Recent Stories

Familiar Faces

Learning for life: Jennifer Kielbasa

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Like many little girls, Jennifer Kielbasa grew up wanting to be just like her mother. But Jennifer took this desire farther than most. Her mother, Kerry Ann Kielbasa, served Granby for 25 years as director of human and senior services.

People

Reardon recognized as one of America’s best realtors

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Nancy Reardon, a local well-known real estate professional in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Granby office, has been named one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals by Real Trends and Tom Ferry.

Great Outdoors

Summer Delights: Rhubarb and strawberries

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June was a busy month for Mother Nature. It’s peak egg-laying time for many birds, frogs and turtles; Lady Slippers blooming in the woods and bogs; and strawberries and rhubarb nearly ready for picking.

Verse

July Fourth

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The sun’s light coming through the window wakes me, and I know it will be a glorious Fourth of July day—perfect for parades, picnics, barbecues, a trip to the beach or lake for swimming or boating.

Town/Govt

Registrars of Voters

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The Barry family outing to vote absentee: parents Michelle and Jared, children Jenson and Julia.

Town/Govt

VOTE NOV. 2!

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The 2020 COVID precautions are being implemented again this year to ensure the safety of both poll workers and voters. If you plan to come to the polls please plan for a long wait, be patient, wear a mask, and dress warmly—it will take extra time to vote, especially with 10 races to cast votes in.

Great Outdoors

Planting with a view

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Friends of Holcomb Farm volunteers Walter Ford, Jack Lareau and Nicole Cloutier participated in a tree planting day on the Holcomb Tree Trail in October.

School & Sports

Radium Girls opens at high school

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Granby Performing Arts at Granby Memorial High School presents the play Radium Girls on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at GMHS Auditorium.

Town/Govt

GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

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Long-Term Recovery Committee 

The committee’s goal was to identify the unmet needs of the community created by the COVID-19 crisis and to develop methods to assist the citizens and businesses recover.

Town/Govt

News from Public Works

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Trash Holiday: Thursday, Nov. 25, (Thanksgiving) is a holiday for Paine’s. All Thursday and Friday trash pickups will be delayed by one day that week. 

Letter to the Editor

Thanks for Used Book Sale

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The Friends of the Granby Public Library held its 38th Used Book Sale in September after a two year wait due to COVID restrictions last year. It was another successful sale and a welcome return of our patrons who look forward to this annual event.

Letter to the Editor

Fund research for cultivated meat

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I was thrilled to learn the U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving $10 million over five years to Tufts University to establish a National Institute for Cellular Agriculture. The institute will conduct open-access research into cultivated meat.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Eastwood

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We are writing in support of Val Eastwood, candidate for First Selectwoman. We have been friends with Val for some time. In fact, we had the opportunity to help her with the care of her mother while she was under hospice care at Val’s home earlier this year.

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

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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.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Emery

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We are writing in support of Jenny Emery’s candidacy for election to Granby’s Board of Finance. After a very successful, 40-year career in risk management and finance, in which she worked with thousands of towns and schools across the country, Jenny has chosen to invest her considerable energy, intelligence, and enthusiasm into the town she loves. Already, Granby is the better for it. One need only look at her volunteer work around town.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Lofink

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I have known Jim Lofink for over eight years, and have worked with him in a number of different capacities. I know from personal experience that whenever Jim decides to take on a commitment, he gives 100 percent of his energy, effort, and focus to the task at hand.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Logan

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This note is to support Monica Logan for the Granby Board of Education. I have known Monica since shortly after we both moved to Granby six years ago, and am excited at the possibility of having someone as knowledgeable, dedicated, creative and empathetic as she is to serve our town and the future of Granby on our Board of Education.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Moffa

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I am writing in support of Dr. Fred Moffa’s candidacy for the Granby Board of Selectmen. I have lived in Granby for 35 years, and I have known Fred for more than two decades. In that time, I have come to respect Fred’s political wisdom and his deep commitment to the well-being of the citizens of Granby.

Letter to the Editor

Support for Roberts

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As a Granby resident and long-time community volunteer who cares passionately about our town, I am writing to strongly encourage all Drummer readers to vote for Dave Roberts for the Granby Board of Finance in the upcoming election.