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On May 6, colleagues, friends and members of the dental community gathered to celebrate Dr. Michael Ungerleider as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 McManus Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions toward advancing and improving the profession of dentistry through leadership, service, innovation, and dedication to patient care.
Veterinarian Monique Fitzpatrick’s debut as the Animal Talk contributor was in the June 2024 issue. She promptly won a first-place award from the Connecticut Press Club for her first article focusing on feline enrichment.
On April 24, Clara Mitrano, Grade 4 student at Wells Road Elementary School, was presented an award for artwork she submitted to the Connecticut Fire Prevention Recognition Program.
With some primping and clowning, the seniors ready themselves for graduation.
Granby Public Schools has named Jessica Foskitt, music educator and orchestra instructor, as its 2026–27 Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication to music education and her instrumental role in building the district’s orchestra program.
The 2026 CBG/Granby Drummer Scholarship was awarded to Mariah Salvini.
Kingswood Oxford awarded Riley Anderson, from Granby, The Richard C. Buckley Award.
Each year the American Legion Post 182, Granby awards scholarships to deserving graduating seniors of Granby Memorial High School.
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.