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On May 24, the Charter Revision Commission finalized its draft report and authorized its chairman to file the report with the town clerk.
On March 14 the Lost Acres Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on Loomis St.
I am not writing this article about the fire.
Sunshine and warm weather is finally upon us, but don’t take it for granted. With hot humid weather often comes the threat of severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, tornados, hurricanes and possible associated flooding.
Highlights from the June 7th, 2023 meeting, as well as Superintendent’s statement on the video and public comment from that meeting
As the temperature gradually rose and countless buds sprang into action, students and staff across the Granby Public Schools eagerly awaited the conclusion of the 2022/23 school year.
The Granby Memorial Drama Club had a wonderful year, from the fall production of Daughters of the Appalachians to the fantastic musical production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Cheri Burke was introduced as Granby’s new superintendent of schools in the June issue of the Drummer
We are pleased to endorse Sarah Thrall for reelection to the Granby Board of Education. We have known Sarah for over 15 years and have always been impressed with her service to the community.
I have known James Tsaptsinos since he moved to Granby nine years ago. He is a great neighbor and he is a person that contributes to the community. His experience and background will make him an excellent member of the Board of Finance.
• Grossman welcomed Tess Bajek, a junior at the high school, as the new Student Representative.
• It has been a busy hiring season, hiring approximately 50 new staff members.
We opened the doors to the best school district in the State of Connecticut on Aug. 26. I have visited all of the schools several times since the start of the school year and it is so good to see students and staff back in the buildings, engaged and settling into routines.
Fifty years ago, David Bale, David Hildreth and Dennis Lobo met in the Bales’ kitchen and organized a race to be held on Earth Day that year. The year was 1971, it was the very first Earth Day, and the road race they planned started a tradition that celebrated its 50th year on Sept. 18.
F. H. Cossitt Branch Library has a beautifully refurbished entry door! Stop by to admire the craftsmanship, learn about other works in progress and update your library account with our staff.
The Granby Lions awarded $2,500 scholarships to three Granby Memorial High School 2021 graduates: Ty de los Reyes, attending Central Connecticut State University; Madison Kennedy, attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and Mark McWhirter, attending the University of Connecticut.
Application seeking an amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 8.30 Temporary and Limited Moratorium on Cannabis Establishments. File Z-17-21.
In the past year, while starting an online campus and navigating the challenges of serving the congregation and community during the pandemic, Valley Brook Community Church hired two new staff members. Peter Gove was hired as the new Facilities Manager, and Patrick Fitzgerald was hired as the new Worship Arts Director.
The Granby Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking input from your household to better understand the community’s parks and recreation needs, wants and satisfaction with current facilities and services offered.
As the fall chill fills the air, and on the darkest of nights, mournful cries of the abandoned dead are heard on the tracks at the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor. Come for a scare if you dare!
The 27th Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair and Luncheon will be held at the North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall, Case Street (Routes 179 and 3) in North Canton on Oct. 14 through 16.
A stately dining room is the only constant as six actors portray 57 different characters spanning six decades in this classic historical comedy by A. R. Gurney.
An Act Concerning Pedestrian Safety (Public Act 21-28) became effective in Connecticut on Oct. 1. There are two key elements to the new law.
Granby 4-H sign-up night is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Holcomb Farm Workshop. This open house from 7 to 8 p.m. will introduce the youth-officer team, leaders and project groups available for the 2021-2022 program year.
Granby’s next Invasive Action Day to remove invasive plants and plant alternatives is Saturday, Oct. 9.
Fall Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the society’s grounds, rain or shine.
The Friends of the Cossitt Library will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Friends’ president will give an Annual Report with an update on Friends projects and active Friends members will vote to elect Trustees for the next fiscal year.
On Saturday, Nov. 13, the First Congregational Church of Granby will host a food safety training class and certification exam. The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized nationally and meets food service licensing requirements for the State of Connecticut.