Granby Board Debates Property Assessments and Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent Granby Board of Assessors meeting, discussions unfolded around the issues of incomplete property assessments and the implications for upcoming deadlines. The session also delved into budgetary considerations regarding attendance at an MAA school and the potential use of funds from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Additionally, the board engaged in dialogues about a property situated in a water protection area, and the appropriateness of a chapter land discount for the said property.

Granby Board of Health Tackles Septic Concerns, Event Regulations

Overview: The most recent meeting of the Granby Board of Health centered on a series of pressing septic system applications and concerns, along with discussions about regulating events to protect public health and the environment. Additionally, the meeting addressed the need for better control over events in the area, considering the impact of noise, waste management, and public safety.

Granby West St Committee Selects Under-Budget OPM

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby West St Building Committee announced the selection of an under-budget owner’s project manager (OPM), which marked a forward step in the ongoing construction and renovation projects. The committee expressed optimism about the progress and financial aspects of the initiatives, including the successful and cost-efficient removal of a tank and the negotiation of a favorable HVAC proposal by Inovis for the building.

Granby Select Board Grapples with Police Contract Grievances

Overview: In a recent Granby Select Board meeting, members engaged in a discussion over the interpretation of police contracts, specifically relating to the grievance presented by the International Brotherhood of Police Officers. The grievance centered on a conflict over the creation of separate lists for overtime shifts and details, a matter that revealed deeper issues regarding contract language and the potential violation of the police lieutenant’s contract.

Granby Planning Board Deliberates on Special Event Venue Permit

Overview: The Granby Planning Board’s recent meeting centered on the consideration of a special permit application by Heather Reynolds Lante for a special event venue on Harris Street. The board emphasized the need for a four-member affirmative vote to approve the permit and outlined the hearing process, which included presentations, public comments, and feedback from various departments. Public concerns regarding the potential venue’s impact on traffic, noise, waste management, and wildlife were voiced. The applicant addressed these issues, discussing waste removal, event size limitations, and the property’s agricultural nature. The board focused on the regulatory aspects of the permit and the considerations necessary for approval based on public and departmental feedback.