Granby public meetings in 2025

Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee

The Granby POCD Committee will meet to review the current Plan of Conservation and Development and consider proposed revisions in the areas of environment, open space & recreation, and agriculture. The meeting will also include action on the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting and set action items for the next meeting.

• Action on the minutes of November 25, 2025
• Review and discuss POCD – Environment
• Review and discuss POCD – Open Space & Recreation
• Review and discuss POCD – Agriculture
• Set action items for the next meeting

The committee voted 8-0-1 to approve the November 25, 2025 minutes, with one abstention. No substantive policy items were adopted or rejected. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 10-0-0 vote.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (8-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee

The Granby POCD Committee will review and discuss the current Plan of Conservation and Development and proposed revisions in the areas of environment, open space & recreation, and agriculture. Members will consider suggested actions such as storm‑water management improvements, floodplain preservation, forest and wildlife protection, and funding mechanisms for open‑space acquisition. The meeting also notes that an online public‑input survey launched on November 19 will close on December 31.

• Review proposed environment section actions (stormwater plans, floodplain protection, forest and wildlife policies)
• Review open space & recreation proposals (annual open‑space fund, fee‑in‑lieu, flexible residential development, cross‑country ski trail on 107 East Street, Holcomb Farm preservation)
• Discuss agriculture section revisions (details referenced but not listed in agenda)
• Consider input from the November 13 public workshop and the online survey ending Dec 31
• Plan next steps for comments to be submitted to town staff before the following meeting

Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee

Chairman Kevin Hobson has cancelled the regular meeting of the Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee that was scheduled for December 1, 2025. He also cancelled the meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025. No agenda items or decisions were presented.

Board of Finance

The regular meeting of the Board of Finance scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026.

Granby America 250 Committee

The Granby America 250 Committee cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025. No agenda items were set for that date. The next regular meeting will be held on January 15, 2026, and an agenda will be posted beforehand.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a $4.6 million radio project update and the FY27 budget narrative. The board is also considering amendments to the town's 10-year capital plan.

• $4.6 Million Radio Project update
• Approval of Plus One FY27 budget narrative
• Capital Plan amendments for sewer pumps maintenance, pickleball court, and bathrooms at SB Park

The Board of Selectmen approved the Plus One FY27 Town Budget Narrative and set a three‑board meeting for January 20, 2026, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The Board also approved amendments 1‑7 to the Town's 10‑Year Capital Improvement Plan, also by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned, each with unanimous votes.

• Approved Board minutes from Dec. 1, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved Plus One FY27 Town Budget Narrative and scheduled three-board meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved amendments 1‑7 to the 10‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the Granby Center Town Study. Members will review and discuss the recommendations provided in the study.

• Presentation on Granby Center Town Study
• Discussion of Study Recommendations
• Action on October 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee voted unanimously (4-0-0) to approve the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the revised use table (Table 4-1) for the Granby Center Town Study by a 4-0-0 vote. The committee also adopted the study’s recommendations, adding design standards and guidelines to the priorities, with a 4-0-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. by motion.

• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved revised use table (Table 4-1) (4-0-0)
• Adopted study recommendations with design standards/guidelines added (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 p.m. (motion passed)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will consider the minutes from the November 12 meeting, review a permit request for a prefabricated shed at 28 Copper Hill Road, hear a town attorney presentation on Land Use Commission training, and hold show‑cause hearings for alleged unpermitted activities at 249 Silver Street and at 142R and 186 Case Street.

• Permit request: 28 Copper Hill Road – D. Cote‑Roy – install 192‑sq‑ft prefabricated shed
• Show cause hearing: 249 Silver Street – B. Nickelsberg – alleged unpermitted activity
• Show cause hearing: 142R and 186 Case Street – M. Reale c/o Scottinaleece, LLC – alleged unpermitted activity
• Town Attorney presentation on Land Use Commission training
• Action on minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It granted a permit for a prefabricated shed at 28 Copper Hill Road with an amendment for underground conduit. The commission also approved a mitigation plan for the wetland activity at 249 Silver Street and continued the related show‑cause hearing. The Town Attorney presentation was tabled and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, D. Tolli abstained)
• Approved 28 Copper Hill Rd shed permit with underground conduit amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved mitigation plan for 249 Silver St (6-0-0)
• Continued show cause hearing for 249 Silver St (6-0-0)
• Continued show cause hearing for 142R & 186 Case St (no vote recorded)
• Tabled Town Attorney presentation on Land Use Commission training
• Scheduled site inspection at Station 280 Apartment complex for Dec 18, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will vote on the minutes from the November 12 meeting, consider the permit request to install a 192‑square‑foot prefabricated shed at 28 Copper Hill Road, and hold Show Cause hearings for unpermitted activities at 249 Silver Street and at 142R/186 Case Street. The commission will also receive the agent’s report on recent requests for non‑regulated uses and hear a presentation from the town attorney on Land Use Commission training.

• Permit request for a 192 sq ft prefabricated shed at 28 Copper Hill Road
• Show Cause hearing for 249 Silver Street – tree clearing without a valid IWWC permit
• Show Cause hearing for 142R and 186 Case Street – fill dam and other activities without a valid permit
• Agent report: RFR to dredge pond at 215 Salmon Brook Street and multiple tree‑removal requests on Lakeside Drive
• Town Attorney presentation on Land Use Commission training

Agricultural Commission

The Granby Agricultural Commission will review the November meeting minutes. Commissioners will select a date for the 2026 Open Farm Day. They will discuss next steps for the Right to Farm Ordinance and receive an update on farm lease recommendations.

• Select date for 2026 Open Farm Day
• Discuss next steps for Right to Farm Ordinance
• Update on farm lease recommendations
• Review November meeting minutes

The Agricultural Commission approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It selected September 12, 2026 as the date for the 2026 Granby Open Farm Day. The commission adopted a recurring meeting schedule of every second Wednesday. The chair agreed to follow up with the Town Manager on farm‑lease recommendations.

• Approved November 12 meeting minutes
• Selected September 12, 2026 as Open Farm Day
• Adopted recurring meeting schedule every second Wednesday
• Chair agreed to follow up with Town Manager on farm‑lease recommendations

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to continue discussions on farm leases and energy conservation and renewables on town property. The body will also address composting, the Plan of Conservation & Development, and Sustainable Connecticut.

• Continued farm lease conversation
• Energy conservation and renewables on town property
• Composting
• Plan of Conservation & Development
• Sustainable Connecticut

The commission approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes without changes. It decided to attach the farm‑lease memo to the minutes and recommend posting it on the town website. The board set the 2026 calendar for twelve meetings, four of which will be in‑person, and then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to attach farm‑lease memo to minutes and recommend publishing on town webpage
• Scheduled 12 meetings for 2026, with 4 in‑person
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four applications, including a proposed zoning regulation amendment for mixed-use buildings. The commission will also discuss a potential mixed-use project at 37 Hartford Avenue.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.10 to allow Mixed-Use Buildings by Special Permit (File Z-16-25)
• Special Permit modification for a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages at 9 Bank Street, Unit H
• Site Plan Modification for an addition, storage building, deck, and shed at 490 Salmon Brook Street
• Site Plan Modification for a rear addition at 35 Hartford Avenue
• Informal discussion regarding a possible mixed-use building at 37 Hartford Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.10, adding a mixed‑use provision for the Neighborhood and Commercial Transition (T1) Zone, effective January 1 2026. It also approved a Special Permit modification allowing a restaurant at 9 Bank Street, Unit H to expand into an adjacent unit, and approved site‑plan modifications for 490 Salmon Brook Street and 35 Hartford Avenue, each with conditions. All votes were 7‑0‑0 in favor.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.10 for mixed‑use buildings in T1 Zone (7-0-0)
• Approved Special Permit modification for restaurant expansion at 9 Bank Street, Unit H (7-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan Modification for 490 Salmon Brook Street, C2 Zone, with conditions (7-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan Modification for 35 Hartford Avenue, COCE Zone, with conditions (7-0-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes as presented (5-0-2)
• Amended agenda to discuss Public Hearings before Informal Discussion (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 p.m. (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission agenda lists a legal notice advertisement to run in the Hartford Courant on November 28 and December 5, 2025. The notice is a TM5 Daily legal notice, 1‑column, black‑and‑white, with a gross price of $174.60. No other items or decisions are on the agenda.

• Legal Notice TM5 Daily – 1‑column, B/W ad in Hartford Courant on 11/28/25 & 12/5/25, $174.60 (Order ID 7901069)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a zoning amendment for mixed-use buildings in the T1 Zone and several site plan modifications. The body will also hold an informal discussion regarding a potential mixed-use or residential development at 37 Hartford Avenue.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.10 to allow Mixed-Use Buildings by Special Permit (File Z-16-25)
• Special Permit modification for a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages to expand at 9 Bank Street, Unit H
• Site Plan Modification for an addition, storage building, deck, and shed at 490 Salmon Brook Street
• Site Plan Modification for a rear addition at 35 Hartford Avenue
• Informal discussion on a possible mixed-use or all-residential building at 37 Hartford Avenue

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a ±2.55-acre commercial property at 37 Hartford Avenue. The site, currently zoned Commercial Center, is listed for sale at $450,000 and includes a foundation with a septic system.

• Review of 37 Hartford Avenue property for sale
• Property listed at $450,000
• Site plan and building permit approvals received
• Zoning: Commercial Center (COCE)
• Foundation and septic system installed

Development Commission

The Development Commission will hear a POCD Committee update and discuss the current economic climate, real estate market, and development activity. Commissioners will also present reports and correspondence. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• POCD Committee Update / POCD Update Discussion
• Discussion of the economic climate, real estate, and current activity
• Commissioner Reports and Correspondence

The Granby Development Commission voted 6‑0‑0 to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners reviewed and discussed draft revisions to the Commercial and Industrial Development section of the 2016 POCD, agreeing on several recommended changes to zoning language and related actions. The meeting also included a brief report on the local housing market and pending land‑use applications. The session was adjourned at 8:26 PM.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Agreed on POCD recommendations to revise zoning language (no formal vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Development Commission

The Development Commission will discuss a proposed mixed‑use building at 37 Hartford Avenue, including commercial space on the first two floors and residential units above, with options to expand the footprint to the maximum 8,000 sq ft. The commission also noted pending special‑permit mixed‑use applications for 83 Salmon Brook Street and a storefront expansion for Julien’s, which will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission in December. Minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting were approved, and a Plan of Conservation and Development workshop was announced for Thursday with an online survey.

• Discussion of mixed‑use building proposal at 37 Hartford Avenue (commercial first two floors, residential third, possible 8,000 sq ft expansion)
• Special‑permit mixed‑use application received for 83 Salmon Brook Street in the T1 zone
• Julien’s submitted a modification to expand into the adjacent storefront
• Approval of minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting (6‑0 vote)
• Plan of Conservation and Development Committee workshop scheduled for Thursday with an online survey

Library Board

The Granby Library Board will review and approve minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and receive the Library Director’s report. The board will discuss updates on a possible library expansion and renovation. It will also set the schedule for the 2026 Library Board meetings.

