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The library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” summer reading program ended on Aug. 10, with 459 library patrons registered for the program that kicked off with the Yo-Yo Guy on June 18. The library offered 70 programs this summer, and the children readers logged 133,440 minutes this summer. Thanks for the hard work of library staff and volunteers.
Peter Dinella’s photograph of the Barndoor Hills in autumn is a classic!
One of the oft-heard concerns throughout the budget process relates to the desire of many for the boards to work diligently and collaboratively to flatten out the rate of increase in the budget and, more importantly, the mill-rate change year to year. A key consideration in how the Granby Board of Finance looks at budgeting and the fiscal affairs of the town IS that stability in working towards a modest slope in the rate of increase in both.
At the June 1 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, two important actions occurred that “will move the Town of Granby forward.” The first action was the appointment of six town residents—Christopher LaVigne, Mark Gottlieb, Peter Anderson, Anne Adamson, Michael Lengvarsky and William Pascucci—to the Public Building and Capital Project Committee.
The hoedown has deep roots in farm country. The word hoedown originated in rural America, recalling the ritual end of harvest season when farm workers put down their farm tools to celebrate with a raucous community dance.
Friday, July 3: The Decker Bandits will perform 6–8 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Park Bandshell, followed by a bonfire 8–9 p.m.
Appreciation for Granby Library and Support for Bronin
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Highlights from the Special Meeting and Regular Meetings held on February 17th, and the Budget Workshop held on March 5th, 2026
As a 20+ year resident of Granby, I urge you all to read this article before you rubber stamp the School Budget in the April vote.
Granby’s America250 Committee is seeking donations to support the activities surrounding the Granby America250 Celebration in 2026.
In March’s article about the Drummer Puzzle Slam, Squadron Capital LLC was incorrectly identified as Squadron Line Capital. We apologize for the error.
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We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew; Assorted crackers: Ritz, Saltines, Town House; Coffee/tea; Cooking oil; Ketchup/mustard/mayo; Toilet paper, facial tissues; Dishwashing soap
I want to give a shout out to the GMHS cast and crew for their fabulous production of The Little Mermaid. They packed the GMHS auditorium on March 12, 13, 14 and 15. What talent we have in Granby! This musical highlighted our talented singers, dancers and set crew students and volunteers. As Director Erin Bakken stated, “This production has truly been a labor of love.”
Inserted in this month’s Drummer you will find the Friends of Granby Public Library’s membership form for this year’s fund drive. We are reaching out to those who would like to be a new member and those renewing their current membership.
In neighborhoods, sticks once lifeless and devoid of leaves and buried in deep snow,
now overflow with the rich yellow of the forsythia.
Upcoming Events; April Vacation Camps; Summer Camp Registration; Summer Jobs Available; Summer camps, clinics and more
Each spring, the development of the school district budget brings an important conversation to our community. As superintendent, I understand that our schools represent both one of Granby’s greatest strengths and one of the largest investments our taxpayers make each year. Our responsibility is clear: to provide the best possible opportunities for our students while being thoughtful stewards of public resources.
Graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue further education in the visual arts are invited to apply for the 2026 Granby Artist Association Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is a cash award of $1,000 given to a graduating senior with advanced artistic skills to be used for upcoming college expenses.
GAA and the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a reception on March 9 for GAA’s Simsbury Public Library Art Exhibition. More than 90 people enjoyed refreshments and viewed the many works on display by GAA exhibiting members. The next GAA exhibition will be the annual All Members Show at the East Granby Public Library in June.
Each year the development of the school budget offers our community an opportunity to reflect on something important: what we value most for the children of Granby.
In celebration of Read Across America Week, members of the National English Honor Society from Granby Memorial High School paid a special visit to Kelly Lane Primary and Wells Road Intermediate schools, spending time reading with elementary students and sharing their love for reading.
Highlights from the meetings held on February 18th and March 4th, 2026
Once again Drummer contributors delighted us with more material and photos than we could publish in our print pages. Please see the BONUS PAGES online by following this link.
Camera Club, Women’s Breakfast, Granby Bible Study, Civic Club, Spring Farmers’ Market, and Men’s Breakfast
Community Serve Day at Stony Hill Village will be Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at 259 Salmon Brook Street. Stony Hill is a senior living community managed by the nonprofit Granby Homes for Senior Citizens. Volunteers will work together by helping improve living spaces and outdoor areas.
Put spring in your step, Farmington Valley Quilters, NEAM Aerospace Academy at home, and Suffield Players present AI: Artificially Insidious