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On occasion I hear back and forth banter about who “owns” the money from this or that revenue stream received by the town. The simple answer in most cases is—whether generated on the municipal side or education—it flows into the General Fund of the Town of Granby.
If it’s April, then the FY27 budget vote is right around the corner. That vote will occur on Monday, April 20, and you can vote in town hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are also available from the town clerk.
To everyone in Granby, especially those I have had the pleasure to deliver to, it is with bittersweet emotions that I am announcing my retirement from UPS. I started driving for the company in 1988 and have been delivering in Granby for the past 24 years.
Spring will once again bring scores of sneakers hitting the pavement and cheers echoing down Salmon Brook Street as runners from near and far gather for the 2026 Granby Road Race on Saturday, May 2. The event, one of Connecticut’s oldest and most treasured road races, has become a cherished Granby tradition that celebrates fitness, fellowship and community pride.
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will host a concert in memory of Brazilian Pianist Luiz de Moura Castro on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m., at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. The concert marks the first anniversary of his death.
Enjoying the longer daylight hours and spending time outdoors is easy to do in Granby. Read on for information about activities in and around town.
Highlights from the Special Meeting and Regular Meetings held on February 17th, and the Budget Workshop held on March 5th, 2026
As a 20+ year resident of Granby, I urge you all to read this article before you rubber stamp the School Budget in the April vote.
Granby’s America250 Committee is seeking donations to support the activities surrounding the Granby America250 Celebration in 2026.
In March’s article about the Drummer Puzzle Slam, Squadron Capital LLC was incorrectly identified as Squadron Line Capital. We apologize for the error.
On occasion I hear back and forth banter about who “owns” the money from this or that revenue stream received by the town. The simple answer in most cases is—whether generated on the municipal side or education—it flows into the General Fund of the Town of Granby.
If it’s April, then the FY27 budget vote is right around the corner. That vote will occur on Monday, April 20, and you can vote in town hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are also available from the town clerk.
Spring will once again bring scores of sneakers hitting the pavement and cheers echoing down Salmon Brook Street as runners from near and far gather for the 2026 Granby Road Race on Saturday, May 2. The event, one of Connecticut’s oldest and most treasured road races, has become a cherished Granby tradition that celebrates fitness, fellowship and community pride.
The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will host a concert in memory of Brazilian Pianist Luiz de Moura Castro on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m., at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. The concert marks the first anniversary of his death.
Enjoying the longer daylight hours and spending time outdoors is easy to do in Granby. Read on for information about activities in and around town.
Highlights from the Special Meeting and Regular Meetings held on February 17th, and the Budget Workshop held on March 5th, 2026
As a 20+ year resident of Granby, I urge you all to read this article before you rubber stamp the School Budget in the April vote.
Granby’s America250 Committee is seeking donations to support the activities surrounding the Granby America250 Celebration in 2026.
In March’s article about the Drummer Puzzle Slam, Squadron Capital LLC was incorrectly identified as Squadron Line Capital. We apologize for the error.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew; Assorted crackers: Ritz, Saltines, Town House; Coffee/tea; Cooking oil; Ketchup/mustard/mayo; Toilet paper, facial tissues; Dishwashing soap
I want to give a shout out to the GMHS cast and crew for their fabulous production of The Little Mermaid. They packed the GMHS auditorium on March 12, 13, 14 and 15. What talent we have in Granby! This musical highlighted our talented singers, dancers and set crew students and volunteers. As Director Erin Bakken stated, “This production has truly been a labor of love.”
Inserted in this month’s Drummer you will find the Friends of Granby Public Library’s membership form for this year’s fund drive. We are reaching out to those who would like to be a new member and those renewing their current membership.
In neighborhoods, sticks once lifeless and devoid of leaves and buried in deep snow,
now overflow with the rich yellow of the forsythia.
Upcoming Events; April Vacation Camps; Summer Camp Registration; Summer Jobs Available; Summer camps, clinics and more
Each spring, the development of the school district budget brings an important conversation to our community. As superintendent, I understand that our schools represent both one of Granby’s greatest strengths and one of the largest investments our taxpayers make each year. Our responsibility is clear: to provide the best possible opportunities for our students while being thoughtful stewards of public resources.
Graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue further education in the visual arts are invited to apply for the 2026 Granby Artist Association Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is a cash award of $1,000 given to a graduating senior with advanced artistic skills to be used for upcoming college expenses.
GAA and the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a reception on March 9 for GAA’s Simsbury Public Library Art Exhibition. More than 90 people enjoyed refreshments and viewed the many works on display by GAA exhibiting members. The next GAA exhibition will be the annual All Members Show at the East Granby Public Library in June.
Each year the development of the school budget offers our community an opportunity to reflect on something important: what we value most for the children of Granby.
In celebration of Read Across America Week, members of the National English Honor Society from Granby Memorial High School paid a special visit to Kelly Lane Primary and Wells Road Intermediate schools, spending time reading with elementary students and sharing their love for reading.