• Potential Library Expansion and Renovation Updates
• 2026 Library Board Meeting Schedule
• Review and Approval of Minutes from November 10, 2025

The Library Board voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was passed unanimously, 7‑0. The next board meeting was scheduled for January 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Special Town Meeting voted unanimously to approve the sale of the town-owned property at 603 Cider Lane to TFHB, LLC for $101,000, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance. No residents objected during the question period. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved sale of 603 Cider Lane to TFHB, LLC for $101,000 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the Special Town Meeting (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Granby Park & Recreation Board has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, due to inclement weather. The meeting was set to take place at the Salmon Brook Park – Park House.

• Cancellation of Regular Meeting
• Meeting location: Salmon Brook Park – Park House
• Scheduled date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee

The regular meetings of the Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee scheduled for December 1, 2025, and December 22, 2025, have been cancelled by Chairman Kevin Hobson.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the sale of 83 Salmon Brook Street and the adoption of a Granby Land Trust survey. The board will also elect a Vice-Chair and review the FY27 Town Budget communication.

• Sale approval and Town Meeting date setting for 83 Salmon Brook Street
• Adoption of Granby Land Trust Survey
• Election of Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair
• Review of Plus One Budget Narrative for FY27 Town Budget

The Board unanimously adopted the 2026 Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings and elected Margaret Q. Chapple as Vice‑Chair. It recognized the Holcomb Farm “Excluded Areas” map and approved a $2,820 payment from the stewardship fund for half the survey cost. The Board also approved the sale of 83 Salmon Brook Street for $245,000, referring the transaction to the Board of Finance and a town meeting for final approval.

• Amended agenda to include adoption of 2026 Annual Schedule (5-0-0)
• Adopted 2026 Annual Schedule of Regular Meetings (5-0-0)
• Elected Margaret Q. Chapple as Vice‑Chair (5-0-0)
• Recognized Holcomb Farm “Excluded Areas” map as official (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,820 payment from Holcomb Farm Stewardship Fund Trust for half the survey cost (5-0-0)
• Approved sale of 83 Salmon Brook Street for $245,000, referring to Board of Finance and Town Meeting for final approval (5-0-0)

Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee

The Granby Plan of Conservation and Development Committee will consider public input from a November workshop and discuss revisions to the current POCD. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous meetings, set action items for the next session, and schedule the next meeting date.

• Action on the minutes of October 28, 2025 and November 13, 2025
• Review and discuss November workshop and public input received
• Review and discuss current POCD and proposed revisions
• Action items for the next meeting
• Determine next meeting date

The Granby POCD Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28 and November 13, 2025 meetings. The next meeting was set for December 23, 2025, and the session was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 p.m. (8-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 23, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee

The Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee will consider presentations on capital priorities for the town’s middle school, a 2025 Parks & Recreation park study, sewer pump upgrades, and a year‑round public bathroom facility at the new pickleball courts. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 27 and November 3, 2025 meetings and accept public comment.

• Board of Education presentation on middle school capital priorities
• Town presentation on 2025 Parks & Recreation park study
• Discussion of sewer pump projects
• Presentation on pickleball courts and year‑round public bathroom facility
• Approval of CPPAC meeting minutes from Oct 27 2025 and Nov 3 2025

The Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27 and November 3, 2025 meetings. Presentations on the middle school, park improvements, and sewer pump replacements were given, but no actions were taken on those projects. The committee adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will review the FY26-C budget worksheet and consider an approval request for the sale of 603 Cider Lane. The board will also examine budget operations and Board of Education expense reports from October 2025.

• Approval request for the sale of 603 Cider Lane
• Review of Budget Worksheet FY26-C
• Town Budget Operations Report - October 2025
• Board of Education Expense Report - October 2025

The Board approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting (3-0-3). It appointed Michael Guarco as Chairman and Toby Proctor as Vice‑Chairman (both 6-0-0). The Board approved the sale of 603 Cider Lane to TFHB, LLC for $101,000 (6-0-0). The meeting was adjourned (6-0-0).

• Approved October 27 minutes (3-0-3)
• Appointed Michael Guarco as Chairman (6-0-0)
• Appointed Toby Proctor as Vice‑Chairman (6-0-0)
• Approved sale of 603 Cider Lane for $101,000 to TFHB, LLC (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Granby America 250 Committee

The Granby America 250 Committee is meeting to review progress and discuss proposed events. The committee will also hold discussions regarding a proposed budget and fundraising plans.

• Discussion on proposed events, including cricket
• Discussion on proposed budget
• Plan for fundraising

The Granby America 250 Committee approved the minutes from the last meeting with unanimous agreement. The American Legion Post 182 and several members were recognized for donations and support. The committee discussed a series of July 2026 events and assigned volunteers to organize the picnic, lecture series, and time‑capsule project. The next meeting was set for Thursday, January 19 2025 at 6:00 PM, and no December meeting will be held.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• American Legion Post 182 agreed to marshal the July 4 parade
• Mark Neumann agreed to organize the picnic
• Holly Johnson agreed to organize the lecture series
• Dave Roberts agreed to work on the time capsule
• Set next meeting for Thursday January 19 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Cancelled December meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the sale of 603 Cider Lane and a construction plan for Holcomb Farm/United Methodist Church. The body will also review a tax assessment settlement and a new job description for a Lead Dispatcher.

• Sale approval and Town Meeting date for 603 Cider Lane
• Construction plan approval for Holcomb Farm/United Methodist Church
• Tax assessment valuation settlement for Granby Center Associates Limited Partnership
• Acceptance of Planning and Zoning CGS 8-24 Report for Harness Way
• Approval of Lead Dispatcher job description

The Board of Selectmen approved the renovation plan for 87 Simsbury Road to become a farm operation. It also approved the sale of 603 Cider Lane for $101,000 and referred the transaction to the Board of Finance and a town meeting for final approval. Additional unanimous approvals included the Harness Way road acceptance, the lead dispatcher job description, and a settlement reducing the assessed value of 10 Hartford Road.

• Approved renovation/construction plans for 87 Simsbury Road (5-0-0)
• Approved sale of 603 Cider Lane for $101,000 and referred to Finance and Town Meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved acceptance of Harness Way Road and associated improvements (5-0-0)
• Approved updated lead dispatcher job description (5-0-0)
• Approved settlement reducing assessed value of 10 Hartford Road (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)

Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee

The Granby Plan of Conservation and Development Committee will hold a special workshop to present an overview of the 2026 POCD and its process. Participants will engage in break‑out and tabletop exercises related to the plan. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Workshop Introduction: Overview of the 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Break‑out / Tabletop exercises
• Adjournment

The Town of Granby’s Plan of Conservation and Development (2026) Committee met on November 13, 2025 for a public workshop. Director of Community Development Abby Kenyon presented an overview of the POCD, its timeline, and upcoming survey. Participants reviewed tabletop exercises and discussed POCD topics, but no formal actions or votes were taken.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will review a permit request for a shed and hold hearings regarding unauthorized activities. The body will also review several nonregulated use determinations for tree removal and pond dredging.

• Permit request for a 192 square foot prefabricated shed at 28 Copper Hill Road
• Show cause hearing for activity without a permit at 249 Silver Street
• Show cause hearing for activity without a permit at 142R and 186 Case Street
• Nonregulated use determination to dredge the pond at Salmon Brook Park (215 Salmon Brook Street)
• Nonregulated use determinations for tree removal at 46, 52, and 54 Lakeside Drive

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission approved the October 8, 2025 minutes and continued a permit request for a shed at 28 Copper Hill Road. It voted to uphold enforcement orders for unpermitted work at 249 Silver Street and at 142R and 186 Case Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, A. Locke abstained)
• Received and continued 28 Copper Hill Road permit request (6-0-0)
• Upheld Enforcement Order for 249 Silver Street (6-0-0)
• Upheld Enforcement Order for 142R and 186 Case Street (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will review a permit request for a shed and hold show cause hearings regarding unauthorized activities at two properties. The body will also review several nonregulated use determinations for tree removal and pond dredging.

• Permit request for a 192 square foot prefabricated shed at 28 Copper Hill Road
• Show cause hearing for unauthorized activity at 249 Silver Street
• Show cause hearing for unauthorized activity at 142R and 186 Case Street
• Nonregulated use determination to dredge the pond at Salmon Brook Park (215 Salmon Brook Street)
• Nonregulated use determinations for tree removal at 46, 52, and 54 Lakeside Drive

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will evaluate the recent Open Farm Day and set a date for the 2026 event. The body will also discuss farm lease recommendations provided by the Conservation Commission.

• Evaluation of Open Farm Day
• Scheduling of 2026 Open Farm Day
• Discussion of social media presence
• Review of Farm Lease Recommendations from the Conservation Commission

The commission accepted all recommendations from the Conservation Committee regarding management of farmland leases on town‑owned property. The minutes from the July 9 meeting were approved. The commission scheduled a review of the preliminary Right‑to‑Farm ordinance for the December 10 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

• Accepted Conservation Committee farmland lease recommendations (approved)
• Approved July 9 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Right‑to‑Farm ordinance review for Dec 10 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 p.m.

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review the Director's report, which includes updates on the Senior/Youth Center, CHIP, and the Kearns Project. The agenda also covers new business regarding DME signage and volunteer use of the kitchen for breakfasts, along with old business items like the Strategic Plan.

• Director's Report: Center, Activities, and Chair updates
• Kearns Project Update
• DME Signage
• Volunteer Use of Kitchen – Men's/Women's Breakfast
• CRT Lunch Meal contract

The commission approved the September 8, 2025 minutes (7-0-1). It unanimously supported the director's recommendation to address food safety concerns by using a qualified food operator (8-0-0). It also unanimously authorized the Director of Community Services to explore alternative food program options, including canceling the current CRT program (8-0-0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (8-0-0).

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (7-0-1)
• Supported food‑safety recommendation via qualified operator (8-0-0)
• Authorized exploration of alternative food programs, including CRT cancellation (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Development Commission

The Development Commission will meet to discuss a potential mixed-use building and site improvements at 37 Hartford Avenue. The body will also receive an update from the POCD Committee and discuss the current economic and real estate climate.

• Discussion of mixed-use building and site improvements at 37 Hartford Avenue
• POCD Committee update
• Discussion of economic climate and real estate activity

The commission voted unanimously to approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to discuss the Plan of Conservation and Development at the December meeting and to wait for town administration guidance before changing meeting format. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Decided to discuss Plan of Conservation and Development at December meeting
• Agreed to wait for Town administration guidance before changing meeting format
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Library Board

The Granby Library Board will review and approve minutes from October 14 and a special meeting on October 28, 2025. The board will hear public comments and a report from the Library Director. Old business includes updates on the library expansion and renovation. New business includes updates on the campaign cabinet and consideration of potential consultants.

