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End of an era as director of public works retires

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You can’t be much more of a native than to be born in a town and to live there all your life, but that is the case for retiring Director of Public Works Kirk Severance. His childhood education, grades 1–12, was right here, as were many of his early jobs. For the rest of his education, he never got far from home, taking classes at the University of Connecticut Transportation Institute and engineering and management classes at the University of Hartford.

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New committees are moving forward

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In the July Drummer update, I detailed the important work two recently reconstituted committees were undertaking. These are the IBAC, the Intra-Board Advisory Committee on shared services and the PBCPC, the Public Building and Capital Project Committee on the possible December bond questions.

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Volunteer needed on Aquarian Representative Policy Board

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Municipalities now play a direct role in helping govern Aquarion through its Representative Policy Board. The board is comprised of appointees from every municipality within its service area and is responsible for approving water rates and overseeing other key aspects of the water authority’s governance.

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WARNING: Notice of special town meeting and referendum vote

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All electors and persons qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of Granby, Connecticut (the “Town”), are hereby notified that the Board of Selectmen of the Town are convening a Special Town Meeting to be held at the Senior Center Community Room, 15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035. The Special Town Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on December 1, 2026 for the following purposes:

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Granby Food Bank — September 2026

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We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew, Assorted crackers (Ritz, Saltines, Town House), Canned peaches/pineapple/fruit cocktail, Applesauce, Ketchup/mustard/mayo/pickles/relish, Taco dinner boxes, Dishwashing soap

People

End of an era as director of public works retires

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You can’t be much more of a native than to be born in a town and to live there all your life, but that is the case for retiring Director of Public Works Kirk Severance. His childhood education, grades 1–12, was right here, as were many of his early jobs. For the rest of his education, he never got far from home, taking classes at the University of Connecticut Transportation Institute and engineering and management classes at the University of Hartford.

About Town

New committees are moving forward

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In the July Drummer update, I detailed the important work two recently reconstituted committees were undertaking. These are the IBAC, the Intra-Board Advisory Committee on shared services and the PBCPC, the Public Building and Capital Project Committee on the possible December bond questions.

Town/Govt

Volunteer needed on Aquarian Representative Policy Board

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Municipalities now play a direct role in helping govern Aquarion through its Representative Policy Board. The board is comprised of appointees from every municipality within its service area and is responsible for approving water rates and overseeing other key aspects of the water authority’s governance.

Town/Govt

WARNING: Notice of special town meeting and referendum vote

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All electors and persons qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of Granby, Connecticut (the “Town”), are hereby notified that the Board of Selectmen of the Town are convening a Special Town Meeting to be held at the Senior Center Community Room, 15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035. The Special Town Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on December 1, 2026 for the following purposes:

Town/Govt

Granby Food Bank — September 2026

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We currently need: Dinty Moore beef stew, Assorted crackers (Ritz, Saltines, Town House), Canned peaches/pineapple/fruit cocktail, Applesauce, Ketchup/mustard/mayo/pickles/relish, Taco dinner boxes, Dishwashing soap

Drumrolls

Drumrolls

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Congratulations to Kasia Kaczkowski, Paige Elizabeth Janney, Leon D. Totten, Andrew La Croix, Riley Anderson, Siena DuBois, Caroline Hall, Gwendolyn Ockerbloom, Erin Russell, Sarah Springer, Erin Panella-Malley, Talin Tran, and Jason Platti for their academic achievements.

People

Eagle Scout candidate Evie Bunz gives back to Granby

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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.

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Stony Hill Clean Up Day is September 26

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Community Serve Day at Stony Hill Village will be Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to noon at 259 Salmon Brook Street. Stony Hill is a senior living community managed by the nonprofit Granby Homes for Senior Citizens. Volunteers work together helping to improve living spaces and outdoor areas. Volunteers may stay for all or part of the event.