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In Memory of...

In Memory of…

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Stone, Anita Louise (“Kiki”) (LaRock), 82, wife of the late Warner Stone, October 9
Monegan, LaDene Lyn, 81, wife of the late Dale Monegan, October 15

Your support matters

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Paraphrasing a quote we read recently, “The local paper is what our small community is all about. It gives our town a pulse—showing the good work our civic organizations do, highlighting our students and athletes and giving residents a voice through letters to the editor.”

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank — December 2025

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We currently need: Progresso soups, Applesauce/pineapple chunks, Holiday cookies/candy, Crackers: Ritz/saltines/Town House, Brownie/cake/cookie mixes, frosting, Stuffing/salad, dressing, Bar soap/dish soap

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank

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We currently need: Taco dinner boxes, Canned chili, Canned beets/white potatoes, Strawberry jam/jelly, Pickles/relish/olives, Asstd crackers/cookies, Coffee/tea, Toothpaste, and Dishwashing soap

People

Granby featured on WTIC radio

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Town Manager Mike Walsh, First Selectman Mark Fiorentino and several other Granby folks spent the early morning hours (5:30 to 9 a.m.) on March 7 talking about our town with Brian Shactman of WTIC 1080 radio at Drago’s Kitchen.

Great Outdoors

Connecticut Ag Day at Capitol

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Rachel Antonucci and Sara Esthus of the Granby Agricultural Commission represented Granby’s farms at Con-necticut’s “Ag Day at the Capitol” on March 19.
Save the Date: Granby Open Farm Day will take place this year on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Town/Govt

Cooking safety starts with YOU—pay attention to fire prevention

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The Town of Granby Fire Marshal’s Office and Lost Acres Fire Department have teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to reduce risk of cooking fires. The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Fun & Rec

GMHS Drama Arts shines in Legally Blonde: The Musical

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Granby Memorial High School’s Dramatic Arts program dazzled audiences with its recent production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, leaving the community buzzing with praise for the talented students and creative team behind the show.

Drumrolls

Granby student strikes gold!

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Cameron Mele, a senior at Granby Memorial High School, recently earned a spot in the prestigious Junior Gold National Championship Bowling Tournament in Green Bay, Wis., July 11 to 19.

School & Sports

Superintendent’s community conversation summarized

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Superintendent Cheri Burke addressed Granby taxpayers during her second superintendent’s community conversation on Feb. 27 covering the 2025-26 superintendent’s budget proposal and the projected plan for a school resource officer (SRO).

Drumrolls

Drumrolls

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Andrew La Croix, of Granby, was named to the dean’s list at Boston University for the fall semester.

Out of Town

Out of Town — April 2025

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Connecticut Trolley Museum Events, Vacation Bible School sign-up begins, Way Back When: A Witness to History, Join fish and game club, Weather forecast: 100 percent chance of learning, Hartford Musical Club, Donations sought for church rummage sale, Tag and Bake Sale, and Memory Walk benefits grieving families