• Review and approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Review and approval of minutes from special meeting October 28, 2025
• Discussion of library expansion and renovation updates
• Discussion of campaign cabinet updates and potential consultants

The board approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0‑2 vote. Approval of the Tri‑Board meeting minutes was tabled while staff seeks clarification of the official process. The board adopted a resolution directing the Campaign Cabinet to develop clear fundraising materials for the library expansion. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (7-0-2)
• Tabled approval of Tri‑Board meeting minutes (pending clarification)
• Adopted resolution assigning fundraising material development to Campaign Cabinet
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote 0-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review prior minutes and discuss several topics. Items include continued conversation on a farm lease, energy conservation and renewables on town property, composting, the town’s Plan of Conservation & Development, open space and wetland index, and Sustainable Connecticut initiatives. The meeting also includes public comment and planning for December topics.

• Continued Farm Lease Conversation
• Energy Conservation & Renewables on Town Property
• Composting
• Plan of Conservation & Development
• Open Space and CGS 7-131A (Index of Wetlands, etc.)

The commission agreed to clarify the farm lease recommendations and forward the memo to the Agriculture Commission and Commissioner Kara for approval before sending it to Town Manager Mike Walsh. A meeting will be set with Mike Walsh to discuss his concerns. The Sustainable CT report was deferred to the next meeting.

• Agree to clarify farm lease memo requirements and send to Agriculture Commission and Commissioner Kara
• Schedule meeting with Town Manager Mike Walsh to discuss farm lease concerns
• Defer Sustainable CT report to next meeting

Park & Recreation Board

The Board is holding a special meeting to review the progress of a draft Fee/Use/Pricing Policy. Members will also discuss the town's IPM approach and a park planting offer.

• Fee/Use/Pricing Policy Draft progress
• Town's IPM Approach discussion
• Park Planting Offer next steps
• Walking Path Extension status update

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. The board decided to table the Fee/Use/Pricing Policy discussion until the next meeting due to member absences. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee

The Capital Program Priority Advisory Committee will hear presentations on capital priorities from the Board of Education and the Town. Discussions include the library expansion, sewer pumps, and pickleball courts.

• Board of Education capital priorities presentation
• Town capital priorities presentation
• Library expansion project
• Sewer pumps
• Pickleball courts

The committee postponed approval of the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It also carried over the sewer pumps and pickleball court agenda items to the next meeting. No votes were recorded for those items. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Deferred approval of October 27, 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Carried over sewer pumps agenda item to next meeting (no vote recorded)
• Carried over pickleball court agenda item to next meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The regular Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025 was cancelled by First Selectman Mark H. Fiorentino. The Board will meet at its next regular session on Monday, November 17, 2025, and an agenda will be posted later. No agenda items will be considered at the cancelled meeting.

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The Granby Center Advisory Committee will act on the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes, review and discuss a plan to finalize edits, and set action items for the next meeting. A public session will follow for community input before the meeting adjourns.

• Action on the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and discuss plan to finalize edits
• Set action items for the next meeting
• Public session for community input

At the October 29, 2025 meeting, the Granby Center Advisory Committee unanimously approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also voted unanimously to forward the revised draft to BFJ for production of a final plan. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Sent revised draft to BFJ to produce final plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee

The Granby Plan of Conservation and Development Committee will hold a special meeting to consider public input from a November workshop, review the current POCD and any proposed revisions, and set action items for the next meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, approving minutes from September 23, 2025, and adjourning.

• Action on the minutes of September 23, 2025
• Discuss November workshop and public input
• Review and discuss current POCD and proposed revisions
• Set action items for the next meeting

The Granby POCD Committee voted unanimously (10-0-0) to approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also voted unanimously (10-0-0) to adjourn the October 28, 2025 meeting. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (10-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0-0)

Library Board

The board will review the final report from the campaign counsel on the community analysis study. It will also receive updates from the town manager on the library expansion and renovation project and discuss the campaign cabinet and its meeting schedule.

• Campaign Counsel final report on community analysis study
• Library expansion and renovation updates (info from Town Manager)
• Campaign cabinet discussion
• Cabinet meeting schedule

The Library Board reviewed the final report from Campaign Counsel and discussed its fees and deliverables. A motion was made, seconded, and approved by all members to not hire Campaign Counsel for the next phase of the fundraising campaign. The board will pursue other consulting options and has scheduled the first campaign cabinet meeting for November 17 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.

• Do not hire Campaign Counsel for next phase (unanimous vote)
• Schedule campaign cabinet meeting for Nov 17 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Granby Planning and Zoning Commission cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. Residents should note the cancellation.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will act on the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for a ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road in the R2A zone. The commission will also consider a referral for Harness Way Road Acceptance and receive new applications for scheduling. Staff and commissioner reports will be presented before adjournment.

• Public hearing on special permit for ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Rd (R2A zone)
• Referral: Harness Way Road Acceptance (CGS§8-24)
• Action on minutes of October 14, 2025
• Receive applications and schedule public hearing
• Staff report and correspondence

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting (5-0-2). It approved a special permit for a ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road, requiring a screening plan approved by the Director of Community Development. The commission voted to recommend that the Board of Selectmen accept the Harness Way subdivision road and the .96‑acre open‑space parcel, pending sealing of one driveway apron. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Approved special permit for ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road, subject to screening plan (7-0-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Harness Way road and .96‑acre open space parcel, subject to sealing driveway apron (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Granby Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for a ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road in the R2A zone. The commission will also consider and approve several items that were previously heard, including a special permit for a solar array at 123R Case Street, a site‑plan modification for 508 Salmon Brook Street, and a special event facility permit for 518 Salmon Brook Street. Additional agenda items include a referral for Harness Way Road acceptance, a staff report on a planting‑plan modification request for a subdivision at 188 Day Street, and a discussion of the Broadleaf solar project status.

• Special Permit hearing: ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Rd, R2A zone (continuation from Oct 14)
• Approved Special Permit for ground‑mount solar array at 123R Case St, R4A zone (1,250 sq ft array)
• Approved Site Plan Modification for landscaping at 508 Salmon Brook St, I zone
• Approved Special Permit for Special Event Facility at 518 Salmon Brook St, I zone (hours 6 am‑12 am, no outside activities)
• CGS§8‑24 Referral: Harness Way Road Acceptance

Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee

The Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It will hear a presentation from the Board of Education on capital priorities, followed by a town presentation on the same topic. The committee will also allow public comment before adjourning.

• Approve CPPAC regular meeting minutes from October 6, 2025
• Board of Education presentation on capital priorities
• Town presentation on capital priorities
• Public comment period

The Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee voted 4-0-1 to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting, with one member abstaining. The committee then voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. No other actions or approvals were taken; presentations on school field and middle‑school renovations were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved October 6, 2025 CPPAC meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
• No appointments made

Board of Finance

The Granby Board of Finance will review an audit presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA). It will approve the regular meeting minutes from September 22, 2025. The board will discuss an appropriation request to fund a ramp at Salmon Brook Park and consider establishing a special grants fund for federal, state, and local grants or donations. Additional items include updates on town funds as of June 30, 2025, a town budget operations report for September 2025, and the Board of Education September 2025 budget expense report.

• Audit presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes – September 22, 2025
• Salmon Brook Park ramp appropriation – approval request
• Consideration of establishing a special grants fund
• Town budget operations report – September 2025

The Board of Finance voted 3-0-1 to approve the September 22 meeting minutes. It then approved a $7,000 appropriation from the Parks & Recreation Fund to install a permanent ramp at the Salmon Brook Park bandshell, voting 4-0-0. Finally, the board adopted a resolution establishing a Special Grants Fund for tracking grants and donations under $50,000, also by a 4-0-0 vote.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved $7,000 Parks & Recreation appropriation for Salmon Brook Park ramp (4-0-0)
• Approved resolution establishing Special Grants Fund (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Granby Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. Robert Carlson seeks a side‑yard variance to add a 16' × 8' structure at 24 Old Messenger Road. Derek Campbell requests a variance for a ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road. Keith King asks for front‑yard and side‑yard variances for an addition, storage building, deck, and shed at 490 Salmon Brook Street. After the hearings, the Board will consider the applications and act on the September 16, 2025 minutes.

• Robert Carlson – side‑yard variance for 16' × 8' addition, 24 Old Messenger Road
• Derek Campbell – variance for ground‑mount solar array, 129 Barn Door Hills Road
• Keith King – front‑yard and side‑yard variances for addition, storage building, deck, and shed, 490 Salmon Brook Street
• Action on minutes of September 16, 2025

The Zoning Board approved the September 16, 2025 minutes and then granted variances for three applicants. Robert Carlson received a 6‑foot side‑yard variance for a 16 × 8‑ft addition at 24 Old Messenger Road. Derek Campbell received a variance to install a ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road. Keith King received four separate front‑yard and side‑yard variances for additions, a storage building, a deck, and a shed at 490 Salmon Brook Street, each contingent on fencing and privacy screening. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Granted 6‑ft side‑yard variance for Robert Carlson, 24 Old Messenger Road (5-0-0)
• Granted variance for ground‑mount solar array for Derek Campbell, 129 Barn Door Hills Road (5-0-0)
• Granted 2.5‑ft front‑yard variance for Keith King, addition at 490 Salmon Brook Street (5-0-0)
• Granted 47‑ft front‑yard variance for Keith King, storage building at 490 Salmon Brook Street (5-0-0)
• Granted 15.3‑ft front‑yard variance for Keith King, deck at 490 Salmon Brook Street (5-0-0)
• Granted 28.2‑ft front‑yard and 2.8‑ft side‑yard variances for Keith King, shed at 490 Salmon Brook Street (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 p.m. (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for October 21, 2025 contains a legal notice advertisement. The notice specifies a 1‑column ad to run on October 10 and October 17, 2025, with a gross price of $124.16. No zoning decisions, rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance items are included.

• Legal notice advertisement: 1‑column ad, run dates Oct 10 & Oct 17 2025, gross price $124.16, order ID 7881272

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Granby Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 21, 2025 to consider three variance appeals. The appeals are: a side‑yard variance for a 16’ × 8’ addition at 24 Old Messenger Road; a variance to permit a ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road; and front‑yard and side‑yard variances for an addition, storage building, deck and shed at 490 Salmon Brook Street. After the hearings the Board will decide whether to grant each variance.

