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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
In Memory of...
Mari Catherine Klem
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Marie Catherine Klem, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and nana, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at the age of 77.
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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.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Article on Granby’s history wins award
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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.”
In Memory of...
In Memory of…
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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
In Memory of...
J. Stewart Huey
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J. Stewart Huey, of Los Angeles, California, passed away after a brief illness on July 24, 2026 at the age of 62 surrounded by the love of his friends who were family to him.
In Memory of...
Katherine Elizabeth Brewer
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Katherine Elizabeth Brewer, 78, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on November 20, 1947, she was born in Hartford, Connecticut and grew up in Granby, Connecticut, before later moving to New Hampshire.