- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/3/24
- 06/04/2024
- 99 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Granby Select Board meeting, concerns over a gravel pit project and the approval of event licenses for local organizations dominated discussions. The board revisited the issue of the gravel permit application for a site on CY Avenue, which has been met with opposition from residents, leading to a rescheduled public hearing. Additionally, the board approved several licenses for community events and addressed significant town financial matters, including sewer fee increases and fund transfers for the fiscal year 2025.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/3/24
- 06/04/2024
- 12 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Board of Assessors addressed a range of topics, including the approval of a new building permit and the status of a budget reserve fund transfer. An important point of discussion involved a new building which already exists and comprises two separate living spaces. The case is scheduled to go in front of the planning board for a special permit. The board also confirmed the approval of a budget reserve fund transfer, emphasizing the need for the chairman of the finance committee’s signature on the documentation.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/29/24
- 05/30/2024
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Granby Select Board focused on reviewing the National Honor Society (NHS) bylaws affected by newly approved dual enrollment language, the announcement of graduation details, and the finalization of the next school year’s schedule. The NHS bylaws are anticipated to be finalized by Friday evening and shared in the upcoming newsletter. Graduation for seniors is set for June 8th, with specific instructions for ticket distribution and event preparations underway. Additionally, the school’s facilities team is preparing for the ceremony, while the final school schedule for the upcoming year is also being populated into the system ahead of time.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Granby Board of Health meeting, the issue of problematic water drainage and flooding was addressed in detail. The discussion focused on a complex situation involving mismanaged stormwater systems that have led to water table disruptions and subsequent neighborhood flooding. A member raised critical points about the need for a re-engineered approach to water management, emphasizing the failure of current systems to accommodate the natural water flow, leading to property damage and potential health hazards.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/22/24
- 05/23/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Granby Planning Board recently convened to address several issues concerning the town’s development and regulations, including a discrepancy in a beer and wine license application and zoning complications related to lot sizes within the water supply protection district. The meeting also covered the scheduling of a public hearing for a special events permit, complaints about a Golf Center’s operating hours, and the processing of an application for a community grant.