• Side‑yard variance (6‑foot) for a 16’ × 8’ porch at 24 Old Messenger Road (R2A zone).
• Variance to locate a ground‑mount solar array on 129 Barn Door Hills Road (R2A zone), with a $260 application fee.
• Front‑yard variance (2.5 ft) for a 28 × 20 ft addition at 490 Salmon Brook Street (C2 zone).
• Front‑yard variance (47 ft) for a 26 × 12 ft storage building at 490 Salmon Brook Street.
• Front‑yard variance (15.3 ft) for a 10 × 8 ft deck and front/side‑yard variances for a 12 × 8 ft shed at 490 Salmon Brook Street.

Board of Selectmen

The Granby Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the October 6 meeting and consider two new business items: funding for handicapped-accessible ramps at Salmon Brook Park and a referral to Planning and Zoning for Harness Way. The meeting will also include the Town Manager's monthly project report, a review of September 2025 budget operations, and reports from the First Selectman. A public session and an executive session will follow the agenda items.

• Approval of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes – October 6, 2025
• Salmon Brook Park Handicapped Accessible Ramps Appropriation Approval
• Harness Way Acceptance Referral to Planning and Zoning
• September 2025 Budget Operations review
• Town Manager's Monthly Project Report

The Board unanimously approved an appropriation of up to $7,000 from the Parks and Recreation Fund to cover the cost shortfall for a permanent handicapped‑accessible ramp at Salmon Brook Park Bandshell. The Board also unanimously referred the acceptance of Harness Way Road to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review under CGS Section 8‑24. Earlier, the Board unanimously approved the October 6 meeting minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 6, 2025 Board minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved up to $7,000 Parks & Rec appropriation for Salmon Brook Park ramp (5-0-0)
• Referred Harness Way Road acceptance to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (5-0-0)

Granby America 250 Committee

The Granby America 250 Committee will review proposed community events and progress reports. Members will discuss the proposed budget for upcoming activities and outline a plan for fundraising. The meeting also includes action items for the next session and a public comment period.

• Discussion on proposed events and progress reports
• Discussion on proposed budget
• Plan for fundraising
• Action items for next meeting
• Public session for community input

The Granby America 250 Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed a series of proposed July 4th 2026 events, including a parade, picnic, bonfire, lecture series, and other activities. Several members volunteered to organize specific events, such as the picnic, lecture series, and time capsule. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Development Commission

The Granby Development Commission will review updates from the Granby Center Advisory Committee and the POCD Committee. It will also discuss the current economic climate, real‑estate trends, and related activity in the town. No formal actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Granby Center Advisory Committee Update
• POCD Committee Update
• Discussion of the economic climate, real estate, and current activity

The commission voted 6-0-0 to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners discussed the Granby Center Advisory Committee’s draft plan and agreed with the proposed boundary for the new Granby Center Zone. They also reviewed suggested changes to the zone's use table, but no formal action was taken on those recommendations. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Granby Conservation Commission will review and approve the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will continue the farm lease conversation and discuss energy conservation and renewables on town property. Additional agenda items include composting, the Plan of Conservation & Development, and open space matters.

• Review and approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Continued farm lease conversation
• Energy conservation & renewables on town property
• Composting
• Plan of Conservation & Development

The commission approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Chair Kara Marshall will schedule a joint meeting with the Agricultural Commission to discuss farm‑lease recommendations. Kent McCord will issue a Request for Proposals for new solar installations on the public works garage after the prior proposal was withdrawn. The planned composting presentation was postponed and will be rescheduled for the spring.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chair Kara Marshall will schedule a joint meeting with the Agricultural Commission on farm‑lease issues
• Kent McCord will issue an RFP for additional solar proposals for the public works garage
• CSW Energy withdrew its solar proposal for the public works garage
• Composting presentation postponed; will be rescheduled for spring

Library Board

The Granby Library Board will review and approve minutes from September, discuss a final report on a community analysis study, and consider state-requested policy approvals for collection development and displays. The board will also receive updates on library expansion and renovation plans from the Town Manager.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Campaign Counsel Final Report on Community Analysis Study
• Library Expansion and Renovation Updates
• State Requested Policy Approvals (Collection, Reconsideration, Display, Program)
• Fundraising Planning

The Granby Library Board approved the September 8, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The board also approved four updated library policies (collection development, reconsideration form, display and bulletin board, program) with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved updated library policies (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Granby Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider special permits for ground-mount solar arrays and a special event facility. The commission will also review minutes from the September meeting and receive updates from the POCD Committee.

• Review minutes from September 9, 2025
• Public hearing for ground-mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road
• Public hearing for ground-mount solar array at 123R Case Street
• Public hearing for special event facility at 518 Salmon Brook Street
• Public hearing for site plan modification at 508 Salmon Brook Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved three applications: a special permit for a ground‑mount solar array at 123R Case Street, a site‑plan modification for 508 Salmon Brook Street, and a special‑event facility permit at 518 Salmon Brook Street with operating conditions. Each approval passed unanimously with a 7‑0‑0 vote. The commission also approved the September 9, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑1) and set dates for a special meeting and a public input session.

• Approved special permit for ground‑mount solar array at 123R Case Street (7‑0‑0)
• Approved site‑plan modification for 508 Salmon Brook Street (7‑0‑0)
• Approved special permit for event facility at 518 Salmon Brook Street, with conditions (7‑0‑0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes as presented (6‑0‑1)
• Scheduled special PZC meeting for Oct 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Announced public input session for POCD Committee on Nov 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The agenda for the Granby Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on October 14, 2025 consists solely of a legal notice advertisement. No rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items are listed. Therefore no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Granby Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four applications: two special permits for ground‑mount solar arrays at 129 Barn Door Hills Road (R2A zone) and 123R Case Street (R4A zone), a site‑plan modification for landscaping at 508 Salmon Brook Street (I zone), and a special permit for a special event facility at 518 Salmon Brook Street (I zone). The meeting will also include action on the minutes from September 9, 2025, discussion of the November meeting date, and staff reports.

• Special Permit for ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road, R2A zone (postponed to Oct 28)
• Special Permit for ground‑mount solar array at 123R Case Street, R4A zone
• Site Plan Modification to amend landscaping plan at 508 Salmon Brook Street, I zone
• Special Permit for Special Event Facility at 518 Salmon Brook Street, I zone
• Action on minutes of September 9, 2025

Commission on Aging

The Granby Commission on Aging's regular meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed at this time.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will consider permit requests for driveway repairs and pond maintenance. The body will also hold a show cause hearing regarding activity conducted without a permit at Case Street.

• Permit request for driveway and retaining wall repairs at 230 Granville Road
• Show cause hearing for activity without a permit at 142R and 186 Case Street
• Bond reduction request for 188 Day Street Subdivision
• Request for review for farm field restoration at 170 North Granby
• Request for review for pond maintenance and leveler installation at 2 Silver Brook Lane

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 minutes with a correction to agenda item 4c. It approved a permit for driveway and retaining wall repairs at 230 Granville Road. It reduced the bond for the 188 Day Street subdivision from $8,000 to $5,000. It upheld an Enforcement Order for 142R and 186 Case Street, requiring submission of documentation by Dec 3, 2025.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes with amendment (5-0-0)
• Approved 230 Granville Road repair permit (5-0-0)
• Reduced bond for 188 Day Street subdivision to $5,000 (5-0-0)
• Upheld Enforcement Order for 142R and 186 Case Street with amendment (5-0-0)
• Approved permit for 361 Salmon Brook Street shed (Agent approval)
• Approved permit for 15 Indian Hill Drive shed addition (Agent approval)
• Approved permit for 188 Day Street subdivision modifications (Agent approval)
• Approved permit for 2 Silver Brook Lane pond maintenance (Agent approval)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will vote on the minutes from September 10, consider a permit request to repair a driveway and natural stone retaining walls at 230 Granville Road, and review a bond reduction request for the 188 Day Street subdivision. The commission will also hear requests for review of erosion restoration at 170 North Granby and pond maintenance at 2 Silver Brook Lane, and conduct a show cause hearing for unpermitted activity at 142R and 186 Case Street. Agent reports will cover permit modifications for 188 Day Street, a shed at 361 Salmon Brook Street, and a shed addition at 15 Indian Hill Drive.

• Permit approval for repairs to driveway and retaining walls at 230 Granville Road (N. LaBrecque)
• Bond reduction request for the 188 Day Street 7‑lot subdivision
• Request for Review of erosion restoration at 170 North Granby (J. Coward)
• Request for Review of pond maintenance and leveler at 2 Silver Brook Lane (T. Proctor)
• Show Cause Hearing for unpermitted activity at 142R and 186 Case Street (M. Reale)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

Park & Recreation Board

The Granby Park & Recreation Board will approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will discuss progress on the Fee/Use Pricing Policy draft and the status of inquiries to the Town Manager and Public Works. The board will consider a recommendation for a fund appropriation and receive input from staff before concluding with a roundtable discussion.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Fee/Use Pricing Policy Draft – progress and next steps
• Status on inquiries to Town Manager and Public Works
• Recommendation for fund appropriation
• Input from staff

The board approved the September 2, 2025 special meeting minutes. The fee/use/pricing policy discussion was tabled until the next meeting. The board voted 4‑1 (one abstention) to use the Recreation Fund to cover a $6,563.69 shortfall for the band shell ramp project.

• Approved September 2, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (motion by V. Eastwood, seconded by G. Dion)
• Tabled Fee/Use/Pricing Policy discussion until next meeting (motion by Chairman McGovern)
• Approved use of Recreation Fund for $6,563.69 shortfall on band shell ramp (4-1 abstention, motion by G. Dion, seconded by V. Eastwood)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 p.m. (motion by S. Litchfield, seconded by J. Barry)

Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee

The Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee will review the Town Manager’s 10‑Year Capital Plan report and an overview of the town bonding process, including capital thresholds and timeframes. It will also hear a Board of Education presentation on capital priorities for Granby Fields, the Turf Field project, and new options for the Granby Memorial High School track field. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Town Manager's 10‑Year Capital Plan Report Compilation Background
• Town Bonding Process Overview – capital thresholds and bonding timeframes
• Board of Education presentation – capital priorities for Granby Fields
• Granby Turf Field 2025 project documents
• Granby Memorial High School track field new options – budget documents

The Capital Program Priorities Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting by a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were approved; the committee then adjourned the meeting by a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. The session included presentations on the town’s capital plan and school district priorities but no project approvals were made.

• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Granby Board of Selectmen will meet to approve minutes from September, issue proclamations for local officials, and consider resolutions for library grants and a new special grant fund account. The meeting will also include a Town Manager report and an executive session.

• Approval of Board of Selectman Regular Meeting Minutes - September 15, 2025
• Proclamation for Past Lost Acres Fire Chief John Horr, Jr.
• Proclamation for Granby Police Chief Scott M. Sansom
• Approval of Library Grant - Transforming Communities
• Approval of Library Grant - Cox Foundation

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to establish a Special Grants Fund for tracking grant money under $50,000. They also approved a resolution naming the Town Manager, Treasurer, and Director of Finance as authorized to open and manage bank accounts. The Board directed town administration to apply for a $20,000 Transforming Communities library grant and a $250,000 Cox Foundation library grant. Finally, they adopted a resolution supporting the Granby Artists Association’s 25th‑anniversary celebration.

