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Raspberry Spinach Salad

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!

Drummer writers once again score big!

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.

Roberts addressed the United Nations

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.

Customers donate to women’s shelter

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.

FY26 Budget Issue

Special Budget Issue included alongside the April 2025 issue of The Granby Drummer

A Conversation Piece

Enigmas are things or people that baffle us like a puzzle or riddle that we struggle to solve. One enigma is the mix of good and evil in our day. It seems like the cycle of history yet again repeats itself.

Safe Grad needs YOU!

It’s February, and you know what that means—groundhog shadows, hearts, chocolate, and Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) kicking into high gear! GPSG is an all-volunteer, non-profit group that organizes a substance-free Safe Grad celebration for Granby Memorial High School graduates.

Full Speed Ahead with our Goals

As you know, this fall Granby Public Schools identified two priorities for the year: Maximize student growth and achievement and improve our school community communications.

Footloose chosen as GMHS spring musical

The Granby Memorial High School Dramatic Arts is incredibly excited to perform the hit musical Footloose this Spring. Although the musical is known for its dancing, it carries a deeper meaning of grief and how people struggle to connect after a massive loss.

Social Services

The focus of the Social Service 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. For more information about any of the following programs please call the office at 860-844-5351. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Suffield Players offers side-splitting farce in February

Laughter is in the spotlight as the Suffield Players present Drinking Habits, an uproarious farce written by Tom Smith. This production guarantees a hilarious mix of mistaken identities, accusations, and romantic entanglements.