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Drumrolls

Andrew La Croix, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list at Boston University for the fall semester.

Out of Town — April 2025

Connecticut Trolley Museum Events, Vacation Bible School sign-up begins, Way Back When: A Witness to History, Join fish and game club, Weather forecast: 100 percent chance of learning, Hartford Musical Club, Donations sought for church rummage sale, Tag and Bake Sale, and Memory Walk benefits grieving families

In Town Focus — April 2025

Camera Club Date Change, Women’s Breakfast, Lynn Hollyfield Concert, Granby Community Scholarship, Civic Club, SBHS News, and Men’s Breakfast

Athletic scholarships available

The Granby Men’s Golf League sponsors a scholarship for high school seniors that intend to pursue a career in an athletic-related field. Those eligible are Granby high school seniors or Granby residents who are seniors at a different high school that will be entering their first year of college, university, technical or vocational school as full-time students.

Embracing community and wellness

This spring, the Farmington Valley YMCA is excited to offer a variety of engaging activities and programs for everyone in our community. Whether you’re focused on health and wellness, family fun or local traditions, there’s something for everyone at the Y.

Join us at the cross

The East Granby Congregational Church invites everyone to offer a prayer at the cross just outside its building, adjacent to Route 20 between the fence and the sidewalk.

Social Services — April 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.

Sign up for plot in the Granby Community Garden

Granby residents have a fantastic opportunity to lease a 20×20-foot garden plot at the town’s community garden—for just $10! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner eager to learn, this is the perfect way to enjoy fresh, homegrown food while connecting with nature and your neighbors.

Drumrolls — December 2023

Elizabeth Volg, of North Granby, and Jacob Hanelius, of West Granby, were named to the dean’s list for the summer semester at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Chamber Music welcomes winter

On Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a lively concert to welcome winter and the holiday season with music for voice, violin, and piano, as well as viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, recorders, harp and kantele.

Holiday Tours at Ellsworth Homestead

The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution will offer its annual Christmas Open House, with tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead at 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Berkshire Hathaway launches scholarship program

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices launches its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship Program, a step towards advancing equality and inclusivity within its organization. This initiative aims to provide advancement and homeownership opportunities for all.

Public Works

Trash holidays: Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1 are holidays for Paine’s. Trash/recycling will be delayed by one day for all residents.

DPW Winter Hints

Winter storms and the resulting snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. The Department of Public Works does its best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all.

Merry baking—gifts from the heart

During the holiday season in Vermont, we watched the weather carefully hoping for snow but wary that family driving up for the holidays might not be able to make the trip.

Be safe this holiday season—and all year

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, holiday trees and decorations account for about 400 home fires annually. This results in approximately 24 deaths and over $13 million in property damage.

Christmas Eve

Once again, it’s Christmas Eve.

GRR will continue to grow and evolve

anby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) has big plans for 2024, and its members are hoping that Granby residents will take advantage of the learning, entertainment, community, understanding and connections to be experienced through multiple events.