A record 3,912 Granby residents voted in the Nov. 4 municipal election—a 46.3 percent turnout. This easily surpasses the 2019 record of 3,203 ballots.
Most voters, 2,498, came to the high school to vote in person on Election Day. In addition, 17 people registered and voted at town hall via Same Day Registration as well as 59 absentee ballots. There were 1,338 who cast early voter ballots, Oct. 20-Nov. 2.
Recognition and Introduction
Thanks to the wonderful efforts, not only of a well-trained poll worker staff, but also the town clerk’s office, the superb cooperation of the staff of Granby Memorial High School and the Public Works Department, the election ran smoothly.
The registrars premiered new voting machines at the high school polls, replacing equipment that has been used in Granby elections since 2007.
Election Winners
There were ten races with a total of 22 openings. Mark Fiorentino ran unopposed and was reelected as first selectman. Four races were contested. The winners in those races were:
Board of Selectmen (two-year term): Margaret Chapple, Kim Becker, Frederick Moffa, Mark Neumann
Board of Finance (four-year term): David Demchak, Kent McCord, Toby Proctor
Board of Education (four-year term): Andrew Billig, Ann Woods, Donna Nolan
Town Moderator (two-year term): Francis Brady
Other races:
Board of Assessment Appeals (four-year term): Victoria K. Dirienzo, Dorcus S. Forsyth
Planning and Zoning Commission (four-year term): Eric Lukingbeal, Bob Lavitt, Eric Myers
Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate (four-year term): Margaret Jabaily
Zoning Board of Appeals (four-year term): Thomas J. Caputi, Robert M. Lindeyer
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate (four-year term): David W. Roberts, William O’Leary
Detailed results for the election are available on the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s website: ctemspublic.tgstg.net/#/selectTown Select Hartford County, then select the Town of Granby.
Looking ahead
Both major parties host a caucus in mid-January to elect town committee members. Details will be posted as soon as the dates are announced. You must be a member of a major party to participate. New and unaffiliated voters have until noon the day before the caucus to join a major party. There is, however, a three-month waiting period for those who are switching political parties to attain party privileges. This includes switching from a minor party such as the Independent party or the Green party.
Submitted by Laura Wolfe and Karen Antonucci, Registrars of Voters