• Approved resolution establishing Special Grants Fund (5-0-0)
• Approved resolution designating Town Manager, Treasurer, Director of Finance to open bank accounts (5-0-0)
• Directed town to apply for $20,000 Transforming Communities library grant (5-0-0)
• Directed town to apply for $250,000 Cox Foundation library grant (5-0-0)
• Approved resolution supporting 25th anniversary of Granby Artists Association (5-0-0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The Granby Center Advisory Committee will review and discuss plan recommendations, implementation priorities, and the boundary of the plan area. It will consider finalizing the Granby Center plan and outline future steps. The meeting also includes action on the August 20, 2025 minutes and setting action items for the next meeting, followed by a public session for community input.

• Review and discuss plan recommendations and implementation priorities
• Discuss boundary of the Granby Center plan area
• Discuss plan finalization and future steps
• Action on August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public session for community input

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It agreed to extend the Granby Center Zone boundary north along the west side of Salmon Brook Street to the high school, adding 280 Salmon Brook Street and 10 Hungary Road. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to extend Granby Center Zone boundary north to the high school, including 280 Salmon Brook Street and 10 Hungary Road
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed

Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee

The Granby Plan of Conservation and Development 2026 Committee will meet to review the current POCD and related state statute requirements. Members will discuss the timeline and process for updating the plan, as well as the data, maps, and other information needed. The meeting will conclude with identification of action items for the next session.

• Overview of Current POCD and State Statute Requirements
• Discuss Timeline and Process
• Discuss Data, Maps, and Other Information Needed
• Action Items for the Next Meeting

The Granby POCD Committee discussed the upcoming 2026 plan timeline, data updates, and public outreach. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote of 11-0-0.

• Adjourned meeting (vote 11-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It then voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the September 22, 2025 session. No other actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the September 22, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Granby Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Craig Owen. Owen seeks a front‑yard variance of Zoning Regulation Section 5.1 to build a 21‑foot by 15‑foot addition at 85 Wells Road. The Board will also act on the minutes from July 15, 2025, consider applications that have completed public hearings, and receive commissioner reports.

• Appeal by Craig Owen for a front‑yard variance (Section 5.1) for a 21’ x 15’ addition at 85 Wells Road
• Action on the minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of applications where the Board has concluded the public hearing
• Commissioner reports and correspondence
• Seating of alternates, if applicable

The Zoning Board approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑2 vote. It then granted Craig Owen a 7‑foot front‑yard variance to build a 21 × 15‑foot addition at 85 Wells Road, voting 5‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Granted 7‑ft front‑yard variance for 85 Wells Road addition (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided document is a legal notice advertisement order and does not contain a meeting agenda. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Granby Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Craig Owen’s request for a front‑yard variance to build a 21‑by‑15‑foot addition at 85 Wells Road. The board will consider granting a 40‑foot variance of the required 50‑foot front‑yard setback in the R30 zone. The meeting also includes routine items such as seating alternates and approving the minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal by Craig Owen seeking a front‑yard variance of Zoning Regulation Section 5.1 to construct a 21’ × 15’ addition; 85 Wells Road
• Action on the minutes of July 15, 2025
• Seating of alternates, if applicable
• Call to order
• Adjournment

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review the 10-Year Town and Board of Education Capital Plan for approval and forwarding to the CPPAC. The board will also review FY26 departmental work plans and the August budget report.

• Approval of 10-Year Town and BOE Capital Plan
• Review of FY26 Consolidated Departmental Work Plans
• August Budget Report
• Town Manager's Project Report

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Town and Board of Education 10-Year Capital Plan and voted to forward the plan to the Capital Planning and Policy Advisory Committee (CPPAC). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Town and Board of Education 10-Year Capital Plan and forwarded to CPPAC (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Granby Board of Assessment Appeals has set four special meeting dates for 2025. The meetings will take place at Granby Town Hall, 15 North Granby Road. No other agenda items are listed.

• Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Monday, March 10, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 13, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed five motor‑vehicle appeals. It kept the assessments unchanged for four vehicles and revised the assessment for a 2023 Tesla Model Y to $29,230. No other actions were taken.

• Assessment for Stephen DuBois 2002 Infinity QX4 remains $4,980
• Assessment for Jeffrey Guild Lake 2023 Tesla Model Y changed to $29,230
• Assessment for Megan McCue 2001 Buick Regal remains $3,200
• Assessment for Robert Gallion 2002 Volkswagen Beetle remains $2,690
• Assessment for Robert Gallion 2010 Chrysler Town & Country remains $4,070

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will consider permit requests for a walkway at Salmon Brook Park and driveway repairs on Granville Road. The body will also review an agent report regarding a building modification on Eric Drive.

• 215 Salmon Brook Street: Permit request for a walkway/ramp and concrete block wall
• 230 Granville Road: Permit request for driveway and stone retaining wall repairs
• 10R Eric Drive: Permit modification for a 10’x 45’ overhang addition
• 8 East Granby Road: Note of failed motion to approve a 6,796 sq. ft. commercial building

The commission approved the August 13 minutes unanimously. It approved the permit to build a walkway and ramp at 215 Salmon Brook Street with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The 230 Granville Road driveway repair application was continued to the next meeting. A motion to approve a commercial building at 8 East Granby Road failed, resulting in a denial of that application.

• Approved August 13 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved 215 Salmon Brook St walkway/ramp permit (6-0-0)
• Continued 230 Granville Rd driveway repair application to next meeting
• Denied 8 East Granby Rd commercial building (motion failed)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will consider permit requests for public and private property improvements. The body will also review agent reports regarding a building modification and a failed motion for a commercial project.

• 215 Salmon Brook Street: Town of Granby request for a walkway/ramp and concrete block wall
• 230 Granville Road: N. LaBrecque request for driveway and stone retaining wall repairs
• 10R Eric Drive: Agent approval for a 10’x 45’ overhang addition to a Morton building
• 8 East Granby Road: Failed motion to approve a 6,796 sq. ft. AutoZone commercial building

Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board

The Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board will discuss grant requirements for collecting data on vaping and other prevention concerns. It will also consider a timeline for a crash demonstration project with a local school for the 2025‑26 school year. Additionally, sector reports from the Youth Advisory Council, YMCA, schools, and recreation will be presented.

• Grant requirements: data collection on vaping and prevention concerns
• Timeline for crash demonstration project with school for possible 2025/26 work plan
• Sector report from Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
• Sector report from YMCA
• Sector reports from schools and recreation

The advisory board voted to change its meeting schedule to four quarterly meetings, meeting grant requirements. All members voted Aye, so the motion passed. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved shift to quarterly meetings (all members Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members Aye)

Conservation Commission

The Granby Conservation Commission will convene to review meeting minutes and discuss a continued conversation regarding a farm lease. The agenda includes topics on energy conservation, composting, and the Plan of Conservation & Development.

• Review and Approval of August 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Continued Farm Lease Conversation
• Energy Conservation & Renewables on Town Property
• Composting
• Plan of Conservation & Development

The commission lacked a quorum, so the August 12 minutes were not approved and will be revisited at the October 14 meeting. The farm‑lease discussion with the Agricultural Commission was tabled until after the Open Farm Day event. A composting presentation scheduled for September 16 was postponed to spring due to illness. The first Conservation and Development plan meeting was set for September 23 and the October agenda will repeat September's topics.

• Quorum not present; August 12 minutes not approved
• Farm‑lease conversation tabled until after Open Farm Day
• Composting presentation postponed to spring
• First Conservation and Development plan meeting scheduled for September 23
• October 14 agenda will repeat September agenda
• Committee agreed to explore clerical support options

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Granby Planning & Zoning Commission will act on the minutes from July 22, 2025, and hold public hearings on several applications. It will consider a 7‑lot subdivision (Breezy Meadow) at 188 Day Street, an amendment to the Industrial Zone regulations to allow event space, a special permit modification for a garage overhang at 10R Eric Drive, and a request from Granby Land Trust to accept dedicated open space instead of a fee‑in‑lieu for 120, 126 and 132 Silver Street. The meeting also includes a staff report on upcoming CRCOG Fall Housing Workshops.

• Application for a 7‑lot subdivision (Breezy Meadow) at 188 Day Street, R30 and R50 Zones (File P-1-25)
• Amendment to Zoning Regulations Section 3.8 Industrial Zone to add Section 3.8.2.19 for event space (File Z-15-25)
• Modification of a Special Permit for a garage over 1,000 sq ft to add an overhang at 10R Eric Drive, R30 Zone
• Granby Land Trust request to accept dedicated open space instead of fee‑in‑lieu for 120, 126 and 132 Silver Street
• Staff report on CRCOG Fall Housing Workshops scheduled for 9/24 and 10/16

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Breezy Meadow 7‑lot subdivision at 188 Day Street, adding several development conditions. It also accepted dedicated open space in lieu of a fee‑in‑lieu for three Silver Street parcels, and approved a zoning amendment to allow special event facilities in the Industrial Zone. Additionally, the commission appointed Ellen Whitlow to the POCD Committee and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Amended agenda to add Agricultural Commission member appointment (7-0-0)
• Accepted dedicated open space instead of fee‑in‑lieu for 120, 126, 132 Silver Street (6-0-0)
• Approved 7‑lot Breezy Meadow subdivision at 188 Day Street with conditions (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Industrial Zone to add Event Space use (7-0-0)
• Approved garage overhang special permit modification at 10R Eric Drive (7-0-0)
• Appointed Ellen Whitlow of the Agricultural Commission to the POCD Committee (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Granby Planning & Zoning Commission agenda for September 9, 2025 lists a legal notice advertisement. The notice will run as a one‑column, black‑and‑white ad on August 29 and September 5, 2025, with a gross price of $112.52 (agency commission not included). No rezoning, contract, ordinance, or other policy items are included in this agenda.

• One‑column ad (size: 1 Column) scheduled for two runs
• Run dates: Friday, August 29, 2025 and Friday, September 5, 2025
• Black‑and‑white (B/W) format, full‑run zone
• Gross price $112.52; agency commission not included
• Order ID 7862833

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 7-lot subdivision at 188 Day Street and a zoning amendment for event spaces. The body will also consider a request from the Granby Land Trust regarding open space for Silver Street properties.

