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.
Town/Govt
BOS takes no action on East Street property
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At the May 10 Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Manager John Ward recapped the history of the Requests for Proposals on 107 East Street, noting that the information gathering stages were complete. At this time, the board could accept the Hayes proposal, in which case a series of steps pursuant to the Granby town charter and to state law would follow, or it could reject the proposal, or take no action.
Town/Govt
Vaughan withdraws proposal for 107 East Street
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Town Manager John Ward received a letter on April 3 from resident Tom Vaughan withdrawing his proposal for an organic dairy farm to be developed at 107 East Street. He cited a lack of action from the Board of Selectmen and the fact that his family was being exposed to unpleasant comments and actions from town residents, both in person and on social media.
Town/Govt
Armentano ends 32-year career in Granby
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Walking out the door of the Building Department office in the town hall on April 13 was bittersweet for retiring Community Development Director Fran Armentano and all the staff who have interacted with him for the past 32 years. Right-hand man to the town manager, procurer of grants, integral advisor to the Planning and Zoning and Development Commissions and always willing and able to step in wherever help was needed, his absence will be greatly felt by many.
Town/Govt
FY19 budget discussed at public hearing
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Between 75 and 80 residents attended the Public Hearing on the 2018-2019 budget held at the Granby Memorial High School auditorium on April 9. The $45,254,588 budget represents a 2.78 percent increase in expenditures over the current budget, leading to a 1.98 percent increase in the mill rate.
Town/Govt
Former Evonsion property continues to elicit substantial public comment
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At the March 5 meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager John Ward gave an update on the status of the action regarding the use of the former Evonsion property. As reported in the last issue of the Drummer, three RFPs (Request for Proposal) had been submitted within the due date of January 31.
People
Hungry Hearts dinner benefits Waste Not Want Not community kitchen
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The Hungry Hearts dinner on Feb. 24 was, as usual, a treat for the eye as well as the palate.
Town/Govt
Budget workshops planned for March 8, 12
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Proposals received for East Street property
The Board of Selectmen workshops in preparation for development of the Plus-One budget will take place on Thursday, March 8 and Monday, March 12, in the town hall meeting room at 6 p.m. and are open to the public. On March 8, Personal and Property Protection will be presented by First Selectman Kuhnly and Public Works and Environment will be presented by Mark Neumann.