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Boys Cross Country team are champs!
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The Granby Boys Cross Country team had an outstanding season, finishing the regular season undefeated for the first time in 51 years and winning the NCCC Championship for the first time in 44 seasons!
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Granby student qualifies for National Bowling Tournament
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Cayden Mele, a sophomore at Granby Memorial High School, earned a spot in the prestigious Junior Gold National Championship Bowling Tournament in Indianapolis in July 2027.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Fiorentino awarded first place for column—again
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For the third year in a row, columnist Mark Fiorentino received a first-place award from the Connecticut Press Club. In his award-winning article, “Letter to Santa – 2025,” Florentino covered a lot of ground.
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David Desiderato’s Not Wanted column wins award
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On a sunny October afternoon, local writer and gardener David Desiderato showed me around his garden, pointing out the incredible array of native plant species. While many of the plants are going to seed, the white asters and yellow puffs of goldenrod are still blooming and covered in bees.
In Memory of...
In Memory of . . .
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Baldwin, Jill Reed Jersey,74, wife of George “Buzz” H. Baldwin, II, September 8
Jenkins, Katherine Loudon, 97, former wife of the late Richard, September 11
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Celebrating Jessica Foskitt as Teacher of the Year
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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.
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Bethany Grupp named Staff Person of the Year
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Bethany Grupp, Granby Public Schools’ Family Engagement Specialist, has been recognized for her outstanding dedication to supporting Open Choice students and their families.
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Severance and Willis feted at retirement breakfast
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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.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Karen Doherty’s Pony Club article trots away with state award
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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.
In Memory of...
In Memory of . . .
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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