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The onset of summer brings a diminished pace of outwardly visible activity for Town Hall and the school system’s Central Office. It also heightens the work for the fiscal staff, as they look to close the books on FY25 and open them for FY26 that began on July 1. In particular, it is a snapshot of Granby’s finances on June 30, the close of the fiscal year.
The First Amendment was enacted to assure the freedom of conscience in speech, religion and assembly without coercion by government. However, we’ve forgotten the moral religious underpinnings of the Amendment, living in a day where all sides are trying to silence the other’s free speech with who can “shout” and “profile” the loudest for their cause.
Highlights from the meeting held on June 25th, 2025
Highlights from the meetings held on June 16th and August 4th, 2025
Highlights from the meetings held on July 8th and 22nd, 2025
First Selectman, 2-year term – Vote for one
Republican: Mark Fiorentino
Board of Selectmen, 2-year term – Vote for up to four
Democrats: Margaret Q. Chapple, Kimberly L. Becker, Frederick Moffa
Republicans: Mark Neumann, Andrew Badeau
Board of Finance, 4-year term – Vote for up to three
Democrats: Jenny Emery, Kent McCord, Toby Proctor
Republicans: James C. Tsaptsinos, Benjamin Perron
Board of Education, 4-year term – Vote for up to three
Democrats: Lynette Simpson, Ann Woods
Republicans: Donna Nolan, Jessica Diglio
Board of Assessment Appeals, 4-year term – Vote for up to two
Democrat: Victoria K. Dirienzo
Republican: Dorcus S. Forsyth
Planning and Zoning Commission, 4-year term – Vote for up to three
Democrats: Eric Lukingbeal, Bob Lavitt
Republican: Eric Myers
Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate, 4-year term – Vote for one
Democrat: Margaret Jabaily
Zoning Board of Appeals, 4-year term – Vote for up to two
Democrat: Thomas J. Caputi
Republican: Robert M. Lindeyer
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, 4-year term – Vote for up to two
Democrat: David W. Roberts
Republican: William O’Leary
Town Moderator, 2-year term – Vote for one
Democrat: Francis Brady
Republican: Edward Ohannessian
As summer fades and cooler days creep in, I always start thinking about soup season. This Crab Bisque is a longtime family favorite—rich, delicious, and the perfect comfort food as we transition into fall.
Learn about the upcoming Legion Tag Sale, Legion Scholarship Raffle, and Connecticut Veterans Stand Down
Open auditions for choral singers, Flank Steak Dinner, Free Lifelong Learning open house, Medicare Workshop, and Singers sought
The Expressions Pottery Workshop and the Friend to Friend Food Pantry have partnered for the 25th annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Oct. 4. Held at the East Granby Community/Senior Center, 7 Memorial Drive, attendees are welcomed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to select a hand-potted bowl, then enjoy the festivities.
On April 27, Holcomb Farm Tree Trail members and master gardeners Barry Avery and Eric Lukingbeal led a group of interested folks on a walk that culminated with the planting of a tree in honor of Arbor Day 2024.
This year, Friends of the Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) 41st annual Used Book Sale will be held at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby. Preview Night is on Friday, July 28 5–8 p.m. with a $10 entrance fee. The regular sale is on Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Last chance sale is on Sunday, July 30 from 11 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. with $10 per bag or donation.
While some of us learned how to make sourdough bread or became Wordle aficionados during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brenon Plourde and his family built a solar kiln. The construction of the kiln was recently featured in a lengthy spread in Fine Woodworking magazine, which Brenon describes as “like being in Rolling Stone.”
Sen. Lisa Seminara and Rep. Mark Anderson applaud the governor for signing into law a bill they co-sponsored that calls for a study of issues related to the protection of certain waters of the Upper Farmington River Valley.
“We live in a very generous community!” Those are the sentiments of the volunteers who serve at the Clothes Closet run by Valley Brook Community Church at 160 Granville Road.
Valley Brook Community Church summer bible school will run July 15 – 19, 2024.
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Town of Granby for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
Aquarion Water Company announced that the sprinkler irrigation schedule is in effect until Oct. 31. The program is mandatory for Granby, East Granby and Simsbury customers.
The Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble will perform at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street, Granby.
The Northern Lights lit up the sky over the GLT’s Mary Edwards Mountain Road property in North Granby on May 11.
On April 15 the Town Budget Referendum was held at Granby Town Hall, with 1,112 residents casting in-person ballots and 28 voting with absentee ballots.
The result was 658 “yes” and 482 “no.”
Cast photo with artistic director front and center, Meaghan Farrell
Connecticut has 169 towns that all provide municipal services like assessment, tax collection, land records recording, building inspection services, public works services like trash collection, road maintenance and snow plowing, first responder services like police and fire protection, and, of course, education for the town’s children and young adults.
Make your plans to attend Granby’s annual Memorial Day Parade and program to be held on Monday, May 27.
Months of public hearings for a 42-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Ave. ended at the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission meeting on April 10.
Come join the Granby Land Trust for a roughly 90-minute, family-friendly walk at the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve to investigate the world of beavers.
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) announced the winners of its annual Senior Art Contest on April 16. Thank you to all the students who submitted an entry with this year’s theme, Adventure Awaits! in mind.
The April presenter at the Granby Men’s Breakfast was Police Chief Scott Sansom, who informed us what to do and NOT to do when confronted by a potential scammer.
During an emergency it is important that emergency personnel quickly identify your house when responding.
Slater, Frederick C., 99, husband of the late Alma B. Slater, February 14