Events
Save the Date
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Granby’s annual Empty Bowls dinner will be held on Friday, March 28, 5 to 7 p.m. in GMHS cafeteria. All proceeds benefit the Granby and Hartland food banks. See March issue for details!
Great Outdoors
Winter is here!
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December view of the North Marsh on the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby.
Great Outdoors
Feathered visitor—or hunter?
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John Dewey photographed this broad winged hawk sitting on a plastic owl, watching birds at the feeder at his house on Hungary Road. It was taken during one of January’s many windy days so its feathers were ruffled from the wind.
Town/Govt
Battery storage project under scrutiny: Hearings continue Dec. 10
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Town Manager Mike Walsh recently updated the board of selectmen and the IWWC of the Town of Granby’s position in opposition to the Key Capture Energy project.
Drumrolls
GMHS volleyball player Jayne Hiatt achieves 1,000 “kills”
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Granby Memorial High School senior Jayne Hiatt (#21) set a new record this season when she racked up her 1,000th kill in volleyball. Her achievement marks the first time in Granby volleyball’s 18-year history that a player has accomplished this amazing feat.
Events
Puzzle Slam returns on Feb. 1
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If you love jigsaw puzzles, then this is the event for you! Grab three friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition! The Drummer’s second Puzzle Slam will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Granby Memorial Middle School gym. (The snow date is Feb. 2.)
Town/Govt
Perron named to BOF
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Ben Perron was recently appointed to the Granby Board of Finance. Perron is replacing Al Wilke who resigned after serving on the board since 2003.
Town/Govt
GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN HIGHLIGHTS
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Highlights from the meetings held on October 21st and November 4th, 2024
Supporting the Drummer still matters!
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Thank you, thank you and thank you! To everyone who donated in response to our “Your Support Matters” letter in last month’s Drummer, we can’t say enough about how much your support means to us. Your donations help us fulfill our unwavering commitment to provide an independent platform to bring Granby’s news to you and all of your neighbors. We appreciate your willingness to invest in our efforts.
Town/Govt
Town Hall Happenings
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The December holiday season is fast approaching. Let us be thankful for the many town employees, staff and volunteers who all work to make this season joyful and bright. Read on for news and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.