Mass Highway is in the proces of installing left turn arrows on Rte 202 at the Five  Corners intersection. This should greatly ease traffic flow. Ptl. Mike Ulmer facillitated this installation through is full-time employment with Mass Highway. Expect traffic tie-ups tomorrow (12/22) as the lights are installed.
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Due to the Winter Storm Warning in effect, there will be a snow removal parking ban in effect from 6pm Saturday December 19 until further notice. NO ON STREET PARKING IS ALLOWED. If you must go out in the storm please drive slowly and safely.
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This weekend members of the Granby Fire Department will be visiting every house in Town and delivering 2010 Calenders. The calenders are FREE , however there is a donation card included if you wish to contribute to this worthy organization. The members, most of whom are volunteer, [...]
Senior part-time officer Robert Dufault has decided to ” retire” effective January 1. Bob has reached the maximum age to be a police officer ( 65) and decided not to stay on as a civilian dispatcher. Bob is well know in the area as a driving school [...]
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 Yesterdays snow storm resulted in four MV accidents and over a dozen vehicles off the road.
Daytime melting and cold nightime temperatures willl no doubt result in icy spots. Please slow down.
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for today. As of 6 AM Wednesday December 9th the Snow removal parking ban will be in effect until further notice- NO on street parking allowed.
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Depending on which weather forecast you listen to, we are expected to get some icy mix or heavy snow tomorrow. The forecasts range from sleet and snow turning to rain to all snow resulting in a near 6″ accumulation. Either way roads conditons are expected to be [...]
Due to a grant from the Executive Office of Public Sfaety Highay Safety Division, The Police Department will have added patrols out through the Holiday Season. Remember, the best way to avoid a Drunk Driving Arrest is : Don’t Drink and Drive! Also, please drive carefully AND [...]
The Police Department has received a few complaints about someone claiming to be from the Granby Police Association who is solicitng donations. the Granby Police Department IS NOT and DOES NOT solicit contributions via the telephone.
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Come support  Granby High School Athletes, both past and present, at the GHS Alumni Basketball Games. There will be three games in all, including former girls varsity players competing against each other, and two games featuring male grads, both pre and post 2000 graduating year. Approximately 50 [...]
The members of the Granby Police Department would like to wish you a safe and happy Holiday. If you are driving please be carefull and buckle up!
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On Monday, November 30, Deer Season ( shotgun) opens in Massachusetts. Hunting is allowed on UNPOSTED land from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Firearms may not be discharged within 500′ of a dwelling . All hunting regulations apply. If you are walking [...]
Earlier this evening a young moose was struck by a MV at the Belchertown line on Rte 202. Unfortunately the calf had to be destroyed due to its injuries. The apparent mother, who was also crossing the rodway,  escaped uninjured.Â
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A Granby resident today received a package in the mail that had been tampered with adn which contained suspisious substance. See Press Release issued by the Department.
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A 63 year old Granby woman was extracted from  a trail in Dufresne Park after breaking her ankle in a fall. The woman had been hiking with another woman and their dogs when she fell and apparently broke her ankle. Her husband was contacted via cell phone [...]
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The Hampshire/Franklin County TRIAD will host a FREE informational breakfast seminar on SCAMS, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:30 AM  at the Blue Bonnet Banquet Room, King Street Northampton. All Senior Citizens are invited to attend!
The seminar will feature speakers from the Federal Trade Commission, Sovereign Bank, and [...]
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On Saturday Morning at 1:42 AM Officers responded to an accident in the vicinity of New Ludlow Road and East Street. Upon arrival they found that a pick-up truck operated by Luis Antonio, 23 Noble AveWestfield, MA had left the roadway  at 154 New Ludlow Road  and [...]
At approximately 02:42 officers were dispatched to the area of 84 Pleasant St.
for a report of a motor vehicle off the road. Upon arrival officers discovered the front
valance to a vehicle with a plate attached. Officers then found a party, later
identified as Ms. Kyra [...]
A Breezy Lane homeowner found this 2 foot artillery shell in the attic of his home on Thursday Monring, causing the neighboring houses to be briefly evacuated. Police and Fire officials responded as did the Mass State Police Bomb Squad. They determined that the shell was not [...]
Three hikers lost on the Holyoke Range have been located. See Press Release [www.granbypd.org]
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On Friday October 2, 2009 at approximately Midnight.officers were dispatched to the area of 215 West St. for a reported motor vehicle crash. Officers found the vehicle on its side. Officers found the operator to be Mark R. Dufault, age 20, of 12 Woodside Terrace, Granby.He told [...]
Fire Chief Russ Anderson has designated Fire Lanes in front of each of the schools. There is NO PARKINGÂ at these locations. This has become a problem, particularly at nght during events when parking is at a premium. For a brief period officers will be issueing warnings [...]
