Let’s Rally!
Granby Democrats are proud to announce a free public rally in support of reproductive freedom, set to take place on July 7, 2024 at the Granby Town Green from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. This rally will bring together community members, activists, and leaders to stand united for the protection and advancement of reproductive rights and justice.
Attendees will hear from an inspiring lineup of speakers, including healthcare professionals, state and federal legislators, and influential community leaders, all dedicated to championing reproductive freedom. Speakers will address the importance and complex nature of reproductive care and reproductive rights, offering a broad perspective on the topics.
In the wake of recent judicial challenges and ongoing debates around reproductive health, advocacy, and justice, this rally will serve as a powerful platform for voices advocating for the right to choose and an educational opportunity for those who want to learn more through a local lens.
Event Details:
Date: July 7, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Granby Town Green, 50 Park Place, Granby, CT 06035
Admission: Free and open to the public
Confirmed Speakers at the Rally:
Attorney General William Tong
Genevieve Scott, Director of the Democracy Initiative at Yale Law School’s Program for the Study of Reproductive Justice
Lt. Governor, Susan Bysiewicz
U.S. Congressman John Larson
Dr. Marilyn Sanders, Neonatologist at CT Children’s Medical Center and lecturer on maternal health and Director of CT Perinatal Quality Collaborative
And Other Special Guests
“Reproductive freedom is a fundamental human right, and it is crucial that we stand together to protect it,” said Lynn Guelzow, Chair of the Granby Democratic Town Committee. “This rally will bring together advocates, academics, physicians, elected leaders and many others to talk about the ways we can come together and defend our rights to reproductive freedom and justice.”
All community members, allies, and supporters are encouraged to attend and participate in this important event. Together, we can send a strong message that reproductive rights are essential, and we will not back down in our fight to uphold them.
For more information about the rally, please visit GranbyDemocrats.org or email us at GranbyDemocrats@gmail.com This event is outdoors and will run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately. Join us in making a stand for reproductive freedom and making our voices heard!
Posted on 27 Jun 2024by granbydemocratsTagged abortion, politics, reproductive-freedom, reproductive-rights, ReproductiveHealth, ReproductiveRights, women.
Please Join Us!
We bid farewell to some of our most dedicated and hardworking volunteers, Stephanie and Tom McGuire, as they head out to find their next adventure. They will be impossible to replace and we will miss them enormously. Light Refreshments will be served. Wine available for purchase.
June 6 from 7 to 8:30 pm. All Welcome!
Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby, CT.
Posted on 5 Jun 2024by granbydemocrats
Please Join Us!
Posted on 2 Jan 2024by granbydemocrats
Thank you, Granby!
The results are in and our amazing team has earned the confidence and the votes of the good people of Granby. We are grateful to everyone that came out to vote yesterday. Monica Logan retains her seat and will be joined by Heather Lombardo and Liz Barlow on the Board of Education. Bob Lavitt has earned a seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission. All are eager to get to work for the long term success of our schools and our town. We are humbled by the incredible support we received. Go Bears!
Posted on 8 Nov 2023by granbydemocrats
Meet Your Democratic Candidates and Wine Auction October 12th
We have competitive races for the Board of Education and for Planning and Zoning. This fundraiser will support these critically important local election races. Monica Logan (incumbent), Heather Lombardo, and Liz Harmon Barlow are running for Board of Education; Chris Chinni (incumbent) and Robert Lavitt are running for Planning and Zoning.
Donations at the door accepted. Your first glass of wine is on us, plus food, and a great silent auction with a variety of wines on the block, plus a “Swiftie” gift basket, handmade quilt and pens created from the Granby Oak.
You don’t want to miss this fun night and a chance to get involved and meet our candidates running for election on November 7, 2023
Posted on 29 Sep 2023by granbydemocratsTagged Board of Education, democrats, Planning & Zoning, silent auction, wine.
Granby Open Farm Day
Granby Democrats will be out and about on Sept 16th for the annual Open Farm Day. Come join us for a lot of great farm food and fun all over town. Check out the link below to get all the info you need to make this a spectacular day for our local farms and families.
https://www.granbyag.org/granby-ct-open-farm-day
Posted on 6 Sep 2023by granbydemocrats
Democratic Caucus on July 20th – PLEASE JOIN US at Holcomb Farm
On July 20, 2023 we will hold our caucus of any and all registered Democrats in Granby to select candidates for the municipal elections on November 7th.
