Town/Govt
Board of Education hears good news from the state and from teachers
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The Board of Education reported at its Nov. 28 meeting that the State ECS Funding will be approximately $600K more than the original budget.
Town/Govt
Planning & Zoning Minutes
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On a motion by Jonathan Boardman, seconded by Eric Lukingbeal, the commission voted to approve the minutes of November 13, 2018 as amended. Public Hearing, Section 8.16.10.11 (dealing with special permits for outdoor dining) should read: Light music may be permitted until 10 p.m. The decibel (dB) level for music may not exceed 50dB measured at the property line.
Town/Govt
Update on Granby’s bridge problems
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Moosehorn, Griffin, Donohue, Simsbury, Hungary and Enders — Granby roads with bridge issues. The wheels of government turn slowly when it comes to diagnosing and financing repairs of these structures, but inspections have been made, problems identified and financing is in the works.
Town/Govt
Browse & Borrow
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Granby Public Library
Main Branch
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Branch
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Find us online
Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); use the links to join us on Facebook and Pinterest. Closing
Both libraries will be closed on Monday, Feb.
Registrar of Voters
Hundreds of color-coded letters sent in annual canvass
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Every year the registrar’s office tries to identify those names on the official voter registry that have moved out of town through a process of a selective canvass of voters. You can help the registrars by letting them know if you or your grown children have moved.
Town/Govt
Community Center and budget on recent BOS agendas
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Legislative update
At the Dec. 17 meeting, Representative Simanski and Senator Witkos gave an update on the state legislature, noting that a big push is being made for no more unfunded mandates.
Town/Govt
Update on status of Kearns Community Center proposal
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The directors of the committee proposing the new use of the Kearns school building as a community center gave a presentation to the Board of Selectmen at its Dec. 17 meeting, which was followed by a public hearing at the Board’s Jan.
Town/Govt
Simanski takes oath of office for fifth term
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State Representative Bill Simanski (R-62) took the oath of office for his fifth term representing the 62nd General Assembly District that includes Barkhamsted, Granby, Hartland and New Hartford on Jan. 9.