WWII veteran Moe Bressard still celebrates life
After 95 years of life, Moe Bressard has gathered a boatload of memories, and he is happy to share them with his friends and neighbors in Granby, where he spent 43 of those years. The post WWII veteran...
View ArticleGranby’s FY25 departmental work plans, continued
Last month, this column introduced a review of the departmental work plans for the Town of Granby. The departmental work plan focuses on functions over and above the daily operations with the...
View ArticleVarsity Football Season Underway: GMHS football season surges ahead
At press time, the team was 3-1. Let’s go, Bears! The post Varsity Football Season Underway: GMHS football season surges ahead first appeared on Granby Drummer.
View ArticlePublic hearing Nov. 19 for KCE battery storage project
The Connecticut Siting Council will conduct a public hearing via Zoom remote conferencing on Tuesday, Nov. 19, beginning with an evidentiary session at 2 p.m. and continuing with a public comment...
View ArticleShop our community—it makes a difference!
This 32-page December issue is full of so much information—town news, youth sports, upcoming holiday events, advice on celebrating safely and messages from our area advertisers. We hope you enjoy...
View ArticleTown Hall Happenings
The December holiday season is fast approaching. Let us be thankful for the many town employees, staff and volunteers who all work to make this season joyful and bright. Read on for news and upcoming...
View ArticleSupporting the Drummer still matters!
Thank you, thank you and thank you! To everyone who donated in response to our “Your Support Matters” letter in last month’s Drummer, we can’t say enough about how much your support means to us. Your...
View ArticleGRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights from the meetings held on October 21st and November 4th, 2024 The post GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN HIGHLIGHTS first appeared on Granby Drummer.
View ArticlePerron named to BOF
Ben Perron was recently appointed to the Granby Board of Finance. Perron is replacing Al Wilke who resigned after serving on the board since 2003. The post Perron named to BOF first appeared on Granby...
View ArticlePuzzle Slam returns on Feb. 1
If you love jigsaw puzzles, then this is the event for you! Grab three friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition! The Drummer’s second Puzzle Slam will take place on...
View ArticleGMHS volleyball player Jayne Hiatt achieves 1,000 “kills”
Granby Memorial High School senior Jayne Hiatt (#21) set a new record this season when she racked up her 1,000th kill in volleyball. Her achievement marks the first time in Granby volleyball’s 18-year...
View ArticleWrap up 2024, look ahead to 2025
By the time you read this, Thanksgiving Day will be in the rear-view mirror as we enter December, the holiday season, with the new year upon us in the blink of an eye! The post Wrap up 2024, look ahead...
View ArticleRemembering Drummer founder Barb Askew
Barbara Ann Askew, 88, a longtime Granby resident, passed away on October 28 in Greenwood, S.C. The post Remembering Drummer founder Barb Askew first appeared on Granby Drummer.
View ArticleBattery storage project under scrutiny: Hearings continue Dec. 10
Town Manager Mike Walsh recently updated the board of selectmen and the IWWC of the Town of Granby’s position in opposition to the Key Capture Energy project. The post Battery storage project under...
View ArticleTown of Granby Meeting Calendar — Feb. 2025
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. The post Town of Granby Meeting Calendar — Feb....
View ArticleHousing rehabilitation funding available
Residents may not be aware that the Town of Granby operates a Housing Rehabilitation program funded by Community Development Block Grant funds. Under this program, the town can provide Granby...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor — Feb. 2025
Thankful to Healing Meals, Granby Racial Reconciliation is grateful for donations, and Walk safely The post Letters to the Editor — Feb. 2025 first appeared on Granby Drummer.
View ArticleFirst Selectman Fiorentino’s statement at Jan. 17 press conference
Connecticut Siting Council’s straw poll favors KCE Battery Project The post First Selectman Fiorentino’s statement at Jan. 17 press conference first appeared on Granby Drummer.
View ArticleGRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights from the meetings held on November 18th and December 2nd, 2024, and on January 6th, 2025 The post GRANBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN HIGHLIGHTS first appeared on Granby Drummer.
View ArticleGranby Registrars Sworn In
Granby Town Clerk Scott Nolan(r.) swears in Registrars of Voters Laura Wolfe and Karen Antonucci, and Deputy Registrar Paul Willis. The post Granby Registrars Sworn In first appeared on Granby Drummer.
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