• Public hearing for 7-lot subdivision 'Breezy Meadow' at 188 Day Street (File P-1-25)
• Proposed zoning amendment to Section 3.8 Industrial Zone to allow Event Space by Special Permit (File Z-15-25)
• Special Permit modification for a garage overhang at 10R Eric Drive
• Request by Granby Land Trust to accept dedicated open space for 120, 126, and 132 Silver Street

Commission on Aging

The commission voted 6‑0‑1 to approve the June 9, 2025 minutes. Later, a unanimous 7‑0‑0 motion adjourned the meeting at 10:48 a.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Development Commission

The Development Commission voted 5-0-1 to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2025 meeting. No other actions or approvals were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational updates. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Library Board

The Library Board voted 9-0-0 to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. Later, the Board voted 9-0-0 to adjourn the September 8, 2025 meeting at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (9-0-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the August 12 special meeting minutes, noting two abstentions. The board then adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 12 special meeting minutes (motion by G. Dion, seconded by J. Barry, two abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by S. Litchfield, seconded by F. Armentano)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for a School Resource Officer and the Police Department Axon contract consolidation. It also approved edits to the 2025 Personnel Rules. The Board accepted the resignation of Syed Ali Zafar from the Board of Education and appointed Jessica Diglio Tsaptsinos to fill the vacancy. The minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved Board and Town Memorandum of Agreement for School Resource Officer (5-0-0)
• Approved Police Department Axon Contract Consolidation (5-0-0)
• Approved 2025 Personnel Rules edits (5-0-0)
• Accepted resignation of Syed Ali Zafar from Board of Education (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jessica Diglio Tsaptsinos to Board of Education (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)

Granby America 250 Committee

The Granby America 250 Committee approved the previous meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Members discussed a series of proposed July 4th 2026 events but did not vote on any. Several members volunteered to organize specific activities and to explore fundraising sources. The next meeting is set for September 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Mark Neumann agreed to organize the picnic
• Holly Johnson agreed to organize the lecture series
• Cheryl and Bob King agreed to meet with the High School Civic department chair
• Dave Roberts agreed to work on the time capsule
• American Legion Post 182 agreed to marshal the parade

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from July 30, 2025. The upcoming meeting was cancelled and the next regular meeting was scheduled for September 24, 2025. BFJ was tasked with revising the draft plan based on tonight's suggestions. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled next week's meeting (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 24, 2025
• Assigned BFJ to revise draft plan and incorporate suggestions
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is holding a special meeting to coordinate the Open Farm Day event. The body will discuss event logistics and review specific promotional expenses.

• Approval of $5,700 for inserts from The Drummer
• Review of costs for 1,000 postcards
• Discussion of posters and sandwich boards
• Review of Instagram and Facebook ad expenses
• Planning of signs and logistics for Open Farm Day

The commission approved the minutes from the June and July meetings (vote 4-0-1). It then approved several Open Farm Day expenses, including up to $1,200 for printing inserts, $340 for postcards and signs, up to $100 for social‑media ad reimbursement, and up to $120 for additional maps (all votes 6-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved June and July meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved up to $1,200 to Reminder for printing 5,700 inserts (6-0-0)
• Approved $340 to Signs Plus for postcards, sandwich boards and posters (6-0-0)
• Approved up to $100 to Rachel Antonucci for Instagram and Facebook ad reimbursement (6-0-0)
• Approved up to $120 for additional farm‑stop maps (6-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously approved the amended Holcomb Farm Lease and Use Agreement, adding 87 Simsbury Road and directing the Town Manager to execute it. It also authorized the town to apply for three grants—a $3,020.21 Local Prevention Council grant, a $28,000 Pomeroy Brace library grant, and a $5,000 historic documents preservation grant—and to appropriate the $5,000 grant amount in the FY 2026 budget. All motions passed with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved amended Holcomb Farm Lease and Use Agreement, directing Town Manager to execute (6-0-0)
• Directed application for $3,020.21 Local Prevention Council grant and approved potential expenditure (6-0-0)
• Directed Friends of Granby Public Libraries to apply for $28,000 Pomeroy Brace grant and approved use of funds for Cossitt Library repairs (6-0-0)
• Authorized application for $5,000 Historic Documents Preservation grant, amended FY2026 budget by $5,000, and authorized contracts (6-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved the July 9, 2025 minutes and a ground‑mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Road. It delegated three permit applications (175 Salmon Brook St, 17 Harness Way, 15 Indian Hill Dr) to the IWWC Agent and approved a footbridge repair at 253 Loomis St as an as‑of‑right activity. The commission also approved the AutoZone commercial building project at 8 East Granby Road despite a split vote, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved 129 Barn Door Rd solar array permit (6-0-0)
• Delegated 175 Salmon Brook St access drive permit to IWWC Agent (6-0-0)
• Delegated 17 Harness Way sports court permit to IWWC Agent (6-0-0)
• Delegated 15 Indian Hill Dr swimming pool permit to IWWC Agent (6-0-0)
• Approved 253 Loomis St footbridge repair as as‑of‑right (6-0-0)
• Approved AutoZone 8 East Granby Rd commercial building (2-3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a proposed AutoZone commercial building. The body will also review several permit requests for residential and town projects within regulated areas.

• Public hearing for a 6,796 sq. ft. commercial building at 8 East Granby Road (AutoZone, Inc.)
• Permit request for a ground-mount solar array at 129 Barn Door Hills Road
• Permit request for an access drive and parking lot at 175 Salmon Brook Street
• Permit request for a 648 sq. ft. inground pool at 15 Indian Hill Drive
• Permit request for a walkway/ramp and concrete block wall at 215 Salmon Brook Street

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Greg Dion and a second by Jared Barry. Chairman McGovern will draft the board's recommendations from the GZA study and send them to the Board of Selectmen. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Jared Barry, seconded by Greg Dion.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by G. Dion, seconded by J. Barry)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by J. Barry, seconded by G. Dion)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes without change, with a unanimous vote. Members agreed to rotate minute‑taking duties, assigning David to the August minutes and Kent to the September minutes. Several action items were assigned: Will will request an inventory of town‑owned agricultural parcels; Kara will check timelines for energy‑efficiency programs; Kent will follow up on energy data and utility‑upgrade costs for the garage solar array; Will will submit a composting outreach article and schedule a library presentation. The commission set agenda topics for the September 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to rotate minute‑taking: David to take August minutes, Kent to take September minutes
• Will to request list of town‑owned agricultural properties from assessor’s office
• Kara to check timelines of energy‑efficiency and audit programs
• Kent to check with Eversource on energy data and utility‑upgrade costs for garage solar array
• Will to submit composting article for September Drummer and schedule library presentation
• Commission to discuss composting campaign further at September meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several financial actions, including large budget transfers and amendments, and accepted key appointments to town commissions and the Board of Education. It also adopted the Granby America 250 proclamation and approved an updated police management assistant job description.

• Approved July 7, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved July 7, 2025 WPCA Special Meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Accepted resignation of Board of Education member Karen Richmond‑Godard (5-0-0)
• Appointed Martha A. LaCrosse to Agricultural Commission (5-0-0)
• Appointed Ann T. Woods to Board of Education (5-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget transfers: $299,500 account shift, $34,000 wage settlements, $300,000 to Small Capital Fund, and withheld $300,000 state grant (5-0-0)
• Approved budget amendment adding $3,000 grant and reallocating interfund loans to Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund (5-0-0)
• Approved Granby America 250 proclamation and updated Police Management Assistant job description (5-0-0)

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The advisory committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also voted unanimously to hold a special meeting on August 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. No other actions were decided at this session.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for Aug 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board approved the FY26 budget amendments moving two interfund loans into the general fund, with a 6‑0‑0 vote. It also approved a $3,000 grant amendment for the smoke‑alarm program, authorized account transfers per the finance director’s memo, and adopted the minutes from the May 27 meeting.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved budget amendments for interfund loans (6-0-0)
• Approved $3,000 grant amendment for smoke‑alarm program (6-0-0)
• Authorized fiscal year‑end account transfers (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 8, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑2 vote. The commission granted an extension of the public hearing for the Breezy Meadow 7‑lot subdivision, moving it to the September 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously (7‑0‑0).

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Extended public hearing for Breezy Meadow subdivision to Sep 9, 2025 (applicant agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Granby America 250 Committee

The Granby America 250 Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes with a revision on the number of colonies by unanimous vote. The committee elected Mark Neumann as chairman, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Neumann as chairman (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 p.m. (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0‑2 vote. It granted Brendan Foley a 662‑sq‑ft variance to install a 1,250‑sq‑ft free‑standing solar array at 123R Case Street, voting 4‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-2)
• Granted 662‑sq‑ft variance for 1,250‑sq‑ft solar array at 123R Case Street (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (4-0-0)

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The Granby Center Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The members concluded that the draft town‑center plan addresses all items requested in the RFP, though it lacks some expected detail. Action items were assigned for the next meeting, including a request for additional documents from BFJ and preparation to discuss outer town‑center boundaries and land‑use recommendations.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Concluded draft plan covers all RFP areas (decision)
• Assigned Abby Kenyon to request additional documents from BFJ
• Tasked members to prepare to discuss outer town‑center boundaries at next meeting
• Planned to begin discussion on Section 4.1 Land Use Recommendations at next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion by M. Fiorentino, seconded by M. Schwager)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. They voted to continue the public hearing on the 8 East Granby Road AutoZone project to the next meeting. They approved the modified permit for the 15 Peck Orchard Road bridge crossing, adding a condition that photographs of ground cover be submitted before and after work. They also approved a permit for a prefabricated shed at 7 Juniper Drive and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (4-0-3)
• Continued public hearing for 8 East Granby Road AutoZone project (6-0-0)
• Approved modified permit for 15 Peck Orchard Road bridge crossing with photo condition (7-0-0)
• Approved prefabricated shed permit at 7 Juniper Drive (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Agricultural Commission

The commission unanimously added an agenda item to appoint a representative to the Plan of Conservation and Development Commission. Approval of the June meeting minutes was tabled pending corrections. The regular meeting scheduled for August 13 was cancelled and a special meeting will be held on August 20 to finalize Open Farm Day duties. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Added agenda item to appoint POCD representative (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of June meeting minutes pending corrections
• Cancelled regular meeting on August 13
• Scheduled special meeting on August 20 to finalize Open Farm Day duties
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The July 8, 2025 Conservation Commission meeting was cancelled due to technical difficulties with the Zoom connection. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 160‑sq‑ft recycling station at Stop & Shop and granted a special permit for a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages at 9 Bank Street with specific conditions. It also renewed special permits for earth excavation at Notch Road and Salmon Brook Street, each with conditions. The commission appointed members and co‑chairs to the Conservation and Development Committee.

