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The telephone, back in the day

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When I was a little girl, we had a black rotary dial phone. It sat on a little table by a lamp in the corner of the living room. Nearby there were several large telephone books containing local, state and business phone numbers. We got new books every year. I still remember my phone number.

Drumrolls

Drumrolls

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Area residents named to dean’s list for the spring semester at Quinnipiac University: from East Granby: Corriana Howard, Liam Phelan, Ryan Rickevicius, Sarah Springer; from Granby: Samuel Lightbourn, Erin Panella-Malley, Lindsey Puglise; from North Granby: Jason Platti.

Events

Friends meet at Senior Center coffee hour

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The Granby Council on Aging Coffee Hour is a free program held on the second Wednesday of each month from September through June and open to all senior citizens. Granby seniors are welcome to share their views about the town and its services, the town’s ongoing course of development, to raise any questions we might help to answer directly or to share our knowledge to identify the right person or agency in town to provide answers.

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Local voices, global hearts

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Adjacent to Granby, nestled in the charming village of Tariffville, you’ll find the Tapestry Singers—a multigenerational vocal ensemble bound together by music and a shared sense of purpose.

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Memorial Day Parade: Schedule of events

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Make your plans to attend Granby’s annual Memorial Day Parade and program on Monday, May 25. Parade Marshal and American Legion Post 182 Commander Cliff Burrell announced that this year’s honorary parade marshal and guest speaker is Dr. Don Rethke.

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2026 Memorial Flag Dedications

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The Granby Lions Club’s tradition of flying dedicated American flags in and around Granby center from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day is a tangible reminder of the dedication and sacrifices made by our town’s veterans. The Lions Club continues this tradition by offering Granby residents the opportunity to dedicate one of these flags in memory of a beloved veteran, be they family or friend.

In Memory of...

In Memory of . . .

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Harris, Ezra (Zeb) Ripple, 87, husband of the late Mary Serena Jones Harris, September 13
Deni, James M. “Skip”, Sr., 87, husband of the late Julianne M. (Gobeille) Deni, December 14

Fun & Rec

Meet me at the Center — May 2026

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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
The Senior Center will be closed Monday, May 25.

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Volunteers and donations needed for Safe Grad

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Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) has been working hard to create a memorable evening to celebrate the Class of 2026. The party, held Graduation Night (June 11), absolutely cannot happen without volunteers. The committee has done the legwork; now volunteers are needed to help with day-of-event preparation and chaperoning the party itself.

Bonus Pages

Photographer creates new art with ancient techniques

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Unless this is the first edition of the Drummer you are holding in your hands, you have certainly seen the work of Granby photographer Jay Harder. His photos of town sports, seasons and milestones like graduation appear frequently in this paper and various locations around town.