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Town Manager Mike Walsh recently updated the board of selectmen and the IWWC of the Town of Granby’s position in opposition to the Key Capture Energy project.
Barbara Ann Askew, 88, a longtime Granby resident, passed away on October 28 in Greenwood, S.C.
By the time you read this, Thanksgiving Day will be in the rear-view mirror as we enter December, the holiday season, with the new year upon us in the blink of an eye!
Granby Memorial High School senior Jayne Hiatt (#21) set a new record this season when she racked up her 1,000th kill in volleyball. Her achievement marks the first time in Granby volleyball’s 18-year history that a player has accomplished this amazing feat.
If you love jigsaw puzzles, then this is the event for you! Grab three friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition! The Drummer’s second Puzzle Slam will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Granby Memorial Middle School gym. (The snow date is Feb. 2.)
Ben Perron was recently appointed to the Granby Board of Finance. Perron is replacing Al Wilke who resigned after serving on the board since 2003.
Highlights from the meetings held on October 21st and November 4th, 2024
Thank you, thank you and thank you! To everyone who donated in response to our “Your Support Matters” letter in last month’s Drummer, we can’t say enough about how much your support means to us. Your donations help us fulfill our unwavering commitment to provide an independent platform to bring Granby’s news to you and all of your neighbors. We appreciate your willingness to invest in our efforts.
The December holiday season is fast approaching. Let us be thankful for the many town employees, staff and volunteers who all work to make this season joyful and bright. Read on for news and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.
This 32-page December issue is full of so much information—town news, youth sports, upcoming holiday events, advice on celebrating safely and messages from our area advertisers. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Highlights from the meeting held on September 20th, 2023
Granby is among the Connecticut municipalities recognized this year for achieving Sustainable CT certification.
Consequences, An accident waiting to happen, Appreciation for Granby’s first responders, Bad incentives and the Forward Party solution, VOTE on November 7, Granby Center Issues, and BOE Thoughts
In the pursuit of a stable society, the concepts of equality, equity and opportunity have been at the forefront of discussions on education reform. Each has its merits and potential drawbacks, and striking the right balance is essential for meaningful progress.
Endorsements for specific candidates, Including support for Leenders, Gilton, Weber, Lombardo, Barlow, Peling, Guarco, and Kennedy
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.
No. 7 Mackenzie Boyd covers as No. 14 Anna Tesmer sends a shot at the Oct. 13 home match.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but Granby Connecticut decked out so dear!
Highlights from the meeting held on October 11, 2023
Granby Stop & Shop is proud to help the East Granby Cub Scouts Troop 70 with its fundraiser.
The sun was shining when St. Therese held its parish picnic on Oct. 1, attended by 170 people.
Kylie Coxon graduated from Granby Memorial High School this past June. Her book was selling on Amazon’s website months before she had her diploma in hand.
Looking at the chart of initial American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects, you will see an item titled “Plotter,” which is a large format printer/scanner/copier machine.
A sincere thank you to everyone who participated in the district’s communications surveys and focus groups. Your feedback is critical to our work on the first goal for the school year.
Those who drove through Granby Memorial High School’s campus this past summer saw mountains of construction products stored throughout the parking lot. During the summer, approximately 90,000 square feet of roofing was replaced. After 22 years, the old roof was springing leaks and in need of replacement.
Cheri Burke became the new superintendent of the Granby Public School System in July, coming to Granby from the Glastonbury School District where she was the assistant superintendent.
The Granby Dramatic Arts’ production of A Christmas Carol is approaching. Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story of Mr. Scrooge, a somber and grumpy old man, is being brought to life on the GMHS stage.
Granby Conservation Commission members Zach Donais and David Desiderato provided a presentation to the Granby Planning and Zoning Commission in October on possible changes to the zoning regulations for landscaping on large project site plans to promote the use of only native, non-invasive plants.
Two months ago, I wrote about the 1973 Granby field hockey team winning the first-ever field hockey tournament in Connecticut. After they won the title, all the players on the team were given dictionaries by the board of education. Today, if a Granby team wins a championship, they receive jackets for their accomplishment, as the field hockey team recentl
On Nov. 5, daylight savings time will end, and we will set our clocks back one hour. During this time of year, it is a good reminder to replace the batteries in our smoke alarms—Change Your Clock / Change Your Batteries.