Granby public meetings in 2025

December 30, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will convene on December 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM via Zoom to receive updates from the Health Inspector and review routine licensing and permitting matters. No major policy decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Septic system design review at 51-53 New Ludlow Road
• Mobile food license renewal for D’s Smoke House
• Hair Salon license renewal for Five Corner Cuts at 159 School Street
• Plumbing Inspector position review
• Food establishment license renewals

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee met with Finance Committee members to discuss the project's financial status, including a pending bid protest and a roughly $788,000 budget overage. The Committee will recommend accepting the lowest bid of $4,765,000 if the protest is resolved in the town's favor. A Special Town Meeting in January may be needed to secure additional funding. The Committee also discussed delays in activating a well and a pending Board of Health review of the septic and HVAC systems.

• Project has a remaining balance of $5,254,745.82; lowest bid is $4,765,000
• Bid protest decision from Attorney General's Office expected shortly; no hearing will be held
• Committee estimates $30,000/month escalation cost for each month of delay
• Potential funding sources discussed: stabilization funds, free cash, debt exclusion vote
• Board of Health to review Title 5 septic inspection and HVAC design at its meeting tonight

communications committee

The Granby Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on a community survey and a draft town communication plan. The agenda includes items for both information and potential action.

• Community survey updates
• Town communication plan draft

communications committee

The Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on a community survey and review a draft of the Town Communication Plan. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are marked for information and discussion only.

• Community Survey Updates
• Town Communication Plan Draft

December 15, 2025 assessors 12

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, review real estate exemption applications, and consider motor vehicle excise abatements. The agenda also includes discussion of the tax rate recap and other routine administrative items.

• Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications
• Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #6 (Warrant & Commitment)
• Chapterland Applications
• Tax Rate Recap

December 15, 2025 communications committee

The Communications Committee will meet to receive updates on the community survey and discuss a draft of the town communication plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community survey updates
• Town communication plan draft

December 15, 2025 communications committee

The Granby Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on the community survey and a draft town communication plan. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational items only.

• Community survey updates
• Town communication plan draft

December 11, 2025 charter day

This is a procedural notice for a town boards meeting on December 11, 2025. The agenda contains only boilerplate administrative items and no specific topics for discussion or action.

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee met to review contractor bids for a project, but a bid protest has paused all action until the Attorney General’s Office rules. The Committee discussed awarding the contract to the lowest bidder without unit prices if the protest is rejected, or rebidding if upheld. They also explored legal options to fund the project and keep the 2026 timeline on track.

• Bid protest halts contractor selection for West Street project; status quo maintained per Attorney General directive
• Committee may award contract to lowest bidder without unit prices if protest is rejected, saving ~$300,000
• If protest upheld, project may need rebidding with sub-bid documents due in January and GC bids in February
• Payment of $X for septic work (Title 5 inspection) unanimously approved
• DEP follow-up needed for well reactivation consent order; no response yet from Project Manager Kara Antonucci

December 9, 2025 Conservation Commission

The Granby Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a new single-family home at Lot 19 Kendall St, after the applicant removed a planned garage with secondary dwelling unit from the project. The commission also issued negative Determinations of Applicability for work at 239 Amherst St and 62-64 W. State St, finding the proposed activities would not alter wetland resource areas. Several other applications were continued to future meetings for further review.

• Approved NOI for single-family dwelling at Lot 19 Kendall St (unanimous)
• Issued negative DOA for 239 Amherst St with conditions on soil testing and work area limits (unanimous)
• Issued negative DOA for 62-64 W. State St allowing storage shed and limited boulder removal (unanimous)
• Continued review of NOI for Lots 9 & 10 East State St to next meeting
• Continued review of NOI for Parcel A-13 Carver St to next meeting
• Withdrew RDA for 0 New Ludlow Rd; applicant advised to file ANRAD application instead

December 9, 2025 library trustees

The Granby Library Trustees will meet on December 9, 2025, to review and approve meeting minutes and the current budget. The agenda also includes a warrant signing and a library director’s report.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review and approve current budget
• Sign warrant
• Library director’s report

December 1, 2025 document

The Granby Board of Assessors will convene at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office (215-B West State Street - Annex Building) to conduct routine business. Items include approving meeting minutes, reviewing timesheets, and acting on real estate exemptions, motor vehicle excise abatement applications, and uncollectible excises for fiscal years 2021–2024.

• Approve Meeting Minutes
• Review Real Estate Exemptions
• Act on Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications
• Schedule Uncollectible Excises (FY2021–FY2024)
• Review Capital Improvements

December 1, 2025

The Selectboard will hold a Tax Classification Hearing and discuss the West Street Project, with possible action. They will also discuss regionalization with the School Committee, consider a vehicle auction, and take action on the Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Tax Classification Hearing
• Discussion & Possible Action RE: West Street Project
• Discussion RE: Regionalization-with School Committee
• Action RE: Vehicle Auction/Surplus Vehicles
• Action RE: Christmas Tree Lighting

December 1, 2025 assessors 12

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet on December 1, 2025, with two sessions: a 5:30 PM meeting with the Selectboard and a 6:00 PM regular meeting. The board is scheduled to take action on a Tax Classification Hearing and discuss items including minutes, timesheets, DLS forms, real estate exemptions, motor vehicle abatements, and bills payable. An executive session is also listed.

• Tax Classification Hearing (action item)
• DLS Forms: Classification Hearing
• Real Estate Exemptions
• Motor Vehicle Abatement Applications
• Executive Session

December 2025 Calendar Activities

This is the Granby Council on Aging's activity calendar for December 2025, listing daily programs such as Healthy Bones & Balance, chair volleyball, quilting, BINGO, and foot care. Special events include a birthday cake on Dec 17, a cookie swap on Dec 19, and a New Year's Eve party on Dec 31 with appetizers and music. The calendar is a schedule of recurring and holiday activities, not a meeting agenda with decisions or proposals.

• New Year's Eve Party on Dec 31 with noon appetizers and Rockn' Robin entertainment
• Birthday Cake on Dec 17 and BINGO with gift basket
• Cookie Swap on Dec 19
• Amherst Survival Center food distribution on Dec 19
• Chair massage on Dec 22

December 1, 2025 executive session

The Granby Select Board will meet to vote on entering executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) for strategy sessions related to negotiations with nonunion personnel. The board will return to open session only to adjourn the meeting.

• Executive session for nonunion personnel contract negotiations

December 2025 COA Newsletter

This is a monthly newsletter from the Granby Council on Aging, not a decision-making meeting. It lists December 2025 activities, closures (Dec 9 and Dec 25), and ongoing programs like the food pantry, transportation, and fitness classes. No votes, ordinances, or public hearings are included.

• Closed December 9th and December 25th for Christmas
• State Representative Homar Gomez visit on December 2nd from 4-5
• Select Board Lunch on December 11th at noon with violin music
• New Year's Eve Rockn' Robin Party on December 31st at noon (appetizers only, RSVP by Dec 22)
• Foot Care Clinic on December 1st and 15th ($35 at center, $50 at home)

December 1, 2025

The Granby Select Board will hold a Tax Classification Hearing to set property tax rates for the year. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on the West Street Project, as well as discuss regionalization with the School Committee. Other items include authorizing a vehicle auction, discussing ZBA member appointments, and approving the Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Tax Classification Hearing
• Discussion & Possible Action RE: West Street Project
• Discussion RE: Regionalization with School Committee
• Action RE: Vehicle Auction/Surplus Vehicles
• Action RE: Christmas Tree Lighting

December 1, 2025 executive session

The Granby Select Board will meet on December 1, 2025, to enter an executive session under state law to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel or collective bargaining with nonunion workers. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 10-B West State Street.

FY 25 Pay Schedule

The agenda consists solely of a proposed FY25 compensation plan pay schedule, listing hourly rates by grade and step. No other items are included for discussion or decision.

• Pay schedule covers grades 1 through 10 with steps 1 through 10
• Hourly rates range from $16.05 (grade 1, step 1) to $38.77 (grade 10, step 10)
• Effective date listed as July 1, 2024

November 24, 2025 pb

The Granby Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan approval application for construction of outdoor sheds at 185 West State Street (Mixed Use Development Overlay District). The board will also review a site plan application for Red Fire Farm and set a meeting date, and continue discussion of proposed updates to the Planning Board Rules and Regulations (Sections 1-5 including fees) and the Zoning Bylaw Update Project.

Meeting

The West Street Building Subcommittee met to address a bid protest on the general contractor submissions for the West Street Building project. The Attorney General's Office directed the town to maintain the status quo until the protest is resolved, preventing any further action on the project. The subcommittee also discussed septic system updates and HVAC design reviews with the Board of Health.

• Bid protest received from Souliere & Zepka Construction, Inc. on Nov 14; town must respond by Nov 24
• Attorney General directs status quo: no bids opened, contracts signed, or work started until protest resolved
• Board of Health confirms septic system is operating properly; requests scoping of lines from building to tank and tank to pump chamber
• Board of Health requests review of HVAC design; subcommittee to seek specific regulatory requirements from the Board

November 20, 2025 updated board of health

The Granby Board of Health will meet jointly with the West Street Building Committee to discuss a Title 5 inspection of the septic system at 14 West Street and a building permit application for 100 West Street. Both items are listed for action and information.

• Title 5 Inspection of septic system at 14 West St.
• 100 West Street, building permit application

Meeting

The West Street Building Subcommittee opened general contractor bids, with the lowest base bid at $4,765,000. The project is within budget but leaves no contingency. The committee will present the low bid to the Select Board at its next meeting. Relocation of the temporary maintenance garage is on hold pending well reactivation testing.

• Lowest base bid for general contractor work: $4,765,000, excluding alternates
• Bids valid for 90 days; project within budget but no contingency
• Temporary maintenance garage relocation on hold pending well reactivation resolution
• McClure awaiting DEP permit response for well testing; testing timing disputed
• Connex boxes to be relocated by committee with DPW assistance

November 12, 2025 Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a new single-family dwelling on Lot 6 Cold Hill Road, including septic, well, driveway, and grading within the 100-foot buffer of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The public hearing was closed and the Order of Conditions with special conditions was signed unanimously. A separate application for a home on Kendall Street was extended by one month for further review.

• Approved Order of Conditions for new dwelling at Lot 6 Cold Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Extended review of NOI for Lot 19 Kendall St by one month (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Desilets Consulting Invoice #25-10 for October 2025 (unanimous)

November 10, 2011 BOA

This agenda is a boilerplate notice required by state law for all town boards and departments in Granby, MA. It does not contain substantive items for decision or discussion.

November 10, 2025

The Granby Select Board will meet to close the fiscal year 2025 books and discuss a possible action regarding the West Street project, which involves moving a garage and connex boxes. They may also discuss and take action on a generator purchase.

• Update on closing FY25 books
• Possible action on West Street project (move garage and connex boxes)
• Discussion and possible action on generator purchase

November 10, 2025

The Granby Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on three items. They will receive an update on closing the Fiscal Year 2025 books. The Board will also consider a motion regarding moving a garage and connex boxes for the West Street Project, and discuss a possible generator purchase.

• Update on closing FY25 books
• Action on moving garage and connex boxes for West Street Project
• Discussion and possible action regarding a generator

Meeting

The West Street Building Subcommittee held an emergency meeting to review subcontractor bids before the general contractor bid opening. The meeting addressed an identified overage in the plastering sub-bid and resulted in the release of finalized sub-bid information to general contractors via a final addendum.

• Reviewed subcontractor bids for West Street Building project
• Addressed plastering sub-bid overage
• Released finalized sub-bid information to general contractors via addendum

November 6, 2025 charter day

The Town of Granby posted its annual notice of meetings for all town departments and boards as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. The notice lists the meeting date, time, and location at the Granby Town Complex but does not include specific agenda items or decisions.

November 4, 2025 finance 0

The Granby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on approval of minutes and transfer requests. The agenda lists only procedural items and no specific dollar amounts or project names are provided.

• Action on approval of minutes
• Action on transfer requests

Meeting

The West Street Building SubCommittee reviewed sub-bids for the project, noting one plastering bid was significantly higher than expected. The committee also discussed a roof drain repair quote of $9,574.00 and the potential relocation of a temporary maintenance garage and connex boxes due to construction and well reactivation testing.

• Sub-bids reviewed; plastering bid significantly higher than expected
• Roof drain repair quote: $9,574.00
• Potential relocation of temporary maintenance garage pending well reactivation testing
• Connex boxes to be relocated due to construction path
• Final general contractor bids due November 13, 2025

November 2025 Calendar Activities

This is a procedural calendar of daily activities for the Granby Council on Aging, including exercise classes, games, crafts, and special events like a Veteran's Breakfast and Thanksgiving closure. No policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Veteran's Breakfast on November 5
• COA meeting on November 19
• Thanksgiving closure on November 27-28
• Amherst Survival Center food distribution on November 21
• Movie screening of The Blind Side on November 13

November 2025 Menu

This is the November 2025 meal calendar for a senior nutrition program, listing daily lunch options with sodium and calorie counts. The site is closed on Veteran's Day (Nov. 11) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), with no meal service on Nov. 28. A suggested voluntary donation of $3.00 per meal is noted.

• Nov. 11: Veteran's Day – closed
• Nov. 20: Holiday meal – turkey with stuffing and gravy (851 mg sodium)
• Nov. 27: Happy Thanksgiving – closed
• Nov. 28: No meal service
• High-sodium meals (over 500 mg per item) marked with an asterisk

November 2025 COA Newsletter

The Granby Council on Aging (COA) released its November 2025 newsletter detailing adjusted hours, special events, and closures for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. The COA will be open Wednesdays until 7 pm this month and will host activities like Healthy Bones & Balance classes, BINGO, karaoke, and a Veteran’s Breakfast. The newsletter also includes updates on food pantry services, fitness classes, and holiday meal planning.

• Closed November 11 for Veterans Day; no Meals on Wheels or lunches on November 28 for Thanksgiving
• Veteran’s Breakfast at COA on November 5, 9–11 am with limited seating
• Foot Care Clinic on November 3 and 17; $35 fee (home visits $50)
• COA open Wednesdays until 7 pm in November only
• Turkey basket food drive underway; items due by November 18

communications committee

The Communications Committee will meet to discuss a community survey and other business. The agenda is brief and includes only new business items.

• Community survey discussion

October 30, 2025 communications committee

The Granby Communications Committee will meet on October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the East Meadow Elementary School Library. The agenda includes discussion of a community survey and other business. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Community survey discussion
• Other business

HVAC Specs & Information 10 24

The Town of Granby is reviewing detailed specifications for a new HVAC system at the West Street Municipal Offices. The agenda outlines technical requirements, submittals, and quality standards for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning work under Section 23000, including equipment types, installation standards, and compliance with Massachusetts public bidding laws.

• VRF Heat Pump System and Steam Boiler alternatives included
• Energy Recovery Ventilators and Electric Unit Heaters specified
• R-454b refrigerant system listed as an alternative
• Submittals required for shop drawings, insulation, and controls
• Compliance with Massachusetts Public Bidding Law (MGL Ch. 149)

Electrical Specs & Information 10 24

The agenda contains the full electrical specification (Section 260000) for the West Street Municipal Offices project (TOG-24072). It outlines requirements for new electric service, switchboards, panelboards, a diesel generator, fire alarm system, lighting, data systems, and emergency responder radio coverage. The document is a technical specification for contractors, not a decision-making agenda for the public.

• New electric service including primary/secondary conduits, transformer pad, and grounding system
• Diesel standby power system with generator and automatic transfer switch
• Complete fire alarm system with voice evacuation
• LEED v4.1 compliant meters and software
• Emergency responder radio coverage system (Section 285000)

#2 10 21

This addendum to the West Street Municipal Offices construction contract documents addresses a contractor question by scheduling an additional site visit for bidders on October 24, 2025. The project is for the Town of Granby, and the addendum modifies the original bidding documents dated October 8, 2025.

• Additional site visit scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025, 9:30-10:30 AM at West Street School, 14 West Street, Granby, MA
• Addendum No. 02 to contract documents for West Street Municipal Offices project (Project No. TOG-24072)

October 21, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will meet on October 21, 2025, to discuss and potentially take action on several septic system designs, a tobacco license renewal for Dollar General, a temporary food license, well permits, and a DEP complaint regarding Wine Haus. The agenda also includes a health inspector update and other routine business.

• 44 Taylor Street septic system design
• Lot 5 Carver Street septic system design
• 23 Pinebrook Circle septic system design
• Tobacco license renewal for Dollar General
• Wine Haus DEP complaint

October 20, 2025 planning board

The Granby Planning Board will meet on October 20, 2025, to review a site plan approval application for renovating the former West Street School into a municipal activities center. The board will also discuss preliminary site plan and subdivision approvals for two other projects and review updates to their work plan and bylaws.

