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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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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.
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.
First Selectman Mark Fiorentino congratulates Kendra Gilbert as Granby’s new Collector of Revenue after her swearing in on May 18.
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club recently awarded $35,000 in college scholarships to deserving Granby and Simsbury high school graduates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.