Northern Connecticut had an excellent acorn mast year. Mast describes the acorns produced by oaks and other nut bearing trees in an unusually large number of acorns (or “mast”) as part of an irregular ...

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. Photo by Shirley Murtha ...

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 ...

Others present: Town Manager Mike Walsh, Town Clerk Scott Nolan, Student Liaison Ben LaVigne, Student Liaison Zainab Zafar, Finance Director Kimi Cheng. 87 Simsbury Road Acquisition 87 Simsbury Road ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is one of the simplest recipes I have ever shared. With the holidays upon us and New Year’s around the corner, this makes a very special meal and it always comes out perfectly! Preheat oven to ...

Granby Town Hall folks will be busy crafting the budget that will begin on July 1, 2025. Each department head will be making acase to use your tax dollars to continue to provide a host of valuable ...

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. In July, Key Capture Energy (KCE) ...

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 ...

Original location of the Weed-Enders House. Photos courtesy of the Salmon Brook Historical Society Fifty years ago, an extraordinary achievement took place in Granby when the Salmon Brook Historical ...

Many parents with a child on the spectrum are surprised by how challenging school can be for them. Often, if the child is on the high-functioning side of the spectrum, they know their child has ...