• Site Plan Approval for renovating former West Street School at 14 West Street
• Discussion of Site Plan Approval Application for 185 W State Street
• Discussion of Definitive Subdivision Approval for Munsing Estates
• Review of Granby Planning Board Work Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update Project
• Review of Planning Board Rules and Regulations including fees

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee discussed repairs for courtyard drainage and basement water issues, approved a $500 estimate for roof and courtyard drain scoping, and set a $1,500 limit for emergency expenditures without a full meeting. They also sought another bid for stair flashing repairs and followed up on a public water reactivation consent order.

• Approved $500 estimate for courtyard drainage and roof drain scoping
• Set $1,500 emergency spending limit for Lynn Mercier
• Received $1,330 quote for stair flashing and sealing (decided to seek another bid)
• Followed up on public water reactivation consent order with McClure

October 15, 2025

The Granby Selectboard will convene at the Senior Center to conduct routine town business, including voting on a liquor license transfer for Pizza Palace, a sewer commitment, and the promotion of Fire Chief Kevin O’Grady. The board will also consider departmental reports, maintenance warrants, and contracts, including an opioid task force performance agreement.

• Chief Kevin O’Grady’s promotion
• Reconsideration of Pizza Palace liquor license transfer
• Approval of Opioid Task Force contract with Second Act
• Vote on Forge Dam
• Vote on Sewer Commitment

October 15, 2025 coa

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet on October 15, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the Senior Center. The agenda includes approval of September meeting minutes, a director's report, financial updates, a program update, and discussion of an accident reporting policy. The meeting is open to the public.

October 15, 2025 1

The Granby Selectboard will vote on several items including a Sargent's promotion, reconsideration of a liquor license transfer for Pizza Palace, and a vote on Forge Dam. They will also consider a contract for performances by Second Act via the Opioid Task Force and a sewer commitment. The meeting includes updates on the Wine Haus 2025 license, Route 202 MASSDOT project, and curbside collection.

• Approve and sign maintenance warrants
• Chief Kevin O'Grady~Sargent's promotion
• Reconsideration of transfer of liquor license for Pizza Palace
• Vote on Forge Dam
• Vote on sewer commitment

October 14, 2025 library trustees

The Granby library trustees will hold a meeting on October 14, 2025, in the selectmen's room at Town Hall. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific topics for action or discussion.

October 14, 2025 gcc oct 14 25

The Granby Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to continue reviewing a Notice of Intent for replacing a dam at Forge Pond, including widening Batchelor Brook and removing a decrepit building. The commission will also review several other applications for construction within wetland buffer zones, including new homes on Cold Hill Road and Kendall Street, and multiple Requests for Determination of Applicability. Additionally, a stop work order at 239 Amherst St. for apparent wetland filling will be discussed.

• Continued review of NOI for dam replacement at 23 & 41 School St, Forge Pond – #165-0368
• New single-family dwelling within 100' buffer of BVW at Lot 7 Cold Hill Road – #165-0369
• New single-family dwelling and accessory building with secondary dwelling unit at Lot 19 Kendall Street – #165-0370
• Stop Work Order at 239 Amherst St. for apparent filling of wetland resource area
• Multiple Requests for Determination of Applicability at 87 Taylor St, 81 Taylor St, 17 New Ludlow Rd, 31 Morgan St, and lots on Cold Hill Rd and Carver St

#1 10 14

The Town of Granby is soliciting sealed proposals for the renovation of the West Street School at 14 West Street into municipal offices. The estimated project cost is $4,700,000. Bids are due November 6, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 17, 2025.

• Renovation of West Street School north wing: hazardous material abatement, fire protection, window replacement, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, accessibility upgrades, and site work
• Estimated project cost: $4,700,000
• General bids due November 6, 2025; filed sub-bids due October 28, 2025
• Pre-bid conference on-site October 17, 2025 at 10:00 am
• Bid security required at 5% of construction cost; performance and payment bonds required

October 7, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will consider approving a contract scope for roof drain work at the West Street Building. The committee will also discuss public water supply reactivation, pipe and drainage fixes, a MassSave initiative, and a Planning Board application review. Minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting are also up for approval.

• Vote on contract scope for roof drain at West Street Building
• Discussion of public water supply reactivation (McClure)
• Discussion of pipe fix and drainage at West Street Building
• Discussion of MassSave Initiative
• Review of Planning Board application

October 7, 2025 zba

The Granby Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an administrative appeal by Single Source Services, LLC, regarding a May 31, 2025 letter from the building commissioner that flagged missing information on a permit application for a change of use at 16 East Street. The board will also reorganize and may conduct other business as time allows.

• Administrative appeal by Single Source Services, LLC of building commissioner's May 31, 2025 letter about a permit application for change of use at 16 East Street
• Board reorganization at start of meeting

October 7, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will hold a public meeting on October 15, 2025, at the Public Safety Complex to discuss and act on routine maintenance items including a roof-drain contract, water supply reactivation, and drainage repairs. The committee will also review a Planning Board application and consider any other business.

• Approval of roof-drain contract scope
• Public water supply reactivation at McClure property
• Drainage and pipe fixes at West Street Building
• Review of Planning Board application

October 7, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will meet on October 7, 2025, to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including Dollar General basins, septic system designs for properties on Knightly Street, Batchelor Street, and Carver Street, and tobacco license renewals for Granby Liquor and Stack Cart. The board will also consider a temporary food license for Immaculate Heart of Mary, a DEP complaint regarding Wine Haus, and a drainage water complaint at 76 South Street.

• Dollar General basins
• Septic system designs for 218 Batchelor Street, 34 Carver Street, and Knightly Street lot 19
• Tobacco license renewals for Granby Liquor and Stack Cart
• Temporary food license for Immaculate Heart of Mary
• DEP complaint regarding Wine Haus

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee approved payment of an EDM invoice (TOG-264-1639) and reviewed PCB test results showing 4 of 17 samples detected at very low levels (0.8–3), below EPA thresholds. The committee also discussed advertisement dates for an Invitation to Bid, reviewed construction documents, and noted a Planning Board site approval hearing scheduled for October 20.

• EDM Invoice TOG-20720-1639 approved for payment
• PCB testing: 4 of 17 samples detected, all below EPA regulation levels (above 50)
• Advertisement for Invitation to Bid set for 10/8 publication
• Planning Board site approval hearing scheduled for October 20 at 5:35 PM
• MassSave/NGRID application completed, potential savings up to $25,000

October 2025 COA Newsletter

The Granby Council on Aging’s October newsletter outlines monthly programs, including a health fair on October 21, a senior lunch that day, and regular Tuesday activities like Healthy Bones & Balance and chair volleyball. It also reminds residents to check smoke detectors and notes Medicare open enrollment begins October 15.

• Health Fair on October 21 from 9–11:30 at the Senior Center
• Lunch with pizza served at 12:00 on October 21 after the Health Fair
• Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, 2025
• Foot Care Clinic on October 6 and 20 with appointments required ($35 fee)
• COA Advisory Board meeting on October 15 at 9:30

October 2025 Menu

This is the October 2025 menu for the senior lunch program, listing daily meals with sodium and calorie counts. Several items exceed 500mg of sodium, and the program is closed on October 13 for Indigenous Peoples Day.

• October 9: Enchilada Chicken Rice & Bean Bowl (526mg sodium)
• October 10: Lasagna Roll w/ Ratatouille (523mg sodium)
• October 13: Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day
• October 15: COA Birthday Cake meal (Chicken Strips w/ Apple Glaze, 613mg sodium)
• October 23: Birthday Cake meal (New England Pot Roast, Chocolate Cake)

September 29, 2025 assessors 9

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, timesheets, and bills payable, and to act on motor vehicle excise abatement applications and reports. They will also consider abutter lists for five properties, exemption applications, building permits, and a seminar. An executive session is scheduled for confidential matters under state law.

• Motor Vehicle Excise Warrant & Commitment #4 & 5
• Abutters List: 157 Amherst St
• Abutters List: Cold Hill Rd
• Abutters List: 16 East St
• Abutters List: 14 West St

September 25, 2025 charter day

This is a notice of a Granby Selectboard meeting. The agenda lists only procedural items: approval of minutes, a warrant/payroll, and other business. No specific decisions or discussions are identified in the source document.

• Approval of minutes from prior meetings
• Warrant/payroll review
• Other business (no details provided)

September 23, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will discuss and potentially take action on several septic system designs for properties on Cold Hill Rd, North Street, Carver Street, Country View Lane, and Taylor Street. Other agenda items include a well permit, tobacco license renewals for Cumberland Farm and Bruso's, and a Certificate of Compliance for 154 Batchelor Street. The board will also receive updates from the Health Inspector and review building permit approvals, Title 5 reports, and kitchen renovations at the American Legion and Jr/Sr High School.

• Lot 6 & Lot 7 Cold Hill Rd septic system designs
• 99 North Street septic system design
• Tobacco license renewals for Cumberland Farm and Bruso's
• COC for 154 Batchelor Street
• Well permit for Lot 7 Cold Hill Rd

September 22, 2025 granby pb updated

The Granby Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a zoning bylaw update project and revisions to board rules and fees. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and correspondence.

September 22, 2025 assessors 9

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve meeting minutes, timesheets, and bills, and to act on motor vehicle excise abatement applications and reports. They will also consider abutter lists for four properties, exemption applications, and building permits. A closed executive session is scheduled under state law for confidential tax matters.

• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications
• Motor Vehicle Excise Warrant & Commitment #4 & 5
• Abutter Lists: 157 Amherst St, 16 East St, 14 West St, 35 Baggs Hill Rd
• Exemption Applications
• Executive Session under MGL Ch 30A, Sec 21(a) for confidential tax matters

September 17, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will meet on September 17, 2025, at the Senior Center to discuss litigation strategy in executive session. The meeting is procedural and follows Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

September 17, 2025 coa

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to vote on revised bylaws and review the director's report, financials, and program updates. The board will also discuss newsletter and activity communication updates. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Vote on revised bylaws
• Review of financial report
• Director's report and program updates
• Discussion of newsletters and activity communication
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

September 17, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will hold a meeting that includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Wine Haus & Vineyard at Jameson Farm. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Senior Center, Large Meeting Room, 1st floor.

September 16, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will convene on September 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Public Safety Complex. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous session, discussion of new business such as the MassSave Initiative and construction documents, and review of old business including public water supply reactivation and drainage issues at the West Street Building.

• MassSave Initiative (new business)
• Construction documents review (new business)
• Approval of minutes from Sept. 2, 2025
• Public water supply reactivation (old business)
• Pipe fix and drainage at West Street Building (old business)

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee met to discuss progress on the West Street building project. Key items include a MassSave grant for heat pumps, updates on construction documents, and plans for roof drainage repairs. The committee also approved a water reactivation PSA with McClure and set a bid advertisement timeline.

• MassSave grant for heat pumps: estimated $10,000–$15,000 in savings, MOU to be signed by Tammy Martin
• Construction documents on schedule for review on 10/7; motion sensors and base-level window treatments confirmed
• PCB testing completed, awaiting results; building inspector walkthrough scheduled
• Bid advertisement to be published by 10/8 in local newspaper, town website, and CommBuys; walkthrough set for 10/16 or 10/17
• Roof drain inspection and stairwell sealing work orders to be issued; DPW to replace clay courtyard piping

September 16, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet to discuss new business including the MassSave Initiative and construction documents, as well as old business such as public water supply reactivation, contractual language for construction docs, and pipe fix/drainage at the West Street Building. The committee may take action on these items. Minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting will also be approved.

• MassSave Initiative discussion
• Construction documents review
• Public water supply reactivation
• Contractual language for construction documents
• Pipe fix / drainage at West Street Building

September 15, 2025 communications committee

The Granby Communications Committee will convene on September 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Public Safety Complex to discuss updates on website plans, identify a short-term roadmap, and review working groups. The meeting is procedural and may include other business, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

September 15, 2025 fin bos sc

The Granby Finance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Selectboard and School Committee for an information session with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Joint meeting of Finance Committee, Selectboard, and School Committee
• Information session with DESE

September 15, 2025

The committee approved a 3-6 month plan to develop a resident survey, newsletter, and Communications Committee webpage. They also appointed liaisons for the Selectboard and the town website contact, and assigned working groups for these tasks. No substantive decisions beyond these planning steps were made.

• Approved 3-6 month plan for survey, newsletter, and committee webpage (5-0)
• Appointed Tobias as Selectboard liaison (5-0)
• Appointed Mike as liaison for Tammy Martin (5-0)
• Authorized Mike to advise Tammy Martin on website features: listserv, survey, news, and calendar (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:42 PM (5-0)

communications committee

The Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on the town website, identify a short-term roadmap, and consider forming working groups. No votes or binding actions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Discussion of website plans
• Identifying short-term roadmap
• Discussion of working groups

communications committee

The Granby Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on website plans, identify a short-term roadmap, and consider working groups. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Updates on website plans
• Identifying short term roadmap
• Discussion of working groups

September 15, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to discuss school district regionalization. The board will also consider approving a professional service agreement with McClure Engineering, Inc., and affirm appointments to several town committees. Updates on the Wine Haus 2025 licenses, Route 202 MASSDOT project, Forge Pond, curbside collection, and Dufresne Pond dredging are scheduled.

• Meeting with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on school district regionalization
• Approve and sign contract with McClure Engineering, Inc. Professional Service Agreement
• Affirm appointments: Pro-Temp Chair of Zoning-Bylaw Update Committee, Police Advisory Committee, Granby Cultural Council, Fire Chief, and Accountant
• Fire Chief swearing-in discussion
• Updates on Wine Haus 2025 licenses, Route 202 MASSDOT project, Forge Pond, curbside collection, and Dufresne Pond dredging

September 15, 2025 communications committee

The Communications Committee will meet to discuss updates on website plans, identify a short-term roadmap, and consider working groups. The agenda is largely informational and no votes are listed.

• Discussion of updates on website plans
• Identifying short-term roadmap
• Discussion of working groups

September 15, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet to discuss school district regionalization with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, approve a professional services agreement with McClure Engineering, and make appointments to several town boards and committees. The board will also receive updates on Wine Haus licenses, the Route 202 MassDOT project, Forge Pond, and curbside collection.

• Meeting with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on school district regionalization (5:30-6:30 PM)
• Approve and sign Professional Service Agreement with McClure Engineering, Inc.
• Affirm appointments: Pro-Temp Chair of Zoning-Bylaw Update Committee, Police Advisory Committee, Granby Cultural Council, Fire Chief, and Accountant
• Fire Chief swearing-in discussion
• Updates on Wine Haus 2025 licenses, Route 202 MassDOT project, Forge Pond, curbside collection, and Dufresne Pond dredging

With Approval from Attorney General pertaining to ATM Article 20 General Bylaws "Stormwater Management"

The Town of Granby will vote on Article 20 at the Annual Town Meeting to enact a new Stormwater Management bylaw. The bylaw aims to regulate illicit connections and discharges into the storm drain system and control runoff from new development to protect public health and water quality. It is required to meet state and federal NPDES MS4 permit standards.

• Enact Chapter XXV of the Town of Granby General Bylaws titled 'Stormwater Management'
• Regulate illicit connections and discharges into Granby’s storm drain system
• Control stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects
• Bring Granby into compliance with U.S. EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements

September 9, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet to discuss reactivation of the public water supply and contractual language for construction documents. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and any other business. No votes or decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Public water supply reactivation
• Contractual language for construction documents
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025

September 9, 2025 agenda public meeting 0

The West Street Building Committee will meet to discuss reactivation of the public water supply and contractual language for construction documents. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public water supply reactivation
• Contractual language for construction documents
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee discussed drainage repairs, paving scope, and a public water well reactivation project. Members approved a $45,000 professional services agreement with McClure Engineering to reactivate the public water supply well and signed an updated DEP consent order with minor modifications.

• Approved $45,000 Professional Services Agreement with McClure Engineering for public water well reactivation
• Signed updated DEP consent order permitting well reactivation as public water supply
• Authorized excavation and drainage pipe replacement for Courtyard basement repairs
• Approved Invoice TOG 240720-1580 for construction documents
• Scheduled PCB testing to begin shortly

September 9, 2025 library trustees

The Granby Library Trustees will convene a regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at the Granby library. The agenda includes standard procedural items and an 'Other Business' section, but no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

September 9, 2025 legadlemieux

The Granby Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to consider a Notice of Intent filed by Rachel Lemieux for construction of a single-family dwelling and an accessory dwelling unit within the 100-foot buffer to a bordering vegetated wetland. The project includes a septic system, well, driveway, and grading at Lot 19, Kendall Street. The public may attend in person or virtually.

