Drumrolls

Westfield State football landed FB Dylan Disabella, of Granby, on the first team for the 2024 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference all-conference team.

Dr. Flush recognized for leadership and mentorship

Donald Rethke, known affectionately as “Dr. Flush” for his contributions to NASA’s space toilets during the Apollo program, was recognized for his work with the award-winning GMHS Robotics team at a ceremony on Oct. 7.

Cliff Burrell honored by Grange

In a heartfelt recognition of his outstanding contributions to the community, Commander of the Granby American Legion Post Cliff Burrell has been honored as the Granby Grange #5 Community Citizen of the Year.

John Oates receives honorary proclamation

First Selectman Mark Fiorentino presented John and Linda Oates a proclamation at the Sept. 16 board of selectman meeting, thanking them for their generosity in donating four Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the town this past summer. 

Connecticut Press Club Winner’s Spotlight

Kudos to our Drummer writers and editorial team for winning awards in 10 separate categories in the 2023 Connecticut Press Club Professional Communications Contest!  We’re spotlighting one of our award winners in each of the Drummer’s next several issues.