Recent Stories

New Drummer Team

The Granby Drummer is thrilled to announce that our new managing editor is Jen Bell.

COVID-19 immunizations available at home

The Farmington Valley Health District, in conjunction with the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association, will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to any individual 18 years old and up who is unable to attend public clinics.

Granby scouts earn silver awards

Granby Girl Scout Troop 66362 members Caroline Hall, Daisy Rzecinski, and Mackenzie Janski have earned their Silver Awards.

Horse Council’s Share The Road awareness event is June 19

To increase awareness of little-known motor vehicle laws, the Granby Horse Council is hosting a community event—Share the Road. On Saturday, June 19, (rain date June 20) join Horse Council members at Salmon Brook Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Share the Road event.

A Backwards Glance

In June 2003, Jim Hall (pictured above) was given much-deserved recognition for his service to American Legion Post 182 and for organizing Granby’s Memorial Day parade for 33 years. This year we thank Jim for his 51st Memorial Day parade and celebration in a year that desperately needs a drum-thumping, fife-playing outing on the Green.

PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES

Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Section 3.12.1 for a mixed-use building to add one residential unit for property located at 25 Hartford Avenue, COCE Zone. File Z-3-21.

Invasive action in town and at home

Invasive Plant Activists (IPAs) now gather monthly on the second Saturday morning to control invasive plants and allow natives to flourish.

SBHS News

The Salmon Brook Historical Society Research Library is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling 860-653-9713.

Strawberry Shortcake Drive-Thru

First Congregational Church of Granby has hosted community Strawberry Suppers for years. Last year the event was greatly missed but this year it’s back, just done a little differently: a Drive-Thru Strawberry Shortcake event.

MS Support Group

The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will resume when the Granby Senior Center reopens. Meetings are at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Men’s Breakfast

The next Granby Men’s Breakfast e-Group is Friday, June 11. The next three meetings will focus on Granby updates. June will be Jordan Grossman, Granby Superintendent of Schools reviewing the school opening challenges with the pandemic.

Thoughts While on a Walk

What a Blessing it is to see the flowers blooming in the yards,
To hear songbirds singing in the now leafed trees,