• Proposed single-family home and accessory unit within 100-foot wetland buffer at Lot 19 Kendall Street
• Includes septic system, well, driveway, and grading
• Public hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM at 1 Library Lane, Granby

September 9, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet to discuss reactivation of the public water supply and contractual language for construction documents. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from September 2, 2025, and any other business.

• Public water supply reactivation
• Contractual language for construction documents
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025

September 9, 2025 legad stamborski

The Granby Conservation Commission will hold two public hearings under the Wetland Protection Act to review a Notice of Intent to build a single-family home with septic, well, driveway, and grading within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland on Cold Hill Road. Members of the public may attend in person at the Old Carnegie Library or join virtually by phone or web link.

• Public hearing on NOI for single-family dwelling at 12.5 Map 3-Block A, Cold Hill Road
• Proposed construction includes septic system, well, driveway, and grading within 100’ wetland buffer
• Virtual attendance via +1 (312) 757-3121 (Access Code: 282-289-421) or https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/282289421

September 8, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will meet on September 8, 2025, to receive a presentation on the DLTA Zoning Bylaw Diagnostic Project. The board will also discuss its work plan, including future applications and a Zoning Bylaw Update Project, as well as its rules and regulations. Minutes from previous meetings and any correspondence will be reviewed.

• DLTA Zoning Bylaw Diagnostic Project – Presentation
• Granby Planning Board Work Plan – Future applications, Zoning Bylaw Update Project
• Granby Planning Board Rules and Regulations discussion
• Minutes from August 11 and 25, 2025

September 3, 2025 bos updated

The Granby Selectboard will meet on September 3, 2025, at the Senior Center to conduct routine business, including approving contracts, licenses, and appointments. The meeting includes an executive session for contract negotiations and a public session for approving maintenance warrants, a fire chief contract, and inter-municipal agreements.

• Approve and sign Fire Chief Contract with ATA-HR Director
• Approve and sign Veterans’ Services Inter-Municipal Agreement for FY-26
• Approve and sign Common Victualler’s License
• Affirm appointments to Personnel Board and Zoning-Bylaw Update Committee
• Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

September 3, 2025 bos updated

The Granby Selectboard will convene at the Senior Center to conduct a closed executive session for contract negotiations, then vote on several items including a fire chief contract, veterans’ services agreement, and common victualler’s license. The board will also receive departmental reports and discuss updates on local projects like Route 202 and Forge Pond.

• Approve and sign Fire Chief Contract (ATA-HR Director)
• Approve and sign Veterans’ Services Inter-Municipal Agreement for FY-26
• Approve and sign Common Victualler’s License
• Affirm appointments to Personnel Board and Zoning-Bylaw Update Committee
• Discuss Route 202 MASSDOT Project updates

Meeting

The West Granby Building Committee reviewed construction documents for the town hall project, approved a proposal from Atlas for PCB testing and remediation, and discussed several ongoing items including courtyard drainage repairs, public water reactivation, and potential woodworking projects with Pathfinder.

September 2, 2025 assessors 9

The Granby Board of Assessors will convene at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office (215-B West State Street) to approve meeting minutes, review timesheets and bills payable, and act on motor vehicle excise abatement applications and reports. The board will also discuss abutter lists for Cold Hill and South Hadley, parcels on East Street/Miller Street, and the budget.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review motor vehicle excise abatement applications and reports
• Discuss abutter lists for Cold Hill and South Hadley
• Review East Street/Miller Street parcels
• Review budget

Important Application Deadlines 2025

The Board of Assessors is publishing key 2025 deadlines for property tax filings, payments, and valuations. Items include the January 1 assessment date, February 1 abatement filing deadline, and June 30 inventory of new construction for valuation purposes.

• January 1: Property tax assessment date for fiscal year 2025
• February 1: Deadline to file abatement applications for real/personal property
• June 30: Physical inventory of parcels with new construction or improvements
• December 1: Last date to apply for Forestry, Agricultural, or Recreational land valuation for 2026
• December 31: Mailing of 3rd quarter tax bill showing new valuations and tax amounts

FAQ concerning the fiscal year 2025 revaluation

This agenda is a FAQ document, not a meeting agenda with decisions or discussions. It explains the state-mandated FY25 revaluation of all property assessments, including how values are determined, the inspection process, and how to file an abatement if a property owner disagrees with their assessment.

• Revaluation mandated by state law and DOR every five years
• Assessments based on 2023 market sales, with assessment date January 1, 2024
• Property inspections required at least every 10 years per DOR guidelines
• Abatement applications due by February 1 each year after tax rate is set
• Tax bills calculated by multiplying assessment by fiscal year tax rate

September 2025 Menu

The Granby Council on Aging (COA) released the September 2025 meal menu for its Community Table Lunch program, including daily entrees, sides, and nutritional information. Residents are instructed to contact the meal site to sign up for lunch served at 11:30 AM daily. Nutrition-related questions should be directed to (413) 538-9020.

• Meal signup required by contacting meal site
• Lunch served daily at 11:30 AM
• Labor Day holiday noted with no meal service on September 1
• Suggested voluntary donation of $3.00 per meal
• Funding provided by MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs & Administration for Community Living

September 2025 Calendar Activities

This is a monthly activity calendar for the Granby Council on Aging, listing recurring programs such as Reiki, foot care, exercise classes, games, and social events. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the document is purely informational.

• State Rep. Homar Gomez visit on September 2
• COA meeting on September 17
• Birthday cake event on September 17
• Lunch outing to Kaptain Jimmy’s in Agawam on September 9
• Movie of the month: Crossfire Trail on September 11

September 2025 COA Newsletter

The Granby Council on Aging (COA) outlines its September 2025 schedule of activities, meals, and services for older adults. Regular programs include fitness classes, card games, and social events, with special events like an Italian lunch, senior picnic, and upcoming health fair. The COA also provides support services such as food pantry access, medical equipment loans, and transportation.

• Italian lunch on September 23rd with lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and cannoli for $3
• Senior picnic on September 10th with chicken parm, raffle prizes, and games; tickets $5
• Health fair scheduled for October 21st from 9–11:30 AM
• Foot care clinic on September 8th and 22nd; fee $35 (or $50 for at-home service)
• Chowder cook-off on September 26th with cash prizes for 1st place

August 27, 2025 coa advisory board

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to review its own bylaws. No other business is listed on the agenda.

August 27, 2025 coa advisory board

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to review its bylaws. This is a procedural review with no new decisions or actions planned.

August 27, 2025 coa advisory board 0

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to review its own bylaws. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of COA Advisory Board bylaws

August 27, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will meet on August 27, 2025, at the Senior Center to conduct an executive session under state law to prepare for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Fire Chief. No other agenda items are listed beyond the call to order and adjournment.

August 27, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will convene a public meeting at the Senior Center on August 27, 2025. The only scheduled action is an executive session to prepare contract negotiations with the Fire Chief under state law.

August 26, 2025 boh posting updated

The Granby Board of Health will take action on several septic system designs, an outdoor cafe permit, and a public water supply issue. They will also discuss complaints, Dollar General basins, and other business.

• Lot 7 Cold Hill Rd septic system design
• 34 Carver Street septic system design
• 202 West Street septic system design
• 185 West State Street outdoor cafe
• 16 East Street public water supply

August 25, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will meet at 5:30 PM on August 25, 2025, at 1 Library Lane to review and potentially approve site plans for two properties: 61 Pleasant Street and 185 W State Street. The board will also discuss updates to zoning bylaws and review its own rules and regulations.

• Sign Decision for Site Plan Approval for 61 Pleasant Street
• Sign Decision for Special Permit/Site Plan Approval for 185 W State Street
• Granby Planning Board Work Plan – Zoning Bylaw Update Project
• Granby Planning Board Rules and Regulations review

August 19, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will hold a public meeting on August 19, 2025, at the Public Safety Complex to discuss construction documents and address old business items such as a Planning Board application, public water supply reactivation, and drainage pipe quotes. The committee may also take action on minutes approval and contractor notifications.

• Construction Documents update
• Planning Board application
• Public water supply reactivation
• Courtyard Drainage pipe quote
• Minutes approval from Aug. 5, 2025

August 19, 2025 public 004

The West Street Building Committee will convene on August 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Public Safety Complex to discuss construction documents and address old business items such as planning board applications, water supply reactivation, and drainage quotes. The meeting is procedural and may include updates or discussions but no formal decisions are listed.

• Construction Documents update
• Planning Board application
• Public water supply reactivation
• Courtyard Drainage pipe quote
• Any other business

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee is reviewing construction documents and discussing several operational issues for the building. Key items include a decision to proceed with PCB testing, a plan to repair a broken drainpipe, and the relocation of existing records. The committee also approved changes to the scope of services from EDM and Robert Hall.

• Committee unanimously agreed to proceed with PCB testing rather than presuming their presence.
• A new boiler is an alternate due to monetary constraints; the old boiler will remain for unoccupied areas.
• Existing records will be relocated to an upstairs area in the unoccupied portion of the building.
• McClure verbally estimated work to reinstate the well as a public water supply at no more than $50,000.
• Committee unanimously approved EDM and Robert Hall’s proposed changes and costs due to a change in project scope.

August 18, 2025 bos 0

The Granby Selectboard will meet to discuss and appoint a new Fire Chief, affirm a Historical Commission appointment, and approve several permits and agreements. The board will also hear presentations on trash services, a proclamation, and updates on town projects.

• Discussion and appointment of new Fire Chief
• Approve FY26 agreement with City of Northampton for Sealer of Weights and Measures
• Approve and sign Flea Market/Tag Sale Permit for GPS
• Approve and sign renewal gravel permits for Chartier/Ondrick, Nawrocki, and Orlen
• Discussion of dates for bulky and lawn waste days

August 18, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2025, at the Senior Center. Items include appointing a new fire chief, approving a fiscal year 2026 agreement with the City of Northampton for weights and measures services, and discussing dates for bulky and lawn waste collection days.

• Discussion and appointment of new Fire Chief
• Approval of FY26 agreement with City of Northampton for Sealer of Weights and Measures
• Discussion of dates for Bulky and Lawn Waste Days
• Approval of FY26 agreement with City of Northampton-Sealer of Weights and Measures
• Renewal of Gravel Permits for Chartier/Orlen, Nawrocki, Ondrick

August 13, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will convene on August 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM to discuss and potentially adopt stricter septic regulations, review multiple septic system designs and well permits, and consider several routine health and licensing matters. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discuss, finalize & adopt Granby Septic Regulations More Stringent Than Title 5
• 15 Pinebook Circle septic system design
• Lot 19 Kendall Street septic system design
• 34 Carver Street septic system design & well permit
• Temporary food permit for Church of Christ, food booth

August 12, 2025 concom

The Granby Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two continued Notices of Intent: a town dam replacement on Batchelor Brook and a barn construction at 34 Carver St. by Red Fire Farm. The commission will also sign renewed gravel permits and handle administrative duties including approving minutes and bills.

• Continued NOI: Town of Granby dam replacement on Batchelor Brook, including widening, retaining walls, and building removal
• Continued NOI: Red Fire Farm at 34 Carver St. for barn demolition/construction, 30-car gravel parking, septic, and water supply in BVW buffer zone
• Sign and approve renewed gravel permits

August 11, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a site plan for a day spa at 61 Pleasant Street and a special permit/site plan for a fast-food restaurant without a drive-through at 185 West State Street. The board will also discuss a bylaw change proposed by Glenn & Kent Martin and review its own rules and regulations.

• Site Plan Approval – Five Corners LLC for a day spa at 61 Pleasant Street
• Special Permit/Site Plan Approval – Marilyn Iannaccone for a fast-food establishment at 185 West State Street
• Discussion of bylaw change by Glenn & Kent Martin
• Review of Planning Board Rules and Regulations
• Discussion of Planning Board Work Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update Project

August 11, 2025 assessors 8

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet on August 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office (215-B West State Street, Annex Building) to approve meeting minutes, timesheets, bills payable, motor vehicle excise abatements, and revised abatement reports. The board will also discuss the FY2025 exemption report, property record card updates, and a site plan approval for 61 Pleasant Street.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Approve motor vehicle excise abatements
• Approve revised abatement warrant & commitment
• Review FY2025 exemption report
• Site plan approval for 61 Pleasant Street

August 5, 2025 library trustees

This is a procedural meeting of the Granby library trustees. The agenda lists topics including building updates and a library director report, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are provided.

• Building update discussed
• Library director report
• Other business

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee finalized the renovation plan, with construction documents due by September and bidding in October. They discussed PCB testing, fire suppression, and drainage repairs, and agreed to proceed with abatement of TA offices.

• Construction documents expected by end of September; project to go to bid week of October 6
• Committee to seek clarification on PCB testing requirements and formal recommendation from hazardous materials consultant
• Fire suppression plan: water tank not needed; focus on fire detection and alarm systems
• Courtyard drainage pipe repair: 50–60 feet of broken/clogged pipe to be replaced; roof drain to be tested
• Basement water damage: 3 feet of sheetrock to be removed to prevent mold

August 4, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will conduct interviews for the fire chief position with two candidates, Robert Flaherty and Evan Briant. The board will also discuss health insurance with Hampshire Country Trust, receive updates on town projects including Dufresne Rentals and the Route 202 MASSDOT project, and consider a Common Victualler's License. Citizen participation and approval of departmental reports and warrants are also on the agenda.

• Interviews for fire chief: Robert Flaherty at 5:35 PM and Evan Briant at 6:05 PM
• Discussion with Hampshire Country Trust on health insurance
• Update on Dufresne Rentals and ADP/Harpers Payroll
• Update on Route 202 MASSDOT project and Forge Pond
• Common Victualler's License approval

August 4, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet on August 4, 2025, at the Senior Center to interview two fire chief candidates, receive updates from town departments, and discuss Hampshire Country Trust insurance and health insurance options. The meeting includes procedural items like approving maintenance warrants and common victualler’s licenses, as well as updates on projects like Route 202 and Forge Pond.

• Interviews for Fire Chief: Robert Flaherty (5:35 PM) and Evan Briant (6:05 PM)
• Discussion: Hampshire Country Trust Insurance Health Insurance
• Approval of Common Victualler’s License
• Updates: Route 202 MASSDOT Project-Spring, Forge Pond Updates, Curbside Collection-January
• Dufresne Pond Dredging-January

August 2025 Menu

The Granby Community Table posts the August 2025 lunch menu for seniors, including daily sodium counts and meal descriptions. Meals are funded by the MA Executive Office of Aging & Independence and Administration for Community Living and operate on a suggested $3.00 voluntary donation per meal.

• Suggested donation $3.00 per meal
• Daily sodium content listed for each meal
• Funding from MA Executive Office of Aging & Independence & Administration for Community Living

August 2025 Calendar Activities

This is the August 2025 activity calendar for the Granby Council on Aging. It lists daily events such as exercise classes, games, and social gatherings. Notable items include a meeting with the Select Board member on August 12 and a blood pressure clinic on August 7.

• August 12: Social Hour with Select Board member Mark Bail
• August 7: Blood Pressure Clinic at 12:00 PM
• August 13: Monthly Book Club at 12:15 PM
• August 14: Movie of the Month – Mamma Mia at 12:00 PM
• August 22: COA Lunch and Ice Cream Social at 11:30 AM

August 2025 COA Newsletter

The Granby Council on Aging newsletter announces extended Tuesday hours until 7pm starting August 2025, new twice-monthly trips to Belchertown Pool, and a weekly Medicare 101 presentation every Tuesday at 1pm. The COA also lists ongoing programs, events, and services for seniors, including fitness classes, lunch programs, and support services.

• COA now open until 7pm every Tuesday for projects, games, or socializing
• Belchertown Pool trips on August 13th and 29th; van leaves COA at 8:30am, $3 fee
• Medicare 101 presentations every Tuesday in August at 1pm, no appointment needed
• Cold plate lunch and ice cream social on August 22nd at 11:30am
• Chowder Cook-Off scheduled for September 26th

July 29, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet on July 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the Public Safety Complex. The main agenda item is a second reduction in scope estimates for municipal offices. The committee will also discuss pump station placement and consider approving minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting.

• 2nd reduction in scope estimates for municipal offices
• Pump station placement
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025

July 29, 2025 board of health updated

The Granby Board of Health will meet on July 29, 2025, at 6:45 PM. The main item is a public hearing on proposed septic regulations. Other agenda items include septic system designs for several properties, a mobile food license, and a temporary food permit.

July 29, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will meet on July 29, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several septic system designs, permits, and a public hearing on proposed septic regulations. Other items include a Dollar General basins review, mobile food and temporary food permits, and meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Granby Septic Regulations
• 181 East Street septic system design
• Red Fire Farm Market septic system design & well permit
• Mobile food license for Poco Rico D.C.
• Temporary food permit for Immaculate Heart of Mary

July 29, 2025 board of health public hearing

The Granby Board of Health will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2025, to review and hear comments on a proposed regulation titled 'Granby Septic Regulations More Stringent Than Defined in Title 5.' The proposed rules include percolation tests, Title 5 inspections, and septic system design regulations. A copy of the regulation is available at the Health Department.

