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Jessica Foskitt, Granby Public Schools’ District Orchestra Director and strings teacher, has been named this year’s Teacher of the Year. Foskitt was an easy choice for the honor, reflecting her dedication to the district and her commitment to students.
Bethany Grupp, Granby Public Schools’ Family Engagement Specialist, has been recognized for her outstanding dedication to supporting Open Choice students and their families.
A phenomenal breakfast spread on the morning of Sept. 14 honored the retirement of two of Granby’s important contributors: Kirk Severance of Public Works and Paul Willis of the Registrar’s office. Members of both Granby and East Granby public works were present in addition to Granby officials and friends of the honorees.
Karen Doherty received an Honorable Mention from the Connecticut Press Club for her article, “Ride with the Granby Pony Club,” which appeared in the September 2025 issue of the Drummer.
Salomon, Debera Grace Wheeler, 82, wife of the late Mark Alan Salomon, August 13
Wagemaker, Emily M., 92, wife of the late William “Bill” Wagemaker, August 13
Marie Catherine Klem, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and nana, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at the age of 77.
Emily Pape of North Granby, age 14, was named a winner in the March/April Cricket League poetry competition in Cricket magazine.
For six years the Sadoce Wilcox House, built in 1800, has been under an extensive restoration and, in his award-winning article, local historian Mark Williams highlighted the “gradual unfolding of all that this historical resource has to offer.”
Wilkinson, Karen Shaw (Nutter), 74, wife of the late Victor Nutter, April 19
Odlum, Karen Mary Laubach, 76, wife of the late Jerome Odlum, May 30