15 years ago  David Lloyd, representing the Northwest District Attorney’s office, met with Chief Barry, Frank Hudgik, Betty Innocent, and a few others, to discuss a new concept- S.A.L.T. Councils. The idea was to combine Law Enforcement ( Police/District Attorney’s/Sheriffs along with Senior Citizens and Protective Services to form a ” TRIAD” . These groups would meet and discuss ways that Law Enforcement could help Senior Citizens. Granby’s S.A.LT. Council was  “born ” at this meeting.  Our first project was to  determine how the Police could best serve out seniors. We quickly learned ( via a survey) that the Senior population was happy with the service provided by the Police - BUT - they felt they no longer ” knew ” them. SO- we held our first ” Police/ Senior cookout ” at Dufresne Park.- 100 Seniors attended and we had a great time.

This, as you know, has become an annual event, with over 160 meals served this year! But - the S.A.L.T. Council is more than just a cookout. Under the guidance of Chairman Frank Hudgik they have undetaken a house numbering project that helps Police/ Fire/Ambulance personnel quickly locate addresses. This is somehow ironic in that a program designed to help Seniors  ( S.A.L.T.) took on a project which helps  First Responders!. This program - started here in Granby- has now spread NATIONWIDE!

More on the house numbering project in a future  post…

Through the District Attorney’s office we also collect used cell phones- they are refurbished and distribted to Senior Citizens FREE of charge - they are programmed only to dial 9-1-1. If you need one contact Dianne at the COA - if you have an old one you don’t use, please consider donating it and we will have it re-furbished and put to good use. They can be dropped off at the COA.

Right now the S.A.L.T. Council needs VOLUNTEER members. We meet once a month. There is not a lot involved - mostly we need your IDEAS  and input. If you are interested call Dianne at the COA ( 447-3239) or Chief Barry at the Police Department ( 467-9222).

 We need you help to keep the S.A.L.T. Council going!