COVID-19—Coping, caring and moving forward

What just happened? Is it even possible to describe the last two months and the impact the global pandemic has had on each of us, our communities, the state, the nation and the world?

No waste here!

Rosia Kennedy (l.) and Sandy Flagg with one of three car loads full of food donated by Granby Stop & Shop patrons. The food was given to the Waste Not, Want Not kitchen that feeds more than 200 people each Wednesday.

A tribute to children’s librarian Lila Innes

Lila K. (Knapp) Innes, age 92, of Granby, passed away on Jan. 28, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Bridgeport on Dec. 9, 1927, and raised in Stratford, Lila was married to Charles Innes for 65 years, until his death in December 2015.

Thank you with all my heart(s)

Hearts of all sizes and shapes are popping up to show gratitude for the many people who are still working during this pandemic—mail carriers, health care providers, fire and safety personnel, everyone in the food supply chain.