Drumrolls
Accident claims life of Jenny Emery
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The Granby community mourns the death of Jenny Emery, a board of finance member and executive director of Holcomb Farm after a tragic bicycle accident in Vermont on Sept. 14.
About Town
Town unveils FY26 Departmental Work Plans
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Each year after the budget is approved, department heads prepare work plans for the initiatives they plan to complete with the approved funds. Departmental work plans focus on initiatives over and above daily operations with the overarching goal to “move the town forward”.
The Arts
GAA Open Studio Tour is Oct. 4 & 5
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The Granby Artists Association presents its Annual Open Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This favorite October event in Granby is now a week earlier.
Events
GCF grant to fund Drummer advertising for Granby nonprofits
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Looking to spread the news about a fundraiser (car wash, bake sale, etc.) for your nonprofit? Or is your group seeking new members or leaders but don’t know how to get the word out? For Granby community groups lacking the funds to advertise, the Drummer may be able to help.
Drumrolls
In Memoriam: Longtime CBG member passes
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Lew Noble passed away at the age of 90 on Aug. 31, 2025. Lew was a long-time resident of Granby. He lived a full and active life with his life partner of 43 years, Betsy Mack.
Events
Town Hall Happenings
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Granby Parks and Recreation is busy with myriad sports activities including youth fly fishing or mountain biking. Adults can also enjoy a mountain biking class, yoga or drop-in basketball.
Town/Govt
The budget—managing the beast
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Board of finance members often hear, “why does the mill rate seem to always go up while in most years rates don’t change for federal and state income taxes? From the revenue perspective, this reflects that the income base to which state and federal tax rates apply generally increases annually as income levels and taxable population steadily rise.
Town/Govt
Minutes for Town Meetings
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This issue of the Drummer does not have Highlights of the various Granby board and commission meetings.
For those interested in reading the full minutes, please visit the Granby town website, granby-ct.gov, and click on the green Agendas and Minutes button.
Town/Govt
Public Works — October 2025
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Transfer Station hours: The transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Dec. 31.
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor — October 2025
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Keeping Granby beautiful, Support for Neumann, Support for Badeau, Support for Woods, Support for Billig, Support for Nolan, Support for McCord, Support for Proctor, Support for Becker, and Support for Democratic candidates