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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.
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.
Highlights from the meetings held on June 20th, July 10th, July 17th, and August 7th, 2023
The Granby Horse Council Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for 2022. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a senior student enrolled in their current high school program for at least two years.
From left: Newly elected First Selectman Mark Fiorentino, Selectmen Kelly Rome, Sally King, Mark Neumann, and Fred Moffa.
The Granby Lions Club is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The First Congregational Church of Granby, located on Rte.189, has graciously allowed use of its hall for this drive.
During the month of December, the Friends of Granby Public Library will have several tables set up for gift giving this holiday season.
Superintendent’s Announcements
Dr. Jordan Grossman said that budgets for FY23 and budget meetings are underway.
Granby forward Fran Caley is tough to beat.
Senior captain Natalie Scanlon controls the mid-field for Granby. Photo by Maria Scanlon
Winter storms present challenges to the Public Works road crew. Make sure to read these Winter Hints to keep you, your family and town workers safe this winter.
The commission voted (4-0-1) to approve the minutes of Sept. 28. Peters abstained.
The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution are pleased to announce the return of Christmas Open House tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead Museum, 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor, on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The New England Air Museum will get a visit from Jolly Saint Nick on Saturday, Dec. 11.
The Suffield Players are ready to impart some holiday cheer with our annual holiday benefit featuring the classic tale by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, adapted for stage by Ryan Bird.
Winterfest 2021 and the Tunnel of Lights will be held from Nov. 26 through Dec. 19 from 5 until 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Give a little piece of history and experience some for yourself this holiday season at Windsor Historical Society.
The Old St. Andrew’s Church Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
The following events were being planned when the Drummer went to press. However, closures and cancellations may have occurred since that time. Please check organization websites or call contact numbers for updated information.
Director of Recreation and Leisure Services: Kristine Vincent, CPRP
Recreation Supervisor: Daphne Shinder
Program Supervisor: Terri Ziemnicki
Telephone: 860-653-8947
Website: GranbyRec.com
Granby Youth Basketball
Still taking registrations. Granby Parks and Recreation strives to provide a positive recreational basketball program for youths in grades K-8.
I was deep in thought the other day regarding the approaching holiday season, and I got to wondering: what was Frederick Austin thinking?
