Town/Govt
Members selected for Charter Revision committee
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The Town of Granby is governed by charter, carried out by a board of selectmen and a town manager as established in 1960.
School & Sports
New student representative on the BOS
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Every fall, the Granby Board of Selectmen appoints a student representative from Granby Memorial High School to attend meetings and give updates on the happenings at the school. This year, that representative is junior Chas Orluk.
People
Local woman makes history on Nantucket
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When she was growing up on Nantucket, Granby resident Catherine Slattery learned that being a girl had some disadvantages. She couldn’t work at or go to the Caddy Camp at the island golf club. “Boys Only” was the rule. That was always in the back of her mind, and, many years later, when she became one of the owners of the island’s Madaket Marine, she was determined to start a Captain’s camp for young women. Not only would this even the long-ago score, it would increase the talent pool from which she could draw staffing for the marina.
People
It’s going to be a walk in the Park!
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The Town of Granby has received a $453,000 grant for the installation of a pedestrian-friendly walking path along the perimeter of Salmon Brook Park.
In 2018, the Town constructed a sidewalk along Route 10/202 that continued a bit into the park. Fast forward a few years and the Parks and Recreation Board began thinking about extending the sidewalk.
Town/Govt
Personal histories added context to BOS discussion of Holcomb Farm conservation plan
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During the public session discussion of the proposed Long-term Conservation and Sustainability Plan for Holcomb Farm on Oct. 17, some people presented personal memories and stories in their encouragement for approval of the plan. Their words added weight and were greatly appreciated by the many residents in the Town Hall meeting room.
Board of Selectmen
BOS approves more items on ARPA funds list
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Progress continues to be made in assigning projects to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Events
Granby Land Trust and Granby Public Library host Hawk Talk with John Weeks
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An audience filled the North Barn at Holcomb Farm on Sept. 8 when John Weeks stepped to the podium to begin his talk on the predatory birds that can be seen in the Granby area.
Town/Govt
Making progress with the Strategic Plan
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The Board of Selectmen has gone to great lengths to ensure that all residents have had their say about the Strategic Plan that will eventually enumerate the values most important to the community to improve life in our town.
School & Sports
BOS approves use of ARPA funds
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At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Granby Board of Selectmen approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for ventilation improvements at Wells Road School and ventilation and air conditioning at Granby Memorial High School.
Town/Govt
Residents speak up at June Open House sessions
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The Granby Board of Selectmen held two Open House sessions on June 13.