Recent Stories

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Mays, Shoulds and Musts

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May is the number one month for gardening, and that means decisions! What to add, what to subtract, what to divide—and how to cope with the relentless multiplication of invasive plants.

Great Outdoors

Bumble bees—the queens of the pollinators

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Most people know that bees are one of the most important pollinators of not just our pretty flowers, but also many of our important food crops. You are probably picturing a cute little honeybee perched on the edge of a blossom right now, and you would probably be surprised to learn that it’s not the little honeybee that is the best at pollination but rather the big ole bumble bee!

Great Outdoors

Of hummingbirds, hawk moths and ephemerals

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Years ago, I received a phone call from Melissa, my cousin in Philadelphia. It was early May and she wanted to know about a baby hummingbird hovering over a small patch of flowers. After 27 years of tending to my hillside garden in Vermont, I knew the “baby” was actually a hawk moth, also known as sphinx moth.

People

Letter Writing

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Today, we communicate by texting or email. In my day, it was through writing letters.

People

Home maintenance reminders

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Homeowners sometimes forget to conduct maintenance on the systems that keep homes running smoothly. The majority of appliance manufacturers have recommended practices for cleaning and repairing their products, so they function efficiently and effectively. Below are some reminders and tips.

Great Outdoors

Raspberry Spinach Salad

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I found this recipe a few years ago and it gets rave reviews wherever I serve it. Quick, delicious and nutritious—it doesn’t get better than that. And it’s a beautiful and colorful way to celebrate our new awakening in springtime!

Town/Govt

Town well positioned for tomorrow

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The Town of Granby closed the books on the fiscal year—FY23—that ended on June 30 in a strong financial position, as anticipated.

Drumrolls

Lew McIntyre recognized for service

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Granby resident Lew McIntyre was awarded a proclamation honoring his recent retirement after 25 years of service to the Stony Hill Village senior housing community.

Events

VNA merger underway

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The Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association will be merging with the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County.

Events

Drummer receives special GCF grant

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The board of directors of the Granby Community Fund (GCF) has announced the approval of a $2,000 special grant to assist the Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG) with the increased printing expenses of The Granby Drummer.

School & Sports

To GMHS seniors, a year of lasts delivers new firsts

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Amid the cooler mornings, shifting leaves and decreasing hours of daylight, one undoubtable signal indicated the closing hours of summer: yard signs, scattered throughout town, boldly asserting this message: “First Day of School, August 29.”