Granby Drummer

06/03/2026

Amanda Bristol adds 8 strikeouts versus Ellington

On May 18, Amanda Bristol pitched a complete game for Granby Memorial versus the Ellington Knights. In the impressive outing, Amanda added eight strikeouts, yielding only two earned runs (and two unearned) in the 4-2 loss. Amanda has logged 149 strikeouts this season, which ranks 17th among high school pitchers in Connecticut in 2026. Photo by Jay Harder.

06/02/2026

GMHS pitcher reaches 700 strikeouts
Senior pitcher Amanda Bristol added another remarkable achievement to her high school softball career on May 11, recording her 700th strikeout in a domi-nant performance against Rockville High School.

05/28/2026

A student inspires the “Blanchard Experiment” at GMMS
At Granby Memorial Middle School Fish Kids club, students were studying brown trout and their unique adaptations, including an ability to change coloration and patterns to better blend into the environment. During the lesson, one student, Owen Blanchard, posed a question that evolved into a project: What if the fish tanks looked more like the fish’s natural habitat?

05/26/2026

Schmitt appointed to IWWC

At the March 16 Granby Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino congratulated Barbara Schmitt on her appointment to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. Photo by Shirley Murtha

05/25/2026

Memorial Day

Today we honor and remember all the brave men and women who gave their lives for the freedoms we know today. It is because of their sacrifices that we can vote for the persons of our choice, have our own views on different topics, march in protest and support, and practice our religion in our own way.
We think, too, of all they missed by dying so young seeing their children graduate from school, get married, and maybe having grand children. We think of the great loss to their families.
When I see the flag at half staff today, it seems to be bowing its head in sorrow along with us. When at noon it is raised to full staff, it seems to blow freely proclaiming the freedoms we know because of them.
And today we say thank you to you. We also remember all Gold Star Mothers, families, and all who loved and cared about you. We pledge that we, too, will always remember. And so, rest now in God’s eternal peace.

Bernadette R. Gentry

05/22/2026

Granby Artists 2026 All Members Show
Granby Artists (GA) presents its annual All Members Show at the East Granby Public Library, 24 Center Street, June 3–28, with an Artists Re-ception on Thursday, June 12, 5–7 p.m. Since 2002, Granby Artists has worked to create a vibrant and supportive com-munity for the arts in Granby.

05/21/2026

A Granby group supports protest

On March 28, Take Action Granby organized a rally on the Granby Town Green in support of the national No Kings protests. Submitted photos

05/20/2026

Granby Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 10 a.m.
Please see article on page 20 or on granbydrummer.com for plan details and full schedule.

05/19/2026

Legion kitchen safety upgrade supported by GCF

Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 completed a significant modernization of its kitchen thanks to a grant from the Granby Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives (formerly known as the Granby Greater Together Community Fund and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, respectively). Post 182’s project brings the post’s kitchen up to current fire, safety and health standards strengthening its ability to serve veterans, first responders and the community through-out the year.

Karen and Mike Antonucci were served the first plates of pancakes from renovated kitchen Feb. 14. Photo by Bill De Nio

05/19/2026