Eagle Scout candidate Evie Bunz gives back to Granby

At just 15 years old, Evie Bunz is poised to earn the rank of Eagle Scout—Scouting America’s highest rank and an accomplishment many scouts do not achieve until they are 17 or 18. A rising sophomore at Granby Memorial High School and a member of Troop 76G in Simsbury, Evie chose to dedicate her Eagle Scout service project to the Granby Land Trust, replacing an aging bridge on the trust’s Godard Preserve.

Lions welcome new members and present awards

The Granby Lions Club welcomed a record 15 new members at its New Member Induction and Annual Awards Dinner in June held at the Lost Acres Vineyard. The club boasts over 60 members and is one of the most vibrant clubs in Connecticut.

Think on These Things

I’m introducing my new column, “Think on These Things,” by asking: Have you ever heard the expression, “you are what you eat?” This is not only true physically but also for a person’s character, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Julien Tessier opens second bakery location

Julien Tessier’s dream was to start an American bakery featuring scratch-made cinnamon rolls, muffins, donuts, cookies, biscuits and croissants. Tessier, a French-born and trained pastry chef, worked at high-end London restaurants and was employed as a private chef in New York City. In December 2025, he was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Connecticut Restaurant association during its CRAZIES awards ceremony.

Why I love the library

Whenever I walk into the library it’s always a surprise if my friends are there. Also, the library has SO many suggestions on books to read and I even get suggestions from my friends.