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Highlights from the meetings held on March 17th and April 21st, 2025
Highlights from the meeting held on March 25th, 2025
Trash Holiday: Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, is a holiday for USA Waste/Paine’s. All trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.
Highlights from the meetings held on March 10th and April 14th, 2025
Executive Producer Bill Regan and Host Susan Regan, of CT Valley Views, have produced more than 200 high profile guest interviews for their PATV show for the past 15 years. Due to a potential consideration for moving out of state, the Regans have terminated the show in Connecticut.
After winter’s last attempt to linger through April, spring weather is finally here. Crocuses, daffodils and forsythia bushes are blooming all over town, and it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning and new projects!
Despite a 3-0 loss to Coventry at home on April 19, Granby Memorial High School baseball team is off to a strong start this season.
Simsbury Meadows is thrilled to announce that it is nearly ready to break ground for the next chapter in the story—The Next Act—a transformative expansion of its beloved facility.
Each May, communities across the country take time to honor the incredible educators who make a lasting impact on the lives of their students. This year, Granby Public Schools is proud to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 to May 9.
Highlights from the meetings held on March 5th and March 19th, 2025
Granby Open Farm Day 2023 will be on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cheri Burke, Granby’s superintendent of schools, announced that Heather Tanis has been selected as the principal of Granby Memorial Middle School.
At an Aug. 9 public hearing, a 48-unit, four-story apartment complex proposed for 37 Hartford Avenue by Vessel Development of New York, was presented to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC) for permit approval of its storm water management plan. The review and permits are required because the site includes 932 square feet of wetlands.
Welcome to the Drummer’s first issue this autumn! During the past several months, we’ve successfully completed our transition to a new editorial team and we’re excited to continue bringing Granby’s news to you in print, on our website and on social media.
Katharine Leenders has been appointed to fill Sarah Thrall’s remaining term. Come November, she will be running in the next election.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, candidates who are running for the Granby Board of Education on Nov. 7, have been invited to attend a Candidate Forum sponsored by the GMHS Civics Department and the Registrars of Voters Office, in the Granby High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
Lottery to determine horizontal order will be Sept. 6, 9 a.m.
Help CT corporate taxes benefit Granby, Book Sale was success!, Embracing Our Agrarian Roots, and Lack of Parent Engagement at BOE Meetings
Lieutenant Commander David M. Amidon, honorary marshal of the Granby Memorial Day Parade, served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and the Cold War. His actual service duties were reported incorrectly in my article in the July/August issue, Memorial Day parade and ceremony honors fallen heroes. My apologies to Dave and sincere appreciation for his service.
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.
Poll workers needed, Voter registration, and No Primary, Nov. 7 is Election Day
Highlights from the June 27th, 2023 and July 11th, 2023 meetings
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Granby for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
On May 22, Matthew Spoerndle, senior managing director with Phoenix Advisors, LLC presented a credit overview for the Town of Granby at the Board of Finance meeting.
On Sunday, Sept. 24, Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) will host an Appraisal Fair at the society grounds at 208 Salmon Brook Street.
The Lost Acres Fire Department’s first car show on Aug. 5 at Salmon Brook Park drew approximately 150 cars and raised over $5,000.
The Granby Drummer staff mourns the loss of longtime friend and volunteer Hank Rau.
Highlights from the meetings held on June 20th, July 10th, July 17th, and August 7th, 2023
I am delighted to introduce the overarching theme for Granby Public Schools’ year ahead: Let Kindness Ripple.