Granby
Upcoming
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a proposed change of use for Connecticut Development Block Grant program income. They will also consider approving 2026 bond referendum questions and setting a town meeting and referendum date. Additional items include an FY26 appropriation for capital equipment, an FY27 OPEB contribution, trust transfers for Holcomb Farm and Fox Fund, and an electioneering policy.
- Public hearing on CT Development Block Grant program income change of use
- Bond referendum questions resolution and setting town meeting and referendum date
- Additional FY26 appropriation for Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund
- Additional FY27 appropriation for OPEB contribution
- Electioneering policy approval
Park & Recreation Board
This meeting has been cancelled; no meeting will be held. The agenda only contains strategic goal statements, not actionable items.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on two development projects: a single-family home at 199 Broad Hill Road and a 16-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue. They will also consider several permit requests, including an 8-lot subdivision at 63 Harmony Hill Road and a gazebo at 215 Salmon Brook Street. Additionally, a show cause hearing will address unpermitted activity at 7 Laurel Drive.
- Public hearing for 16-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue (F. Devine)
- Permit request for 8-lot subdivision at 63 Harmony Hill Road (Roswell Development)
- Show cause hearing for unpermitted regulated activity at 7 Laurel Drive
- Permit request for gazebo on concrete pad at 215 Salmon Brook Street (Town of Granby)
- Permit request for prefabricated garage at 94 Quarry Road (J. Fort)
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold public hearings for a 16-unit apartment building and a new single-family home. The board will also consider several other residential construction permits and hold a show cause hearing regarding unpermitted activity.
- Public hearing for 16-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue
- Public hearing for single-family home at 199 Broad Hill Road
- Permit request for 8-lot residential subdivision at 63 Harmony Hill Road
- Show cause hearing for unpermitted activity at 7 Laurel Drive
- Permit request for Town of Granby gazebo at 215 Salmon Brook Street
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a permit for regulated activities related to a 16-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue. A separate hearing covers a single-family home at 199 Broad Hill Road. Interested persons may appear and submit written comments.
- 37 Hartford Ave – F. Devine: permit for 16-unit apartment building and site improvements
- 199 Broad Hill Rd – T. Kurnicki: permit for single-family home in regulated area
Public Building and Capital Project Committee
The Public Building & Capital Project Committee will elect officers and adopt meeting rules before discussing the bond referendum process. They will review multiple capital projects including the Granby Public Library renovation, Granby Memorial Middle School repairs, high school athletic fields, and pickleball courts at Salmon Brook Park.
- Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary
- Discussion on bond referendum proceedings and process
- Granby Public Library renovation and expansion project
- Granby Memorial Middle School repairs and design/scoping work
- Salmon Brook Park pickleball courts and year-round bathroom project
Park & Recreation Board
This meeting of the Granby Park & Recreation Board has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided.
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals meets to hear appeals from property owners regarding their property assessments. No specific cases are listed on the agenda.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission hearing officer will hold three hearings to contest liability for violations of outdoor commercial activity regulations at 371 North Granby Road. The assessments total $62,100, with the largest being $58,950.
- Contest $150 assessment for violation on 11/19/2024
- Contest $3,000 assessment for violation from 11/20/2024 to 12/10/2024
- Contest $58,950 assessment for violation from 12/11/2024 to 01/07/2026
Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee
The committee is presenting the comprehensive long-term development plan for Granby. The document outlines future goals for land use, housing, natural resources, and municipal infrastructure.
- Future Land Use Plan
- Sanitary Sewer System Plan
- Commercial and Industrial Development goals
- Housing affordability and maintenance goals
- Transportation and utility infrastructure planning
Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee
The committee will review the draft Land Use Plan and the full Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). They may vote to finalize the POCD and refer it to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Review draft Land Use Plan
- Review draft POCD
- Possible finalization and referral to Planning and Zoning Commission
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review May 2026 budget reports for the town and schools. They will consider a proposed additional appropriation to the Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund. The board will also approve minutes from the previous special meeting and set the next meeting date.
- Review of Town Budget Operations for May 2026
- Review of Board of Education Budget Expense Report for May 2026
- Consideration of additional appropriation to Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 special meeting
The Board of Finance authorized a transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund to mitigate future tax increases. This action is subject to final approval by the Board of Selectmen on July 6, 2026.
- Approved May 19 special meeting minutes (3-0-2)
- Authorized $690,000 appropriation to Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund (5-0-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
Granby America 250 Committee
The committee will review April meeting minutes, hear updates on several planned events including a time capsule, parade, banner project, dog swim, picnic, and Earth Day clean-up, discuss overall event promotion, and review the budget.
