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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.
I am delighted that the Drummer December 2014 issue included the article in remembrance of Fred Wilhelm, Sr., written by Trish Percival and Rick Orluk. The article noted that the family planted a gingko tree, in memory of Fred. We thank John O’Brien, O’Brien Nurserymen, for finding and procuring this sapling for us and for helping the family plant it properly. His expertise helps ensure that this living memorial will remind us of Fred for decades to come. Bill Bentley […]
George Tuffin I’m certain that many among us will eulogize George Tuffin. I’m one of them but am interested in emphasizing one not so evident thing that he did for Granby. Shortly after moving to Granby in 1960, George was elected by his neighbors to be Granby’s first unpaid first selectman under the town’s new charter. His selection may have been due in part to George seemingly knowing everyone in town and considering each of us his good friends. Being new to town a […]
Cossitt support The Friends of Cossitt Library wish to thank the thoughtful townspeople who donated to the Cossitt Book Gift Tree Project this past December. Fifty-eight seniors enjoyed receiving holiday gifts of books at the Granby Senior Center lunch, and 28 children from 9 months to 17 years received gift books through Granby Social Services. Numbers of donors gave multiple books. Granby again demonstrated the town’s generous spirit. The Friends also wish to thank the good cooks wh […]
Warm Up At Cossitt Drop into Cossitt Library this very cold winter and enjoy a hot cup of coffee, tea or cocoa and a warm welcome. The Friends continue to offer a cup of comfort while patrons browse the new DVDs, best sellers, the excellent selection of magazines and recorded books, etc. There are always seasonal and new books in the Children’s Room and something to create or color on the table for the younger patrons. Still Collecting The Friends of Cossitt Library request don […]
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. Prasad Menon will present a program on Flash Photography. The Scavenger Hunt words for the meeting are color harmony, curvature and favorite picture. These photographs must have been taken after the January meeting. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]
In Memory Of ….. Kolding, Harold H., 57, husband of Betty (Gregory) Kolding, November 15 Wagner, Robert W., 73, husband of Shirley (Hansen) Wagner, November 16 Spiller, Michael Sean, 48, November 18 McKelvey, Joan R. (Riley), wife of the late Vincent T. McKelvey, November 25 Laudati, Allison Faye (Matheson), wife of John L. Laudati, November 28 Stark, Lois M. (Meyer), 80, wife of the late Jacob F. Stark, November 29 Powers, Rita (Fogarty) Pierce, 68, wife of James T. Powers, De […]
Edna Zimmer In Memory of… Edna Zimmer died peacefully on January 8 at the age of 96 at The Mountain View Center, in Rutland, Vt. She was the loving mother of Joan Gallant, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Judy Kennedy, Wallingford, Vt.; and William Zimmer, North Granby, and will be fondly remembered by 12 grandchildren: Kim Gallant, Tim Gallant, Jody Williams, Jeremy Gallant and Krista McNeill of PEI; Janet Farmer, Bob Kennedy and Mike Kennedy of Vermont; Scott Kennedy, New York; Ke […]
The Hive is humming: GranBee is set for March 13 By Mary Munsell Although most of us are bundled up against old Man Winter, Mother Nature is planning on signs of spring as the Granby Education Foundation plans its twelfth annual trivia contest, the GranBee. A buzz of activity can be heard from GEF’s question committee as they hunt down topics both fantastic and germane that will be used to craft questions for GranBee teams. These teams of three will be challenged with such questions by […]
Source: farmersalmanac.com By nature writer Verlyn Klinkenborg “After months of profound hibernation, drugged by the body fat of summer and early fall, a groundhog sometimes, on a mild winter day, pokes its head out of its burrow. What it thinks, no one knows, but it always makes the right decision: it goes back to bed.” […]
CTVV host Susan Regan and Estelle Kafer, Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford executive director at the society’s office in West Hartford. CTVV: Jewish Historical Society seeks to expand visibility The Jewish Historical Society is a well-established and firmly entrenched organization in the West Hartford community with a current membership of approximately 500 people with the majority comprised of family participants. Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views interviewed Estell […]
