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Residents recognized for service to the town

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by Shirley MurthaPrior to the Board of Selectmen meeting on June 6, several Granby residents were recognized for outstanding service to the town. First up were the Community Service Awards, which are based on nominations by residents and selected by a committee of representatives from the Drummer, GCTV and Selectman Mark Neumann.This year, there were two outstanding individuals who received the award. Cheryl Wickham was recognized for her contributions as a hospice volunteer for the Farmington V […]

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Plan of Development latest draft presented to residents

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By Shirley MurthaUnder the co-chairmanship of Paula Johnson and Eric Lukingbeal, the Plan of Conservation and Development Subcommittee presented its first draft of the 2015 plan to Granby residents on April 21. First developed in 1993 and updated in 2005, the plan is designed “to provide guidance and information to all of the town’s boards, commissions, public officials and residents.” It contains policies, goals and standards for physical and economic development and recommend […]

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BOE, town watch state budget woes closely

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By Kim BeckerThe Hartford Courant reported that the state legislature and the governor have reached agreement over the state’s budget and response to a nearly $1 billion fiscal shortfall. This is necessitating across-the-board cuts, and as many as 2,500 state workers will likely lose their jobs. Of greatest immediate concern to towns and cities across the state are proposed cuts to municipal grants, education cost-sharing grants, and assistance with transportation and special education cos […]

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​Town to continue recycling and waste reduction efforts

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By Shirley MurthaTo continue encouraging residents to recycle and reduce landfill waste, the Board of Selectmen approved the Town Manager’s request to appropriate $18,722 from the Solid Waste Fund to be used in four major areas.1. Hazardous Waste Collection: Granby manages this initiative independently. It was previously managed in collaboration with the Metropolitan District Commission and the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority.2. Compost Bins: Encourages residents to reduce the town’ […]

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DOT presents plan for Five Corners roundabout

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By Shirley MurthaPrincipal engineer for the design unit of the state Department of Transportation, William Britnell, presented an informative view of the DOT’s plan for alleviating the accident situation at the intersection of Rtes. 10/202, East Street and Notch Road. A large turnout of interested residents packed the Senior Center on March 25 to learn about this project.As with the previous DOT presentation on plans to re-design the center intersections, this meeting was held to inform an […]

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Registering to vote

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​Same day registration does not apply to primaries; it must be done prior to the primary. To be eligible to vote in the presidential primary on Tuesday, April 26, you must be a U.S. Citizen, registered to vote and affiliated as a Democrat or Republican by noon on Monday, April 25. Voters are encouraged to check their party affiliation online at www.sots.state.gov The site is available 24/7. In Connecticut citizens currently 17 years old but who will turn 18 by Nov. 8, can participate in th […]

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Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, April 26

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Voting in Granby for the Presidential Preference Primary will take place Tuesday, April 26,  from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Gym at Granby Memorial High School.On primary day, the high school and middle school will be in normal session. Students will not use the high school parking lot to ensure ample parking for voters. Voters and parents will use the North Granby Road entrance to the high school, so please try to avoid the opening and closing of school—7 to 8 am and 2:15 to 3 […]

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Plan of Conservation and Development public session is April 21

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Granby’s Plan of Conservation and Development Subcommittee will hold a Public Session on the latest draft of the plan on April 21, at 7 p.m., in the Granby Town Hall Meeting Room.A Plan of Conservation and Development is required by Section 8-23 of the General Statutes of Connecticut. The subcommittee has been working on the plan for the past two years and it is nearing completion of a final draft. Prior to making the final changes to the plan, the subcommittee would like to hear the publi […]

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Lost Acres Fire Department cadet program

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Do you like helping your community? Have you always wanted to ride in a fire truck and help put out a fire? Want the opportunity to make new friends within the town and the fire department? Wonder what a cadet is?As members of the LAFD cadet’s program, youths will train and serve alongside members of the fire department. Cadets will be trained to assist the firefighters with various support activities. Additionally, cadets will be trained in actual firefighting skills in controlled conditi […]

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Granby Police Department promotion

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​Granby Detective Steven Vernale was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony held at the Granby Police Department on Friday, February 19.Sergeant Vernale is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He will earn his master’s degree this year. He has been a Granby Police Officer since December 2008 and a detective since 2014. He is a field training officer and an accident reconstructionist for the North Central […]