The board of directors of Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG) has named Heather Lockwood of Granby as the new managing editor of The Granby Drummer. She will begin her duties on July 1 and succeeds Jen Bell who is rejoining the CBG board.
This part-time position is responsible for creating and producing each issue which is published 10 times a year. CBG informs and educates Granby residents on issues affecting our town. The Drummer provides an independent platform to encourage participation in the social, economic and cultural life of Granby.
Lockwood has worked in nonprofit and for-profit business organizations. In the nonprofit arena, she has been director of communications and directed newsletter production. She has experience as a freelance reporter and photographer, as well as serving as an editor at weekly newspapers. She has demonstrated strong leadership and excellent organizational skills with the ability to give valuable feedback and guidance. Lockwood and her family have lived in Granby for more than 20 years. Her love and knowledge of Granby is a big plus.
Lockwood is a graduate of Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history.
