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Volunteer opportunity at medical equipment closet

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Farmington Valley residents have a great, free resource for durable medical equipment (DME) in the Granby DME Closet. Residents of the Farmington Valley can borrow wheelchairs, walkers, commodes and more, free of charge.

School & Sports

GMHS Athletics: Year in review

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Granby Memorial High School athletes had an amazing year, both on and off the field. Led by our incredible student-athletes and a supportive community, GMHS Bears have continued to be strong contenders across all CIAC state athletic divisions.

Board of Ed Updates

Don’t let fear keep you from your goals

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Another school year has come to an end. As we move forward into the summer months, I want to express my gratitude to our educational staff and community for making Granby a wonderful place to live and raise kids.

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Student-athletes recognized for performance

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There were 13 student-athletes from Granby Memorial High School who received All-Conference and/or All-State recognition for their outstanding performances during the 2025 spring season.

People

GMHS students participate in Rotary leadership training

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Granby students Marcus Ivanynyuk and Emma Pagliaro recently participated in Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) training at Springfield College. Seventy-five students throughout Northern Connecticut and western Massachusetts attended.

Focus on Education

Teacher Appreciation Week

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National Teacher Appreciation is a week-long celebration in recognition of teachers and the contributions they make to education and society. It is held in the first full week each May to provide an opportunity for students, their parents and school administrators to show appreciation and to acknowledge the significant impact educators have on students, schools and communities.

People

Granby taught me to dream big

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When Mike Noyes prepared to leave the small-town he grew up in at the start of his freshman year at UConn, he did not have an exact plan for what lay ahead of him. He knew he liked basketball. A state champion with the Bears in 2013, it was obvious that he had a knack for it. Ten years later, his connection to the sport has taken him to places not even he could have imagined.

School & Sports

High school choir students participated in All-State choirs

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Five GMHS Choir students were selected to participate in the 2024 CMEA All-State Honor Choirs. Luke Ranicar, Camden Bouley and Kiara Badowski were selected to perform with the All-State Mixed Choir under the baton of Dr. Arienne Abela while Sierra Ashe and Haritha Ramesh performed with the All-State Treble Choir conducted by Dr. Jamie Hillman.

People

Eleanor Roosevelt touched many lives

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I noted with interest the article submitted by Sarah Merrill of Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) regarding the personal and political friendship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, one of the nation’s most powerful Black political figures through the 1930s and 40s.

In Town Focus

In Town Focus — May 2024

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Camera Club, National Day of Prayer, Women’s Breakfast, Buy a bag to support the Drummer, Preserve Our Properties Day, Men’s Breakfast, Civic Club, Rotary Club May Events, and Vendor Opportunities

Out of Town

Out of Town — May 2024

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Windsor fundraiser benefits grieving families, Granby-Simsbury Chamber Golf Tournament, Connecticut Trolley Mu-seum May events, and Regional Chamber of Commerce to hold symposium

Events

History and arts hike set for Trails Day

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The Torrington Trails Network and Torrington Historical Society will conduct a Trails Day Hike from the John Brown Birthplace site on John Brown Road, Torrington on June 1 at 10 a.m.

Verse

Memorial Day

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We gather on the green, the sidewalks, and the roadways to honor and remember those who died in service to our country.

Events

Community Serve Day is May 18

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The next Stony Hill Community Serve Day will be Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to noon. This is a reschedule as the Granby Police Department cautioned that a closure of Salmon Brook Street for another activity would impact volunteers. 

Great Outdoors

The Montreal Protocol: A testament to global change

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The Montreal Protocol, an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of ozone depleting substances (ODSs), showcases successful international cooperation. As one of the most widely ratified treaties in the United Nations’ history, its success provides hope for responding to other environmental issues.

Events

Dedicate a flag to a veteran

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The tradition of posting American flags in Granby has existed for more than 17 years and has provided a way to remind our citizens of the dedication and sacrifices made by our veterans, our families, friends, and neighbors.

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Drumrolls

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Ashley Bristol, of Granby, received the 2024 New England Scholar awarded by the University of Connecticut. This honor is awarded to students who earn a GPA of 3.7 or higher for both the fall and spring semesters of 2023.

Animal Talk

Reflections

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One nice morning in the spring of 1988 I happened to meet up with my neighbor, David Hildreth, at our mailboxes on Day St. Dave was one of the original founders of Citizens for a Better Granby, the non- profit that publishes The Granby Drummer. He was a thoughtful, soft-spoken man and all-around great neighbor. On that day, Dave suggested that I write a column for the Drummer on veterinary medicine. How could I say no?