• Approved site plan modification for 160‑sq‑ft recycling station at 124 Salmon Brook St (6‑0‑0)
• Approved special permit for restaurant serving alcohol at 9 Bank St, Unit H, with conditions (7‑0‑0)
• Approved renewal of special permit for earth excavation at 67/87/95B Notch Road, with conditions (7‑0‑0)
• Approved renewal of special permit for earth excavation at 536 Salmon Brook St, with conditions (7‑0‑0)
• Appointed six members to POCD Committee (Peggy Chapple, Ken Kuhl, Christine Chinni, Mark Lockwood, Brennan Sheahan, James Szipszky) (7‑0‑0)
• Appointed four members to POCD Committee (Ken Rohde, Bill Ross, Mark Kennedy, Jean Donihee‑Perron) (7‑0‑0)
• Appointed Christine Chinni and Mark Lockwood as Co‑Chairs of POCD Committee (7‑0‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes from June 16, 2025. They also unanimously approved the public hearing minutes from June 16, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (June 16, 2025) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved public hearing minutes (June 16, 2025) – vote 5-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 5-0-0

Granby Water Pollution Control Authority

The Granby Water Pollution Control Authority approved the minutes from the October 21, 2024 special meeting and the May 5, 2025 public hearing, each by a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. It also approved a sewer connection for the commercial building at 14 Mill Pond Drive after confirming capacity, again unanimously. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved October 21, 2024 WPCA special meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved May 5, 2025 WPCA public hearing minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved sewer connection for commercial building at 14 Mill Pond Drive (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (5-0-0)

Development Commission

The Development Commission approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote (K. Kuhl abstained). It decided to recommend that K. Kuhl be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s POCD Committee, with M. Brady as a backup. No other actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 12 minutes (vote 4-0-1, K. Kuhl abstained)
• Recommended K. Kuhl for POCD Committee, M. Brady as backup
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the site plan and special permit for a new commercial building at 14 Mill Pond Drive (File Z-7-25) with a set of conditions, voting 5‑0‑1. It also approved a site‑plan modification for access to the adjacent lot at 18 Mill Pond Drive (File Z‑8‑25) with an easement condition, voting 5‑0‑1. Earlier, the commission adopted the June 10 minutes (4‑0‑2) and adjourned the meeting (6‑0‑0).

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (4-0-2, two abstentions)
• Approved site plan and special permit for 14 Mill Pond Drive (File Z-7-25) (5-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved site‑plan modification for 18 Mill Pond Drive (File Z-8-25) (5-0-1, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Granby America 250 Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. They adopted the proposed mission statement unanimously. They set the next meeting for July 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted mission statement (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board voted unanimously to waive the full reading of the Legal Call. It also voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing. No decision was made on the proposed amendment to the tax exemption ordinance for elderly and disabled persons.

• Waived full reading of Legal Call (5-0-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously accepted Heather Lombardo's resignation from the Granby Agricultural Commission, effective July 1, 2025. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 regular meeting and the June 2, 2025 public hearing. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted resignation of Heather Lombardo from Agricultural Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved Board of Selectmen regular meeting minutes June 2, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved Board of Selectmen public hearing minutes June 2, 2025 (4-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑0). It upheld an enforcement order for 7 Laurel Drive and accepted the owner’s replanting plan with required amendments (4‑0‑0). The commission approved a permit for a 20’ × 14’ deck, new septic tank and related work at 7 Laurel Drive with conditions (4‑0‑0). It also approved shed permits at 24 Heather Lane and 11 Brookside Drive, scheduled a public hearing for a bridge modification at 15 Peck Orchard Road, and approved two agricultural maintenance requests (each 4‑0‑0).

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Upheld Enforcement Order and accepted replanting plan for 7 Laurel Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved rear deck, septic tank and related work permit at 7 Laurel Drive with conditions (4-0-0)
• Approved shed permit at 24 Heather Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved shed permit at 11 Brookside Drive (4-0-0)
• Received 15 Peck Orchard Road application and scheduled public hearing (4-0-0)
• Received and approved agricultural maintenance request for 16 Barn Door Hills Road (4-0-0)
• Received and approved tree removal request for 87 Simsbury Road (4-0-0)

Agricultural Commission

The commission unanimously approved the amended May 1, 2025 minutes. A motion by Chairman Lombardo appointed Ellen Whitlow as the new commission chairperson, which was approved by all members. The meeting was then adjourned with unanimous approval.

• Amended May 1, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Ellen Whitlow appointed as Agricultural Commission Chairperson (all approve)
• Meeting adjourned (all approve)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the corrected minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the June 10 meeting unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the May 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-2). It approved a special‑permit tent for 130 Lost Acres Road and an outdoor‑dining site plan for 518 Salmon Brook Street, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. It also issued a positive report to the Board of Selectmen recommending the sale of the town property at 83 Salmon Brook Street.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (5-0-2)
• Approved special‑permit tent for 130 Lost Acres Road (7-0-0)
• Approved outdoor‑dining site plan modification for 518 Salmon Brook Street (7-0-0)
• Issued positive report to Board of Selectmen for sale of 83 Salmon Brook Street (7-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 7‑lot subdivision at 188 Day Street (July 8, 2025)
• Scheduled public hearing for excavation permit at 67/87/95B Notch Road (July 8, 2025)

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the May 12, 2025 minutes by an 8‑0‑0 vote. It then unanimously recommended option #3 (the blue option with an 80/40 split) for senior housing, stating senior housing should be built before workforce housing. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 12 minutes (8-0-0)
• Recommended senior‑housing option #3, blue 80/40 split (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the Community Calendar Policy unanimously. After two failed votes, the board approved a $7 million capital‑improvement funding recommendation for the library expansion. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2024 minutes (7-0-2)
• Approved Community Calendar Policy as amended (8-0-0)
• Failed motion to present $7 M funding (3-5-0)
• Failed motion to present $8 M funding (2-6-0)
• Approved motion to present $7 M funding (7-1-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board deferred approval of the April and May meeting minutes. The board voted unanimously to support Bearcats Football's request for portable lighting during the 2025 season and will forward its recommendation to the Board of Selectmen. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Deferred approval of April and May meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Supported Bearcats Football lighting request for 2025 season (7-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on the Neighborhood Assistance Act Program. No substantive actions on the program were taken. The board voted 4-0 to adjourn the hearing at 6:57 p.m. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned public hearing (4-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting and authorized a fund transfer of up to $650,000 from the Board of Education General Fund to the Capital Equipment Improvement Fund. It also approved two Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act tax‑credit proposals and referred the 83 Salmon Brook Street property to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. A public hearing on an elderly & disabled exemption amendment is scheduled for June 16.

• Approved May 19, 2025 Board of Selectmen minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved transfer of up to $650,000 from BOE General Fund to Capital Equipment Improvement Fund (4-0-0)
• Approved two NAA tax‑credit proposals, directing staff to apply by July 1, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved referral of 83 Salmon Brook Street to Planning and Zoning Commission under CGS 8-24 (4-0-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. (4-0-0)

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The committee approved the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It scheduled the next advisory committee meeting for July 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to review the draft Granby Center plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to review draft plan
• Adjourned meeting (motion by E. Myers, seconded by J. Oates)

Board of Finance

The Board approved the April 28 minutes (4‑0‑0). It approved a $500 budget amendment for a fire‑marshal camera (5‑0‑0). It authorized a transfer of not more than $650,000 from the BOE General Fund to the Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund, pending Selectmen approval (5‑0‑0). The next regular meeting was cancelled unless needed, and the July meeting was set for July 28.

• Approved April 28 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved $500 budget amendment for fire‑marshal camera (5-0-0)
• Authorized transfer up to $650,000 to Capital Equipment/Improvement Fund (5-0-0)
• Cancelled June 17 regular meeting unless needed (motion passed)
• Scheduled July 28 meeting in Town Hall (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:21 p.m. (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the May 13, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote. It approved the site‑plan modification to add a playground at 160 Granville Road (R2A zone) by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The commission scheduled a public hearing for an outdoor‑dining site‑plan at 518 Salmon Brook Street on June 10, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved playground site‑plan at 160 Granville Rd (7-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for outdoor dining at 518 Salmon Brook St on June 10, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved the April 9, 2025 minutes (6-0-1). It approved permits for 188 Day Street subdivision, 15 Peck Orchard Road driveway, and 160 Granville Road playground (votes 6-0-1, 7-0-0, and 7-0-0 respectively). It upheld the Enforcement Order for 7 Laurel Drive and continued that application to the next meeting (4-2-1). It received the 8 East Granby Road commercial building application and scheduled a public hearing for the next regular meeting (6-0-1).

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved 188 Day Street subdivision permit (6-0-1)
• Approved 15 Peck Orchard Road driveway permit (7-0-0)
• Approved 160 Granville Road playground permit (7-0-0)
• Upheld Enforcement Order for 7 Laurel Drive and continued application (4-2-1)
• Received 8 East Granby Road commercial building application and set public hearing (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Granby America 250 Committee

The committee decided to schedule a new meeting day because of member conflicts. Mark Neumann will send the draft mission statement to members for review before the next meeting. Members will look for fundraising sources such as the Greater Together Grant and local foundations. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3-0-0 vote.

• Plan a new meeting day for future meetings (decided)
• Mark Neumann to send mission‑statement draft to committee (assigned)
• Check fundraising sources including Greater Together Grant and local foundations (assigned)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It then granted a 12.5‑foot side‑yard variance to Lorri DiBattisto for a 28’ × 25’ detached garage at 4 Eastview Drive. The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Granted 12.5‑ft side‑yard variance for 4 Eastview Drive garage (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the minutes from three prior meetings unanimously. It authorized a $500 Fire Marshall grant, a $7,500 community grant for senior transportation and social services, and permission for alcohol at a July 26 graduation event, all with 5-0-0 votes. The Board also set a public hearing for a biannual Elderly Tax Credit amendment and transferred $27,592.53 to the Tax Suspense List.

