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Granby may not be as affected by drug use and addiction as some other towns, but there is no denying that it exists here, in both youth and adult populations. It impacts not just the individuals but also families and the community. The Community Law Enforcement Addiction Recovery Program, CLEAR, has been created to address this problem.
Granby Town Hall is busy and in the swing of things for 2025.
Paine’s takes great pride in serving the town of Granby’s municipal curbside waste and recycling collection. The town has been a valued partner for many years. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, USA Waste and Recycling, in partnership with Paine’s, assumed operations of Granby’s municipal waste and recycling collection.
The Granby Board of Selectmen, the Commission on Aging, and Granby residents convened on Jan. 13 to hear two developers present their concepts for the redevelopment of the Kearns School property.
Winter storms and the resulting snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. We do our best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all.
The Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee (CPPAC) was established in April 1984 for the purpose of defining what constitutes a capital improvement, establishing criteria for prioritizing such improvements and recommending a schedule for these projects to the board of selectmen.
Highlights from the meetings held on November 12th and December 10th, 2024
Every year the registrar’s office is required to identify those voters on the official voter registry who have moved out of town through a process of selective canvassing of voters. You can aid in this process by informing the registrars if you or your grown children have moved.
Highlights from the meetings held on November 6th, December 4th, and December 18th, 2024
Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks to our Creator for the Blessings in our lives—
Pantano, Steven, 75, husband of Suzanne (Tripp) Pantano, August 27
The bird that enters our mind as we get farther into the fall season is the one that often ends up on our holiday table, the delicious turkey.
On a recent Saturday morning I ran into three guys and spent an hour or so talking trash with them. I do not mean that we got on each other’s cases, not because we had previously met, but rather we had a great conversation about a subject near and dear to all three guys’ hearts: TRASH. More accurately, the recycling thereof.
If you have ever watched Antiques Roadshow, you know that many seemingly nondescript items hold surprising value on today’s market.
The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a Superior Performer for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year.
A successful season despite the rains; Thank you to Kim Gayle, Clayton Green and McKean Thomas; Include Hol-comb Farm veggies in your Thanksgiving feast; and Contin-uing Opportunities for Fresh Food
Visit GranbyRec.com for more information and to register for all programs.
Unless noted, programs are free and are at the Main Branch. Registration is required for most programs. To register, visit the library’s website (granby-ct.gov/Library) and click on Library Calendar, or call the library at 860-844-5275.
Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries will have several tables of puzzles for sale! Prepare for the upcoming winter weather, get gifts for the holidays or just replenish your supply.
Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
A grant through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) will provide $126,800 in state funding for senior center kitchen renovations.
On Oct. 4, Wally Banzhaf talked about his harrowing experience as a sea survivor at the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group.
East Granby has been awarded a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant for the recreational facility upgrades at East Granby Farms.
Doug Williams works on a painting between visitors, Kathy Ungerleider poses with her colorful sea glass designs, and more
Jim Gregory leads line dance lessons at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday afternoons.
On Sept. 6, five Granby Police Officers were honored during an award ceremony at the police department.
News and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.
