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Emma Hansen, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list at Wisconsin-Madison University during the fall semester.
Caroline Hall, of Granby, has earned highest honors on the University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list for the fall semester.
Samantha Kovaleski, of East Granby, was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Connecticut.
Tillotson, Timothy Nolan, 73, husband of Cynthia Tillotson, November 6
Dejean, Jacques Bernard, 32, former husband of Katelyn DeJean, November 25
In March 2024, Nicole Muller reported on the success of the Drummer’s very first fundraiser in her article, Puzzle Slam Dunk! That article went on to win an Honorable Mention in the Feature Story category from the Connecticut Press Club.
On Dec. 15, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino presented retiring board of selectmen member Kelly Rome with a plaque honoring her many years of continuous service to the Town of Granby.
Two Wells Road Intermediate School students have been selected to represent the Town of Granby in the Connecticut 2026 Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program. This year’s theme is “Fire Prevention—Everyone/Every day.”
Stone, Anita Louise (“Kiki”) (LaRock), 82, wife of the late Warner Stone, October 9
Monegan, LaDene Lyn, 81, wife of the late Dale Monegan, October 15
Sally (Carr) Smith, 89, of Granby, CT, beloved wife of the late Walter H. Smith, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Sally was born on July 7, 1936, In Winthrop, MA, daughter of the late Preston A. and Annette E. (Sears) Carr.
In her November 2024 article, Kim Pereira highlighted the career of Jayne Hyatt, a recent graduate of Granby Memorial High School who set a new volleyball record. Pereira’s article, GMHS volleyball player Jayne Hyatt achieves 1,000 “kills” was awarded second place in the Sports Specialty Articles category.
For more than three months in 2024, Faith Tyldsley shared with Drummer readers a primer on all things goat. For those who don’t already know, Granby and North Granby are home to a substantial number of goats.
Two Granby Rovers Soccer Club teams reigned supreme during the fall season.