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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.
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.
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.
Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Monday, February 4, Tuesday, February 19
Granby residents are needed to fill vacancies on the Agricultural Commission, Development Commission and Library Board. If you are interested in filling any of these positions, contact the Democratic Town Committee Chair Christine Chinni at GranbyDemocrats@gmail.com, the Republican Town Committee Chair Mark Neumann at 860-653-9668, or the Town Manager at 860-844-5300.
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.
Application seeking a Special Permit for a 28-square-foot, illuminated freestanding sign for property at 116 Salmon Brook Street.
The Board of Education reported at its Nov. 28 meeting that the State ECS Funding will be approximately $600K more than the original budget.
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.