Any registered Democrat in Granby may attend and vote in the caucus. This is the perfect time to get involved.
We will start with a very short “business” meeting of the DTC at 5:30 and caucus at 6 pm. Please meet by the workshop.
This is a social, family potluck event. Bring the kids! Meet other Democrats and help us kick off our Municipal campaigns in good company. There is no charge to attend. Please sign-up for a dish to pass if you are able here: Caucus Potluck Sign-Up
Posted on 16 Jul 2023by granbydemocrats
Granby Cares Signs
We have some renewed interest in our Granby Cares signs! We are going to place an order for more so please let us know right away if you are interested. Each sign is $20. Email us at granbydemocrats@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.
Posted on 3 Jun 2023by granbydemocrats
Volunteer and serve the town you love!
We will have openings on several town boards and commissions . If you are interested in helping serve in your community, please send an email to granbydemocrats@gmail.com or message us at this page. Openings are on Board of Assessment Appeals, Aging Commission, Agriculture Commission and Parks & Rec. If there are other ways you want to get involved or you just want to hear more how to get involved, please contact us!
Posted on 11 Jan 2023by granbydemocrats
Get involved! Apply for a board or commission position now. All registered Democrats and Unaffiliated voters welcome to apply
We will have openings on several town boards and commissions as of January 2023. If you are interested in serving on the Aging Commission, Library Board, Agricultural Commission or Parks & Rec, please send an email to granbydemocrats@gmail.com. These are all volunteer boards. Information on each board can be found on the Town Website.
Posted on 7 Dec 2022by granbydemocrats
Peggy Chapple to take over for Sally King on the Board of Selectman; Matt Peters taking over Peggy Chapple’s P&Z seat; Granby DTC recruiting for P&Z Alternate
Sally King (left), accepting an award of achievement from the DTC, joined by her husband and P&Z member Eric Lukingbeal and our newest member of the Board of Selectman, Peggy Chapple
At our Summer BBQ, the Granby Dems honored Sally King’s 29 years of service on the Board of Selectmen. Sally has contributed in many ways to Granby — not only on the Board of Selectmen, but in multiple other volunteer roles. Sally is best known for her devotion to Granby and her gorgeous therapy dogs that are popular at the schools, airport and assisted living facilities. A BIG thank you to Sally for all she has done for Granby.
Sally’s shoes will be hard to fill, but we think Peggy Chapple is up to the task. Peggy was formally sworn in and seated on the Board of Selectmen for her first meeting on August 1. Thank you, Peggy, for stepping up to the Board of Selectmen! Peggy was the most recent Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. She held that seat for over 25 years and has served on numerous subcommittees.
Peggy’s seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission was filled by Matt Peters who had been the Alternate. Matt has served as Alternate for several years and is a great choice to take a permanent seat on P&Z as he is an active and passionate member, participating in and preparing for all meetings.
With all of this good news, we are left with a vacant seat as Alternate to P&Z. If you are interested in serving as an Alternate on Planning and Zoning, please contact the Granby Dems at granbydemocrats@gmail.com We will be talking to interested candidates over the next several weeks. P&Z meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays every month. Information about P&Z can be found on the town website. https://www.granby-ct.gov/planning-zoning-commission
Posted on 25 Aug 2022by granbydemocrats
Please join us on August 18th for a Community BBQ and Cornhole Tournament
ALL ARE WELCOME! BRING THE KIDS AND A DISH TO SHARE. SIGN UP HERE TO BRING FOOD
Posted on 5 Aug 2022by granbydemocrats
Join Kim Becker and special guests Paul Honig -8th District Senate Candidate (part of Western Granby) – and Cynthia Mangini – 7th District Senate Candidate – this Saturday
People often ask what they can do to get involved. This is a great opportunity to get involved, meet the candidates and see how you can contribute.
Interested in other ways to get involved? Contact us at granbydemocrats@gmail.com. Keep following for more opportunities to get engaged in your community and please share this with friends!
