Emergency Planning Exercise
Granby Emergency Management Director CJ Staiger assembled a team of election and IT staff to participate in the statewide emergency annual drill. For the first time the focus was on elections and possible solutions to worst case scenarios. Participants included Granby Town Clerk Scott Nolan, IT Director Frank Melanson, IT Associate Tristan Groutan, Registrars of Voters Paul Willis and Laura Wolfe, Deputy Registrars Karen Antonucci and Iris Engel and Moderator Karen Antonucci. From drones to cyber-attacks, multiple scenarios were discussed, resources identified, and action plans drawn up. The most important lesson of the day was the need for good communication plans, teamwork and establishing partnerships to handle any situation.
Poll workers needed
If you are good with computers, your help is needed for the 21 days of early voting (mid-August, late October to early November). Poll workers will also be needed for the election on Nov. 5. If you would like to participate, please send an e-mail to registrarofvoters@granby-ct.gov
Training classes will be held in the town hall meeting room, 15 North Granby Road, in late July. All are welcome to attend training classes.