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Community members are invited to a nonpartisan forum where candidates running to represent Granby in the Connecticut General Assembly will address issues of local concern.
“Nobody is bigger than the G,” says Mike Dombrowski, head coach of the boys’ soccer team at Granby Memorial High School. Dombrowski motioned to the big G painted at the center of the soccer field, explaining that “the G is a symbol that reminds us we are part of much bigger community.”
With the new school year underway, I’d like to give our Granby Public School district families and broader community a window into the work the Board of Education is prioritizing, the impactful issues before us and how you can engage in the conversations that matter to you.
The Drummer is excited to announce three new options to businesses and nonprofits to support our mission, which is to continue to deliver our award-winning local newspaper to every household in Granby free of charge.
The Farmington Valley YMCA, the Granby Police Department and Granby Public Schools are proud to recognize one of their own as he prepares to run one of the world’s most iconic races while raising funds to support local youth.
Early Voting, Civic Club, Men’s Breakfast, Birdseed Sale, Women’s Breakfast, SBHS News, and Camera Club
District 23B Lions Clubs again offers all students in Hartford and Litchfield Counties in Grades 9-12 the opportunity to compete in the Student Speaking Contest. Students attending public, private or charter schools, being homeschooled, members of Leo Clubs or other youth groups are eligible.
Thrills and Chills at Historic Mansion, Fit intellectual stimulation into your schedule, East Granby Library Pro-grams, Holiday Craft Fair, Quilt Show and Craft Fair, Suffield Players plan exciting season, and Tag and Bake Sale
PFLAG Granby will present a free community concert on Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring the music of New England Pride 365. An intergenerational collective of queer artists and allies, the group is composed of vocalists, dancers, actors, musicians and poets who sing for those who cannot. Their repertoire includes music from a wide variety of genres, including Broadway musicals, pop, choral and blues.
Karen Doherty received an Honorable Mention from the Connecticut Press Club for her article, “Ride with the Granby Pony Club,” which appeared in the September 2025 issue of the Drummer.
J. Stewart Huey, of Los Angeles, California, passed away after a brief illness on July 24, 2026 at the age of 62 surrounded by the love of his friends who were family to him.
At the Wilcox House in the West Granby Historic District, Dennis Picard will provide a program on early American cooking and food preparation at the Sept. 12 opening.
We’re on the Way, or WOW, is a Granby Youth Service Bureau group designed for high school girls and non-binary students to build community, have fun and learn new skills. WOW aims to foster a safe space for making connections, breaking down barriers, trying out new activities, growing together and engaging with the community.
One year, my niece wanted an afghan for Christmas.
This was exciting. Usually, my relatives never request yarn-related items.
During the summer months, many pet owners will start parasite preventative measures like topical repellents or oral medications. While the warmer months seem like the hot zone for the creepy crawlies, preventative measures are important during any time of year.
Katherine Elizabeth Brewer, 78, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on November 20, 1947, she was born in Hartford, Connecticut and grew up in Granby, Connecticut, before later moving to New Hampshire.
The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
Democratic Primary, More to Come, Electioneering at a Polling Location, Poll workers are needed!, and Calendar Review
Baked apples are a simple way to enjoy the season’s apple bounty.
The library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” summer reading program ended on Aug. 10, with 459 library patrons registered for the program that kicked off with the Yo-Yo Guy on June 18. The library offered 70 programs this summer, and the children readers logged 133,440 minutes this summer. Thanks for the hard work of library staff and volunteers.
Peter Dinella’s photograph of the Barndoor Hills in autumn is a classic!
One of the oft-heard concerns throughout the budget process relates to the desire of many for the boards to work diligently and collaboratively to flatten out the rate of increase in the budget and, more importantly, the mill-rate change year to year. A key consideration in how the Granby Board of Finance looks at budgeting and the fiscal affairs of the town IS that stability in working towards a modest slope in the rate of increase in both.
At the June 1 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, two important actions occurred that “will move the Town of Granby forward.” The first action was the appointment of six town residents—Christopher LaVigne, Mark Gottlieb, Peter Anderson, Anne Adamson, Michael Lengvarsky and William Pascucci—to the Public Building and Capital Project Committee.
The hoedown has deep roots in farm country. The word hoedown originated in rural America, recalling the ritual end of harvest season when farm workers put down their farm tools to celebrate with a raucous community dance.
Friday, July 3: The Decker Bandits will perform 6–8 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Park Bandshell, followed by a bonfire 8–9 p.m.
Appreciation for Granby Library and Support for Bronin
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew; Assorted crackers: Ritz, Saltines, Town House; Canned peaches/pineapple/fruit cocktail; Applesauce; Ketchup/mustard/mayo/pickles/relish; Taco dinner boxes; Dishwashing soap