For more opportunities to door knock (or drive someone to canvass) for Kim Becker’s campaign, please use this link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ABA92AA6FCCE9-canvassing
Posted on 22 Jul 2022by granbydemocrats
Are you interested in serving on the Granby Charter Revision Commission? If you are a registered Democrat or Unaffiliated voter, please send us your Letter of Interest
Posted on 24 Jun 2022by granbydemocrats
Meet the Candidates event on 6/28/2022
Posted on 22 Jun 2022by granbydemocrats
The Granby DTC mourns the loss of long time member Leonard Murray.
The Granby DTC is saddened by the loss of long time member Leonard (“Len”) Murray, who passed away peacefully at his home on May 17th, 2022. A proud union member, Len was a devoted part of the Granby DTC, always willing to lend help where needed, share his skills and a smile, as well as serve as an outstanding member of the community at large. We send our deepest sympathies and warmest thoughts to his family, friends and community members that loved him. He will be deeply missed.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hartfordcourant/name/leonard-murray-obituary?id=34780169
Posted on 21 May 2022by granbydemocrats
62nd District Convention
Please join the delegates to nominate our candidate for the 62nd District. Only delegates may vote, but all may join to celebrate and meet your local Dems and we would love to see you there.
Posted on 5 May 2022by granbydemocrats
MEET THE CANDIDATES TONIGHT!
Candidate List:
Kim Becker (62nd)
Maritza Bond (Statewide)
Darryl Brackeen (Statewide)
Muad Hrezi (1st Congressional)
John Larson (1st Congressional)
Matt Lesser (Statewide)
Hilda Santiago (Statewide)
Sean Scanlon (Statewide)
Posted on 26 Mar 2022by granbydemocrats
Commission on Aging Vacancy
There is a vacancy on the Commission on Aging. The Commission meets the 2nd Monday every month at 9:30am. If you are interested in getting involved and being appointed to the Commission on Aging, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at granbydemocrats@gmail.com. You can learn more about this Commission on the town website. https://www.granby-ct.gov/commission-aging
Posted on 5 Mar 2022by granbydemocrats
Library Board Vacancy
There is a vacancy on the Library Board. The Library Board meets the 2nd Monday every month (except August). If you are interested in being appointed to the Library Board, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at granbydemocrats@gmail.com. You can learn more about the Library Board on the town website. https://www.granby-ct.gov/library-board
Posted on 10 Jan 2022by granbydemocrats
2022 Granby Democratic Town Committee Caucus
As required by law and the state party, all registered democrats in the Town of Granby are invited to participate in a caucus to elect members of the Democratic Town Committee. This year, the caucus will be held on January 9, 2022 at 4:00pm at the Granby Senior Center at 15 N. Granby Road in Town Center. We are not permitted under current rules to hold the caucus virtually, therefore if you plan on attending we highly recommend masking and social distancing. If you have any questions or if you are interested in serving on the Granby Democratic Town Committee, please contact us at granbydemocrats@gmail.com.
Posted on 28 Dec 2021by granbydemocrats
Board and Committee Vacancies
From time to time, vacancies on town boards and committees become available. We are currently in the process of filling expected vacancies on the Economic Development Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. If you have an interest in either of these positions or possible future positions, contact the DTC through our email: granbydemocrats@gmail.com. Vacancies will be posted on the Facebook page and the DTC website.
Posted on 11 Dec 2021by granbydemocrats
Connecting Our Community: Our people, our farms, our schools, our businesses
The Democratic candidates for our Town Boards have taken every opportunity to listen and talk with Granby voters. We want you to know who we are and how we intend to govern. You can find our responses in the Granby Drummer, the League of Women Voters election guide, and we created videos through the Enfield Public Access channel. We hosted events across Granby to talk with you and discuss issues that impact our town and our daily lives. Please use these links to look at those resources and learn more about our candidates.
Granby Democrats have a vision for a brighter future that strengthens our family farms and small businesses, protects our open spaces, and is responsible with our tax dollars. We encourage you to reach out to us with specific questions or if you would like more information. We urge you to Vote Row A on Tuesday!
Follow this link to see the video created through the Enfield Public Access Channel.
http://184.177.41.241/CablecastPublicSite/show/4098?channel=1
Follow this link to view answers provided directly from candidates to questions posed by the non-partisan League of Women Voters.
Posted on 30 Oct 2021by granbydemocrats
Tomorrow, 10/23, at 9:30 am at Salmon Brook Park
Join us, bring a friend and the kids for some donuts in the park.
