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On June 5, the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with a formal English Tea and a display of wedding gowns dating from 1929 through 2016.
Come to our first Holcomb Hoedown!, The farm store is open for the season, Nassau Financial Group spends a day on the Farm, new trail map, other news, and Cat’s Corner: It’s okay to not love kale.
Trees are everywhere in Granby, but sometimes we need one more in a special place. This just happened at Wells Road School where teacher Kristen Lecco’s third grade class became fascinated by trees and decided the interior courtyard viewed from their classroom window, needed one.
This is the story of me and my human mother. I am a loving, 10-year-old Bichon Frise. I am white in color as all Bichons are. We are descendants of water dogs and poodles.
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There was a wonderful turnout at the Granby Artists Association All Members Show opening reception at Lost Acres Vineyard on June 9.
There’s a new (but old) horse trailer in town! Enya Ferreira, a former Simsbury native now living in Granby, converted a 1970’s vintage horse trailer into a mobile bar.
For many folks who decide to retire from a profession or trade to which they have devoted decades, moving on to the next stage of life can present some unknowns. Friends and family offer congratulations, followed by the big question, “So, what are you going to do with all that time on your hands?” That can often be a difficult question to ponder.
Robert Flanigan’s skill and patience allowed him to capture this bald eagle at Christensen’s Pond with his Canon R8.
Summer is upon us and with it comes inherent risks to life and safety. Two of the big fire safety concerns are outdoor cooking/grilling and fireworks.
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Granby topped Cromwell 59-48 on March 15 in the semifinal round of the state tournament, earning them a spot in the CIAC 2022 Division IV State Championship game at Mohegan Sun on March 20.
Public Comment on Cannabis Establishments – April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center Community Room
Granby and Simsbury Chambers of Commerce have announced that their memberships voted to approve a merger between the two organizations. The merged organization will officially begin June 1 with the first event being the 3rd Annual Granby and Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on June 13 at Hop Meadow Country Club.
Minutes from the Special Meeting held on Feb. 22nd, 2022
The 8th Grade Boys Granby Travel Basketball won the NCC Travel Basketball Division II Championship against Ellington on March 6 at Windsor Locks High School. The team ended the season with a perfect 18-0 record.
Appearing on the first page of the March 2022 edition of the Drummer was an article entitled: Granby answers state call for Affordable Housing Plans. The name(s) of the author(s) are missing.
With China including cultivated meat in its latest five-year agricultural plan, the United States should make sure it isn’t left behind by not investing heavily into cellular-agriculture development.
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Connecticut’s Section 8 statute has been equitable in providing low-income families with rent and affordable housing. We do not need section 8 30-J or G, Public Act 21-29 (aka House Bill 6107).
Citizens for a Better Granby, Inc., publishers of the Granby Drummer will award a $1,500 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior.
Highlights from the meetings held on Feb. 2nd and Feb. 16th, 2022
Hive you been hankering for a night out with friends? Looking to show off your queen bee costume skills? Does trivia sweeten the honey jar? The 17th (not quite) Annual Gran-Bee flies into view on Friday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the GMHS Auditorium.
Throughout the long winter months, I’ve waited for spring and for my beloved forsythia to blossom again.
After a two-year hiatus, Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) is bringing back the traditional all-night, substance-free party to celebrate Granby’s graduating seniors.
A couple of months ago, Farmer O’Grady talked about all the work that has to be done in the winter months on a big farm such as Holcomb Farm in West Granby. These photos capture the Farm on a single day, Feb. 21, which happened to be a 50+ degree day, so the crew could work without the usual layers of cold weather protection typical for mid-winter.
The 2021-2022 Granby Memorial High School girls basketball season was pretty spectacular. It began long before the first official practice in late November, as the team of 19 began weight and agility training in July 2021 and played in a pre-season league to sharpen skills.
Imagine being a 10-year-old trekking through 1,000 miles of desert without your friends, family or supplies. You don’t know what the future holds for you, whether that may be crossing the crocodile-infested Gobi River or having to avoid being caught in the middle of gunfire.