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Granby Board of Health Approves Three Septic Permits, Holds Three for Corrections

Granby Board of Health approved three septic permits, withheld three others for errors, and took a conditional step to unblock a stalled Batchelor Street building permit at its May 5 meeting.

Granby Finance Committee Warns Town Is Nearing Fiscal Breaking Point

Granby Finance Committee flags fiscal crisis, depleted reserves, and Forge Pond Dam costs in annual overview.

Granby School Committee Approves $10.6 Million Town Budget for FY27

Granby School Committee unanimously approved a $10,559,633 FY27 school operating budget Tuesday after town leadership helped close a funding gap.

Granby Finance Committee Warns Town Must Choose Between Tax Hikes and Service Cuts

Granby Finance Committee prepares its bluntest fiscal warning yet for May town meeting.

Granby Planning Board Approves East State Street Lot Merger, Pushes Back on Auto-Business Stamp Delay

Granby's Planning Board affirmed a prior approval for an auto dealer's 20-car display lot and began a structured review of zoning bylaw contradictions at its April 13 meeting.

Granby Schools Face $390,000 FY27 Budget Gap After Special Ed Costs Surge

Granby schools carried a $390,000 FY27 budget deficit into a planned joint session with town officials after a last-minute special education placement reversal reshuffled the numbers in a single week.

Granby Board of Health Flags Septic Design Gap, Defers Restaurant Fryer Permit

Granby Board of Health defers restaurant fryer permit, opens septic design accountability review.

Granby Schools Project $847,000 Budget Shortfall Ahead of FY27 Town Meeting

Granby schools project an $847,772 deficit for fiscal year 2027 against a $12 million operating budget.

Granby School Committee Delays Budget Forum as Town Funding Figures Remain Unresolved

Granby School Committee pushes back budget forum one week amid unresolved town funding figures.

Granby Planning Board Sets Rules for Who Must Get Board Approval Before Keeping Paid Dog Boarders

Granby Planning Board clarifies that residents boarding dogs for pay must seek special permit approval before receiving a kennel license.

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