 A car operated by Barbara Vanderpoel of Ohm Circle S. Hadley, struck the rear end of a vehicle operated by Juliette G. Woodcock, 72 of Phins Hill Manor, Granby. Woodcock was transported to Coeley Dickenson hospital due to neck pain. The accident was investigated by Ptl. Jason [...]
Officers responded to a MVA on Porter Street at approximately 10:49pm Wednesday Night. Upon arrival they found asingle car accident. A motor vehicle, operated by Kyrsten Buckley-Brawner, age 31, of 133 Aldrich Street, Granby,  had struck two trees. She was not reportedly injured. She was cited for failure [...]
 Take one Motorcycle, add in  a large pothole, and combine some alcohol and the result is, as expected, not good. On Sunday at 4:11 PM, Chester W. Sarafin, age 63 of Belchertown, struck the above pot hole while exiting Getty Gas Station, resulting in his being knocked [...]
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At 12:02 AM, Officers responded to a report of a MV accident in the vicinity of 111 Amherst Street.Upon arrival they found a MV, operated by CASEY SHANNAHAN , 20, of Pelham, had struck a tree. She was transported to Baystate with unknown injuries. A Citation was [...]
It seems hard to believe but summer vacation is over ! Starting Tuesday school busses will once again be on the move. Children will be standing/walking along the side of the road during the early morning and mid-afternoon hours. PLEASE SLOW DOWN. Remember you MUST stop when [...]
Saturdays thunderstorms weakened a tree on North Street, which fell and blocked both travel lanes as well as knocking out power to the entire street.Granby Highway Department works and National Grid were on the scene early this morning removing the tree and restoring power.
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Although we are failry lucky here in new England as Hurricanes are few and far between, it is inevitable that we will be hit with a Hurricane in thie area. MEMA offers tips on hurricane preparedness on their web page .
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One of the most frustrating parts of an emergency resp0nders job is to be responding to a reported emergency- and not being able to find the location! The SALT Council years ago began an aggressive house numbering program to assist police/fire/ambulance personell in locating addresses. For a [...]
The 5th annual Granby DARE/ Lady Warriors Cheer Camp began Wednesday at the Granby JR/Sr HS. The three day camp begins at 9Â AM Â and ends at Noon. The participants are invited to perform at half-time of a Warriors football game. (The Warriors are a [...]
A house on West Street was broken into sometime within the last three days. Entry was gained by breaking glass in a rear  door. The house was ransacked . Stolen were two loaded firearms and an envelope of cash.
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As expected we broke an all-time two week attendence record with 176 registered players in week 2 of the 15th annual basketball camp. The players come from all of the surrounding Town’s and have a great time.Today was ” watermelon Wednesday” complete with watermelons donated by Sapowsky Farms, as [...]
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Three persons were transported to Baystate Hospital after a MV accident at 4:39 PM on Monday. A vehicle travelling eastbound operated by CATHERINE TYNG, 62 of New Salem  struck a vehicle operated by HOLLY KOCHANOWSKI, 49, of Belchertown. Kochanowski was cited for making an [...]
The 15th Annual DARE Basketball Camp opened Monday with 115 players  in attendance, almost surpassing last years 120 Week 1 record. Coach Mike Gill (Southwick Girls Varisty) is the Camp director, in his 15th year as coach and 11th as Director. Ptl. James White, the Department’s newest [...]
On Sunday a homeowner reported items left on the lawn of a residence on North street. Recovered were an owl and the lawn ornaments pictured above. If you own them or know who does please contact the Granby Police Department at 467-9222.
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This year at Charter Day, the annual Police/Fire Softball game raised funds for the Counil on Aging Food Pantry and Fuel Assistance programs. At the annual SALT Council Police/Senior  Cookout, Sgt. Mark smith, representing the Police Officers, and Mike Pandora, representing the Fire Department members, presented  a [...]
Summer is here and soon we will be celebrating the Fourth of July. In addition to  cookouts, trips to the beach, family outings and professional firewokks displays, a not-so-safe tradition is the unlawful use of fireworks. Not only is the possion of these items against the law, [...]
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SALT Council member Charlette Lussier serves a “customer”
at the first Police/Senior Cookout in 1995.Â
Over 130 people attended the 15th annual Police/Senior cookout held last Tuesday at Dufresne Park. Police officers cooked the meal, and volunteers served the senriors who attended.  The SALT Council honored Marion Roberts [...]
The Granby SALT Council will hold it’s 15th annual Police/Senior Cookout at Dufresne Park. This event is open to all Granby Senior Citizens. Advance tickets are advised ( $1. each in advance - $5 the day of the event!)
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On Sunday the Police and Fire departments will be holding their  second annual benefit softball game as part of the Charter Day events. The game, held at 10 AM will raise funds for the Granby Council on Aging Fuel Assistance Program and Food pantry. Last years lopsided [...]
Construction on the new Public Safety Comlex began after the official ground breaking ceremony was held last Friday. Virgilio Construction is doing the site work. Lashway Logging cleared the trees on Saturday.
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