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I found this recipe a few years ago and it gets rave reviews wherever I serve it. Quick, delicious and nutritious—it doesn’t get better than that. And it’s a beautiful and colorful way to celebrate our new awakening in springtime!
The Connecticut Press Club, founded in the 1970s, is comprised of writers, editors, authors and other media professionals. Each year media outlets throughout the state are invited to submit pieces of their published work in a variety of categories. In January, the Drummer submitted 15 articles written by its volunteers in 2024 for consideration—and in April were notified that 12 of its writers received awards.
Granby newcomer Noah Sords enjoyed some private time casting for trout at Christensen’s Pond.
The April 2nd Granby Women’s Breakfast was a springtime delight.
On March 22 Dave Roberts spoke about The Future of Service at the United Nations, linking the relationship between Lions International, the United Nations and The United Nations Association of the USA.
Salmon Brook Park got a fresh start to the season thanks to the efforts of scouts who gathered on a rainy weekend in April for the annual spring cleanup.
March was the month for honoring successful women. Rosia Kennedy, program coordinator at the Granby Stop & Shop, wanted to show support for brave women going through tough times at the Abused Women’s Shelter in Springfield.
A beautiful Easter morning sunrise graced the Granby Land Trust’s Mary Edwards Mountain Property.
Special Budget Issue included alongside the April 2025 issue of The Granby Drummer
Good luck to the middle school G-4s robotics team at the world championships!
Carol and Peter Sepe brought some of their sheep to Lost Acres Vineyard for Granby’s Open Farm Day, Sept. 14.
At the Youth Service Bureau, we know increasingly negative messages are targeting boys ages 8 to 12. Messages about being an “alpha” male equate being a man with anger, violence and misogyny. Kindness, compassion and emotional expression are seen as weaknesses. Voices promoting anger, violence and misogyny are distressingly popular.
On Sept. 16, family and friends of the late Diane Neumann-Hernsdorf gathered at Granby Town Hall to celebrate the installation of a plaque honoring Diane’s extraordinary service to our community.
Granby Parks and Recreation is busy with myriad sports activities for all ages, including the new Mountain Biking FUNdamentals and Advanced Skills Program Progression courses, split into three age groups: grades 3–5, ages 13–18 and adults.
Highlights from the meetings held on August 19th, September 3rd, and September 16th, 2024
KCE Proposal, In response to Susan Patricelli Regan and Granby Schools, Support for Anderson, Support for Becker, and Support for GOP Candidates
Check Town of Granby website to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom
On the night of Oct. 21, 2023, a white supremacist group distributed propaganda to some Granby neighbors, seeking white men to turn New England into a whites-only ethnostate by any means. In response, the local nonprofit, Granby Racial Reconciliation, led a Stop the Hate Rally with 200+ people present and distributed free “Hate Has No Place in Our Town” lawn signs—many are still seen in town today. To counter the “us vs. them” of such hate groups, GRR works to support connections and community forged in mutuality, understanding, collaboration, and love.
Due to my perception of a rise in malicious social discourse, I offer portions of the rally speech I gave. We can do better, Granby.
Parks and Rec has announced that construction on the long-awaited walking path at Salmon Brook Park has commenced! This path will provide park goers a safe space to get those steps in and enjoy the beauty of the park.
All Granby Public Schools staff engaged in a high energy convocation to explore our theme, Connect. Believe. Achieve, and prepare for the year ahead.
Eric Harrison, president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, was selected as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Award Honorees.
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has again prioritized vaping as a Connecticut initiative.
Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 20.
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County (VNHLC) seeks hospice volunteers for its growing hospice program. The agency cares for patients who live in towns throughout Litchfield County and the Farming-ton Valley.
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Poll workers are still needed for both early voting and the presidential election in November.
Voters will be able to vote for one candidate in each category to serve the term noted.
We are now settling into the routines of the new school year. Kids are getting comfortable with their teachers and their schedule, adapting to new policies and are engaged in the learning process.
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.