Granby

Granby, Connecticut was a Puritan colony. As the early settlers began to spread out from the river towns, the legislature saw to it that the towns were organized by good Puritans who would establish a congregation that would be the core of the community. Some of these families had names which we know of today, Holcombs, Hayes, Hillyer, Gossard, were given first land grants toward the end of the 17th century.  

Granby is the Valley's largest and most scenic with 42 square miles of rolling fields, branches of the Salmon Brook, and Farmington Rivers. Between the Salmon Brook park and Granby Center is the historic home district with deep maple shaded lawns and a B&B which was built in 1812 by the Dibble-Edwards family for the South Congregational church and its parish hall; the gambrel-roofed VNA building and a two-room school that also served as the Town Hall. The Granby green is the hub for the town. The Civil war committee chose this site to hold its statue in 1868. The green was realigned with 202/10 in the late 1970's, the main route southeast to Hartford, and north to Massachusetts. Just west of the center, Routes 20 and 189 converge. Headstones in the Center Cemetery, the earliest settlement, and across the road, the park-like municipal complex including a public library and town hall.

Granby's numerous horse farms, an active 4H and the Granby Grange help to make this town one that accepts change and growth graciously.

Granby is governed by a Charter, last revised in November 2002 and operates under a Selectman/Manager town meeting form of government established in 1960. A five member Selectmen serves as the town's Legislative body and an appointed Town Manager serves as the Town's Chief Executive. Selectmen are elected biennially for two year terms.  

Town-Wide Departments and More Information About Granby 

Farmington Health District
Provides current public health information. The towns of Canton, and Granby formed the Farmington Valley Health in july 1976.  

Farmington Valley Greenway
This is a twenty two mile multi use trail running through six towns in Connecticut with connections to many more miles of; walking trails. Dedicated volunteers, maintain the trails through Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Granby, East Granby and Suffield.  

Farmington Valley Nurses Association
This is a state licensed Medicare Medicaid certified health care facility. Services include skilled nursing, homemakers, home aids, medical social worker, rehab therapists, nutritionist.  

Granby Ambulance Assoc.
Their mission is to provide emergency medical service and transportation for the residents and citizens of Granby, and Hartland as well as mutual aid to the surrounding areas.  

Granby Chamber of Commerce
To promote a positive business climate which best serves our membership and community through business retention, economic development and community support.  

Granby Horse Council
This group of citizens is involved in public relations by providing guidance and education for horse owners and provides trail rides, arts and crafts, and a drill team. 

Granby Land Trust
The Granby Land Trust is a non profit land preservation group which has purchased over 1500 preserved acres.  

Salmon Brook Historical Society
This group provides museum tours for schools and other interested persons. Special events and exhibits are held throughout the year. This society is to locate, procure, and preserve documents, maps, pictures and personal property pertaining to the history of our town.  

Places of Worship 

First Congregational Church
North Granby Road  

Granby Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
North Granby Road 

Life Church
Griffin Road  

Pilgrim Covenant Church
Salmonbrook Street  

Valley Brook Community Church
Granby, Ct 

St Theresa's Church
West Granby Road 

South Congregational Church
Salmon Brook Street 

West Granby United Methodist Church
Simsbury Road 

SOME LOCAL PICTURES OF GRANBY; 

GRANBY IS PROBABLY THE MOST HORSE FRIENDLY TOWN IN CONNECTICUT. THE GRANBY HORSE COUNCIL PROMOTES SAFE RIDING, AND MANY TRAIL RIDES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.  

OLD MILL POND VILLAGE IS A WONDERFUL FUNITURE AND GIFT STORE MINUTES FROM THE CENTER OF TOWN. THE SETTING IS LOVELY WITH FLOWING POND IN FRONT OF ALL THE ANTIQUE STYLE BUILDINGS.  

OLD COOLEY ROAD SCHOOLHOUSE

SUMMER GRANBY

CHRISTENSENS POND AUTUMN

GRANBY-DEWEY OAK

WINTER GRANBY

The Granby Oak was a seedling long before the white man came to Granby. This Oak is believed to be born in the 1600's. It has survived floods, fire and farmers. 

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