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.

Granby Board of Health Addresses Septic Systems and Public Health Concerns

Overview: The recent Granby Board of Health meeting addressed several issues, including the septic system requirements for new constructions, the proper classification of a food vendor, establishment compliance with sanitary codes, and the extension of a food license tied to septic system planning.

Granby Board of Health Addresses Septic System Concerns, Approves Licenses

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Board of Health focused on several issues related to public health and safety, including concerns over septic system inspections, the handling of a failed septic system, and the approval of various permits and licenses. The meeting also covered the potential for a grant opportunity, a shared services agreement, and an upcoming garage project, as well as the appointment of a current dog officer as an assistant animal inspector.

Granby Select Board Advances Utility Pole Installation, Addresses Opioid Funds Allocation

Overview: The Granby Select Board recently held a meeting addressing a range of topics, with key points including the approval of a new utility pole installation on Carver Street, discussions about the town’s strategy for the allocation of opioid settlement funds, and considerations of various municipal projects and positions. The board approved the installation of a utility pole proposed by National Grid, which was needed to service a new home and drew some concern from residents. Furthermore, the board tackled allocation plans for opioid settlement funds.

Granby Board Examines Property Assessment Discrepancies and Event Venue Traffic Concerns

Overview: In a meeting that addressed various topics, the Granby Board of Assessors focused on significant discrepancies between the assessed values and sale prices of properties, and concerns regarding a special event venue proposed at Reynolds Farm. The meeting also touched upon the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for document management, the necessity of inspecting vacant land, and the confusion surrounding internal inspections following town meetings.