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Local student awarded KO prize
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Kingswood Oxford awarded Riley Anderson, from Granby, The Richard C. Buckley Award.
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American Legion awards scholarships
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Each year the American Legion Post 182, Granby awards scholarships to deserving graduating seniors of Granby Memorial High School.
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Town honors Michael Leamy
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At its June 1 meeting, the Granby Board of Selectmen honored long time public works employee Michael J. Leamy on the occasion of his retirement. Leamy served the town as a Public Works Maintainer for 33 years before being promoted to Fleet Mechanic. In this capacity, he was responsible for more than 60 pieces of equipment of all sizes.
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Lauren Stuck honored for 30-year service
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At its May 18 meeting, the Granby Board of Selectmen honored retiring Collector of Revenue Lauren Stuck for her 30 years of “unmatched dedication and professionalism.” Her career in Granby began in May, 1996.
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Granby names new tax collector
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First Selectman Mark Fiorentino congratulates Kendra Gilbert as Granby’s new Collector of Revenue after her swearing in on May 18.
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Rotary Club announces 2026 scholarship winners
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The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club recently awarded $35,000 in college scholarships to deserving Granby and Simsbury high school graduates.
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Limeburner appointed to BOE
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On May 4, John Limeburner was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Granby Board of Education. He was congratulated by First Selectman Mark Fiorentino.
In Memory of...
William B. Moody
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William B. Moody of Granby, Connecticut was born in Olney, Illinois, December 30, 1928. Son of Byrl and Marjorie (LeFever) Moody of Oblong, Illinois, and died at age 97 on May 22, 2026.
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Danke appointed to BOE
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At the June 1 Board of Selectmen meeting, BOS member Peggy Chapple congratulated Joel Danke on his appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
De Nio’s opinion piece wins state award
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It has been a busy few months for Bill De Nio who won an Honorable Mention from the Connecticut Press Club for his Op-Ed piece, “Defending liberty: From battlefield to ballot box,” which appeared in the November 2025 issue of the Drummer.