Posted on 22 Oct 2021by granbydemocrats
GRANBY DEMS – Connecting our Community
MEET OUR CANDIDATES
Front Row from the left: Dave Roberts (BOF); Fred Moffa (BOS); Val Eastwood (First Selectwoman); Sally King (BOS); Luke Bronin, Mayor of Hartford; Monica Logan (BOE); Whitney Sanzo (BOE).
Second Row from the left: Matt Peters (P&Z Alternate); Jim Lofink (BOF). Not pictured Jenny Emery (BOF); Erik Lohr (Board of Assessment Appeals); Margaret Chapple (P&Z); Eric Lukingbeal (P&Z); Tom Caputi (Zoning Board of Appeals); Wayne Chapple (Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate).
To learn more about our individual candidates click here.
Posted on 5 Oct 2021by granbydemocrats
Click here to see the ballot for the 2021 November municipal election and remember to vote Row A!
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Posted on 2 Oct 2021by granbydemocrats
Join us on October 2nd and Meet the Candidates!
Posted on 23 Sep 2021by granbydemocrats
Granby Cares!
Display your Granby Pride! For a $20 donation, we will deliver a Granby Cares sign to you. Click the button to donate and email us your address at granbydemocrats@gmail.com. Special thanks to Julia G. of Avon for the design!
Posted on 22 Jun 2021by granbydemocrats
Take the Granby Survey
To all residents of Granby: Your Democratic Town Committee wants to listen, hear you, understand your concerns, and find good solutions to the challenges Granby faces. Working together, we can make Granby even better. Your input is so important to this process. We know that clear communications and working on positive solutions are what Granby residents want and expect. Please spend a couple minutes taking a short survey (link below). You can take the survey anonymously or share your contact information if you want to be a part of the process of finding solutions.
Posted on 28 Apr 2021by granbydemocrats
DTC Statement on Attack on the US Capitol
The Granby DTC is appalled by the brazen attack on American democracy that transpired in our nation’s capital on January 6th. We call upon all our elected officials, colleagues, neighbors, family and friends to condemn these efforts to divide our country, to condemn any support of a violent insurrection and any attempt to overturn a free and fair election, and condemn Donald Trump’s betrayal of the Constitution he swore an oath to protect.
Full DTC Statement on Attack on the US Capitol
Posted on 8 Jan 2021by granbydemocrats
GOTV Phone Banking
We will be holding Get Out the Vote phone banking events on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, from noon-4. Email granbydemocrats@gmail.com for more information.
Posted on 31 Oct 2020by granbydemocrats
Social Justice Task Force Survey Results
Granby sits within two State Senate Districts (the 7th and the 8th) and one State House District (the 62nd). With the sole intent of voter education, the Granby Social Justice Task force provided all Granby candidates an opportunity, via questionnaire, to inform voters on where they stand on a number of issues.
Click here to see the response.
Posted on 29 Oct 2020by granbydemocrats
Yard signs available!
We now have yard signs available to support our Democratic candidates! We are sold out of Biden and Biden/Harris signs, but we still have signs available for:
John Larson for US Representative, 1st District
Audrey Lampert for State Representative, 62nd District (all Granby)
Fred Moffa for State Senate, 7th District (most of Granby, vs Kissel)
Melissa Osborne, State Senate 8th District (parts of West Granby)
Contact granbydemocrats@gmail.com to let us know if you’re interested and help get our candidates elected!
Posted on 29 Aug 2020by granbydemocrats
DTC Statement on Social Justice
The Granby Democratic Town Committee is not and will not be silent during this time. It is a rare and pivotal moment that presents an opportunity for sweeping and indelible transformation across our town and our nation to finally and boldly acknowledge that Black Lives Matter.
DTC Statement on Social Justice and Call to Action
Posted on 8 Jun 2020by granbydemocrats
Get Involved
The Granby Democratic Town Committee is looking for Granby residents to get involved. See how here.
Posted on 6 Jun 2020by granbydemocrats
Granby Dems Respond to COVID-19 Crisis
We are reaching out to Granby residents who need help. We are also looking for people who want to get involved to help.
Please let us know what you are looking for. We will be sending out a weekly email with Granby specific ways in which you can help, or find resources. You can unsubscribe at any time.
I am an individual who needs to find resources.