Granby Select Board Considers Higher Parking Fees to Offset Charter Day Losses

Overview: The recent Granby Select Board meeting focused on several issues, with the most significant being the financial strategy for the upcoming Charter Day event. The board deliberated on increasing parking fees to counteract last year’s $10,000 loss. Other notable topics included updates on timber harvesting in local parks, discussions about stormwater management regulations, and concerns over the town’s infrastructure and office space needs.

Granby Select Board Debates Sanitation Plans for Charter Day Amid Vendor Concerns

Overview: The recent Granby Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on sanitation plans for the upcoming Charter Day event, concerns over vendor access to necessary facilities, and regulatory compliance for local businesses. Board members focused on ensuring that food vendors would have adequate sanitation facilities, including toilets and handwashing stations, as a means to uphold public health standards during the popular community event.

Granby West St Building Project Put on Hold Amid Concerns Over Recent Ballot Vote

Overview: The Granby West St Building Committee faced significant setbacks as the recent ballot vote to advance the building project failed by 60 votes. The committee discussed potential next steps, including keeping contracts suspended until a new town administrator starts in June and reevaluating the project scope to comply with budget constraints and accessibility requirements.

Granby West St Building Committee Debates Renovation Funding Amid Concerns Over Municipal Space Needs

Overview: In a meeting of the Granby West St Building Committee, discussions centered around the proposed renovation of the West Street building to address pressing municipal space deficiencies in Granby. The committee explored funding options and the potential impact on taxpayers, while also considering community needs and future projects.

Granby Select Board Grapples with Fire Chief Recruitment and Budgetary Strain

Overview: The recent Granby Select Board meeting focused on issues, including the recruitment of a new fire chief and the associated budgetary challenges. With ongoing discussions about salary competitiveness and staffing adequacy, the board examined the financial implications of converting part-time roles to career positions within the fire department and the need for additional personnel during peak hours. The town’s fire chief presented a budget proposal for FY26, highlighting the difficulties posed by the current staffing model, which includes two shifts staffed by one career member and one part-time employee. This arrangement has led to increased overtime costs and coverage challenges due to part-time staff cancellations. To stabilize staffing and improve coverage, the chief proposed converting one part-time position into a career role, which would allow three shifts to be fully staffed with two personnel each, reducing reliance on part-time staff.