Town/Govt
Granby Food Bank — Nov. 2025
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We currently need: Canned chicken; Canned chili; Knorr Rice sides; Brownie, cake and cookie mixes; Applesauce; Pineapple chunks; Progresso Soups; Stuffing/Salad Dressings; Bar Soap /Dishwashing soap
Town/Govt
Quarry Road Bridge Closure Notice
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The Quarry Road Bridge will be under construction starting on Monday, Nov. 3. The road will be shut down heading southbound from Phelps Road starting Wednesday, Oct. 29 to begin staging of materials and equipment.
The road is scheduled to be reopened by the last week of June 2026. Please follow the posted detour signs or plan an alternate route. Any questions about the project may be directed to Lee Corbert, director of public works 860-668-3280 or emailed to Lcorbert@suffieldct.gov
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.
Granby Land Trust
Accreditation Renewal Celebrated
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Members of the Board of Directors and staff members took a moment to celebrate the accomplishment of attaining accreditation renewal through the Land Trust Alliance.
Opinion
BOE not putting students or excellence first
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The mission of both the Granby Public Schools and the Connecticut State Board of Education is clear: academic excellence must be our top priority. Granby BOE policy requires board members to act with integrity, accountability and transparency, while working in true partnership with parents and guardians.
In Memory of...
Roger Hayes, CBG board member
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Roger K. Hayes, 93, of North Granby and beloved husband of the late Freda E. (Nolan) Hayes, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11.
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.
Granby Land Trust
Ann Pelka Unsung Hero Award
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When the Board of Directors of the GLT accepted the 210-acre Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, given to the GLT by Jamie Gamble, in North Granby, they knew it would require a good deal of maintenance and loving care and there needed to be someone available to take care of issues as they arose. Luckily, they knew just the people for the job—Bob and Karen Saunders.
Opinion
Defending liberty: From battlefield to ballot box
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For generations, America’s service members have stood watch over our freedoms—on land, at sea and in the air. They have answered the call in times of war and peace, often at great personal cost, to ensure that liberty endures for all. Their mission has always been clear: protect the rights and ideals enshrined in our Constitution.
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.