CPA Society Evan Kalish CPA society recognizes Granby resident The Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA) has announced its 2014 New and Young Professionals to Watch, a select group of three people, aged 35 and younger, who have set themselves apart as emerging leaders in the accounting profession. Following a call for nominations in the fall, a panel of accounting professionals selected these go-getters based on professional or workplace contributions, community service, and CTCPA involvement. […]
Simanski named Assistant Republican Leader Bill Simanski recently began his third two-year term representing the 62nd General Assembly District that includes Barkhamsted, Granby, Hartland and New Hartford. Connecticut House Republicans assigned Simanski to four legislative committees. He was also named Assistant Republican Leader by House Minority Leader Themis Klarides. Simanski will serve as the ranking member of the legislature’s Banks Committee. This committee deals with issues […]
Five-Year School Budget Plan Unveiled By Kim Becker Superintendent Dr. Alan Addley submitted his five-year budget plan to the board of education this month. For fiscal year 2016, the administration is seeking an overall budget increase of 3.5 percent. This reflects negotiated salary increases and benefits for teachers, administrators and other staff members. According to the Granby Education Association, Granby ranked third from the bottom for teachers’ salaries in Hartford County […]
Senator Witkos stands next to the original corner stone at Bradley International Airport, Terminal B. State leaders, local officials and lawmakers gathered to unlock a piece of history hidden away for the past 63 years: a time capsule uncovered in Bradley International Airport’s Terminal B. State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) joined fellow legislators, surrounding town officials, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) Executive Director Kevin […]
There will be a Public Hearing conducted by the Granby Planning & Zoning Commission on January 13, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 15 North Granby Road to hear and consider the following item:A proposed amendment to the Zoning Regulations, Section 3.12.5 Comprehensive Granby Center Zone Criteria, items 1-3, File Z-12-14. The proposed amendment can be found on the Granby Web Site shown below.At the hearing interested persons may appear and written communications will be recei […]
Granby’s Plan of Conservation and Development generates ideas from resident input By Elaine Jones The Planning and Zoning Commission subcommittee charged with updating Granby’s Plan of Conservation and Development held its second public information session on November 18. The goal was to receive thoughts, ideas and recommendations from residents as to what they perceive as good in town and what could be improved. The state requires each town to update these plans every ten years […]
Women’s Breakfast Norwegian Holiday Traditions will be the focus of the next Granby Women’s Breakfast at the Senior Center on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Borgny Thompson (Haugland) lives in East Hartland and came to the U.S. from Norway at 7 years of age. She lived in a small town about 30 miles from Bergen and has been back to Norway several times. She will talk about the customs of her area, the food, music and traditional dress of her birthplace. Breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m. wi […]
Valley Pre-School Open House Valley Pre-School invites parents and children to an open house on Saturday, Jan. 24, 9 – 11 a.m. at 219 North Granby Road. Attendees can meet the teachers and Valley Pre-School families, and see first-hand how the school uses play-based learning to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Information will be available about the school’s traditional three-year-old and four-year-old programs, as well as the catapult programs. For more information, […]
Valley Pre-School Open House Valley Pre-School invites parents and children to an open house on Saturday, Jan. 24, 9 – 11 a.m. at 219 North Granby Road. Attendees can meet the teachers and Valley Pre-School families, and see first-hand how the school uses play-based learning to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Information will be available about the school’s traditional three-year-old and four-year-old programs, as well as the catapult programs. For more information, […]
Safe Graduation Party The next Safe Graduation Party Committee meeting is Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the GMHS Media Center. Parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to attend. Please come and be a part of this special event, help support this proud tradition and give the seniors a night to remember. The Grad Night Art Competition, open to seniors only, will be underway soon. The entry forms will be handed out during advisory at the high school and will also be available soo […]