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Extending an invitation to the upcoming Granby Artists 25th Anniversary Showcase and Celebration was the finale of the presentation at the September Granby Women’s Breakfast at the Senior Center.
A phenomenal breakfast spread on the morning of Sept. 14 honored the retirement of two of Granby’s important contributors: Kirk Severance of Public Works and Paul Willis of the Registrar’s office. Members of both Granby and East Granby public works were present in addition to Granby officials and friends of the honorees.
Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 25.
We wonder if it is also true of sunflowers that “two heads are better than one.”
The Granby Registrars of Voters are preparing for a busy voting season this fall. On Nov. 3 there will be a general election that includes voting for candidates running for Governor, for U.S. Congress and for other regional and state offices. On Dec. 8 there will be a town vote on five local bonding questions.
The Salmon Brook Music Series is kicking off its 12th season with a multi-generational concert. Families and music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Granby Congregational Church Fellowship Building, South Campus, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
Last month’s column highlighted how helpful the cadets of the Lost Acres Fire Department were in building the July 3 bonfire that celebrated our nation’s 250th anniversary. Those cadets are taught by a dedicated group of volunteers at the Lost Acres Fire Department, which is celebrating its 90th year of service.
This summer, Alyssa Klebart reached out to Town Manager Mike Walsh to complete a Girl Scout summer project that benefited Granby. The project titled “Canine Poop Bags” was the result.
Have you noticed more children walking through town with their heads down, looking at their phones? Or wondered what parents can do about the growing impact of social media and excessive screen use on our children?
On May 6, colleagues, friends and members of the dental community gathered to celebrate Dr. Michael Ungerleider as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 McManus Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions toward advancing and improving the profession of dentistry through leadership, service, innovation, and dedication to patient care.
Hikers hit the trails June 7, Volunteers preserve GLT property, Birds of Prey fascinate crowd, and Dewey-Granby Oak
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.
According to National Fire Protection Association Statistics, during the five-year period from 2019-2023, US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 328,590 home structure fires per year. These fires caused an annual average of 2,600 civilian deaths, 10,770 civilian fire injuries and $8.9 billion in direct property damage.
On April 24, Clara Mitrano, Grade 4 student at Wells Road Elementary School, was presented an award for artwork she submitted to the Connecticut Fire Prevention Recognition Program.
Most non-profit organizations have big fundraisers each year. The Lost Acres Fire Department used to have a rummage sale in the first week of May. Now they have a car show, which is Aug. 1. The Granby Drummer has its Puzzle Slam in early February. The Salmon Brook Historical Society has its flea markets held twice a year in May and October.
On June 3, the Women’s Breakfast Group welcomed a returning favorite, Metro Bis Chef Chris Prosperi, who entertained with anecdotes about his life and career while he was creating Chocolate Panna Cotta.
Independence Day: The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, July 4. There will be no changes to curbside service due to the holiday.
It really feels like summer outside! I found this recipe and made it this weekend, so good that I made it a second time once it was gone.
Highlights from the meetings held on May 16th and May 20th, 2026
Mark Williams spoke to the Men’s Breakfast Group on June 12, fascinating attendees with Granby’s history.
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.
There will be a Democratic primary at Granby Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with early voting, also at Town Hall, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 9. That primary will include candidates vying for Governor and for the 1st U.S. Congressional district.
As of June 15, there is no Republican primary scheduled for 2026.
The Granby UNICO Chapter celebrated its first Mario Dei Dolori Memorial Golf Tournament on June 5.
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.
Every June, foxgloves bloom on the GLT’s Katan-Ensor Preserve in West Granby.
The Open House held by Granby’s Department of Public Works on May 16 attracted some young recruits!
In my column for the October issue of the Drummer, I explained how Granby practices direct democracy. This means you, the voters through the ballot box, choose your elected officials, approve the town’s annual budget, and periodically are asked to go to the polls to approve spending and funding for large capital projects. The process where voters approve spending and funding for large capital projects is called “bonding.”