Granby Board Grapples with Property Valuation and Inspection Schedules

Overview: The Granby Board of Assessors convened to address topics including property valuations, inspection schedules, and financial matters. Notably, the board engaged in an extended discussion about the valuation of a mobile home with an addition, examining whether the property had been properly assessed. Financial concerns were also on the agenda, with talk of a potential budget shortfall and the need for additional funding. The meeting followed with discussions on the progress of street inspections, the review and signing of motor vehicle excise tax documents, as well as administrative matters such as vacation schedules and job descriptions.

Granby Select Board Plans for Future with Key Investments and Updates

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Select Board discussed a series of significant investments and updates concerning the town’s infrastructure and services. Among the most notable topics was the debate over borrowing $1.3 million for a new fire engine and the discussions of the Forge Pond project and the town accountant position. The meeting also covered updates on the use of opioid settlement funds, applications for competitive grants, and the potential reinstitution of the ad hoc committee for parks and recreation.

Granby Board Approves Large Personal Use Structure Amid Absent Applicant Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Select Board approved a special permit for a large personal use structure on Chick Street, despite initial concerns due to the absence of the applicant at the beginning of the hearing. The proposed structure, a 50 by 60-foot building intended for private use, raised questions among board members regarding its size and specific uses, which were clarified once the applicant arrived.

Granby Planning Board Advances Town Hall Project, Expands Parking

Overview: In a recent Granby Planning Board meeting, the board made strides in advancing the restoration of the Old Town Hall, a project spearheaded by the Granby Preservation Society. The society sought guidance on obtaining site plan approval and a certificate of occupancy to move forward with their plans. Additionally, the board discussed a parking agreement, which would provide additional parking spaces for the hall’s events, and the possibility of applying for a grant to review and potentially amend the zoning bylaws.

Granby School Committee Advances Equity and Early College Initiatives

Overview: In a notable development within the Granby School District, the latest School Committee meeting laid out substantive updates and initiatives across various aspects of the educational system. The gathering touched upon the growth of advanced courses, the implementation of a new dual enrollment Early College policy, strides in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), as well as the process of the superintendent search, among other topics.