Recent Stories

Music Series returns with concert and poetry

The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series resumes after a five-year hiatus with a concert of music and the poetry of Ukraine on Sunday, May 18, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary on the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.

Emery and Hart families gift land to GLT

As author, planner and conservationist William H. Whyte said in a 1962 report to then Connecticut Governor Dempsey, “Saving the ridges would be an act of imagination, but what is at stake is close to Connecticut’s identity, and once gone is without price.”

Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Spotlight

Lindsay Sanchez serves on the board of directors for the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, where she has chaired multiple committees and led projects that included the Celebrate the Valley and Spooktacular community events.

Support the Drummer

The Granby Stop & Shop has again selected the Citizens for a Better Granby (publisher of The Granby Drummer) to benefit from the sales of reusable shopping bags at the Granby store.

Town rallies to Stop the Hate

A recent hate incident in Granby sparked the “Stop the Hate” rally, held by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) on the town green on Oct. 28.

Granby Artists hold show, recognize sponsors

The Granby Artists Association (GAA) presents its Third Annual Season of Joy show at Lost Acres Vineyard from Dec. 3 to 31. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Thank You to our loyal Advertisers!

As we wrap up 2023, we want to send a sincere message of appreciation to our advertisers for a year of unwavering support.

Granby traffic: A historic complaint

r the past couple years, many people have groused about the construction in the center of town, taking detours down streets such as Copper Hill, Griffin Road and Hungary Road, and increasing traffic through neighborhoods.

Meet me at the Center — December 2023

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.

Seniors Job Bank expands services

The Seniors Job Bank (SJB) has expanded its reach and offerings by investing in strategic planning, IT upgrades, improved administrative services and fundraising efforts to offer more job opportunities and more efficient systems and processes.

Breakfast Groups enjoy meals, speakers

Conservationist Ginny Apple spoke to 43 members of the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Nov. 1.
At the Nov. 3 Granby Men’s Breakfast, the live demonstration of the Granby Grunts Robot was not to be missed!

Social Services

Winter season is fast approaching. There are steps you can take to make sure you are prepared.

Join the Granby Land Trust

It’s membership renewal time! September marked the start of the Granby Land Trust (GLT) membership year. If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, please do.

News from Town Hall

Fall is in full swing in Granby, and along with chilly temps and leaf clean up, it brings Election Day, completed projects from Public Works, and updates from the Building Department.