April vacation, for now, remains untouched, though that is subject to change in the event of a snowy winter.
High school playing fields may get their much-needed makeover when the school board unanimously recommended an expenditure for improvements.
By two separate 4-2 votes, the board passes controversial measures but declines to address where the money will come from.
The Board of Education seeks to revise its current policy on changing the school year calendar to account for missed class time due to the recent power outages caused by a late-October snowstorm.
About 60 people turned out for a Town Meeting at which residents approved $367,000 in expenditures to clear debris left in the wake of the late-October snowstorm.
Residents asked to approve two capital appropriations totaling $367,000, of which the town would be responsible for $104,500 after FEMA reimbursement.
The following snowstorm information was provided by Granby Town Manager William Smith.
First Selectmen Jim Hayden says that the department of public works will chip the tree limbs and debris left over from rare October snowstorm.
Municipal election in Granby marked by low voter turnout, as there were no challenged seats and residents continue to deal with ongoing power outages in town.
Republican defeats incumbent Dan Velcofsky, who ran as a petitioning candidate after failing to secure his party's nomination over the summer.
Here are the results of the municipal races.
Power outages haven't affected traffic at polling locations in both towns, according to election officials.
Here are the vote tallies for 11 municipal races.
Board of Selectmen approves $1 million appropriation to clear from 38,000 tons of debris and trees; Board of Finance must now approve the measure.
The Community/Senior Center in East Granby will serve as the town's polling place, while Granby will hold elections despite 19 percent of the town lacking power as of noon Tuesday.
Some Granby residents are angry about having to wait past Sunday.
The following information has been provided by First Selectman James Hayden
The following information was released by Town Manager William Smith
Mass power outages in the area will not stop the democratic process.
Despite visits by a congressman and CL&P assurances, town officials are still struggling to return towns to working order.
Town Manager William Smith said that the number of residents with power restored would be greater if CL&P properly coordinated with the department of public works.
Town has just 19 percent of CL&P customers with power, as just four percent of residents were reconnected today.
East Granby public schools are closed until Wednesday, as the power outage caused the cancellation of classes on Friday and this Monday and Tuesday are professional development days.
The following information was released from Town Hall on Nov. 3.
Classes will not be held for fourth consecutive day, though some power in town has been restored.
The governor said Wednesday that costs will exceed those of Irene and is requesting further federal assistance.
Town Manager William Smith said that getting electricity back in the town's business district was "crucial."
Several issues, including lack of power and student safety, have led to cancellation of classes for the remainder of the week.
Is the utility doing enough to communicate with its customers?
Residents can get cleaned up by making arrangements a the East Granby Senior Center; Granby officials trying to make arrangements for residents
Gas becomes hard to find with power off at stations; CL&P crews at work in both towns.
Granby-area residents went to shelters in both Granby and East Granby Sunday to escape the blackouts in both communities and find a home for the night.
Granby officials are urging those without power to remain where they are and not to attempt to clear downed trees or power lines.
Republican incumbent is running for a seat on the Board of Finance.
Curriculum committee recommends to the Board of Education that an integrated preschool program be implemented for 2012-13 school year, while extending kindergarten from half- to full-day when the funds can be allocated.
Republican is running for re-election to the East Granby Planning and Zoning Commission
Online ticket marketplace provider added 15,000 square-feet of space to its facility in $2.6 million renovation.
Republican candidate is running for the board of selectmen and the planning and zoning commission.
Democrat is running for re-election to the Board of Selectmen
New chief replaces David Watkins, who served the Granby Police Department for 30 years.