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Granby honors police chief, former fire chief at Oct. 6 BOS meeting
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On Oct. 6, The Granby Board of Selectmen honored the town’s police and fire chiefs.
In Memory of...
Roger Hernsdorf, community leader
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Roger Hernsdorf passed away at the age of 87 on Oct. 4, 2025, surrounded by family.
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Granby’s snowplow rodeo winner
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Granby Public Works Department employee Tom Matyseck placed second in the Connecticut Association of Street and Highway Officials (CASHO) Snowplow Rodeo on Oct. 9.
In Memory of...
In Memory of…
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Alix, Shirley Lucille (Cota), 86, wife of the late Laurier Joseph Alix, Sept. 2
Mack, Leland E., 85, husband of Lorraine (Lukszis) Mack, Sept. 12
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Columnist Mark Fiorentino wins state and national first place journalism award
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Congratulations are in order for Mark Fiorentino, who not only won first place from the Connecticut Press Club, but also won first place in the National Federation of Press Women competition for his column, Waypoints. While Waypoints is usually a fishing-related column, it sometimes is a place to simply share a good story.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Her advice for happy, healthy cats won Monique Fitzpatrick, DVM a first place award
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In June 2024, Veterinarian Monique Fitzpatrick was introduced as the new columnist for the Drummer’s Animal Talk. Her first column was selected for first place in the informational category by the Connecticut Press Club.
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What would we love to be true for Granby?
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In February, the committee of residents leading Granby’s Greater Together Community Fund (GTCF) at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving commenced its mandate to co-lead a participatory grant-making process in the community.
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Granby student receives award
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Congratulations to Raymond Staples, a senior at Granby Memorial High School, for being recognized as a semi-finalist in the 2026 national merit scholarship program. This achievement reflects his performance on last year’s PSAT, placing him in the top 1 percent of all examination participants.
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Craig Ellis honored as Granby Grange Citizen of the Year
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The vibrant spirit of community and volunteerism was alive and well at the 2025 Granby Grange Agricultural Fair, held on Sept. 6, at the historic Granby Grange Hall.
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Kathleen Bernard
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Kathleen Anne Estrada-Bernard, 72, of Granby, Connecticut, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Hartford, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 6, 1952, in Mount Kisco, New York, Kathleen lived a life filled with laughter, compassion, and warmth.