Annual book sale raised more than $13,000

By Brian Tomasino, President, Friends of the Granby Public Libraries

The Friends of Granby Public Libraries thanks our town for another wonderful year of the Friends’ annual book sale. The 43rd annual sale in late July was a huge success, raising more than $13,612. The book sale is by far the Friends’ largest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds go toward helping fund both of Granby’s libraries.

Recent Stories

Opportunity Knocks!

| May 3, 2025

The Granby Drummer seeks Part Time Managing Editor
For more information, please contact editor@granbydrummer.org

Town/Govt

FY26 Budget Passes

| May 3, 2025

The town’s FY26 Budget Referendum was held on Monday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Granby Town Hall.
The 2025-26 Budget PASSED by a vote of 686 to 440.

Great Outdoors

What’s that in the bush?

| May 3, 2025

Did you hear something rummaging in the undergrowth, but you couldn’t see who was making all the noise? It could be an Eastern towhee, like this one that Merle Yoder photographed on the Granby Land Trust’s Katan-Ensor Preserve.

Town/Govt

GRANBY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS

| May 3, 2025

Highlights from the meeting held on March 26th, 2025

Town/Govt

Your input is wanted on the Granby Center Master Plan

Abigail Kenyon, Director of Community Development | May 3, 2025

Over the past several months the Granby Center Advisory Committee has been working with the consultant firm, BFJ Planning, to create a master plan for the Granby Center area.

Local Voices

Connecticut needs a moratorium on BESS site development

Reinhard W. Maier | May 3, 2025

Recently, I was invited by our state representative Mark Anderson to testify before the Connecticut combined House and Senate Energy and Technology committee. The objective was for me to provide technical information on utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems, BESS.

Town/Govt

Granby to participate in Neighborhood Assistance Act Program

| May 3, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has announced the 2025 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Proposal. This program provides tax credits to non-profit 501(c)(3) businesses that make cash investments in qualifying community nonprofit programs.

Town/Govt

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar

| May 3, 2025

Town of Granby Meeting Calendar
Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Senior/Community Center, May 5, 19

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

| May 3, 2025

We currently need: jarred spaghetti sauce, chicken and beef broths, manwich, baked beans, assorted crackers/cookies, brownie/cake mixes, dishwashing soap, and facial tissues

Town/Govt

Social Services

| May 3, 2025

The focus of the Social Services 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.

Youth Services Bureau

Parents, guardians, and taking care

By AnneMarie Cox | November 27, 2023

With the holiday season upon us, this seems a good time to ask a question. As the parent or guardian of your family, who are the most important members?

Events

Chamber Music welcomes winter

| November 27, 2023

On Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a lively concert to welcome winter and the holiday season with music for voice, violin, and piano, as well as viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, recorders, harp and kantele.

Events

Holiday Tours at Ellsworth Homestead

| November 27, 2023

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.

People

Berkshire Hathaway launches scholarship program

| November 27, 2023

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.

Ask your Friendly Farmer

By Kate Bogli | November 27, 2023

What do farmers do in the winter? Great question!

Town/Govt

Public Works

| November 27, 2023

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.

Town/Govt

DPW Winter Hints

| November 27, 2023

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

Holiday Church Services and Happenings

| November 27, 2023

Events at Granby Churches and other Holiday Happenings

CT Valley Views

By Susan Patricelli-Regan | November 27, 2023

CTVV expands its reach and Interview with Jim Cameron

Uncategorized

Drummer hosts Puzzle Slam fundraiser to off-set operating costs

Kim Pereira | November 27, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Granby Drummer will host its inaugural Puzzle Slam competition and fundraiser at the Granby Senior Center.

News from the Registrars

Registrars’ Office

| November 27, 2023

Unusual Municipal Election, Town Committee Elections in January, and Registration Deadlines to Vote in the Presidential Primary

Great Outdoors

Merry baking—gifts from the heart

Nina Jamison | November 27, 2023

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.

People

Be safe this holiday season—and all year

Brian Long, Fire Marshal | November 27, 2023

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.

Town/Govt

Chimney Cleaning Scams

| November 27, 2023

The Department of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about chimney cleaning scams.

Familiar Faces

Sandra Flagg: Paying it forward

By Nicole Muller | November 27, 2023

Like many of us, Sandra Flagg has seen her share of struggles and knows only too well the value of a helping hand.

Verse

Christmas Eve

Bernadette R. Gentry | November 27, 2023

Once again, it’s Christmas Eve.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow — December 2023

| November 27, 2023

Registration is required for most library programs. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.

Events

GRR will continue to grow and evolve

Sarah Merrill, GRR Volunteer | November 27, 2023

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.

Drumrolls

In Memory of . . . — December 2023

| November 27, 2023

Rizzo, Josephine, 97, wife of the late Salvatore (Sam) Rizzo, October 9

Granby Land Trust

Prizes awarded to 14 artists at art show

| November 27, 2023

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.