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Hats off to the Drummer contributors who won awards in 10 separate categories in the 2023 Connecticut Press Club Professional Communications Contest.
This past month, Oct. 12 to be exact, was World Migratory Bird Day. Although it will be well past peak migration by the time you read this, there surely will still be some stragglers and maybe even some murmuration along the Connecticut River. Established in 2006 by the Smithsonian Institution, this day was developed to bring attention to the fact that many migratory bird populations were declining at an alarming rate.
Colors are muted and a chill wind announces the imminent return of winter. Yet there is beauty in November as the lay of the land opens up, and features you may have passed by in summer are now revealed.
‘Tis the season for thanks and giving, and We invite you to tea
Sometimes, a single individual helps make something big happen. Recently such an individual visited the Holcomb Tree Trail arboretum as a guest of the Friends of Holcomb Farm.
From Sept. 19 to 21, Celebrate the Valley weekend transformed the local area into a vibrant hub of community spirit and entertainment. Featuring a wide array of local businesses, crafters, restaurants and musicians, the event offered something for everyone.
Whenever I see our flag flying so majestically in the sky, I feel a deep connection to all it stands for. When it is at half-staff, I feel sorrow for all who have lost their lives in service to our country.
On Nov. 3 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.
In September, the first article in this series stated, “Some consider the goat to be ‘the new dog.’ A goat’s potential to be a delightful pet will be explored later.” Be assured that no competition between goats and dogs is suggested or implied: only an opening of one’s mind to a variation, a novel outlook on what can be a “pet.”
Please visit GranbyRec.com for details and to register for all the programs presented by the Parks and Rec department.
June is an opportunity for many nonprofits to reflect on the programmatic year that has passed, while looking ahead and moving forward with new opportunities and partnerships. On June 22, donors, volunteers, staff members and honored guests gathered at Lost Acres Vineyard for our Farmington Valley YMCA Annual Dinner.
Updates on Nov. 7 Municipal Election, Pollworkers are needed, Voter Registration, and Registrar’s Calendar
Proper grammar—a lost value from Susan Patricelli Regan and Praise for Principal Greer from Kimberley McCord
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.
On May 24, the Charter Revision Commission finalized its draft report and authorized its chairman to file the report with the town clerk.
On March 14 the Lost Acres Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire on Loomis St.
I am not writing this article about the fire.
Sunshine and warm weather is finally upon us, but don’t take it for granted. With hot humid weather often comes the threat of severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, tornados, hurricanes and possible associated flooding.
Highlights from the June 7th, 2023 meeting, as well as Superintendent’s statement on the video and public comment from that meeting
As the temperature gradually rose and countless buds sprang into action, students and staff across the Granby Public Schools eagerly awaited the conclusion of the 2022/23 school year.
The Granby Memorial Drama Club had a wonderful year, from the fall production of Daughters of the Appalachians to the fantastic musical production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Cheri Burke was introduced as Granby’s new superintendent of schools in the June issue of the Drummer
Granby’s outdoor track season ended in mid-June when Rohman Knutson and Cal Olsen competed in the CIAC decathlon on June 13.
Numerous studies support exercise and cardiovascular health protection. We know this, but putting it into practice is hard.
Madelyn Wilson earned a place on Furman University’s dean’s list for the spring semester.
Most people know Loretta Lynn as a famous country music star, but Brody Landheer knows her name because of Lynn’s connection to the Amateur National Motocross Championship.