• Public hearing on proposed septic regulations stricter than Title 5
• Proposed policies include percolation tests, Title 5 inspections, and septic system design regulations
• Meeting via Zoom on July 29, 2025 at 6:45 pm

Meeting

The Committee unanimously approved a value-engineered option to keep the West Street Building project within its approximately $5 million budget, reducing square footage to about 8,400 and cutting costs through changes like removing walls and using an above-ground water tank. The Committee also selected five add-on alternates, prioritized as TA office, boiler replacement, above-ground water storage tank, flooring, and transaction counters. The project must spend at least $2 million of ARPA funding by November 2026.

• Cost estimate decreased to approximately $5 million through value engineering
• Option 4 approved: 8,400 sq ft layout with TA office as top alternate
• Above-ground water tank in East Parking lot saves $100,000–$150,000
• Public water reactivation: DEP to confirm intent; McClure to pre-test well
• Planning Board site approval application to be submitted

July 29, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet to review a second round of cost-reduction estimates for municipal office space. The committee will also discuss pump station placement and consider approving minutes from its July 15 meeting. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Second reduction in scope estimates for municipal offices
• Discussion of pump station placement
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting

July 28, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will meet to reorganize and discuss the Granby Planning Board Work Plan, including future applications and the Zoning Bylaw Update Project. The board will also consider approving minutes from June 23, 2025, and any correspondence.

• Planning Board Reorganization
• Granby Planning Board Work Plan – Future applications, Zoning Bylaw Update Project
• Minutes from June 23, 2025

July 23, 2025 coa

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet on July 23, 2025, at the Carnegie Building to review minutes, financials, program updates, and policy changes. The board will also discuss updates on West Street and a fall health fair.

• Review of COA By-laws
• Fall Health Fair update
• West Street update
• Financials report
• Fall Policy Update

July 21, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will meet on July 21, 2025, to hold two executive sessions to discuss litigation strategy regarding Wine Haus & Vineyard at Jameson Farm and Notch Place-Old Gridley Rd. No other business is listed. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy: Wine Haus & Vineyard at Jameson Farm
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy: Notch Place-Old Gridley Rd

July 21, 2025 assessors 7

The Granby Board of Assessors will convene at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office (215-B West State Street, Annex Building, 1st floor) to conduct routine business. The board will approve meeting minutes, timesheets, and bills payable, and will issue a Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements Warrant & Commitment. No new substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approve Meeting Minutes
• Approve Bills Payable
• Issue Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements Warrant & Commitment

July 21, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will meet on July 21, 2025, at the Senior Center to discuss litigation strategy in executive session. Two specific cases are listed: Wine Haus & Vineyard at Jameson Farm and Notch Place on Old Gridley Road. The meeting notice is procedural and does not include substantive decisions or public hearings.

July 21, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet on July 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Senior Center to discuss appointments, licenses, and town updates. Items include hiring a police chief, zoning bylaw updates, and approval of maintenance warrants and common victualler’s licenses.

• Hiring of Police Chief
• Zoning Bylaw Updates Committee appointments
• Approval of Common Victualler’s License
• 3-Events One-Day Pouring Beer/Wine Permit Request for Deer Creek Farm
• Full-time Fire/Ambulance Personnel appointments

July 21, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet at the Senior Center to consider appointments, including a new police chief, and updates to the zoning bylaw project. The board will also review departmental reports, approve maintenance warrants, and address licensing requests, including a one-day beer/wine permit for Deer Creek Farm.

• Police chief hiring at 6:31 PM
• Ken Comia-PVPC zoning bylaw project at 6:50 PM
• Approval of Common Victualler’s License
• 3-Events One-Day Pouring Beer/Wine Permit Request: Deer Creek Farm
• Affirm appointments to Zoning Bylaw Updates Committee and Full-time Fire/Ambulance Personnel

July 15, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will convene at 7:00 PM on July 15, 2025, to review septic system designs, Title 5 compliance reports, and complaints including odors on Taylor Street and at Red Fire Farm. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom; no substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Septic design review for 159 School Street
• Septic design review for 44 Morgan Street
• Title 5 compliance reports for 9 Harris St and 241 Chicopee St
• Complaints: odors on Taylor St and Red Fire Farm
• Dollar General Basins discussion

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee met on July 15, 2025, to review design updates and cost estimates for a construction project. The current estimated cost of $4.66 million (excluding soft costs) exceeds the $4 million target, requiring a $1.2 million reduction. The committee discussed value-engineering options to meet budget goals.

• Cost overrun: $4.66M current vs. $4M target (excluding soft costs)
• Proposed design changes: reorienting entry, pump house relocation, single-user bathrooms, and value-engineered layout
• Transaction counters alternate: $23,000 (Pathfinder option)
• Additional underground storage tank requested by Fire Department: $246,000
• Next meeting: July 29, 2025, at Public Safety Complex, 4:30 PM

July 14, 2025 granby pb 003

The Granby Planning Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 294 Amherst Street, reorganize the board, and review the work plan including future applications and a Zoning Bylaw Update Project. No major ordinances or budget items are on the agenda.

• Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan – 294 Amherst Street
• Planning Board Reorganization
• Review of Granby Planning Board Work Plan including Zoning Bylaw Update Project
• Approval of minutes from April 28 and June 23, 2025

July 9, 2025 coa

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to review its own bylaws and an injury policy. Both items are listed for both action and information, meaning the board may discuss and potentially vote on them.

• Review of COA advisory board bylaws
• Review of injury policy

July 8, 2025 agenda july gcc 25 0703

The Granby Conservation Commission is holding a meeting with two public hearings: a continuation for Red Fire Farm's barn project at 34 Carver St, and a new Notice of Intent for the town's dam replacement at 23 & 41 School St on Forge Pond. Other business includes permit release letters for several properties and administrative items like approving minutes and bills.

• 34 Carver St – continuation of NOI for barn demolition/construction with 30-car parking, septic, and water supply in wetland buffer zone
• 23 & 41 School St, Forge Pond – NOI for replacement of a dam in poor condition, including widening Batchelor Brook and removing a decrepit building
• 43 New Ludlow Rd – permit release letter for residence building addition
• 119 Batchelor St & 511 Amherst Rd – permit release letters for pool installations
• 13 West St – permit release letter for new ground-mounted solar array by Sun Run

July 8, 2025 granby library trustee

The Granby Library Trustees posted a notice of meeting as required by state law; the agenda lists only procedural boilerplate and no action items or substantive topics.

Town of Granby NOI Forge Pond Dam Hearing

The Granby Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7:30 PM to consider a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the replacement of a dam, widening of a portion of Batchelor Brook, and removal of a decrepit shed and building. The hearing will be held at the Old Carnegie Library, 10-B West State Street, and can also be accessed virtually. The public is invited to attend and comment.

• Public hearing on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for dam replacement and brook widening
• Proposed work includes construction of retaining walls and removal of a decrepit shed and building
• Meeting on Tuesday, July 08, 2025, at 1 Library Lane (Old Carnegie Library, Top Floor)
• Virtual attendance available via phone or GoToMeeting
• Application materials available for review at the Selectmen's Office or on the Conservation Commission's web page

July 7, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet to discuss and possibly vote on several administrative items, including authorizing the Town Administrator to sign contracts, adopting ADA grievance policies, and reviewing the 2025 Charter Days Fair. The board will also consider appointments to various committees and licenses.

• Review 2025 Charter Days Fair and discuss contracts for next year
• Possible vote on ADA Grievance Policies and Non-Discrimination Notice
• Approve and sign Common Victualler's License for Breezy Acres, Harris MTN, Estate & Farm
• Affirm appointments to Local Licensing Board, Finance Committee, and other committees
• Updates on Route 202 MassDOT project, Forge Pond, and Dufresne Pond dredging

July 7, 2025 document

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, review timesheets and bills, and process motor vehicle excise abatements. An executive session is scheduled under state law to discuss confidential tax information.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review timesheets
• Approve bills payable
• Process motor vehicle excise abatements
• Executive session under MGL Ch. 59, S. 60

July 7, 2025 bos 0

The Selectboard will discuss and possibly vote on ADA Grievance Policies and a Non-Discrimination Notice, as well as a Muibit item. The board will also review the 2025 Fair and contracts for next year with the Charter Days Committee. Additionally, the board will consider appointments to several committees and a common victualler's license for Breezy Acres, Harris MTN, and Estate & Farm.

• Possible vote on ADA Grievance Policies & Non-Discrimination Notice
• Possible vote on Muibit
• Review 2025 Fair and discussion on contracts for next year with Charter Days Committee
• Approve and sign Common Victualler's License: Breezy Acres, Harris MTN, Estate & Farm
• Appointments to Local Licensing Board, Finance Committee, Charter Days Committee, Stormwater Phase 2, ADA Committee, and Call-Fire Fighters

July 3, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee will meet Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Public Safety Complex. The agenda includes new business items such as approving minutes and reviewing transfer requests. No specific amounts or projects are listed in the agenda.

• Review and possible action on meeting minutes
• Discussion of transfer requests (no details provided)

July 1, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will convene on July 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM to review proposed septic regulations and discuss specific septic system designs for multiple properties. The meeting will also address hauler permits, Title 5 reports, and any complaints received, including one related to Dollar General basins.

• Review proposed Granby septic regulations
• Lot 8, Chicopee Street septic & well design
• 74 Aldrich Street septic design changes
• Hauler’s permit for Latour-Wilson Septic
• Dollar General Basins complaint

Meeting

The West Street Building Committee discussed and approved a reduced renovation scope for the West Street building project to lower costs. The changes include consolidating bathrooms, adding a small pump addition, and redesigning the main entrance to reduce grading and paving work. The Committee also discussed grant opportunities with state legislators and budget corrections for previously expended services.

• Approved reduced renovation scope to cut costs, including consolidating bathrooms and redesigning main entrance
• Contract amendment for $3,300 sent to reduce project scope
• Timeline set for construction documents, bids, and start in early October
• Budget corrections requested for OPM and architectural services
• Planning Board approval required for final layout with Fire Chief, DPW, and Police Chief

June 24, 2025 public 004

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss a new cost estimate for municipal offices and an amendment to the EDM for a change of scope. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from June 24, 2025.

• New cost estimate for municipal offices
• EDM amendment for change of scope
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet to discuss a new cost estimate for municipal offices and an EDM amendment for change of scope. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 24, 2025, and other business.

• New cost estimate for municipal offices
• EDM amendment for change of scope
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025

June 23, 2025 assessors 6

The Granby Board of Assessors will hold a meeting at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office (215-B West State Street, Annex Building, 1st floor) to approve meeting minutes, timesheets, bills payable, and multiple real estate and solar warrants. No substantive discussion or new decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approve Meeting Minutes
• Approve Bills Payable
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements Warrant & Commitment
• Preliminary Real Estate Warrant & Commitment
• Granby Solar Revised Solar Warrant & Commitment

June 23, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will meet to discuss administrative items, a proposed Approval Not Required (ANR) plan on Harris Street, a site plan review on West State Street, and a work plan to update zoning bylaws. No votes are explicitly listed; items may be discussed or acted upon.

• Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan – Harris Street
• Sign and Approve Site Plan Review – West State Street
• Granby Planning Board Work Plan – Updating Zoning Bylaws

June 23, 2025 cable contract hearing

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing to consider renewing Comcast's cable television license. Residents are invited to testify about Comcast's performance and local cable needs. The board may take final action on the renewal.

• Public hearing on renewal of Comcast's non-exclusive cable license
• Opportunity for public testimony on Comcast performance and local cable needs
• Possible final action by Selectboard on license renewal

June 23, 2025 bos updated

The Granby Selectboard will hold a public hearing on renewing Comcast's non-exclusive cable license and may vote to approve the contract. They will also discuss stormwater regulations, a building commissioner update on Red Fire Farm, and several administrative items including warrants, licenses, and committee appointments.

• Public hearing on Comcast cable license renewal at 5:30 PM
• Stormwater regulations vote
• Building Commissioner update on Red Fire Farm at 6:00 PM
• Approve lease for town annex
• Appoint members to Zoning By-law Review and Future of Granby Jr-Sr High School committees

June 23, 2025 assessors 6 23

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet to approve meeting minutes, review timesheets, and process bills payable. They will also consider motor vehicle excise abatements, warrants, and commitments, as well as real estate warrants for South Hadley Fire District #2 and Granby Solar. The board will enter executive session to discuss confidential matters under state law.

• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements
• Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #3 Warrant & Commitment
• South Hadley Fire District #2 Real Estate Warrant & Commitment
• Granby Solar Revised Solar Warrant & Commitment
• Gateway: Omitted & Revised Assessment Report

June 23, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard is meeting on June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM virtually. The only substantive item is a vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation, as an open meeting could harm the town's position. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Executive session under M.G.L. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation

June 23, 2025 cable contract hearing

The Granby Selectboard will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially approve the renewal of Comcast’s non-exclusive cable license. Residents are invited to testify on Comcast’s performance and local cable needs. The hearing follows state regulations and will determine final action on the renewal.

• Public hearing on Comcast cable license renewal (non-exclusive)
• Testimony invited on Comcast performance and local cable needs

June 23, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard’s June 23, 2025 meeting notice lists only procedural boilerplate and an executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

June 23, 2025 bos updated

The Granby Selectboard will hold a public hearing on the proposed renewal of Comcast's non-exclusive cable license, with possible approval of the renewal contract. The board will also discuss stormwater regulations, a building commissioner update on Red Fire Farm, and several administrative items including warrants, licenses, and committee appointments.

• Cable Television License Renewal Public Hearing for Comcast, with possible vote to approve contract
• Stormwater Regulations: Vote
• Building Commissioner update on Red Fire Farm
• Approve and Sign Lease for Annex
• Approve and Sign Maintenance Warrants

June 18, 2025 coa

The Council on Aging Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and take action on several items including the May 21 meeting minutes, a director's report, financials, program updates, and volunteer matters. New business includes the newsletter, while old business covers the West Street Building update, fall policy update, and review of COA Board by-laws.

• West Street Building - Update
• Fall Policy Update
• Review of COA Board By-laws
• Programs Update
• Financials

Meeting

The Committee reviewed an updated budget aligned with a $5.6 million project total, now focused on only one wing of the school. Construction is allocated just under $4 million, with fees for project management and engineering tied to a nine-month timeline. The Committee discussed whole-building electrical, HVAC, and fire suppression systems, and agreed cost comparisons are needed. A $250,000 ADA grant was not pursued due to a missing grievance procedure, and a state rural development grant is no longer available.

• Revised project total of $5.6 million, with $4 million for construction of one wing
• Discussed installing electrical service, HVAC, and fire suppression for the entire building as potential alternate bids
• Not eligible for $250,000 MA Municipal ADA grant until formal grievance procedure is in place
• MA rural development grant unavailable due to lack of appropriation for a commercial kitchen
• Committee will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at the Public Safety Complex

June 17, 2025 updated board of health

The Granby Board of Health will convene on June 17 at 7:00 PM to review and act on several permits and licenses, including the 2025 recreation camp license for Camp MacDuffie, food licenses for Wine Haus at 43 New Ludlow Rd, and a beaver permit for 134 Batchelor Street. The board will also review Title 5 septic system reports, including a complaint at 49 Barton Street, and discuss updated regulations.

• 2025 recreation camp license for Camp MacDuffie
• Food licenses for Wine Haus at 43 New Ludlow Rd
• Beaver permit for 134 Batchelor Street
• Title 5 septic system review for 49 Barton Street
• Review of updated health regulations

June 12, 2025 charter day

This is a notice of a meeting for a Granby board or commission. The agenda lists only 'Other Business' as a topic, with no specific items described. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

• Meeting notice filed with the Granby Town Clerk
• Agenda contains only 'Other Business' as a listed topic
• No specific agenda items, votes, or proposals are included in the source

June 10, 2025 concom

The Granby Conservation Commission meets to review building permits, Board of Health applications, and wetland-related projects. Public hearings include a farm barn demolition and construction project near wetlands at 34 Carver St. Administrative items include approval of minutes, bills, and financial updates.

