Events
Breakfast Group learns about canals
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Ken Kuhl gave a fascinating presentation on canal structures throughout history for the September meeting of the Granby Men’s Breakfast Group.
Events
Old friends find new homes at book sale
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The Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) closed the books on another highly successful annual sale in late July, raising more than $13,938.26 to support the town’s libraries.
Town/Govt
Diglio-Tsaptsinos appointed to BOE
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At the Sept. 2 Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino congratulated Jessica Diglio-Tsaptsinos on her appointment to the board of education.
Drumrolls
Kathleen Bernard
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Kathleen Anne Estrada-Bernard, 72, of Granby, Connecticut, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Hartford, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 6, 1952, in Mount Kisco, New York, Kathleen lived a life filled with laughter, compassion, and warmth.
School & Sports
Kim Loveland is new Kelly Lane principal
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It is with great excitement that Kelly Lane School welcomes its new principal, Kim Loveland, who joined the school this fall. Stepping into her 11th year as an elementary principal, she brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to fostering a supportive and thriving school community.
People
Volunteers build playground at Valley Brook
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“At Valley Brook Community Church, serving children, their families and the community is important,” said Chelsea Smith, children’s ministry director, “so when we realized a playground would help us do just that, we started the process by dreaming and praying.”
People
Stop & Shop Supports Food Drives
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Two food drives held this summer at the Granby Stop & Shop benefited both the Granby and Hartland Food Banks, which work together to share resources to feed the hungry.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Meet the Holcomb Farm Crew
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Last month we shared photos and crew notes on some of the crew, and we are delighted to introduce the rest!
Great Outdoors
Closed bottle gentian
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Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) at the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby.
Great Outdoors
BOS approves long-term lease for Holcomb Farm
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At its Aug. 18 meeting, the Granby Board of Selectmen (BOS) unanimously approved a revised long-term Lease and Use Agreement with the Friends of Holcomb Farm, marking an exciting new chapter for the farm and the Granby community.