All-day kindergarten and expansion of World Languages Program included in budget that calls for 1 percent operating increase over current year's spending.
Span will be closed from March 12 through Nov. 15 for replacement.
Town Manager William Smith presented a $13.59 million municipal budget to the Board of Selectmen at its regular meeting Monday evening.
The town's increased involvement with the 367-acre farm will increase programming over time, while reducing costs and redundancies.
State Rep. Elaine O'Brien and and First Selectman James Hayden will have office hours at the East Granby Public Library Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Twenty-three people weighed in on the sensitive issue over whether to allow the use of a dirt bike at 18 Candlewood Lane.
Work on the budget continues, however, as the Board of Finance requested that the operating boards cap spending hikes at 2.5 percent.
Planning and Zoning Commission hearing is scheduled for Tuesday to determine whether to grant a special use application to allow for a child to use his dirt bike on Candlewood Lane.
Town officials and residents celebrate longtime library director's career at an Open House Thursday evening.
Boards of Education and Selectmen requested to submit budgets calling for no more than 2.5% spending increases
Commercial vehicles on Granby roads, most notably on Day Street, have created hazardous conditions, according to residents.
Here's a partial list.
East Granby resident decided to run, in part, due to recent redistricting that shifted the entire town into the 61st district.
Superintendent of Schools Alan Addley cites lack of notice to parents and school board members as the reason for the change.
Kathleen Marszycki takes over for Joan Fox, who served as director for 30 years.
Loss in federal grants and increases in salaries drive the proposed hike of about $781,000.
Move will save the school district about $20,000 in year one.
People are encouraged to visit the tax assessor's office for more information.
Increase in personal property from manufacturers installing equipment credited
Increase to tax rolls nearly double the projected amount by town officials.
Governor wants to add $50 million the state's Educational Cost Sharing funds.
Local storeowners are split on whether allowing Sunday alcohol sales would be beneficial, but the real concern lies in the lesser known changes – or lack thereof – included in the proposed bill.
Most of the 12 residents who spoke at a special meeting Saturday called for a full referendum instead of the current Town Meeting process.
Commission, which is convened just once every 10 years, is Saturday, Feb. 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Robotics, Teen Battle Chef and technology students all show their stuff at Wednesday's meeting.
At the Three-Board Meeting on Monday, the school and town officials presented budgets that call for about $554,000 in increases over current year's spending.
Annual budget discussion is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Senior Center and Youth Services building
Deadline to pay second installment of tax bills is Feb. 1.
In a presentation Wednesday, Granby Memorial High social studies teacher Joe Jarvis said that the school needs a major upgrade to its wireless network.
Superintendent of Schools Alan Addley has proposed using money received from the quality and diversity fund to cover the cost of adding 3.5 new teachers to the program.
Turnover on the board necessitates an overview of state and federal law, as well as CABE ethics policies, according to superintendent of schools.
Advisory issued beginning at 2 a.m. Saturday.
Town is looking for people interested in serving on either the Economic Development Commission or the Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission.
In a vote marked by high turnout, referendum with 11 projects approved by 140 votes.
Voters will be asked whether to approve $11.4 million in bonding for 11 projects for the town and schools.
Here's a list of what local businesses and government offices are open and closed in both towns.
Former Interim Superintendent Mark Winzler named to post Wednesday evening
Affected residents believe maintaining the walkways in front of their homes would be an undue burden.
Nineteen people speak about $11.4 million in capital improvements projects that will be put to a townwide vote on Jan. 17.
School will start the day after Labor Day to give contractors time to finish the projects at R.D. Seymour and Carl Allgrove elementary schools.