• 34 Carver St. – Red Fire Farm wetland project with new barn, septic, and 30-car gravel parking
• 13 West St. – Sun Run ground-mounted solar array permit
• 43 New Ludlow Rd. – Residence building addition permit
• 119 Batchelor St & 511 Amherst Rd – Pool installations permits
• Batchelor St Lot 17-4 – New residence permit

June 9, 2025 fc atm

The Finance Committee is meeting to continue the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting. No specific articles or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Continuation of Annual Town Meeting
• Continuation of Special Town Meeting

stm warrant

The Special Town Meeting will decide on three articles: a $24,932.34 transfer from the stabilization fund for prior-year fire/ambulance bills, a $3,000,000 transfer for West Street building remediation/renovation, and a $37,500 transfer for cemetery paving in lieu of rent at 215 West State Street. The meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025, at 7:15 PM at East Meadow School.

• $24,932.34 transfer from stabilization fund for Fire/Ambulance department bills
• $3,000,000 transfer for West St Building Remediation/Demolition to Renovation account
• $37,500 transfer for cemetery paving at 215 West State Street in lieu of rent (July 2025–Dec 2026)

June 9, 2025 bos atm

The Granby Selectboard is holding a continued Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting on June 9, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order and adjournment.

• Meeting is a continuation of the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting
• No specific articles, votes, or financial items are listed on this agenda

June 9, 2025 bos atm

The Granby Selectboard has posted a notice for a combined annual town meeting and special town meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025. The meeting will be held at East Meadow School, 393 East State Street, at 7:00 PM.

06 05 Town Warrant

The Granby Selectboard has called a special town meeting for June 5, 2025, to vote on five articles that would transfer funds between department budgets for FY2023. The total amount proposed for transfer is $136,000, with the largest single transfer being $95,000 to the Fire Department. All transfers are from the Gasoline Department Expense budget and other sources.

• Transfer $15,000 from Gasoline Expense to Legal Expense budget
• Transfer $25,000 from Gasoline and Public Buildings budgets to Public Buildings Expense and Capital budgets
• Transfer $95,000 from Gasoline, Snow & Ice, and Workers' Compensation budgets to Fire Department budgets
• Transfer $20,000 from Retirement Expense to Health Insurance Expense budget
• Transfer $1,000 from Gasoline Expense to Dog Revolving Fund Expense budget

June 5, 2025 charter day

This is a procedural notice of a town department and board meeting, but the agenda contains no specific topics, decisions, or discussions. The form is largely blank or filled with illegible text, so no actionable items can be reported.

June 3, 2025 library trustees

The agenda for the June 3, 2025 meeting of the Granby library trustees is largely illegible due to poor document quality. No specific action or discussion items can be identified from the provided text.

June 3, 2025 board of health

The Granby Board of Health will take action on a new septic design and well permit for Lot 4 Batchelor Street. The board will also discuss a septic design for Red Fire Farm Market/house and vote on several 2025 food licenses, including a mobile food license for Poppies and a retail food & milk license for Sapowsky’s.

• Action on new septic design and well permit for Lot 4 Batchelor Street
• Discussion of septic design for Red Fire Farm Market/house
• 2025 mobile food license for Poppies
• 2025 retail food & milk license for Sapowsky’s
• Temporary food permits for Granby Friends of Vet’s and Granby Preservation Craft Fair & Tag Sale

June 2, 2025 assessors 6

The Granby Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes, timesheets, bills payable, motor vehicle excise abatements, and a warrant. They will also enter executive session under state law to discuss confidential taxpayer matters. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements Warrant & Commitment
• Building Permits: New Construction
• Executive Session under MGL Ch 30A, Sec 18-25

June 2, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will convene at the Senior Center to conduct routine business including departmental reports, maintenance warrants, and common victualler’s licenses. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed stormwater bylaw, and the board will discuss parking fees for Charter Days and West Street/Town Offices projects.

• Public Hearing-Proposed Stormwater Bylaw
• Approve and Sign Common Victualler’s Licenses
• Charter Days-Parking Fees
• Discussion on West Street/Town Offices
• Appoint Members to the Zoning By-law Review & Future of Granby Jr-Sr High School Committee

June 2, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will convene at the Senior Center on June 2, 2025, at 5:30 PM to conduct routine town business. Items include departmental reports, maintenance warrants, common victualler’s licenses, and a public hearing on a proposed stormwater bylaw. Updates on projects like Route 202, Forge Pond, and Charter Days parking fees will also be discussed.

• Public hearing on proposed Stormwater Bylaw
• Approval of Common Victualler’s Licenses
• Review of STM and Cont’d ATM Motions
• Discussion on West Street/Town Offices
• Appoint members to Zoning By-law Review & Future of Granby Jr-Sr High School Committee

Electrical Permit Application Fees

The town’s electrical permit fee schedule for 2025 is presented for discussion. The proposed changes adjust base fees and add a per-thousand-dollar charge for certain commercial and solar projects.

• New single-family dwellings: $150 base + $12
• Commercial new construction: $100 base + $7 per $1,000
• Solar field projects: $100 base + $7 per $1,000
• Swimming pool permit: $120 base + $12
• Fire alarm permit: $75 base + $12

May 29, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee will convene on May 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Old Carnegie Library to review minutes, a reserve fund request, and fiscal year 2026 matters. The meeting is procedural and may include discussion of a future Special Town Meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025.

May 29, 2025 charter day

This agenda lists the required annual meetings of Granby town boards and departments as mandated by state law. No new decisions, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for action at this meeting.

May 21, 2025 coa 0

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to discuss routine business including minutes, financials, program updates, and volunteer matters. They will also review the COA bylaws and receive an update on West Street.

• Review of COA Bylaws
• West Street update
• Financial report
• Programs update
• Fall policy update

May 21, 2025 coa

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board will convene on May 21, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Senior Center Building to discuss routine updates including financials, programs, volunteers, and policy reviews. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.

May 20, 2025 public informational 002

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss post-ballot matters and charges from the architect and owner's project manager. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Post-ballot discussion
• Architect and OPM charges

May 20, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet on May 20, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including updates on the Town Annex lease extension, the Route 202 MASSDOT project, and Forge Pond. The board will also consider appointments, licenses, and departmental reports.

• Discussion on extending the Town Annex lease
• Updates on the Route 202 MASSDOT project
• Forge Pond updates and stormwater regulations
• Appointment of members to the Zoning By-law Review and Future of Granby Jr-Sr High School Committees
• Approve and sign Common Victualler's Licenses and Flea Market License

May 20, 2025 assessors5

The Granby Board of Assessors will hold a meeting on May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office (215-B West State Street - Annex Building, 1st Floor) to approve meeting minutes, timesheets, bills payable, and real estate exemptions. The board will also discuss motor vehicle excise abatements and new construction building permits.

• Approve Meeting Minutes
• Approve Bills Payable
• Real Estate Exemption
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements
• Building Permits: New Construction

May 20, 2025 update boh

The Granby Board of Health will convene at 7:00 PM on May 20, 2025, to discuss and act on septic system designs, mobile food licenses, food permits, and design parameters for a new farm market. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and in person at the Town Clerk’s office.

• Discuss design/business parameters for Red Fire Farm Market
• Neil Jackson septic design at 74 Aldrich Street
• Jim Trompke septic system at 16 East Street
• 2025 mobile food licenses for Fanelli’s, Batch Ice Cream, Moser Concessions, Mr. B’s Kettle Corn, Amy’s Rt 9 Bakery, Heart’s Catering Concessions, D’s Smoke & Savor
• Food permits for Breezy Acres

May 20, 2025 public informational

The West Street Building Committee will meet on May 20, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Safety Complex Conference Room to discuss new business, including a post-ballot discussion and charges from the architect and OPM. The meeting is informational; no formal votes are listed on the agenda.

May 20, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will convene at the Senior Center on May 20, 2025, to conduct routine administrative actions including approving common victualler’s and flea market licenses, departmental reports, and maintenance warrants. Several updates on town projects and committees will also be discussed, such as the Route 202 MassDOT project, Forge Pond, and stormwater regulations.

• Approve and sign Common Victualler’s Licenses
• Approve and sign Flea Market License
• Affirm appointment to Associate Conservation Commission
• Discussion on Town Website
• Updates on Route 202 MassDOT Project-Spring

Annual Town Election Results

Granby’s Annual Town Election on May 19, 2025 certified results for four contested seats. Voters re-elected Mark L. Bail to the Select Board, William D. Porter III as Assessor, Virginia C. Hajdamowicz as Town Clerk, and Bill Shaheen to the Board of Health. All winners ran unopposed except the Board of Health race, where Shaheen defeated two challengers.

• Select Board: Mark L. Bail (122 Easton St) re-elected with 716 votes
• Assessor: William D. Porter III (10 Cedar Or) re-elected with 637 votes
• Board of Health: Bill Shaheen (49 South St) re-elected; defeated Timothy Carl Abbott Jr. (76) and Daniel W. Gerstenfield (326 Batchelor St)
• Town Clerk: Virginia C. Hajdamowicz (114 North St) re-elected with 196 votes

May 19, 2025 rec

The Town of Granby held its annual election on May 19, 2025, at Granby Jr.-Sr. High School, where voters cast ballots for contested races and write-in candidates. Officials certified results for multiple positions, including the Town Clerk, and a Proposition 2½ debt exclusion question regarding the West Street building renovation.

• Emily E. Reed elected Town Clerk with 632 votes
• Proposition 2½ debt exclusion for West Street building renovation failed 460-399
• Four contested races: Board of Health, Town Clerk, School Committee (3-year term), and Commissioner of Burial Grounds
• Four vacant positions: Planning Board (5-year term), School Committee (2-year and 1-year unexpired terms), and Library Trustee (1-year unexpired term)
• 17.5% voter turnout (888 of 5,120 registered voters)

May 15, 2025 charter days

This agenda is a procedural notice requiring all town departments and boards to post meeting notices as mandated by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

May 13, 2025 lib

This is a meeting of the T B R Commission and possibly other town boards. The agenda includes a Director's Report, a business update on a packing list, discussion of operating expenses, returning cost pay for May 30, and a vote on a report.

• Director's Report
• Business Update: Packing List
• Operating Expenses discussion
• Returning cost pay for May 30
• Vote needed on a report

May 13, 2025 conscom may agenda 25 0507 0

The Granby Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss a status report on the 61 Pleasant St. (Halon Property) project and to schedule site visits for several properties, including 49 Aldrich St., 61 Pleasant St., and 185 W. State St. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will also approve minutes from April 8, 2025, and bills for Desilets Consulting.

• 61 Pleasant St. - Halon Property status report
• Site visits to be scheduled: 49 Aldrich St. (Granby Grist Mill Demo/Batchelor Brook Remediation), 61 Pleasant St./Five Corners (Storm Drainage Issues), 185 W. State St. (Chateau Harmony)
• Gravel pit annual inspections: Nawrocki Construction (Lyons St.), Ondrick Sand & Gravel (Chicopee St.), Orlen Sand & Gravel (Batchelor St.)
• Approve minutes: April 8, 2025
• Approve bills to pay: Desilets Consulting

May 12, 2025 bos updated

The Granby Selectboard will hold a public hearing on a one-day liquor license application from Leadfoot Brewing LLC, followed by approval and signing of contracts for Charter Days. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• One-day liquor license application from Leadfoot Brewing LLC
• Approve and sign Charter Days contracts
• Executive session under M.G.L. 30A §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

First Half of Annual Town

The Annual Town Meeting convened at East Meadow Elementary School on May 12, 2025, to act on 19 articles. Most items were bundled into a consent agenda and passed unanimously without debate. The Finance Committee reported it would review its full report at the second half on June 9.

• Authorize Select Board to sell low-value tax-foreclosed properties and accept state/federal grants
• Set FY2026 pay rates: Cemetery Commissioners at Grade 3 Step 1, Assessors at $15 per parcel, Board of Health at $35 per inspection, Planning Board at $65 per inspection
• Allow Conservation Commission to charge $75 per site inspection, deposited in the Conservation Hatch Fund

May 12, 2025 fc atm

The Granby Finance Committee will convene to review items ahead of the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting is procedural and does not include specific decisions or discussions beyond standard notice requirements.

May 12, 2025 fc atm 0

The Granby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. This is a procedural meeting to prepare for the upcoming town meeting.

• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting warrant

May 12, 2025 atm 1 half

The Granby Annual Town Meeting on May 12, 2025, approved procedural and fiscal items, including a consent agenda with departmental compensation rates and fee changes. The meeting also set the date for the Annual Town Election on May 19, 2025, and outlined early voting and absentee ballot options.

• Authorized Select Board to sell low-value tax-foreclosed property and apply for state/federal grants
• Approved Cemetery Commissioners compensation at Grade 3, Step 1 for grave digging and Grade 1, Step 1 for equipment/grounds maintenance
• Set Board of Assessors compensation at $15 per parcel for revaluation fieldwork
• Established Conservation Commission inspection fee of $75 per site inspection
• Scheduled Annual Town Election on May 19, 2025, at Granby Jr.-Sr. High School gymnasium (9 AM–7 PM)

MAY 12,2025 atm

The Annual Town Meeting voted unanimously to split business across two nights: Articles 2–19 were considered on May 12, while Articles 20–25 will be taken up on June 9. A consent agenda covering routine authorizations for tax-title land sales, grant applications, department compensation, and Conservation Commission inspection fees was approved without debate. The Finance Committee chair stated the committee supports all articles except one, which will be discussed when it is presented.

• Meeting split into two sessions: May 12 for Articles 2–19, June 9 for Articles 20–25
• Consent agenda approved unanimously, covering tax-title land sales, grant applications, and highway contracts
• Cemetery, assessor, health board, and planning board compensation rates authorized for FY2026
• Conservation Commission authorized to charge $75 per site inspection, deposited in the Conservation Hatch Fund
• Town Clerk reminded voters of May 19 election, early voting May 13–14, and absentee ballot deadline May 16

May 12, 2025 bos updated

The Granby Selectboard will consider a one-day liquor license for Leadfoot Brewing LLC and vote to approve and sign contracts for Charter Days. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• One-day liquor license application for Leadfoot Brewing LLC
• Approve and sign Charter Days contracts
• Executive session under M.G.L. 30A §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

May 12, 2025 bos atm

The Granby Selectboard is convening the Annual Town Meeting on May 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM at East Meadow School. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order and adjournment.

• Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM

May 12, 2025 bos atm

The Selectboard will convene the Annual Town Meeting at 7:00 PM on May 12, 2025, at East Meadow School. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Annual Town Meeting at East Meadow School, 393 East State Street

May 8, 2025 charter days

This is a procedural notice for a meeting of Granby town departments and boards. The agenda form is mostly blank, with no specific topics, actions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or administrative filing.

May 7, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the town budget, the Finance Committee booklet, and minutes from prior meetings. No specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Budget discussion
• Finance Committee booklet review
• Minutes approval

May 6, 2025 fincom

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the budget and review the Finance Committee booklet. The committee will also consider minutes from previous meetings. No specific dollar amounts or action items are listed.

• Budget discussion
• Finance Committee booklet review
• Minutes review

May 5, 2025 public informational

The West Street Building Committee will hold an informational session on two proposed options for the West Street Building Renovation project and a related ballot question. No decisions are scheduled; this is a public information meeting.

• Informational session on two options for West Street Building Renovation project
• Discussion of ballot question related to the renovation project

May 5, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet to approve FY-26 sewer rates, sign common victualler and entertainment licenses, and discuss appointments including a building commissioner and a one-day liquor license for Leadfoot Brewing LLC. They will also review annual town meeting motions and consider updates on several town projects.

• Approve FY-26 Sewer Rates
• Approve and Sign 2025 Common Victualler's License
• Approve and Sign 2025 Entertainment License
• One-Day Liquor License Application – Leadfoot Brewing LLC
• Appoint Members to Zoning By-law Review & Future of Granby Jr-Sr High School Committees

May 5, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the town budget, the Finance Committee booklet, and minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Discussion of the town budget
• Review of the Finance Committee booklet
• Approval of minutes

May 5, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Key actions include approving FY-26 sewer rates, signing a common victualler's license and an entertainment license, and reviewing annual town meeting motions. The board will also hear updates on the Route 202 MassDOT project, Forge Pond, and stormwater regulations.

• Approve FY-26 Sewer Rates
• Approve and Sign 2025 Common Victualler's License
• Approve and Sign 2025 Entertainment License
• Review of Annual Town Meeting Motions
• Appoint Members to the Zoning By-law Review & Future of Granby Jr-Sr High School Committees

May 5, 2025 public informational

The West Street Building Committee is holding an informational session to present two proposed options for the West Street Building Renovation project and discuss a related ballot question. No action is scheduled; this is a public information meeting only.

• Informational session on two proposed options for West Street Building Renovation
• Discussion of ballot question related to the renovation project

May 5, 2025 assessors5

The Board of Assessors will meet on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office at 215-B West State Street. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, bills payable, real estate exemptions, motor vehicle excise abatements, and an executive session under Purpose 7 of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 to discuss confidential matters related to property tax exemptions.

