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Hey there, Granby! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Granby's new floodplain rules may affect your next building project
  • How could 120 new homes transform Granby's long-vacant school property?
  • Where does undefeated Granby land in Connecticut's first field hockey poll?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Granby Updates Floodplain Rules For First Time Since 2008 (patch.com) — Granby residents should be aware that the town has overhauled its floodplain regulations for the first time since 2008 to align with new FEMA flood maps. The updated rules, effective Oct. 1, could change permitting and construction requirements for properties in mapped flood hazard areas, so local property owners planning building or renovation projects may need to provide additional elevation and flood-risk information.
   

2. Former Granby School Could Become 120-Unit Housing Development (patch.com) — Granby officials are weighing a proposal to turn a long-closed elementary school into a 120-unit housing development, with decisions and public votes still ahead. The developer would handle financing, cleanup, and infrastructure, while town boards and a special town meeting must approve any sale or long-term lease. The project targets older residents and local workers, potentially reshaping neighborhood housing options.
   

3. Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll (Sept. 23) (nhregister.com) — Granby's field hockey team has opened the season strong, earning the No. 14 spot in Connecticut's first statewide coaches poll with a 4-0-0-0 record. The rankings highlight how Granby stacks up against powerhouse programs like Darien, Ludlowe, and Staples. Local fans can take pride in the team's early momentum and watch to see if they climb higher.
   

4. Jill J. Baldwin (gazettenet.com) — Granby residents who knew Jill Baldwin from Granby Middle School are mourning her passing after a long, brave journey with Parkinson's disease. She worked closely with students, staff, and families here before continuing her advocacy and support work statewide. Friends and former colleagues can honor her at a memorial service in Hatfield, Massachusetts, or by donating to Parkinson's research or the Hatfield Senior Center.
   

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