

Jan. 1 marks the halfway point in the FY25 budget. It’s time to look back at our projections and look forward to the end of the budget year. It is also time to present the Plus One FY26 Budget Forecast to project into the following year.

Preparing to tackle FY26

As prescribed by charter, the January Three Board meeting brought together the boards of finance, education and selectmen to take a collective look at what Fiscal Year FY26 may look like.

Granby Registrars Sworn In

Granby Town Clerk Scott Nolan(r.) swears in Registrars of Voters Laura Wolfe and Karen Antonucci, and Deputy Registrar Paul Willis.

Housing rehabilitation funding available

Residents may not be aware that the Town of Granby operates a Housing Rehabilitation program funded by Community Development Block Grant funds. Under this program, the town can provide Granby homeowners who are of low or moderate income, with a no-interest loan to pay for a wide variety of home repairs.

Fall Fire Safety

On Nov. 5, daylight savings time will end, and we will set our clocks back one hour. During this time of year, it is a good reminder to replace the batteries in our smoke alarms—Change Your Clock / Change Your Batteries.

Out of Town — November 2023

Christmas Craft Fair, Silent Book Club: Happy hour for introverts, FV Chorale sings with symphony orchestra, Harvest Crafts Fair, and Musical Club Events

National Small Business Week award nominations

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District Office has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year Award.

In Town Focus — November 2023

Women’s Breakfast, Men’s Breakfast, Camera Club, Civic Club, Support 4-H Robotics, Coffee House, Puzzle and Game Sale, Wilhelm Concert, and SBHS News

CORRECTIONS

The October issue had a photo of Lew McIntyre being recognized for his service to Stony Hill Village. Our caption read “retirement after 40 years of service.” Mr. McIntyre’s service with Stony Hill Village was 25 years.
Further, Town Clerk Scott Nolan was misidentified.
We apologize for these errors.

New Grange officers installed

On Oct. 8, Connecticut State Grange Chief Deputy Peter Keefe and his Winchester Grange Installation Team visited Granby Grange to install the newly elected 2023-24 Granby Grange Officers. 

Canine dementia explained

As our canine companions age, they may start to show signs of dementia not all that different from the signs of dementia seen in aging people. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD, is the dog’s version of Alzheimer’s disease.

Public Works — November 2023

Transfer Station hours: The transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 15. The transfer station will be open on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Holiday variations with pumpkin

In 1621 the Plymouth colonialists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn feast, celebrating a successful harvest. That feast is remembered today as the First Thanksgiving.

Are you beer color blind?

Do you like dark beers or avoid them like the plague? Why is a fest beer golden or an Oktoberfest orangish brown? Does the color effect the flavor? What is color and how is it measured in beer?

SERVING FOR LIFE

Granby Veterans Bob Groper and Brian Tarbox look back… and ahead

Fall social offered a grand old time

Rainy skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 125 Granby seniors and special guests gathered at the North Pavilion Barn at Holcomb Farm on Oct. 6 for a senior fall social.

Granby Artists Holiday Gift Show at Pilgrim Covenant Church

The Granby Artists Association (GAA) will host its annual Holiday Gift Show at Pilgrim Covenant Church on Saturday, Dec. 2, for one day only. Shop for original works of art created by your favorite local artists. Bring a friend and discover the talents of your neighbors.