By Dave Roberts

On October 8th, Peter Keefe and his Winchester Grange Installation Team visited Granby Grange to install the newly elected 2023- 2024 Officers. One highlight of the installation was using the original gavel of the late Granby Grange #5 member Harvey Goddard, who served as the first Connecticut State Grange President from 1875-1878. Philip Marshall was installed as Master, Ron Cowdrey was installed as Overseer, Kara Marshall was installed as Secretary, and Carol Innes was installed as Secretary. Following the meeting, a brief business program was conducted by Master Philip Marshall followed by a reception. One new member, Kathy Morgan, was voted into membership! An update was provided by Executive Committee Chair Dave Roberts on the Grange Hall renovation project. A variance is needed from the Town of Granby and once that is approved, the new handicapped ramp, porch and unisex bathroom projects should be started.