Recent Stories

Verse

April Thoughts

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Sticks, leafless and devoid of life, turn into the overflowing, yellow glory of the forsythia.

People

Mike Walsh was East Hartford’s marshal at St. Patrick’s Day parade

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The facts that he is Irish and that he is the guy who “got things done” in his previous job as mayor of East Hartford, led the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee to select Granby’s town manager, Mike Walsh, as the honorary marshal to lead the East Hartford delegation of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Hartford.

Fun & Rec

Meet me at the Center — April 2025

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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.

People

Kathleen Scranton fashions vintage books into one-of-a-kind purses

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Kathleen Scranton, an artist from Coventry, fashions vintage hard-cover books into distinctive purses. As guest speaker at the Granby Woman’s Breakfast meeting in March, Scranton described the process she follows during the 10 to 15 hours required to bring about her unique form of magic: transforming old books into purses, purses that many would also consider pieces of fine art.

Drumrolls

Remembering Bill Hart—1922 to 2024

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The Drummer staff was saddened to learn of Bill Hart’s death on Feb. 2. Bill was a long-time contributor to The Granby Drummer, served as Director of the Salmon Brook Historical Society and supported many other Granby organizations. His love of Granby and its history came from family roots in Simsbury and Granby that dated to the 1600s.

Great Outdoors

A sweet return for spring

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After a cold, dark winter I look forward to spring when senses come alive again and there’s a delicious earthy fragrance in the woods. I find myself searching the hills for clouds of steam billowing from evaporators and envision myself surrounded by sweet-smelling maple steam inside warm, cozy sugar shacks.

Verse

Back Yard Friends

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Watching the birds on a snowy morning
They come and go without any warning
Nibbling and fleeing, as flighty they are
Running away, but not very far.

Events

NEAM Joins Connecticut Freedom Trail

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The New England Air Museum (NEAM) proudly announces its designation as an official site on the Connecticut Freedom Trail, a significant recognition that honors the state’s rich history of freedom, civil rights and social justice.

Town/Govt

News from Town Hall

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The revised Granby Town Charter was adopted by a vote of 1,926 “Yes” votes and 567 “No” votes. The community appreciates the thoughtful approach taken by the Charter Review Commission members and their invaluable contribution in revising the charter.

School & Sports

Bordonaro scores her 1,000th point for GMHS girls basketball

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If you have ever stepped inside the K.L. King Gymnasium at Granby Memorial High School, the most eye-catching details are the countless maroon and gold banners decorating the dark wood walls. From the 1973 field hockey banner that commemorates the first state championship in school history to recent titles and individual awards, the tall walls of the gym can be likened to a museum.
While teams usually have to wait until the end of the season before any titles are awarded, Granby girls basketball senior captain Alyssa Bordonaro has already earned her place on the wall.

Town/Govt

Challenging budget season underway

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The traditional Three Board Meeting held in mid-January began the focus on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.) At this meeting the Boards of Selectmen and Education presented their projected operating budgets, infrastructure and capital needs to the Board of Finance.

Fun & Rec

Unleashing Creativity: A journey into the Cossitt Creation Station

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Are you a creative soul who is constantly buzzing with new ideas and projects? Or perhaps you have always wanted to dive into the world of crafting, DIY projects, or technology but never found the right avenue to explore your passions? Look no further than Granby’s newest makerspace, the Cossitt Creation Station (CCS).

Local Voices

Update

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In the December issue’s letters, Deb Roe suggested that those interested in less aircraft noise and cleaner air for Granby should contact her. Roe has updated her email address to GranbySky@gmail.com