Holiday wishes from the Thomases

Virginia and JD Thomas send season’s greetings from North Carolina. They miss all their Granby friends and would love to hear from them.

Keeping up with The Suffield Players

Mapleton Hall has been closed since March 2020, but The Players have been busy with renovations at the historic theatre home, while still producing virtual shows and theatre workshops.

Local birders find a treasure

On Jan. 16, Granby residents John Weeks and his wife, Christine Chinni, were birding along the Hockanum River behind the East Hartford Middle School when they spotted this magnificent bald eagle perched in a tree.

Spooktacular

First Congregational Church of Granby and Valley Pre-School partnered to offer a drive-thru Halloween celebration on Oct. 30 in the church parking lot.

Sleep and Health

The amazing and somewhat sad reality is that the sleep industry is a $32 billion market, and we still aren’t sleeping. As a culture, we have become quite crazed with purchasing almost anything to help us sleep.

Michael Guarco in the kitchen

Michael Guarco is widely recognized in his role (since 1989) as chairman of Granby’s Board of Finance. In his position as chair, and as a regular contributor to the Drummer, he advises and explains best practices for the town’s financial success.