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May is here! Bringing with it the sounds of birds chirping, frogs croaking and the sweet smell of spring blossoms. This means it’s time to put on garden gloves, clean up the dormant planting beds, and prepare our soil for a new year of growth.
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.
Two well-regarded law firms with a combined history of service in the greater Hartford region since 1948, have joined forces to create Murphy, Laudati, Kiel & Alfano (MLK&A) and will provide comprehensive legal services in north central Connecticut.
Simply put, without our advertisers, the Drummer would not exist.
The amount of advertising determines the length of each issue of the paper, and local support pays for printing, technology, postage, and other costs associated with publishing a newspaper.
If your business advertises with the Drummer, we thank you.
If you are a customer of one of our advertisers, we hope you will thank them.
Nestled against Granby’s northern border near the Southwick notch, is Kristal Fiorentino’s yoga studio. The property, home to Fiorentino’s family as well as horses, donkeys and pets, is accessed by a 1,000-foot driveway, its length shaded by trees. Clients loved the serene property so much that they rebelled when Fiorentino’s growth inspired her to consider a larger, offsite location.
Registration is required for library programs unless indicated. To register visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.
Karl Edward Peters, 85, of Granby, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born June 6, 1939, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to the late Norman Julius and Lethel (Wolter) Peters.
During an emergency it’s important that responding emergency personnel quickly identify your house. Finding your home, especially at night, is quite challenging if your address numbers are hidden, unreadable, unlit or missing entirely. This results in delaying emergency responders from getting to your emergency quickly.
Tucked away off Canton Road lies an abandoned elementary school— named the Frank Kearns School. Though the building now stands empty and may soon be replaced by new development, the legacy of the man behind the name should not be lost to time. Frank Kearns, a dedicated public servant and visionary, made lasting contributions to education and agriculture in Granby. His story deserves to be told.
The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution will offer its annual Christmas Open House, with tours at the historic Oliver Ellsworth Homestead at 778 Palisado Avenue in Windsor on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices launches its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Scholarship Program, a step towards advancing equality and inclusivity within its organization. This initiative aims to provide advancement and homeownership opportunities for all.
What do farmers do in the winter? Great question!
Trash holidays: Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1 are holidays for Paine’s. Trash/recycling will be delayed by one day for all residents.
Winter storms and the resulting snow removal can be a challenge for all Granby residents. The Department of Public Works does its best to keep the roads passable and safe. Please note the following suggestions, ordinances and rules to ensure a safe winter season for all.
Events at Granby Churches and other Holiday Happenings
On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Granby Drummer will host its inaugural Puzzle Slam competition and fundraiser at the Granby Senior Center.
Unusual Municipal Election, Town Committee Elections in January, and Registration Deadlines to Vote in the Presidential Primary
During the holiday season in Vermont, we watched the weather carefully hoping for snow but wary that family driving up for the holidays might not be able to make the trip.
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, holiday trees and decorations account for about 400 home fires annually. This results in approximately 24 deaths and over $13 million in property damage.
The Department of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about chimney cleaning scams.
Like many of us, Sandra Flagg has seen her share of struggles and knows only too well the value of a helping hand.
Registration is required for most library programs. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.
anby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) has big plans for 2024, and its members are hoping that Granby residents will take advantage of the learning, entertainment, community, understanding and connections to be experienced through multiple events.
Rizzo, Josephine, 97, wife of the late Salvatore (Sam) Rizzo, October 9
For the sixteenth year, the Granby Land Trust (GLT) and the Granby Artists Association (GAA) came together to host a juried art show—Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty.
As we start to turn the calendar page on 2023, we are excited about what is to come in 2024.
The Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 awarded $1,000 to Ellen Hemmann, the winner of the 2023 American Legion Scholarship Raffle.