• Real Estate Exemptions Warrant & Commitment — action item
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements — action item
• Executive Session under Purpose 7 of M.G.L. Ch. 30A, §21(a) to comply with confidentiality requirements of M.G.L. Ch. 59, §60

May 1, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee will meet to discuss the town budget, the West Street School, and the Finance Committee booklet. These are listed as new business items; action may be taken.

• Budget discussion
• West Street School
• Finance Committee booklet

May 1, 2025 charter day

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or action. No decisions or substantive topics are identified.

April 29, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will convene at the Senior Center to conduct routine approvals such as departmental reports, maintenance warrants, and licenses. The meeting includes updates on projects like Route 202, Forge Pond, and stormwater regulations, as well as an executive session for potential litigation strategy.

• Approve and sign 2025 Common Victualler’s License
• Approve and sign 2025 Entertainment License
• Approve and sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Updates on Route 202 MASSDOT Project
• Updates on Forge Pond and stormwater regulations

April 29, 2025 public 002

The West Street Building Committee will hold a public meeting on April 29, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:00 PM at the Carnegie Library Building, Floor 1. The agenda includes a pre-informational session discussion and any other business, but no specific action items or decisions are specified in the notice.

April 29, 2025 bos 0

The Granby Selectboard will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the Fire Department's FY-26 budget, the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and various licenses. They will also interview a candidate for Fire Chief and hold an executive session to discuss criminal misconduct and collective bargaining.

• Fire Department FY-26 budget discussion
• Interview of Fire Chief candidate
• Approval of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Approval of 2025 Common Victualler's License and Entertainment License
• Executive session to investigate criminal misconduct and discuss collective bargaining

April 29, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will hold a short meeting to conduct a pre-informational session and address any other business. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

April 29, 2025 public informational

The West Street Building Committee will hold an informational session to present two proposed options for the West Street Building Renovation project and discuss the associated ballot question. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information only.

• Informational session on two proposed options for the West Street Building Renovation project
• Discussion of ballot question related to the renovation project

April 29, 2025 public informational

The West Street Building Committee will hold an informational session on April 29, 2025, to discuss two proposed options for renovating the West Street Building. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Carnegie Library Building, Floor 1. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Informational session on two proposed West Street Building renovation options
• No formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda

April 29, 2025 otfc

The Granby Opioid Task Force will convene on April 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Meeting Room on the first floor of the Public Safety Complex at 259 E State Street. The committee will review the minutes of its previous meeting and discuss next steps moving forward. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

April 29, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the town budget, the West Street School, the Finance Committee booklet, and FY25 transfer requests. The meeting will also include review of minutes and adjournment.

• Budget discussion
• West Street School
• Finance Committee Booklet
• FY25 Transfer Requests

April 29, 2025 otfc

The Granby Opioid Task Force will convene on April 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Public Safety Complex to review the minutes of its previous meeting and discuss next steps moving forward. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions scheduled.

April 28, 2025 pb public spa 119 w state st 1

The Granby Planning Board will review a Site Plan Approval application for a new 4,950 square-foot structure with eight garage bays to store business equipment at 119 West State Street. The petition is filed by Properties Plus, LLC under the town’s Zoning Bylaws and will be discussed at the April 28, 2025 meeting at 5:45 PM in the Old Carnegie Library.

• Site Plan Approval for 4,950 sq ft business-equipment garage at 119 West State Street
• Petition filed by Properties Plus, LLC
• Application reviewed under Granby Zoning Bylaws Section 6.3 and 5.13 Business Estate Lots

April 28, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will meet on April 28, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Old Carnegie Building to review administrative minutes, discuss a site plan review hearing for 119 West State Street, and deliberate on zoning bylaw updates including accessory dwelling units and outside display regulations.

• 119 West State Street Site Plan Review Hearing
• Discussion of Outside Display of Goods and Wares (Section 3.5.19)
• Discussion of Zoning Bylaw Update Project and Timeline
• Accessory Dwelling Units Model Bylaw

April 24, 2025 charterdays

The Town of Granby posted a notice listing meetings of all town departments and boards as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. The notice does not include any specific topics or actions to be taken at these meetings.

April 23, 2025 public with sb

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss a joint meeting with the Select Board, approve prior meeting minutes, and hold a Q&A for public information sessions. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial or zoning items listed.

• Joint meeting with Select Board
• Approval of April 15, 2025 minutes
• Q&A for public information sessions

April 23, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard is holding a joint meeting with the West Street Building Committee. The agenda lists only a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment, with no specific items for decision or discussion detailed.

• Joint meeting with the West Street Building Committee

April 23, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on April 23, 2025, at the Senior Center. The agenda lists a joint session with the West Street Building Committee under new business, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are provided.

April 23, 2025 public with sb 002

The West Street Building Committee is holding a meeting that includes a joint session with the Select Board. The agenda also covers approval of prior meeting minutes and a Q&A for public information sessions. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Joint meeting with Select Board
• Approve 4/15/25 Minutes
• Q & A for Public Information Sessions

April 22, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health will meet to continue reviewing septic system regulations and discuss several specific septic system designs and permits. Other items include a health inspector report on expired food, a pool permit for Granby Heights Condominiums, and mobile food licenses for Deano's Concessions. The board will also address complaints, department goals, and other routine business.

• Continued review of septic system regulations
• 52 Burnett Street septic system design
• Lot B Lyons Street septic system design
• 2025 Pool permit for Granby Heights Condominiums
• 2025 Mobile food licenses for Deano's Concessions

April 22, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health approved a well permit for 31 Cold Hill Drive with special sealing due to proximity to the septic system, and approved a septic design for 52 Burnett Street subject to several conditions. The board also discussed septic regulations for ADUs, a food license for StackCart, and set a goal for future board planning.

• Approved well permit for 31 Cold Hill Drive (Quabbin Well) with special seal and extra casing
• Approved septic design for 52 Burnett Street subject to trench permit, fill, and well distance conditions
• Approved installer's license for Jacob Lafleche of RJL Contracting with enhanced supervision
• Approved meeting minutes from April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple permits: well permit, DSCPs, COCs, installer permits, pool permit, food licenses, and temporary food permit (all approved subject to inspection)
• Accepted Title 5 inspection reports: 52 Burnett Street (Fail), 69 Taylor Street (Pass)
• Made no restrictions or comment on storage garages at 119 West State Street (no toilets in design)
• Set board goal to create a model for the state of the Board of Health 5 years from now

April 22, 2025 assessors4

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, timesheets, and bills payable. They will also consider real estate exemptions and abatements, motor vehicle excise abatements, and Chapter land applications. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss confidential tax exemption and abatement applications, and personnel matters.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Approve timesheets
• Approve bills payable
• Consider real estate exemptions
• Consider real estate abatements

April 18, 2025 bor

This agenda is a blank form with no specific items listed. It provides only administrative instructions for posting and filing. No decisions or discussions are identified.

April 17, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee will convene on April 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Large Meeting Room of the Old Carnegie Building at 1 Library Lane. The committee will review the proposed FY26 budget under new business.

April 16, 2025 charterdays

This is a procedural notice of a town boards meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025. The agenda contains only boilerplate sections and no specific items for discussion or decision.

April 16, 2025 coa

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting at the Senior Center Building. The board will review minutes, financials, and COA programs, with no new action items listed. The meeting is procedural and follows state notice requirements.

April 16, 2025 fincom

The Granby Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY26 budget. The agenda lists this as new business, with no other substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

• Discussion of FY26 budget

April 15, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will hold a public meeting on April 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the Safety Complex Conference Room. The committee will discuss future plans for the committee and review the COA Assessment. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

April 15, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss the outcome of the Special Town Meeting and future plans for the committee, along with an assessment from the Council on Aging. The agenda is brief and largely procedural.

• Discussion of STM result and future plans for the Committee
• Council on Aging assessment

April 15, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will meet to discuss a ballot question and then enter executive session to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Senior Center.

• Ballot question discussion
• Executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, §21(a)(2) for nonunion personnel negotiations

April 15, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will convene on April 15 at the Senior Center to conduct a closed executive session under state law to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The public portion of the meeting includes a call to order, pledge, and new business, but no substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

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The Granby Planning Board will meet on April 14, 2025, to discuss a zoning bylaw amendment regarding the outdoor display of goods and wares. The board will also review future bylaw amendments and their work plan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Granby Zoning Bylaw Section 3.5.19 - Outdoor Display of Goods and Wares (Glen Martin and 185 West State St, LLC)
• Review of future bylaw amendments and Planning Board Work Plan

April 10, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet at the Senior Center (10-B West State Street) to review proposed budgets for the Police Department, Maintenance Department, Council on Aging (COA), and the Interim Town Administrator for fiscal year 2026. The meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

April 10, 2025 fc 1 1

The Granby Finance Committee will convene on April 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM to review the FY26 budget and follow up on the April 8 Special Town Meeting. The meeting may also approve minutes and adjourn. This is a procedural finance committee meeting with no specific action items listed.

April 10, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet to revisit a ballot question and review the FY2026 departmental budgets. Budget reviews are scheduled for the Police, Maintenance, and Council on Aging departments, followed by the Interim Town Administrator's budget review.

• Revisit Ballot Question
• Police Department FY26 Budget Review
• Maintenance Department FY26 Budget Review
• Council on Aging FY26 Budget Review
• Interim Town Administrator/Selectboard FY26 Budget Review

April 9, 2025 conscom agenda 25 0311 0

The Granby Conservation Commission will meet on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Old Carnegie Library Building. The agenda includes a status report on the Halon Property at 61 Pleasant St., approval of minutes from March 11, 2025, and bills to pay for Desilets Consulting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Status report on 61 Pleasant St. (Halon Property)
• Approve bills to pay: Desilets Consulting
• Site visits scheduled: 49 Aldrich St. (Granby Grist Mill Demo/Batchelor Brook Remediation), 61 Pleasant St./Five Corners (Storm Drainage Issues), and Gravel Pit Annual Inspections (Nawrocki Construction, Ondrick Sand & Gravel, Orlen Sand & Gravel)
• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting

April 9, 2025 conscom agenda 25 0311

The Granby Conservation Commission will meet in person at 7:00 PM on April 9, 2025, at 1 Library Lane, Old Carnegie Library Building. The agenda includes routine administrative items such as approving minutes, bills, and financial updates, as well as scheduling site visits to several local properties and addressing storm drainage issues at 61 Pleasant St.

• 61 Pleasant St. – Halon Property, status report
• 49 Aldrich St. – Granby Grist Mill Demo/Batchelor Brook Remediation site visit
• 61 Pleasant St./Five Corners – Storm Drainage Issues site visit
• Gravel Pit Annual Inspections: Nawrocki Construction (Lyons St.), Ondrick Sand & Gravel (Chicopee St.), Orlen Sand & Gravel (Batchelor St.)

April 8, 2025 bos stm

The Selectboard is convening the Annual Town Meeting on April 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the East Meadow School Gymnasium. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Annual Town Meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Location: 393 East State Street, East Meadow School Gymnasium

April 8, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet to review motions for the April 8, 2025 Special Town Meeting and a ballot question. They will also affirm the appointment of Barthelette as a full-time police officer and discuss the Annex. The meeting includes correspondence and other business as needed.

• Review motions for Special Town Meeting on April 8, 2025
• Review ballot question
• Affirm appointment of Barthelette to full-time police officer
• Discussion: Annex

April 8, 2025 bos stm

The Granby Selectboard has posted notice of its annual town meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the East Meadow School gymnasium. The meeting is a procedural gathering required under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18-25, and no substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

April 8, 2025 fc stm

The Granby Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on April 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the gymnasium of East Meadow School. The agenda lists only a procedural notice for a special town meeting, with no specific topics requiring action or information.

April 8, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will convene at the Senior Center to review motions, a ballot question, and a police appointment. They will also discuss annexation and approve minutes if available.

• Affirm appointment of Barthelette to Full-Time Police Officer
• Discussion: Annex

April 8, 2025 rec stm

The Special Town Meeting voted on two articles related to the West Street building. Article 1, which proposed funding a renovation of the West Street building into municipal offices for $9,989,361, failed to pass with 90 in favor and 161 opposed, short of the required two-thirds majority. Article 2, amended to allocate $3,000,000 for hazardous material remediation, demolition, and site preparation, passed by majority vote.

• Article 1: Failed $9,989,361 renovation funding vote (90-161) for West Street building municipal offices
• Article 2: Passed $3,000,000 amendment for hazardous material remediation, demolition, and site preparation at West Street building
• Voters to decide on Proposition 4i Debt Exclusion for renovation on May 19, 2025
• West Street Building Committee recommends renovating 22,000 sq.ft. of the 44,000 sq.ft. building at an estimated $15,670,000
• Town has maintained the vacant West Street building for approximately $23,000 annually since 2017

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Granby voters defeated Article 1, which would have authorized $9,989,361 to renovate the West Street building into municipal offices (90 yes, 161 no, failing to reach the required two-thirds). They then approved an amended Article 2, transferring $3,000,000 from a prior West Street renovation account to fund hazardous materials remediation, demolition, debris removal, and site leveling. The Select Board had already voted to place the debt-exclusion question on the May 19 town election ballot regardless of the meeting outcome.

• Article 1 failed: 90 yes, 161 no (needed 167 for two-thirds passage)
• Article 2 as amended passed: $3,000,000 from existing West Street account for demolition and site leveling
• Select Board voted to put the debt-exclusion question on the May 19 ballot regardless of Article 1's outcome
• 267 voters attended at opening; 277 voters and 12 non-voters total by adjournment
• Finance Committee did not support Article 1, citing cost concerns

April 7, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health denied a well permit for the Quabbin Well at 31 Cold Hill Drive and instructed staff to contact the well company to attend the next meeting. The board also approved a septic system design for 12 Ken Lane subject to permits, and approved a temporary food license for Friends of Granby Veterans for an event at Dufresne Park on May 31, 2025, subject to inspection. Additionally, the board approved the septic system for #15, Lyons Street as designed, and discussed several other items including septic regulations, complaints, and department goals.

• Denied well permit for Quabbin Well at 31 Cold Hill Drive
• Approved septic system design for 12 Ken Lane subject to trench, fill, plumbing, and electrical permits
• Approved temporary food license for Friends of Granby Veterans for Saturday in the Park at Dufresne Park on May 31, 2025, subject to inspection
• Approved septic system for #15, Lyons Street as designed
• Approved meeting minutes from March 25, 2025 (2-0, Lee absent)
• Approved Colleen time sheet, 4/5/25
• Approved Money Turnover, 4/7/25
• Approved COC for 195 Batchelor Street

April 7, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health holds its regular meeting on April 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM to receive updates from the health inspector and to continue reviewing proposed changes to septic system regulations. The board will also hear reports on Title 5 compliance, emergency preparedness, and complaints about food-shed odors and trash.

• Continued review of septic system regulations
• 12 Ken Lane septic system design
• Lot B Lyons Street septic system design changes
• Temporary food license for Friends of Granby Veterans
• Complaints at 185 West State St and Red Fire Farm

April 7, 2025 assessors 4

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, timesheets, and bills payable; review real estate exemptions and abatements; handle motor vehicle excise abatements and a second commitment warrant; discuss new construction permits and Chapterland applications; and enter executive session to discuss confidential tax exemption and abatement applications as well as personnel matters.

• Real Estate Exemptions and Abatements (FY2025)
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements and Commitment #2 Warrant
• Building Permits: New Construction
• HERO Act Clause 221, 22J, 22G Warrant Town Meeting
• Executive Session under MGL Ch 59 s.60 for confidential tax applications

April 3, 2025 fc

The Granby Finance Committee will hold a meeting to review and discuss articles for the upcoming April 8, 2025 Special Town Meeting. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the committee will focus on preparatory discussion.

April 1, 2025 public 003

The West Street Building Committee will meet on April 1, 2025, at the Senior Center. The agenda includes new business items such as a non-pressurized water tank, security cameras, and water in the West Street basement. The committee will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and discuss old business including an info brochure, a rural grant, and the prequalification bid process.

• Fire Chief: Non-pressurized water tank
• Security Cameras
• Water in WS Basement
• Info Brochure changes and Town Meeting
• Prequalification Bid process

April 1, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will convene on April 1, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the Senior Center main floor to conduct a public meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, discussion of old and new business items such as fire safety, security, and grant updates, and general town department updates. No formal decisions are listed for this procedural meeting.

April 1, 2025 zba

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing on an appeal by 185 West State St, LLC challenging the Building Commissioner's determination that outdoor display of goods is not permitted in the General Business Zone and Mixed-Use Overlay. The board may also conduct a public meeting after the hearing.

