Ray Haack honored at BOS meeting

At the April 20 Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino presented Granby’s long-time and much beloved UPS driver, Ray Haack, with a plaque honoring his 24 years of service to the people of Granby.

Drumrolls

Nicholas Lang, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list at Lincoln Tech for the first quarter of 2026.
Michael Ungerleider, DMD, received a prestigious award from the Hartford Dental Society on May 6.

Go Bears!

Two Granby Memorial High School members of the class of 2022 graduated from Westfield State University on May 15.

Schmitt appointed to IWWC

At the March 16 Granby Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino congratulated Barbara Schmitt on her appointment to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.

Drumrolls

Leah Silverman, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list for both the fall and winter terms at Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia.

Drummer writers once again score big!

The Connecticut Press Club, founded in the 1970s, is composed of writers, editors, authors and other media professionals. Each year media outlets throughout the state are invited to submit pieces of their published work in a variety of categories. In January, the Drummer submitted 13 articles written by its volunteers in 2025 for consideration—and in April were notified that nine of its writers received awards.