The Arts
Town/Govt
BOS approves tax exemption for non-profits’ leased personal property
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A public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing tax exemption for personal property leased to non-profit organizations was held prior to the Board of Selectmen meeting on Sept. 4.
History
Local author writes history of a special community in Sandisfield
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North Granby residents Steve and Lorraine German have a summer home in the quiet town of Sandisfield, Mass. Steve’s grandfather owned the house, which passed down to his mother, and then to him.
Town/Govt
Exactly what does the assessor do…. a look into the job of Susan Altieri
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Granby residents are probably aware that their annual tax bill is determined by the value that the Town Assessor places on their property. Seems like a simple job, right? Definitely not.
Town/Govt
Steering Committee presents proposal for Kearns School building
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Representing the Kearns Community Center Steering Committee, Alicia Newton and Elliot Altomare presented the group’s proposal to the town at the July 16 Board of Selectmen meeting. To meet its mission statement, (“a place to connect, empower and sustain our community”), the committee has produced a proposal that is designed to succeed without tax support, meaning that the town would no longer be responsible for the cost of maintaining the building.
Town/Govt
Nonprofit tax abatement issue to go to public hearing
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Susan Regan presented a three-pronged appeal to the Board of Selectmen during the Public Session of its July 16 meeting. Each of the requests has been made at prior times, but no satisfactory replies or actions have been rendered.
Town/Govt
BOS approves applications for Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit program
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As far as Director of Human Services Sandra Yost is aware, this is the first year Granby has participated in the program designed by The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) to provide tax credits to businesses that make investments in qualifying community nonprofit programs by furnishing financial assistance, labor, materials or technical advice to aid in the physical improvement or rehabilitation of any part of the community. A minimum of $250 is required; the maximum donation is $250,000.
Town/Govt
Armentano feted at retirement party
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Scores of Granby residents and town hall staff gathered at Holcomb Farm’s North Barn to help former Community Development Director Fran Armentano celebrate his retirement.
Town/Govt
There’s a new Fire Marshal in town
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David Deskis was recently appointed Granby’s new Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Director.
Town/Govt
Public Works finding role as “first responder” team
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Police, fire, ambulance—these are the resources we think of as first responders in the case of an accident, fire or other emergency.