Granby Police Department Blog

The Granby Police Department announced today that officers will be out in full force over the next few weeks in a continued effort to increase seat belt use, in support of the Summer 2010, National Click It or Ticket Mobilization. The increased patrols have been funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Highway Safety Division and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The focus of the increased patrols is to combine extra traffic enforcement, provide public information, and community outreach to reduce motor vehicle-related fatalities, injuries and economic loss. The Granby Police Department wishes everyone a safe summer.

On Thursday morning, at approximately 01:22, the police department received a call reporting a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 290 Amherst St.. When officers arrived they found a motor vehicle on its roof and the two male occupants standing next to the vehicle. A few feet away from the vehicle was the Granby Police Department Speed Trailer, which had been struck by the motor vehicle as well. The occupants of the car were not injured in the crash. The operator of the vehicle, Mr. Juan Hernandez of Amherst was cited for the crash. The crash was investigated by Sgt. Kevin O’Grady and Officer Robert Ash.

Starting Monday July 19, the Highway Department will be working on the Carver/Taylor/Chicopee Street area. There will be detour signs set up at Chicopee at School streets, Taylot and Truby, and West Street at the Ludlow line

On wednesday Jul 14, 2010, we will  be re-locationg to our new facility-. All 9-1-1 calls will be reouted to S. Hadley PD and then relayed to us. We request that non emergency  issues be delayed if at all possible. License to carry applications will not be processed all week.  Thank you for you cooperation.

There are still openings in the following DARE sponsored summer programs for local youth:

Basketball July 12-16 grades 6 & up  Basketball July 19-23 Grades 3-6.  Cheer Camp, Grades 3 and up July 28 July 30

Soccer Camp Grades 6 & up July 26 - July 30 , Grades 3-6  August 2-August 6. Limited enrollment - frist come /first serve

All camps $40 each ( discounts for multiple children in the same family). Grades are as on 9/10/10. All camps are at Granby HS and all area youth are welcome. Applicatons/times are available at the Police web Site http://www.granbypd.org or at the Police Station. Note- station is re-locating July 14 to 259 E State Street. Soccer and Cheer Camp applications are available at the basketball camp also.

Every year there are thousands of fireworks related injuries across the Country. Serious injury to the fingers, hands,  and eyes, and burns to the skin are common. We urge you to leave the fireworks to the professionals. Remember- Fireworks are ILLEGAL to possess in Massachusetts and thse found will be charged criminally.

For a list of legal fireworks displays sStatewide go HERE to the Department of Public Safety Web site

Due to the impending re-location to our new facility, License to Carry and FID Cards will not be issed between July 6 and July 22.  Permits are valid for 90 days after the expiration date. Thank you for your patience.

On Tuesday June 22, the Police Department and SALT Council will be holding the 16th annual Police Senior cookout at Dufresne Park. All seniors are invited to attend. Cost is a minimal $1.00!. We will once again serve chicken, hamburgs and hot dogs. Guests are welcome any time and the meal will be served promptly at Noon. The SALT ( Seniors And Law enforcement Together) program is designed to bring senior citizens, protective services and law enforcment together to work to ensuring the safety of senior citizens. It is sponsored byt the Granby PD and Hampshire County Sheriff Garvey and District Attorney Scheibel.

The Granby School Building Committee will be holding a series of informational meetings concerning the consturction of a new school. Whether you are in favor of, opposed to, or undecided, BE INFORMED.

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

Presented by the Granby School Building Committee

On May 26, 2010 the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) approved Granby’s chosen option for construction of a new school, grades 6-12.  The School Building Committee is hosting a series of informational sessions throughout the Schematic Design Phase.  These meetings will provide updates.  The committee encourages your questions and seeks your input.

MEETING DATES

Wednesday, June 23                           7:00 PM

Saturday, July 24                                9:30 AM

Wednesday, August 25                        7:00 PM

Wednesday, September 15                   7:00 PM

Wednesday, October 6                         7:00 PM

Thursday, October 14                           7:00 PM

All meetings will take place in the East Meadow Cafeteria and are two hours in length.

all meetings open to public and re-broadcast on Channel 15

For Additional Information         Granby Cable TV channel 15

www.granbyschoolsma.org and click on BUILDING COMMITTEE                               

On Sunday the Granby Police and Fire Departments held their annual Softball Game to benefit the Council on Aging Food Pantry.  Although the score was,predictably, in favor of the  Police, the real winners were those who benefit from the Council on Aging’s program.See photos HERE