- Approve minutes from April 16, 2026
- Update on Time Capsule project
- Update on Parade planning
- Update on Banner Project
- Dog Swim event update
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Granby Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two side yard variance requests for accessory structures at 55 Northwoods Road and 5 Birch Road. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and commissioner reports.
- Action on May 19, 2026, meeting minutes
- Public hearing: Fusick side yard variance at 55 Northwoods Road
- Public hearing: McCloskey side yard variance at 5 Birch Road
- Consideration of concluded applications
- Commissioner Reports and Correspondence
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance requests for accessory structures. Michael Fusick received a 15-foot side yard variance for a detached garage at 55 Northwoods Road. Alissa and Brendan McCloskey received a 13-foot side yard variance for a garage/shed at 5 Birch Road. Both votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved 15-foot side yard variance for Fusick garage (5-0)
- Approved 13-foot side yard variance for McCloskey accessory structure (5-0)
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0-3, with three abstentions)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. Michael Fusick seeks a 15-foot side yard variance at 55 Northwoods Road to build a 24x32 detached garage. Alissa and Brendan McCloskey seek a 12-foot side yard variance at 5 Birch Road to build a 20x20 detached garage/shed. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Appeal by Michael Fusick for a 15-foot side yard variance to build a detached garage at 55 Northwoods Road.
- Appeal by Alissa and Brendan McCloskey for a 12-foot side yard variance to build a detached garage/shed at 5 Birch Road.
- Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider approving bond referendum questions and set a town meeting and referendum date. They will also refresh the Pension Committee and appoint Finance Director Kimi Cheng. A report from the Capital Region Council of Governments on shared services will be presented.
- Approve bond referendum questions and set town meeting and referendum date
- Refresh Pension Committee and appoint Finance Director Kimi Cheng
- Capital Region Council of Governments shared services update
- Town Manager project update and May 2026 monthly budget report
- Approval of June 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The commission voted 6-0 to delegate a permit for a new single-family home at 86 Case Street to the IWWC Agent for review and approval, contingent on the agent confirming the wetland delineation. They received an application for a 16-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue and scheduled a public hearing. Enforcement actions were noted for properties at 142R and 186 Case Street and 7 Laurel Drive.
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2026 (5-0-1, D. Tolli abstained)
- Postponed public hearing for 199 Broad Hill Road to July 8, 2026
- Received application for 94 Quarry Road garage permit, continued to next meeting
- Received application for 37 Hartford Avenue apartment building, scheduled public hearing for July 8, 2026 (6-0)
- Delegated 86 Case Street home permit to IWWC Agent for review and approval subject to wetland delineation confirmation (6-0)
- Required submittal of existing conditions plan for 142R and 186 Case Street by next meeting (6-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a special permit for a mixed-use building with one residential unit and a massage therapy business at 32 Hartford Avenue (7-0). A site plan modification for outdoor dining at 2 Salmon Brook Street was also approved (7-0). The public hearing for outdoor dining at 9E Bank Street was continued to July 14, and a solar array special permit hearing was postponed to the same date. Two zoning regulation amendment applications were scheduled for public hearings on July 14.
- Approved special permit for mixed-use (residential + massage therapy) at 32 Hartford Ave (7-0)
- Approved site plan modification for outdoor dining at 2 Salmon Brook St (7-0)
- Continued public hearing for outdoor dining at 9E Bank St to July 14
- Postponed public hearing for solar array at 9 Laurel Dr to July 14
- Scheduled public hearings for Z-1-26 (C2 zoning amendment) and Z-2-26 (T1 zoning amendment) on July 14
- Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 (6-0-1)
Conservation Commission
The commission discussed several projects including a farm lease, solar development, and composting but took no votes or formal actions. The May 12 meeting minutes were not approved due to lack of quorum. Action items were assigned for follow-up on various initiatives.
- May 12 meeting minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
- No votes taken on any agenda item
Development Commission
The Commission approved a revised timeline for the Granby Center Study tasks, agreeing to begin work in September 2026 and target a Spring 2027 presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The minutes from May 11, 2026, were approved with a correction.
- Approved Granby Center Study timeline: start Sept 2026, present Spring 2027 (4-0)
- Approved May 11, 2026 minutes as amended (4-0)
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging approved the minutes of April 13, 2026, by a vote of 5-0-1 and nominated Susan Hackett as Communications Liaison in a unanimous 6-0 vote. Other discussions included the Kearns project, a COACT survey, and planning for a retreat. No further substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 (5-0-1)
- Nominated S. Hackett as Communications Liaison (6-0)