Recent Stories

Granby and the First Amendment — Part 2

Last month, we experienced what 1700s Granby life was like living and chafing under a town government responsible for one’s religious well-being. In part two, we’ll add more local religious context as tensions become division in the Salmon Brook Ecclesiastical Society.

Newly-opened Drago’s Kitchen offers creative excellence

Since opening in February, Drago’s Kitchen has welcomed the Granby community into its inclusive and creative breakfast and lunch restaurant, located at 7 Mill Pond Drive. The menu spans gluten-free, vegan and allergen-aware options, as well as innovative kid-friendly and family menu choices.

Connecticut Press Club Winner’s Spotlight

Kudos to our Drummer writers and editorial team for winning awards in 10 separate categories in the 2023 Connecticut Press Club Professional Communications Contest!  We’re spotlighting one of our award winners in each of the Drummer’s next several issues.

Camera Club members paint with light

The Camera Club’s 2023 program of Painting with Light was held at the Lost Acres Fire Department. Members photographed the antique fire truck at night using only flashlights. Shown here is Paula Johnson’s photograph, showing the effect of using different colored light.  

Laying the financial groundwork for tomorrow

A primary focus of the Granby Board of Finance is to protect and strengthen, where reasonable, the town’s short and long-term financial position.

Key Capture Energy proposes battery energy storage plan

At the Aug. 5 Granby Board of Selectmen meeting, Paul Williamson from Key Capture Energy (KCE) presented information about the company’s proposal to install a battery energy storage facility at 100 Salmon Brook Street. On Aug. 7, Williamson and a team from KCE conducted an open house in the senior center to answer questions from residents regarding the proposal.

Protecting the town and its assets: That’s called risk management

When our police department responds to a call, when our public works department plows snow, when our teachers educate students and when the town building inspector inspects buildings to ensure they comply with the building code, the Town of Granby is exposed to liability.

Newly-opened Drago’s Kitchen offers creative excellence

Since opening in February, Drago’s Kitchen has welcomed the Granby community into its inclusive and creative breakfast and lunch restaurant, located at 7 Mill Pond Drive. The menu spans gluten-free, vegan and allergen-aware options, as well as innovative kid-friendly and family menu choices.

Connecticut Press Club Winner’s Spotlight

Kudos to our Drummer writers and editorial team for winning awards in 10 separate categories in the 2023 Connecticut Press Club Professional Communications Contest!  We’re spotlighting one of our award winners in each of the Drummer’s next several issues.

Camera Club members paint with light

The Camera Club’s 2023 program of Painting with Light was held at the Lost Acres Fire Department. Members photographed the antique fire truck at night using only flashlights. Shown here is Paula Johnson’s photograph, showing the effect of using different colored light.  

Laying the financial groundwork for tomorrow

A primary focus of the Granby Board of Finance is to protect and strengthen, where reasonable, the town’s short and long-term financial position.

Key Capture Energy proposes battery energy storage plan

At the Aug. 5 Granby Board of Selectmen meeting, Paul Williamson from Key Capture Energy (KCE) presented information about the company’s proposal to install a battery energy storage facility at 100 Salmon Brook Street. On Aug. 7, Williamson and a team from KCE conducted an open house in the senior center to answer questions from residents regarding the proposal.

Protecting the town and its assets: That’s called risk management

When our police department responds to a call, when our public works department plows snow, when our teachers educate students and when the town building inspector inspects buildings to ensure they comply with the building code, the Town of Granby is exposed to liability.

Town Hall Happenings

This summer, the Granby Public Works Department was busy around town. Road reconstruction is being completed on Wells, Vining Hill and Moosehorn roads. Drainage repairs, a new base layer and topcoat are also included in these projects.