News and upcoming events from various departments at Granby Town Hall.
The Summer Reading Program at the Granby Public Library was very successful again this year. More than 800 patrons signed up for the program, and prizes donated by the community, as well as the Friends of Granby Public Libraries, were awarded to more than 20 participants. Throughout the program, there were 10,000+ patron visits, 4,972 items borrowed, and a total of 21 library programs were held with 257 individuals in attendance. Thank you to all of our supporters and participants.
The library board is working on sourcing funding for various improvements to the building. It is continuing to pursue options for using ARPA funds to update library spaces, including new carpets, paint and ceiling work. The estimates of the project costs have been received and the investigation of other funding opportunities available through the Connecticut State Library has begun. Keep an eye out for a fresh new look at the library soon!
The Building Department has been very busy as construction work on Station 280 continues to progress. Framing is underway on Building 1, electrical and plumbing is underway on Building 2, and framing has been started on Building 3. For site work, the first course of pavement has been installed on all the parking areas and driveways, and the drainage has been completed throughout the site. It is expected the developer will be submitting plans for revisions to the “amenity space,” including changes to the pool and patio area.
The Murtha’s Way development is now complete. All of the 75 units, a mix of single-family houses and duplexes, have been constructed and received a Certificate of Occupancy.
The Granby Police Department has recently installed some exciting new technology, including state-of-the-art dashboard cameras in each police cruiser. This camera system integrates with the police department’s body-worn camera system to support transparency and accountability. The systems are also compatible with the video systems of other police agencies, which allows for an easy exchange of information. The police department has now updated and modernized many critical systems, including the cruiser cameras, body-worn cameras, computer-aided dispatch and records management, and mobile data terminals.
Granby Senior Services received a grant called the National Council on Aging Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccine Uptake Initiative in the amount of $10,000. This initiative supports senior centers in encouraging residents to get their vaccinations for the upcoming flu season.
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