• Approved $500 Fire Marshall grant acceptance and expenditure (5-0-0)
• Approved $7,500 community grant for senior transportation ($5,000) and social services ($2,500) (5-0-0)
• Approved permission for alcohol consumption at July 26 graduation event (5-0-0)
• Voted to hold public hearing on Elderly Tax Credit biannual filing on June 16, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Transferred $27,592.53 to Tax Suspense List (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Special Town Meeting (April 7, 2025) (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Granby Water Pollution Control Authority Public Hearing (May 5, 2025) (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting (May 5, 2025) (5-0-0)

Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board

The board did not reach a quorum, so no actions were approved or denied. Members gave Ariana Nadjri an overview of the Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board and discussed vaping compliance issues, including the shutdown of JJ’s vape store. The police briefed the board on eight local vape stores, four of which have been closed. No formal decisions were recorded.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes as amended with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the May 13, 2025 meeting unanimously at 8:15 p.m. No other formal decisions were made; several items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)
• Deferred composting discussion to next meeting (no vote)
• Scheduled continued farm lease conversation for next meeting (no vote)
• Task assigned: Kathy to investigate meeting space options (no vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the April 22 minutes (6-0-1). It voted 7-0-0 to approve a special permit for a caretaker apartment at 516 Salmon Brook Street. The commission also voted 7-0-0 to issue a positive report to the Board of Selectmen recommending the sale of town property at 603 Cider Lane. Three pending applications were scheduled for a public hearing on June 10, 2025.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (6-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved special permit for caretaker apartment at 516 Salmon Brook St (7-0-0)
• Issued positive report to Board of Selectmen for sale of 603 Cider Lane (7-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for three applications on June 10, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Development Commission

The Development Commission voted 4-0-0 to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners were informed of a public workshop on the Granby Center master plan scheduled for May 15 at the Senior Center. Updates were given on several land‑use applications, including a commercial building at 14 Mill Pond Drive and a residential subdivision at 188 Day Street. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by A. Sogliuzzo.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Library Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 10 minutes as amended. It voted 6‑0‑0 to extend library services to the Hartland Library through July 1, 2025 and to allocate up to $200 for staff appreciation refreshments. The Q&A with the First Selectman and Town Manager was postponed to the June meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved March 10 minutes as amended (6-0-0)
• Extended services to Hartland Library until July 1, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Allocated up to $200 for staff appreciation refreshments (6-0-0)
• Postponed Q&A with First Selectman and Town Manager to June meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for June 9, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

The board postponed approval of the April meeting minutes to the next meeting. No formal actions were taken on the traffic safety measures, Rt 20 lot issues, or small capital improvement requests. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Deferred approval of April minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a lease‑purchase agreement of up to $438,000 for town equipment with TD Bank. They also approved the town’s application for the DCF Youth Services Bureau Grant and ratified several past meeting minutes. All votes were 5‑0‑0 in favor.

• Approved equipment lease/purchase agreements up to $438,000 with TD Bank (5-0-0)
• Approved continuation of the DCF YS Bureau Grant application (5-0-0)
• Approved Budget Workshop Minutes – March 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved Budget Workshop Minutes – March 10, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved Budget Workshop Minutes – March 13, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved Budget Workshop Minutes – March 17, 2025 (no motion or vote required)
• Approved Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. (5-0-0)

Granby Water Pollution Control Authority

The Granby Water Pollution Control Authority waived the legal call reading (5‑0‑0). The board approved the 2025‑2026 sewer rates, setting residential rates at $257 per unit (up to 60,000 gallons) and commercial rates at $360 per unit (up to 110,000 gallons), with a $0.0065 per‑gallon charge above the minimum and a 50% surcharge for unmetered residential properties (5‑0‑0). No written public comments were received. The hearing was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. (5‑0‑0).

• Waived legal call reading (5-0-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 sewer rates (5-0-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission held a discussion on town‑owned land leases and heard public comments about pesticide use, wetland damage, and lease oversight. No formal actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Sara Esthus, seconded by Ellen Whitlow.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Sara Esthus, seconded by Ellen Whitlow)

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:09 p.m. after a motion by E. Myers, seconded by J. Oates.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 p.m. (motion by E. Myers, seconded by J. Oates)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved the corrected minutes from the April 7 public hearing and meeting (5‑0‑0 each). It adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget mill rates of 34.21 for real estate/personal property and 32.46 for motor vehicles, estimating $46,056,383 in property tax revenue (5‑0‑0). Several budget amendments were approved, including funding for a library summer intern, a $7,344.28 grant for interactive displays, a $15,000 donation for park ramps, and a $43,529 solid‑waste appropriation (all 5‑0‑0).

• Approved April 7 public hearing minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 mill rates of 34.21 and 32.46, raising $46,056,383 (5-0-0)
• Approved library summer intern budget amendments for FY24-25 and FY25-26 (5-0-0)
• Approved $7,344.28 grant amendment for library interactive displays (5-0-0)
• Approved $15,000 donation amendment for Salmon Brook Park ramps (5-0-0)
• Approved $43,529 solid‑waste fund appropriation for trash barrels and flyer (5-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board approved exemption applications for Nicholas Bolduc (5 Rickwood Lane) and Justin Walz (22 Quarry Road) after verifying their 100% permanent and total disability status. For Todd Crevier (106 West Granby Road), whose VA rating is 90%, the Board advised a VA reevaluation and made no change to his assessment. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved exemption for Nicholas Bolduc, 5 Rickwood Lane (no vote recorded)
• Approved exemption for Justin Walz, 22 Quarry Road (no vote recorded)
• No change for Todd Crevier, 106 West Granby Road; advised VA reevaluation (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 25, 2025 minutes (6-0-1). It approved a special permit for a 1,040‑sq‑ft detached accessory apartment at 198R Salmon Brook Street (7-0-0). Two future public hearings were scheduled: a caretaker apartment at 516 Salmon Brook Street on May 13 and a playground site plan at 160 Granville Road on May 27. The meeting was adjourned (7-0-0).

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved special permit for 1,040‑sq‑ft accessory apartment at 198R Salmon Brook (7-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for caretaker apartment at 516 Salmon Brook (May 13)
• Scheduled public hearing for playground site plan at 160 Granville Road (May 27)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved budget amendments to fund a library summer internship for fiscal years 2024‑25 and 2025‑26, and increased the Library Automation line item by $7,344.28. It accepted a $15,000 donation for a bandshell ramp, appointed Joel Skilton as Building Official, extended the solid waste contract with USA Waste for eight years, created the Granby America 250 Committee, approved a $43,529 solid‑waste fund appropriation, and re‑adopted the town’s Fair Housing policies. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved FY24‑25 library intern budget amendment: Misc. Revenue +$2,289, Payroll‑Temp/PT +$2,113.89, FICA & Medicare +$175.11 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved FY25‑26 library intern budget amendment: Misc. Revenue +$3,433.50, Payroll‑Temp/PT +$3,170.84, FICA & Medicare +$262.66 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved increase to Library Automation line item FY26 by $7,344.28 (5‑0‑0)
• Accepted $15,000 donation for bandshell handicap‑access ramp (5‑0‑0)
• Appointed Joel Skilton as Building/Code Official for a four‑year term (5‑0‑0)
• Approved eight‑year extension of USA Waste solid‑waste contract with CPI‑based rate adjustments (5‑0‑0)
• Created Granby America 250 Committee; Vice‑Chair Mark Neumann assigned to lead (5‑0‑0)
• Approved $43,529 appropriation from Solid Waste Fund for barrels, parts, and flyer printing (5‑0‑0)

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6-0-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the commission noted upcoming items such as the Kearns project review and the April 21 budget vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 12:38 p.m.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Development Commission

The Granby Development Commission voted unanimously (4-0-0) to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. The session also included an update on the Granby Center advisory committee and a discussion of local real‑estate activity. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission voted 6-0-0 to extend the public hearing for the 188 Day Street permit application to May 22, 2025. It also voted 6-0-0 to extend the public hearing for the 15 Peck Orchard Road permit to the same date. Earlier, the commission approved the March 12, 2025 minutes with a 5-0-1 vote and adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, V. Dirienzo abstained)
• Extended public hearing for 188 Day Street subdivision to May 22, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Extended public hearing for 15 Peck Orchard Road permit to May 22, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 p.m. (6-0-0)

Agricultural Commission

The commission approved the February 12 minutes by a 4‑0‑0 vote. It agreed to meet with Jenny Emery on April 18 to plan collaborative advertising for Open Farm Day. The commission set a special meeting for May 1, 2025 to discuss adding pesticide details to town‑owned land leases. The next regular meeting was scheduled for June 11, 2025.

• Approved February 12 minutes (4-0-0)
• Agreed to meet with Jenny Emery on April 18 to brainstorm Open Farm Day promotion
• Scheduled special meeting on May 1, 2025 to discuss lease pesticide provisions
• Set next regular meeting for June 11, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting after correcting a misspelled name. No other actions were voted on; the commission discussed farm pesticide concerns, composting, energy conservation, Sustainable CT, and invasive species, but took no formal decisions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved corrected March 11, 2025 minutes (motion by D. Desiderato, seconded by A. Small)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance reviewed the FY25-26 budget, which proposes a 3.24% increase and a mill rate change from 33.13 to 34.21. After public comment, the board decided to forward the budget proposal to the town referendum scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025. No vote tally was recorded.

• Approved FY26 budget proposal (3.24% increase, mill rate 34.21) to be placed on April 21 referendum

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved the March 24 meeting minutes. It then approved the FY 2025‑2026 town budget as presented and forwarded it to the April 21 referendum. The board also unanimously appointed CliftonLarsenAllen, LLP as the independent auditor for the 2024‑2025 audit. The next meeting was set for April 22.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget and forwarded to referendum (6-0-0)
• Appointed CliftonLarsenAllen, LLP as 2024‑2025 independent auditor (6-0-0)
• Confirmed next meeting date for April 22, 2025 (6-0-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board voted unanimously to add two speed bumps on the access road to the Park House at Salmon Brook Park—one at the Little League dugout at Field One and another near the basketball courts. The motion was made by Greg Dion, seconded by Francis Armentano, and passed 6-0-0. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved two speed bumps at Salmon Brook Park access road (6-0-0)

Granby Center Advisory Committee

The Granby Center Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned. All discussed items remain pending for future meetings.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by E. Myers, seconded by J. Oates)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the March 11, 2025 minutes (6-0-1). It voted to adopt a series of zoning regulation amendments, effective April 1, 2025 (7-0-0). A special‑permit hearing for 198R Salmon Brook Street was scheduled for April 22, 2025. The next regular meeting on April 8 was cancelled due to lack of new business.

• Approved March 11 minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved zoning regulation amendments (7-0-0) effective April 1, 2025
• Scheduled special‑permit hearing for 198R Salmon Brook St (April 22, 2025)
• Cancelled April 8 regular meeting (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (7-0-0)

Board of Finance

The Board approved the February 10, 2025 minutes unanimously. It adopted an amendment expanding the 2019 bridge bond resolution to cover the Doherty Road Bridge, also unanimously. A $2,297.27 appropriation was approved to pay for the Holcomb Farm replacement sign. The Board accepted the FY 2025‑26 budget proposals from the Selectmen and the Board of Education and will forward them to the April 7 public hearing.

• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved amendment to include Doherty Road Bridge in 2019 bond resolution (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,297.27 Parks & Recreation appropriation for Holcomb Farm sign (5-0-0)
• Accepted FY2025‑26 budget requests from Selectmen and Board of Education and forwarded to public hearing (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The board approved the personal‑property assessment of $159,990 for Salmon Brook Dental at 35 Hartford Avenue. The assessment includes a $127,990 valuation plus a 25% penalty of $32,000. The board made no change to the assessment for Platinum Studio because the required declaration was not submitted by the March 17 deadline. The meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

• Approved $159,990 personal‑property assessment for Salmon Brook Dental (35 Hartford Ave)
• No change in assessment for Platinum Studio personal property (declaration not submitted)