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Highlights from the meeting held on October 29th, 2025
Dave Roberts of West Granby has been elected to the National Council of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) as the regional representative for New England.
The Granby Lions Club started its new year in July and is quickly approaching the halfway point. Led by newly appointed President John Adams, the club kicked off with impressive activity and success, and December promises to be just as busy.
This is the time of year when many of us start pulling out bins and boxes filled with lights, ornaments and memories.
On November 17, the newly-elected town officials were sworn in following a ceremony that included the presentation of colors by the American Legion Honor Guard and a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by Granby Public School students.
Granby Memorial/Canton Bears varsity football snagged a fifth victory in their last six games on Nov. 14 when the Bears walked away with a 20–7 win over Clinton’s Morgan Huskies.
Cooler days and cozy nights are finally here. This warm comforting soup is perfect for the season—and the months ahead!
Oct. 25, Granby welcomed children for trick or treating outside the Granby Town offices.
Tina Angeli, a motivational healer and author, was the speaker at the Nov. 5 Women’s Breakfast, sharing her experiences in a program titled Miracles Can Happen.
The Granby B.E.A.R Transition Academy recently received a generous donation from Holloways Appliance Center in Simsbury—a brand-new stove to support students in their hands-on learning experiences.
The Town of Granby Commission on Aging (COA) was established in February 1980 and has served the town and its seniors for 45 years.
The West Hartford Women’s Chorale is proud to announce its 2025 recipients for two $1,500 scholarship awards. From an exceptionally talented pool of applicants, the WHWC Scholarship Committee has chosen Nairobi Mouning from Granby as one of its recipients.
Spring is in full bloom at Holcomb Farm, and that means so much is happening that it can be hard to keep up!
There’s excitement in the air at Simsbury United Methodist Church (SUM) as it welcomes a new pastor, Dong Hyun Choi (Pastor DH), on July 1.
Melba Trott Griffin, born in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 3, 1927, completed her journey and passed away at home with hospice care on March 21, 2025.
More than 100 residents showed up for the annual Tulip Dinner at the Granby Senior Center on April 16.
The Granby Artists Association (GAA) presents its annual All Members Show at the East Granby Public Library from June 5 to June 26 with an artist reception on Thursday, June 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.
May is the number one month for gardening, and that means decisions! What to add, what to subtract, what to divide—and how to cope with the relentless multiplication of invasive plants.
On Connecticut Trails Day, Sunday, June 8, from 12 to 2 p.m., naturalist, writer, speaker, photographer and illustrator Michael Wojtech will help us see trees in ways we may not have noticed before.
Highlights from the meeting held on April 9th, 2025
Highlights from the meeting held on April 8th, 2025
Most people know that bees are one of the most important pollinators of not just our pretty flowers, but also many of our important food crops. You are probably picturing a cute little honeybee perched on the edge of a blossom right now, and you would probably be surprised to learn that it’s not the little honeybee that is the best at pollination but rather the big ole bumble bee!
Years ago, I received a phone call from Melissa, my cousin in Philadelphia. It was early May and she wanted to know about a baby hummingbird hovering over a small patch of flowers. After 27 years of tending to my hillside garden in Vermont, I knew the “baby” was actually a hawk moth, also known as sphinx moth.
Today, we communicate by texting or email. In my day, it was through writing letters.
The Granby Grange #5 hosted a contra dance party on March 29 that was open to Granby residents and surrounding communities.
Homeowners sometimes forget to conduct maintenance on the systems that keep homes running smoothly. The majority of appliance manufacturers have recommended practices for cleaning and repairing their products, so they function efficiently and effectively. Below are some reminders and tips.
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.