• Appeal of determination that outdoor display of goods is not allowed at 185 West State Street (Map 3-D-1.1)
• Possible public meeting following the hearing

March 31, 2025 bos

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing on transferring a liquor license from Martidis Pizza to Aymur Inc. at 31 West State Street. They will also consider signing a 2025-2027 MSBA Statement of Interest for school building aid, approve contracts for a Building Commissioner, and discuss several town projects including Route 202 updates, Forge Pond, and stormwater regulations. The meeting will end with an executive session on criminal misconduct and collective bargaining.

• Approve and sign 2025-2027 MSBA Statement of Interest
• Public hearing on transfer of retail wine/malt beverage license to Aymur Inc. at 31 West State Street
• Approve contract for Building Commissioner
• Approve 2025 Common Victualler's License and Entertainment License
• Discuss Special Town Meeting articles for April 7, 2025

March 31, 2025 bos

The Selectboard will hold a continued public hearing on transferring a retail wine and malt beverage license from Martidis Pizza, Inc. to Aymur, Inc., both doing business as Pizza Palace at 31 West State Street. The board will also discuss the FY-26 budget for the Maintenance Supervisor, approve several licenses and contracts, and review articles for the April 7 Special Town Meeting. An executive session is scheduled to discuss criminal misconduct and collective bargaining strategy.

• Continued public hearing on transfer of Section 12 Wine and Malt Beverage (On Premises) License to Aymur, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Palace at 31 West State Street
• Approve and sign 2025-2027 MSBA Statement of Interest
• Discuss STM Articles for April 7, 2025
• Approve and sign 2025 Common Victualler's License and Entertainment License
• Approve and sign contract for Building Commissioner

March 27, 2025 charterdays

The Town of Granby has posted a notice listing meetings of its departments and boards as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. No specific actions, decisions, or topics are listed in this procedural notice.

March 26, 2025 postnot cic

The Capital Improvement Committee is meeting to review Fiscal Year 2026 capital improvement requests. The agenda contains only this single procedural item.

• Review of FY-2026 Capital Improvement Requests

March 26, 2025 postnot cic

The Capital Improvement Committee is meeting to review Fiscal Year 2026 capital improvement requests. No decisions or specific projects are listed in the agenda.

• Review of FY-2026 Capital Improvement Requests

March 25, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health will meet on March 25, 2025, to continue reviewing septic system regulations. The board will also consider 2025 installer permit renewals for Ludlow Excavating and Excavation Plus, well permits for Gushing & Sons at two locations, and a new retail food, milk, and tobacco license for Stack Gart.

• Continued review of septic system regulations
• 2025 Installer permit renewal for Ludlow Excavating
• 2025 Installer permit renewal for Excavation Plus
• Well permits for Gushing & Sons at lot 10 Carver Street and 114 Morgan Street
• New 2025 retail food, milk & tobacco license for Stack Gart

March 25, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health approved several routine items including retail food, milk, and tobacco licenses for StackCart at 77 West State Street, a temporary food license for the Granby Preservation Society May Craft Fair, installer's permit renewals, well permits, and perc test extensions. The board also accepted a Title 5 inspection report for 6 Wood Ave as a pass and discussed but did not decide on septic regulation updates.

• Approved 2025 retail food, milk & tobacco licenses for StackCart at 77 West State Street, subject to inspection
• Approved temporary food license for Granby Preservation Society May Craft Fair, 5/10/25, subject to inspection
• Approved 2025 installer's permit renewals for Ludlow Excavating Service, Excavation Plus, M. Santos Construction, and Kotowicz Custom Homes
• Approved well permits for Cushing & Sons, lot 10 Carver Street and 114 Morgan Street
• Extended perc tests for lots 3 & 5 Chicopee Street for Gerald Coderre to 4/11/2027
• Accepted Title 5 inspection reports for 6 Wood Ave (pass) and 4 Porter Street (pass)
• Approved Colleen time sheet for 3/22/25 and Money Turnover for 3/25/25
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025

March 25, 2025 public info session 002

The West Street Building Committee is holding a public informational session to discuss progress and costs of the West Street Building renovation. The meeting includes a public question and answer session. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Public informational session on West Street Building renovation progress and costs
• Public question and answer session

March 25, 2025 public info session

The West Street Building Committee is holding a public informational session to discuss progress and costs of the West Street Building renovation. The meeting includes a public question and answer period. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public informational session on West Street Building renovation progress and costs
• Public question and answer session

March 25, 2025 public pre info session

The West Street Building Committee will meet on March 25, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. in the Senior Center main-floor room for a public pre-information session. The agenda lists only procedural items—minutes approvals, a rural grant discussion, and a COA assessment—so no formal decisions are scheduled.

March 25, 2025 otfc

The Opioid Task Force Committee will meet to organize members, elect officers, discuss departmental needs, review the treasurer's report, and determine next steps. No specific actions or funding decisions are listed.

• Organize members and pick officers
• Needs of departments discussion
• Treasurer report review
• Next steps planning

March 25, 2025 public pre info session copy

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss a public informational session and other business. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and old business items such as the Rural Grant and COA Assessment. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion and information only.

• Discussion on Public Informational Session
• Approval of 3/18/25 minutes
• Approval of 3/4/25 minutes
• Rural Grant
• COA Assessment

March 25, 2025 otfc

The Opioid Task Force Committee will hold a meeting to organize members and select officers, discuss departmental needs, review the treasurer's report, and plan next steps. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

March 24, 2025 granby pb

The Planning Board will consider signing and approving two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans for Carver Street and Amherst Street. The board will also discuss future bylaw amendments and its work plan. The meeting includes approval of minutes and correspondence.

• Sign and approve ANR plan for Carver Street
• Sign and approve ANR plan for Amherst Street
• Discussion of future bylaw amendments and Planning Board work plan

March 24, 2025 assessors3

The Granby Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes, timesheets, and bills payable. They will also discuss real estate exemptions, abatement notices, motor vehicle excise abatements, and building permits for new construction. The agenda includes items related to the HERO Act and a warrant for Town Meeting.

• Real Estate Exemptions
• Real Estate Abatements
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements
• Building Permits: New Construction
• HERO Act Clause 221 & 22J, Clause 22G Warrant Town Mtg

March 19, 2025 update coa

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to approve January minutes, hear the Director's report, review financials and programs, discuss the My Senior Center platform and a fall/injury policy, get a West Street update, and review board bylaws.

• Review of COA Board Bylaws
• Discussion of My Senior Center platform
• Fall/Injury Policy discussion
• West Street update

March 18, 2025 postnot cic

The Capital Improvement Committee will continue reviewing Fiscal Year 2026 capital improvement requests. No decisions or final recommendations are noted on this agenda.

• Continued review of FY-2026 Capital Improvement Requests

March 18, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss building safety and security, record storage and fire protection, and review documentation for Town Meeting. They will also receive updates on a Rural Development Grant and a COA assessment. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-based, with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of building safety and security
• Discussion of record storage and fire protection
• Review of Town Meeting information documentation
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Update on COA assessment

March 18, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss building safety and security, record storage and fire protection, and review documentation for Town Meeting. They will also receive updates on a Rural Development Grant, a Council on Aging assessment, and a building walkthrough video. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Building safety and security discussion
• Record storage and fire protection
• Review of Town Meeting information documentation
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Update on COA assessment

March 18, 2025 postnot cic

The Granby Capital Improvement Committee will meet on March 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Senior Center Building to review capital improvement requests for fiscal year 2026. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions scheduled.

March 17, 2025 bos

The Selectboard will hold two public hearings: one to grant National Grid permission to locate utility poles along Carver Street, and another to transfer the liquor license for Pizza Palace to new ownership. The board will also discuss the interim town administrator position, the FY-26 Highway Department budget, and approve the Special Town Meeting warrant.

• Public hearing on National Grid utility pole installation on Carver St
• Public hearing on transferring Pizza Palace's wine & malt beverage license to Aymur, Inc.
• Highway Superintendent presenting FY-26 Proposed Budget
• Approve and sign Special Town Meeting Warrant for April 8, 2025
• Approve and sign 2025 Common Victualler's and Entertainment Licenses

March 17, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will hold two public hearings: one to grant National Grid permission to install poles and wires on Carver St, and another to transfer the liquor license of Pizza Palace to new ownership. The board will also discuss the interim town administrator position, the FY-26 Highway Superintendent budget, and several town project updates.

• Public hearing: Massachusetts Electric Co. d/b/a National Grid to locate poles, wires, and fixtures on Carver St (Plan #31109177)
• Public hearing: Transfer of Section 12 Wine and Malt Beverage license from Martidis Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Palace to Aymur, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Palace at 31 West State St
• Discussion of Interim Town Administrator position with Christopher Martin
• Highway Superintendent presenting FY-26 Proposed Budget
• Approve and sign Special Town Meeting Warrant for 04-08-25

March 12, 2025 boh update

The Granby Board of Health will continue reviewing septic system designs for multiple properties, including 114 Morgan Street, 1 Jennifer Drive, and 12 Ken Lane. The board will also consider a mobile food license for Thai Place, an installer's permit for Wilson Construction, and Bruso's Liquors licenses regarding well water concerns.

• Continued review of septic system regulations and designs for 114 Morgan Street, 1 Jennifer Drive, and 12 Ken Lane
• Mobile food license for Thai Place
• Installer's permit for Wilson Construction
• Bruso's Liquors licenses and well water concerns
• Complaint regarding Taylor Street bags of trash

March 11, 2025 cc

The Granby Conservation Commission will convene on March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Old Carnegie Library Meeting Room to review building permits and Board of Health applications. The meeting includes a public hearing for appointments and a status report on 61 Pleasant St. (Halon Property). Procedural items such as approving minutes and bills will also be addressed.

• 7:00 PM - Open Session: Building Permits & Board of Health Applications
• 7:30 PM - Public Hearing Appointments
• Status report on 61 Pleasant St. (Halon Property)
• Approve minutes: February 18, 2025
• Approve bills to pay

March 11, 2025 library trustees

This is a notice of a meeting for a Granby town department, board, or commission. The agenda lists topics including a Director's Report, a Building Permit item, and a School Safety item, with action or information noted for each. The meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025, at a time and place indicated on the form.

• Director's Report listed for action
• Building Permit item listed for information
• School Safety item listed for information
• Other Business listed as a topic

March 11, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss value engineering measures for the design, including alternates and priorities. They will also review updates on the Rural Development Grant and COA assessment, and consider a subcommittee for information documentation.

• Discuss value engineering measures to include in design, with alternates and prioritization
• Subcommittee for TM Information Documentation
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Update on COA assessment
• Approve 3/4/25 Minutes

March 11, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss value engineering measures for the design of a project, including alternates and prioritization. The committee will also receive updates on a Rural Development Grant and a Council on Aging assessment. Minutes from the March 4 meeting are to be approved.

• Discuss value engineering measures to include in design, with alternates and prioritization
• Subcommittee for Town Meeting Information Documentation
• Approve minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Update on Council on Aging assessment

March 10, 2025 assessors 3

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet on March 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Assessors Office (215-B West State Street, Annex Building) to conduct routine procedural business. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, timesheets, bills payable, and various exemptions and abatements. No major policy decisions or new initiatives are listed.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Approve bills payable
• Review motor vehicle excise abatements
• Review building permits: new construction
• Review CAI Mapping Reports

March 10, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will meet on March 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Old Carnegie Building to discuss administrative items, new business including the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the 2024 Annual Town Report, and old business regarding future bylaw amendments and the work plan.

• Review and approval of the Open Space and Recreation Plan Presentation
• Approval of the Annual Town Report for 2024
• Sign and approve ANR for Batchelor Street subdivision

March 10, 2025 bos

The Selectboard will introduce a new interim town administrator, discuss the interim and assistant town administrator positions, and consider a common victualler's license. Other items include a DCR tree planting pilot program, updates on the Town Annex lease, and a special town meeting update.

• Introduction of new Interim Town Administrator
• Approve and sign common victualler's license
• Discussion of DCR tree planting pilot program
• Update on extending lease of Town Annex
• Special Town Meeting update

March 10, 2025 bos

The Selectboard will meet to discuss the interim town administrator position, correspondence from Dufresne Rentals, and a DCR tree planting pilot program. The board will also consider a Common Victualler's License, approve warrants, and review departmental reports. An executive session is scheduled for strategy on non-union personnel negotiations.

• Discussion of Interim Town Administrator position
• Dufresne Rentals correspondence
• DCR tree planting pilot program
• Approval of Common Victualler's License
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations

March 6, 2025 charterdays

This is a procedural notice for a town department and board meeting. The agenda contains only boilerplate items such as approval of minutes and other business, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

March 5, 2025 3:12:2025

The Board of Assessors will meet in executive session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of an individual, or to discuss discipline or dismissal of a public officer, employee, or staff member. No other business is listed.

• Executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to discuss personnel matters

March 5, 2025 public subcommittee

The West Street Building Subcommittee will meet to review building systems with an engineering consultant. The meeting is informational and no votes are anticipated.

• Review of building systems with engineering

March 5, 2025 public subcommittee 002

The West Street Building Subcommittee will meet on March 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Conference Room on the 1st floor of the Safety Complex. The only listed topic is a review of building systems with engineering. No other business is scheduled.

March 4, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet to discuss borrowing costs with the town treasurer, meet with state legislators, and review design changes including value engineering measures. The committee will also consider forming subcommittees and receive updates on grant and assessment matters.

• Meet with MA legislators
• Meet with Steve Nally, Treasurer regarding bond rates and borrowing
• Discuss value engineering measures to include in design, with alternates and prioritization
• Create Subcommittee for Pre-qualification of Bidders
• Create Subcommittee for TM Information

March 4, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to discuss new business including meeting with state legislators and Treasurer Steve Nally regarding bond rates and borrowing. The committee will also consider creating subcommittees for bidder pre-qualification and Town Meeting information, and discuss value engineering measures for the design. Updates on the Rural Development Grant and COA assessment are listed under old business.

• Meeting with MA legislators
• Meeting with Treasurer Steve Nally regarding bond rates and borrowing
• Create Subcommittee for Pre-qualification of Bidders
• Create Subcommittee for Town Meeting Information
• Discuss value engineering measures with alternates and prioritization

March 3, 2025 corr assessors

The Granby Board of Assessors will meet in executive session to discuss FY2025 property tax exemption and abatement applications, as well as FY2026 applications under state law chapters 61, 61A, and 61B. A second executive session is scheduled to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of an individual. No public votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under MGL Ch 59, s. 60 for FY2025 property tax exemption and abatement applications
• Executive session for FY2026 61, 61A, 61B applications
• Executive session to discuss reputation, character, or discipline of an individual

March 3, 2025 sb

The Granby Selectboard will meet on March 3, 2025, at the Senior Center to discuss and potentially decide on several key administrative and infrastructure matters. The meeting includes votes on a new town administrator contract, adjustments to the interim administrator arrangement, and the award of a general contractor contract for mechanical upgrades to the Granby Jr/Sr High School kitchen.

• Approval of contract for new Town Administrator
• Award of General Contractor contract for mechanical upgrades to the Granby Jr/Sr High School kitchen
• Consideration and potential selection of new Building Commissioner
• Potential adjustments to Interim Town Administrator arrangement

March 3, 2025 assessors3 regular

The Granby Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a CAI Map/GIS maintenance contract, land parcels in South Hadley and on Truby Street, and motor vehicle excise abatement applications under the HERO Act. The board will also review minutes, timesheets, bills payable, and a Grandview update card. This is a regular working meeting with both informational and action items.

• CAI Map/GIS Maintenance Contract
• Land in South Hadley
• Building Lot, Truby St
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications Letter 'HERO Act'
• HERO Act Clauses 22I & 22J, Clause 22G Warrant Town Mtg

March 3, 2025 sb 002

The Granby Selectboard will meet on March 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Senior Center to decide on a new Town Administrator contract, potential adjustments to the interim arrangement, and the selection of a new Building Commissioner. They will also discuss awarding a general contractor contract for mechanical upgrades to the Granby Jr/Sr High School kitchen.

• Approval of contract for new Town Administrator
• Award of General Contractor contract for mechanical upgrades to the Granby Jr/Sr High School kitchen
• Consideration and potential selection of new Building Commissioner
• Potential adjustments to Interim Town Administrator arrangement

February 27, 2025 sb

The Granby Selectboard will hold a continued public hearing on a gravel permit application by LJ Development, LLC to remove earth materials from property on Trompke Avenue. The meeting will take place on February 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the Senior Center. The board may also discuss other items as permitted by law.

• Continued public hearing on Gravel Permit application by LJ Development, LLC for earth removal at Trompke Avenue property
• Meeting at Senior Center, 10-B West State Street, Granby
• Meeting time: 5:30 PM

February 27, 2025 sb

The Granby Selectboard will hold a continued public hearing to consider a gravel permit application by LJ Development, LLC. The hearing will review a proposal to remove earth materials from a property on Trompke Avenue, as outlined in the town’s Zoning By-Law. The meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 10 West State Street, Granby, MA.

