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Jay Harder’s photo of a tree swallow is one of several by Granby Land Trust members during Spring Migration Walks in Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve.
On April 23, Susan Regan of the Sylvia Davis Art Foundation presented an oil painting to Dick Zanini, director of history at the Wethersfield Country Club. The painting was completed by Sylvia Davis Patricelli in 1961 and reflects the practice tee at the 1961 ICO championship at the club.
Annukka Ritalahti and Mark Gottlieb were pleased to be invited to the Wadsworth Atheneum’s 42nd Fine Art and Flowers exhibit April 25–27. It was the pair’s second invitation to be part of the display of arts and crafts, paintings and sculptures throughout the museum. Live entertainment, including music, was part of the festivities.
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.
Take Action Granby group members peacefully gathered on the Granby green on Wednesday, April 23.
As I write this column, it’s the morning after Granby voters approved the FY26 budget.
A direct budget vote on the operation of our town is democracy in action and an important act in the self-governance of our community. Of the more than 8,500 registered voters in Granby, 1,126 exercised their voting privilege.
Make your plans to attend Granby’s annual Memorial Day Parade and program to be held on Monday, May 26.
The National High School Coaches Association will recognize Terri Ziemnicki with top honors at a ceremony in South Dakota in late June.
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The town’s FY26 Budget Referendum was held on Monday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Granby Town Hall.
The 2025-26 Budget PASSED by a vote of 686 to 440.
Friday, Feb. 9 Special Session to receive petitions for the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), 1 to 4 p.m.
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has established a $150,000 Greater Together Community Fund for the town of Granby. A selection committee of Granby residents is forming an advisory panel to manage a participatory process to identify local needs and allocate community funds.
Every tree was sold well before Christmas thanks to the community support that is welcomed every year.
Enigmas are things or people that baffle us like a puzzle or riddle that we struggle to solve. One enigma is the mix of good and evil in our day. It seems like the cycle of history yet again repeats itself.
Highlights from the meetings held on December 6th and 20th, 2023
It’s February, and you know what that means—groundhog shadows, hearts, chocolate, and Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) kicking into high gear! GPSG is an all-volunteer, non-profit group that organizes a substance-free Safe Grad celebration for Granby Memorial High School graduates.
As you know, this fall Granby Public Schools identified two priorities for the year: Maximize student growth and achievement and improve our school community communications.
The Granby Memorial High School Dramatic Arts is incredibly excited to perform the hit musical Footloose this Spring. Although the musical is known for its dancing, it carries a deeper meaning of grief and how people struggle to connect after a massive loss.
Granby’s outstanding High School Chorale, with Director Mindy Shilansky, performed for the Women’s Breakfast Group on Dec. 6.
The presenter at the December men’s breakfast was Ken Kuhl who gave a talk on historic Granby sites.
Highlights from the meetings held on November 14th and December 12th, 2023
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were allocated to upgrade the cameras located in Granby’s police cruisers. This project was completed in July and all cruisers now have the AXON Fleet Cruiser cameras installed.
Creech, Julia Mae, 95, wife of the late Glenn E. Creech, Nov. 16
The focus of the Social Service 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. For more information about any of the following programs please call the office at 860-844-5351. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Laughter is in the spotlight as the Suffield Players present Drinking Habits, an uproarious farce written by Tom Smith. This production guarantees a hilarious mix of mistaken identities, accusations, and romantic entanglements.
Students in the United States are reporting all-time high levels of stress and anxiety. Just under half of all high school students report daily feeling stressed and overwhelmed about grades. So, what does this mean for parents?
Our iconic Granby Oak looks dramatic in all seasons, but there is nothing like the crispness of a cold winter day to bring out its amazing architecture, captured here by photographer Don Shaw, Jr.
Avoid heartache at the Presidential Preference Primaries!, and Granby Democrat and Republican Town Committees will hold Party Caucus