Granby Drummer

10/05/2025

The Granby Police Department has achieved all three tiers of state accreditation through the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC).
At a ceremony held at the Connecticut State Capitol, (l-r) Brian Budd, representative of POSTC, presented Chief Scott Sansom, Accreditation Manager Trish Tappenden and Captain Kurt LaFlamme, with the prestigious award for accreditation. Photo by Mike Walsh

10/03/2025

GAA Open Studio Tour is Oct. 4 & 5
The Granby Artists Association presents its Annual Open Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This favorite October event in Granby is now a week earlier. Meet the 18 participating artists at their home studios or in gallery spaces and learn how they make their work. Most artists will have art and gifts for sale. See granbyartists.org for more information.

10/02/2025

09/28/2025

Reinhard Maier’s opinion piece wins award in Connecticut Press Club competition
How electricity is supplied to our town of Granby is not something everyone thinks about. But for Reinhard Maier, Granby resident for 37 years, the field of electricity is his bailiwick. He holds certification from the state of Connecticut as a licensed professional engineer with more than 50 years of experience in the electric power generation industry.

09/26/2025

His photos look like paintings!
By the time you read this, Chris Fisher’s photography exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard will probably be closed, so you will have to go to the libraries in East Granby (September), Simsbury (October) or Avon (November) to experience it, but it will be well worth the drive. He started taking pictures on a seven-week summer Eurail trip in 1971 and hasn’t stopped since!

09/25/2025

Shirley Murtha, advocate for bugs, birds and things environmental
For the second year in a row, Shirley Murtha has won an award in the Connecticut Press Club’s 2024 annual competition. Her article, How the loss of insect populations affects bird life, placed second in the Green/Environmental category.

09/24/2025

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09/22/2025

Save the Date – LAFD Auxiliary Bingo Night!

📅 Friday, September 26, 2025
📍 Granby Congregational Church, North Campus
219 North Granby Road

✨ Cash Prizes! ✨
🍿 Drinks & snacks available (no alcohol permitted)

Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Games Begin: 6:30 PM

10 Games | $25 per pack (each pack includes all 10 games!)

Bring your friends, join the fun, and support the LAFD Auxiliary!

For more info, call Lynda at 860-653-3071

09/21/2025

Fill Paul’s Truck at Geissler’s a success
Kim and Kent McCord were among the many generous people that purchased and then donated non-perishable food items, as well as donated cash, to the Friend to Friend food pantry on July 26. Geissler’s management organized pre-packed bags for varying dollar amounts for shoppers’ convenience, as well as scheduled vendors for food-tasting in the store. The East Granby-based food pantry’s shelves were restocked with the more than $1,000 worth of groceries that filled the truck to capacity. Many thanks to the folks that turned out that day, and to Geissler’s Supermarket for always supporting the community.

09/20/2025

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music as the Carroll Sisters Trio takes the stage, joined by the Rick Handville & Al Guimaraes Duo!

📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Granby Congregational Church, South Campus – Fellowship Hall, 242 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT
🎟 Tickets: $25

The Carroll Sisters Trio is known for their rich harmonies, incredible musicianship, and heartfelt performances. With the added talent of Rick Handville & Al Guimaraes, this concert promises to be a standout event in Granby’s live music scene.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to experience an afternoon filled with inspiring music and community connection.

👉 Learn more and purchase tickets at: www.salmonbrookmusic.org

09/18/2025

Ride with the Granby Pony Club
For those unfamiliar with Pony Club, the name may be deceptive. You might assume that the club is solely focused on children and ponies but, in fact, it is an equine program open to all ages.
Read full story on https://granbydrummer.com/2025/08/ride-with-the-granby-pony-club/

09/17/2025

A great spangled fritillary butterfly sips nectar from a native ironweed plant (a valuable late-season nectar source for a variety of pollinators) on the Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby. The Granby Land Trust manages this field, delaying mowing until after Oct. 1 to encourage wildlife and pollinator habitat. Photo by Rick Orluk