• Continued public hearing on gravel permit application by LJ Development, LLC for Trompke Avenue property
• Applicant: James & Cathie A Slate, 44 Mercier Drive, Belchertown, MA
• Review under Zoning By-Law Section V-5.8 Earth Removal

February 25, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health will convene on February 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM to review septic system designs for multiple properties, update a complaint on Taylor Street trash bags, and consider temporary food licenses. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Continued review of septic system regulations
• Temporary food license for Amy Roman
• Temporary food licenses for baked goods
• 195 Batchelor Street septic system design
• 116 Aldrich Street septic system design

February 24, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will meet on February 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Old Carnegie Building. The board will consider an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 212 Batchelor Street, receive a presentation on the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and discuss updates to the town's zoning bylaws. They will also vote on approving the 2024 Annual Town Report.

• Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan – 212 Batchelor Street
• Open Space and Recreation Plan presentation and approval letter
• Approve Annual Town Report for 2024
• Granby Planning Board Work Plan – Updating Zoning Bylaws

February 24, 2025 public wsb sb 003 003

The West Street Building Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to review cost estimator numbers for the West Street building project. The committee will also discuss updates on a Rural Development Grant and a legislator funding request. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to review cost estimator numbers
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Update on legislator funding request
• Approve minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting

February 24, 2025 bos 0

The Granby Selectboard will hold a meeting on February 24, 2025, at the Senior Center to introduce a new interim town administrator and discuss appointments, licenses, and town business. The agenda includes procedural items, appointments, and discussions on various town positions and projects.

• Introduction of new interim town administrator
• Appointment discussions: West Street Building Committee, Accountant & Treasurer-Software, Facial Recognition Policy
• Approval of 2025 Class 2 License
• Discussion on Building Commissioner and TA positions
• Surplus letter from Police Department

February 24, 2025 public wsb sb

The West Street Building Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to review cost estimator numbers for the West Street project. The committee will also receive updates on a Rural Development Grant application and a legislator funding request.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to review cost estimator numbers
• Update on Rural Development Grant / One Stop Application
• Update on Legislator funding request
• Approve minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting

February 24, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will hold a meeting with several appointments and discussions, including a facial recognition policy presented by Police Chief O'Grady, a disclosure of interest from William Shaheen, and a discussion with Ray Morrissette and Jay Joyce regarding Wine Haus at 13 East Street. The board will also discuss the Building Commissioner and Town Administrator positions, approve a 2025 Class 2 License, and consider an agreement with Red Fire Farm and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation.

• Appointment: West Street Building Committee at 5:31 PM
• Appointment: Accountant & Treasurer - Software discussion at 5:45 PM
• Facial Recognition Policy presented by Chief O'Grady at 6:05 PM
• Discussion with Ray Morrissette and Jay Joyce regarding Wine Haus at 13 East Street at 6:30 PM
• Discussion of Building Commissioner and Town Administrator positions

February 20, 2025 wsbc subcommittee

The West Street Building Subcommittee is meeting to review cost estimate(s) that will be presented to the Select Board. This is a discussion and information item; no final action is listed on the agenda.

• Review of cost estimate(s) presentation to Select Board

February 20, 2025 wsbc subcommittee

The West Street Building SubCommittee will meet to review cost estimates that will be presented to the Select Board. No other business is listed.

• Review of cost estimate(s) presentation to Select Board

February 20, 2025 tac

The Granby Selectboard will meet on February 20, 2025, at the Senior Center to interview a candidate for town administrator. The meeting is procedural and may include other unspecified items as permitted by law.

February 20, 2025 tac

The Granby Selectboard will hold a meeting to interview a candidate for the town administrator position. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Interview Town Administrator Candidate

February 19, 2025 coa

The Granby Council on Aging Advisory Board meets to review its bylaws and receive the Director’s January report on finances, programs, volunteers, and the newsletter. The board will also discuss an update on West Street.

• Review of COA Board Bylaws
• Financials and Tracking for January
• COA Programs report
• West Street update

February 18, 2025 conservation 2

The Granby Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting to conduct a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Richard Mastronserdi of the Chicopee Sportsman’s Club to treat Chicopee Sportsman’s Club Pond with copper-based algaecides. The commission will also receive status updates on a property at 61 Pleasant St. and perform routine administrative duties.

• Public hearing on NOI-165-0366 for copper-based algaecide treatment of Chicopee Sportsman’s Club Pond
• Status report on 61 Pleasant St. (Halon Property)
• Approval of bills to pay
• Approval of January 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Post next meeting: March 11, 2025

February 18, 2025 conservation 2

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a continued Notice of Intent for proactive algae treatment at Chicopee Sportsman's Club Pond using copper-based algaecides. The commission will also discuss a status report on the Halon Property at 61 Pleasant St. and the 2024 Town Report.

• Continued Notice of Intent (NOI-165-0366) for proactive algae treatment at Chicopee Sportsman's Club Pond
• Status report on 61 Pleasant St. (Halon Property)
• Discussion of 2024 Town Report
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2025
• Approval of bills to pay

February 18, 2025 planning

The Granby Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss potential zoning bylaw changes based on this year's zoning review. The meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM. No other business is listed.

• Joint meeting with Zoning Board of Appeals
• Discussion of zoning bylaw changes from this year's review

February 18, 2025 assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approving meeting minutes, timesheets, and various applications including Chapter Land, real estate exemptions, and motor vehicle excise abatements under the HERO Act. They will also discuss a GIS mapping update, the budget, and a State Land Gateway item. An executive session is planned to discuss an individual's reputation or character.

• HERO Act Clause 221 & 22J and Clause 22G Warrant Town Mtg
• Real Estate Exemptions Applications
• State Land: Gateway
• Building Lot, Truby St
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications Letter 'HERO Act'

February 18, 2025 zba

The Granby Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance for a proposed RV roof-only carport at 17 Cold Hill Drive. The variance seeks relief from minimum front and side setback requirements under the town’s dimensional and density regulations. The board may also conduct a public meeting after the hearing if time allows.

• Variance request for RV roof-only carport at 17 Cold Hill Drive (3-A-B-11)
• Relief from minimum front and side setback requirements

February 18, 2025 zba (2)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for insufficient front and side setbacks for a proposed RV roof-only carport at 17 Cold Hill Drive. The board will also meet with the Planning Board to discuss other zoning bylaw changes based on this year's zoning review.

• Variance request for RV carport at 17 Cold Hill Drive regarding setbacks
• Joint meeting with Planning Board on zoning bylaw changes

February 13, 2025 bos bcc

The Selectboard will meet to interview candidates for the Building Commissioner position, discuss the Town Administrator role, and consider signing a contract with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC). These are all new business items; no votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Interview Building Commissioner Candidates
• Town Administrator Position
• Sign Contract with PVPC with the TOG

February 13, 2025 bos bcc 1

The Granby Selectboard will meet to interview candidates for the Building Commissioner position, discuss the Town Administrator position, and consider signing a contract with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) regarding the Town of Granby (TOG). These are discussion and action items, not final decisions.

• Interview Building Commissioner candidates
• Discuss Town Administrator position
• Sign contract with PVPC with the TOG

February 12, 2025 update boh

The Granby Board of Health will continue reviewing septic system regulations and consider designs for multiple properties, including 455 East State Street, Lot 10 Carver Street, 11 Taylor Street, 116 Aldrich Street, and 73 Amherst Street. They will also discuss 2025 hauler and installer permit renewals, a food establishment renewal for Earleemug, and a complaint about Wine Haus operating without all town licenses. The meeting includes updates on the annual town report, FY26 budget request, and foundational public health services review.

• Continued review of septic system regulations
• Septic system designs for 455 East State Street, Lot 10 Carver Street, 11 Taylor Street, 116 Aldrich Street, and 73 Amherst Street
• 2025 Hauler & Installer permit renewals
• Complaint about Wine Haus operating without all town licenses
• Budget Request FY26

February 11, 2025 public

The West Street Building Committee will meet on February 11, 2025, to discuss final cost estimator numbers and any updates on the Rural Development Grant. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the January 28 meeting.

• Cost Estimator numbers - Final
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Approve 1/28/25 Minutes

February 11, 2025 public 0

The West Street Building Committee will meet on February 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the Safety Complex Conference Room. The committee will review final cost estimates for the West Street project and discuss updates on a Rural Development Grant. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

February 11, 2025 library trustee

The Granby Library Trustees will hold a meeting as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

February 11, 2025 library trustee 0

The Granby Library Trustees will convene on February 11, 2025, for a routine meeting as required by Massachusetts open-meeting law. The posted agenda contains only boilerplate procedural notices and no action items or discussion topics.

February 10, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet on February 10, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a forestry phase 2 discussion with John Edwards, a one-year extension of the waste management contract with WM, and the appointment of a library trustee. The board will also consider a contract with DHS, LLC, approve the 2025 common victualler and entertainment licenses, and receive updates on the Wine Haus licenses, Route 202 project, and Forge Pond. An executive session is planned for collective bargaining and litigation strategy.

• Appoint a trustee to fill an unexpired term on the Library Trustees board
• Discuss Phase 2 of the Dufresne forestry project with John Edwards
• Approve and sign a one-year extension with WM for municipal solid waste collection
• Approve and sign the 2025 common victualler and entertainment licenses
• Approve and sign a contract for DHS, LLC

February 10, 2025 bos 2

The Granby Selectboard will hold a joint meeting with Library Trustees to appoint a vacant trustee, discuss Phase 2 of the Dufresne forestry project, and consider a one-year extension with WM for municipal solid waste pickup. Other items include approving 2025 common victualer and entertainment licenses, a contract with DHS, LLC, and updates on the Route 202 MassDOT project and Forge Pond.

• Appoint unexpired term for vacant Library Trustee member
• Discuss Dufresne Forestry Phase 2
• Approve one-year extension with WM for municipal solid waste pickup
• Approve 2025 Common Victualer Licenses and Entertainment License
• Approve contract with DHS, LLC

February 10, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will discuss revisiting adoption of an accessory dwelling unit bylaw, a zoning letter for 185 West State Street, an Open Space Plan letter, and the board's work plan. The meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

• Revisit adoption of an accessory dwelling unit bylaw
• Marilyn Roberta Iannaccone of 185 West State Street, LLC - Zoning letter
• Open Space Plan Letter
• Granby Planning Board Work Plan

February 6, 2025 charter days

This is a notice of meetings for town departments and boards, but the agenda text is largely illegible or contains placeholder content. No specific actionable items, votes, or proposals can be identified from the provided document.

• Agenda includes items such as 'LWNANZA Vendor', 'FATRLDO ICS', and 'LFAG Poly Plan' but details are unclear
• Possible discussion of 'WO- ToMove' and 'G Carr remvad Plan'
• Other business item listed without specifics

February 4, 2025 public subcommittee

The West Street Building SubCommittee will hold a public meeting to conduct a third review of cost estimator numbers for the West Street Building project. The session is scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 3:30 PM in the Safety Complex Conference Room.

February 4, 2025 public subcommittee

The West Street Building Subcommittee will meet on February 4, 2025, at 3:30 PM in the Safety Complex Conference Room to conduct a third review of cost estimator numbers for the West Street Building project. This is a public subcommittee meeting of the Town of Granby, as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 39, Section 23.

February 3, 2025 assessors2

The Granby Board of Assessors will convene at 6:00 PM on February 3, 2025, at 215-B West State Street (Annex Building, 1st floor) to approve meeting minutes and act on several applications, including motor vehicle abatement warrants and real estate exemption applications. The board will also receive informational updates on state land, mapping, budget matters, and procedural matters.

• Approve Meeting Minutes
• Motor Vehicle Abatement Warrant & Commitment
• Motor Vehicle Abatement Applications
• Real Estate Exemptions Applications
• State Land: Gateway

January 28, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard held a meeting on January 28, 2025, at the Senior Center in Granby, MA. The agenda included procedural items such as a call to order, new business regarding a Town Accountant (TA) position, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed in the agenda.

January 28, 2025 west street

The West Street Building Committee’s January 28, 2025 meeting notice lists only procedural items and no actionable topics. The agenda includes approving prior minutes and allowing general updates, but no decisions or new business are specified.

January 28, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard will convene a virtual meeting on January 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions are listed on the published agenda.

January 28, 2025 west street

The West Street Building Committee will meet on Jan. 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Safety Complex. The agenda includes reviewing cost estimates for the project and discussing any other business. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the Jan. 22, 2025 meeting.

• Review of cost estimator numbers for the West Street building project
• Discussion of any other business
• Approval of minutes from the Jan. 22, 2025 meeting
• Update on the Rural Development Grant

January 28, 2025 bos

The Granby Selectboard will meet to discuss the Town Administrator position. The agenda includes only this single new business item and the call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of Town Administrator position

January 28, 2025 bos ex 0

The Granby Selectboard will meet in virtual session on January 28, 2025. The only substantive item is an executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

January 28, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health approved several septic system designs, including a new three-bedroom system at Morgan Street and a repair at Truby Street, and rescinded a no-occupancy order for 12 Ken Lane contingent on a soil professional's report. The board also renewed multiple food, installer, and hauler permits, and continued discussion on septic regulations superseding Title 5.

• Approved septic system design at lot Al-6 Morgan Street subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Approved septic system design at 62 Truby Street with conditions and local upgrade approval (unanimous)
• Rescinded no-occupancy order for 12 Ken Lane, ordered soil professional report by Feb 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Colleen time sheets, money turnover, and multiple license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 household hazardous waste day with South Hadley on May 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on septic regulations superseding Title 5 to next meeting
• Board stated it did not approve Apex Company's plan for Dollar General basin repairs

January 28, 2025 boh

The Granby Board of Health will meet to review several septic system regulations, discuss specific septic designs for multiple properties, and consider various license renewals including a motel license and a mobile food license. The board will also address complaints and other routine business.

• Review of several septic system regulations
• Septic design reviews for Morgan Street lot A1-6, Jennifer Drive, and 62 Truby Street
• 2025 Motel license renewal for Granby Motel
• 2025 Mobile food license for Madd Eatz
• Pizza Palace variance request for 3-bay sink/mop sink

January 27, 2025 granby pb

The Granby Planning Board will convene on January 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Old Carnegie Building to handle administrative items, discuss a letter from the Selectboard and Building Commissioner, review a proposed update to the Granby Open Space Plan, and consider fees and a property at 177 West State Street. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

January 22, 2025 bos

The Selectboard will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Conservation Commission to set goals for Fiscal Year 2025. They will also vote on licenses, appointments, and other routine business. An executive session is planned for collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Joint meeting with Planning Board and Conservation Commission on FY2025 goals
• Approve and sign 2025 Class 2 License, Common Victualler Licenses, and Entertainment Licenses
• Appoint Interim Town Administrator
• Affirm appointments to Fire Chief Assessment Committee
• Approve and sign FRCOG Collective Highway Bid Participants

January 22, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard is meeting on January 22, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Senior Center. The only listed agenda item is a call to order followed by an executive session under state law to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation

January 22, 2025 west stree building

The West Street Building Committee is meeting to review preliminary cost estimates from a consultant and receive an update on the Rural Development Grant. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Cost estimator preliminary numbers
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Approve minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting

January 22, 2025 bos

The Selectboard will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Conservation Commission to set goals for Fiscal Year 2025. They will also approve licenses, appoint an interim town administrator, and discuss updates on several town projects.

• Joint goal-setting for FY2025 with Planning Board and Conservation Commission
• Approve 2025 Class 2 License, Common Victualler Licenses, and Entertainment Licenses
• Appoint Interim Town Administrator
• Update on Route 202 MassDOT project and Forge Pond
• Discuss Dufresne Pond dredging and curbside collection

January 22, 2025 bos ex

The Granby Selectboard is meeting to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation in a closed executive session. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under M.G.L. 30A §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

January 22, 2025 granby pb bos

The Granby Planning Board will meet on January 22, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Large Room of the COA Building (10-B West State Street) to discuss joint goals for fiscal year 2025 with the Selectboard. The meeting is open to the public and will adjourn after the discussion.

January 22, 2025 cc bos 0

The Conservation Commission will meet jointly with the Selectboard to discuss goals for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on January 22, 2025, at the Town Hall Annex. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with Selectboard to discuss FY2025 goals

January 22, 2025 west stree building

The West Street Building Committee will meet to review preliminary cost estimates from a cost estimator and discuss an update on the Rural Development Grant. The committee may also approve minutes from the January 14 meeting.

• Cost estimator preliminary numbers
• Update on Rural Development Grant
• Approval of January 14, 2025 minutes