Updated information from the Granby Police Department
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Posted by admin on 22 May 2008 | Tagged as: general
Sunday May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day, According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children :
“Since 1983, our nation has observed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. First proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan and observed by every administration since, May 25th is the anniversary of the day in 1979 when 6-year-old Etan Patz disappeared from a New York street corner on his way to school. His story captivated the nation. His photo, taken by his father, a professional photographer, was circulated nationwide and appeared in media across the nation and around the world. Etan became the poster-child for a movement. The powerful image came to symbolize the anguish and trauma of thousands of searching families.
For nearly three decades, the search for Etan has continued. However, today, just as that day when President Reagan proclaimed the first National Missing Children’s Day, Etan is still missing. The widespread attention brought to his case and those of others eventually led to a nationwide commitment to help locate and recover missing children. National Missing Children’s Day honors this commitment by reminding parents, guardians, and other trusted-adult role models to make child safety a priority.”
TAKE 25 is a program set up to commemorate National Missing Children’s Day. Take 25 urges responsible adults to take some time to speak to children about safety issues. To help parents and others they offer 25 tips to make children safer:
If you need further information please don’t hesitate to contact the Granby Police Department.
Posted by admin on 21 May 2008 | Tagged as: general
Now that good weather has returned, the Department’s Speed Trailer is available to be deployed upon request. If you are interested in having the trailer in your area, contact the Department (467-9222 or via email at chiefbarry@granbypd.org) and ask to have your address put on the list. Generally we leave the trailer in one location for several days. The trailer does have a very effective short term deterrent effect on speeders.
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Posted by admin on 16 May 2008 | Tagged as: general
Motorists should expect delays this morning (Friday May 16 th)on Burnett Street due to road paving…
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Posted by admin on 10 May 2008 | Tagged as: general
Juvenile Court Clerk Magistrate Kelli Ryan DiLisio
East Meadow School celebrated its 19th annual D.A.R.E. Graduation on Friday May 9th at 1:15pm. The 92 “graduates” listened to remarks by guest speaker Attorney Kelli Ryan DiLisio, the Assistant Clerk Magistrate of the Franklin/Hampshire County Juvenile Court. Attorney Dilisio related experiences she has had dealing with substance abusers through her role as Assistant Clerk Magistrate, and in her former occupation, Assistant District Attorney. Associate Superintendent of Schools John Robert, Chief of Police Louis M. Barry, and East Meadow School Principal Jim Pietras also spoke. Essay presentations were made by students Chase Forbush, Alexis Ouellette, Natalie Richards, and Timothy BaiRossi. The students were congratulated by D.A.R.E. Officer Kurt Carpenter, who also reminded students that he would be available to them next year when they move to the Jr/Sr High School, in his role as School Resource Officer.
Posted by admin on 05 May 2008 | Tagged as: general
Ptl. Robert Dufault, (left) Sergeant Mark Smith (center) & former Officer Fran Foley prepare food
at a prior SALT cookout.
On Tuesday, June 24, 2008. The Granby Police Department, in cooperation with the Granby SALT Council and the Granby Council on Aging, will hold our Police/Senior Cookout at Dufresne Park. This annual event began 14 years ago to provide a way for our Senior Citizens to get to know the Town’s police officers.The officers and SALT Council Members cook and serve hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken and other cookout fare, In the past there has been crime prevention, safety, consumerprotection and health infomration available All Granby Senior Citizens are invited to attend. Please contact the Council on Aging at 467-3239 to make a reservations. Transportation is available. The cookout starts at 11 AM. The cookout is funded through donations and by a Grant from the Executive office of Public Safety. Any raffle prize donations would be gratefully appreciated!
Posted by admin on 05 May 2008 | Tagged as: general
The Granby S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law enforcement Together) will be holding a spaghetti supper on Thursday May 22, 2008 at the American Legion on Pleasant Street. Granby Police Officers Kevin O’Grady and Bob Ash will give a brief presentation on Neighborhood Watch and Granby Fire Chief Russ Anderson give a brief talk on basic fire safety. Tickets are $3.00 and MUST be puchased in advance. They are available by calling the COA at 467-3239. SEATING IS LIMITED!
Posted by admin on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: general
Posted by admin on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: general
Under a new law approved April 11, 2008, children under age 8 must be secured in a child passenger restraint, unless they are 57″ in height. All children under age 13 must either be securely seat belted or in a child passenger restraint. This is a primary violation (operators may be stopped for this violation without another reason.)
Under the old law children over 5 or less than 40 lbs had to secured in the child passenger restraint.
Ptl. Kurt Carpenter is available by appointment to ensure the child safety seats are properly installed.
Posted by admin on 26 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: general
On April 26, 2008 at approximately 1:00 PM the Granby Police Department was notified of a large brush fire on Carver Street near the Belchertown town line. Granby Fire personnel responded to the incident. Once on scene, Granby Fire authorities summoned assistance from several surrounding fire departments. Fire department personnel and equipment from Belchertown, South Hadley District 2, Bondsville, Ludlow, Hadley, Amherst and the Department of Conservation and Recreation districts 10 and 11 responded to assist in fighting the fire. The Massachusetts State Police air wing also assisted in fighting the fire by dropping water from the air. Chicopee Fire personnel responded and provided station coverage. Fire personnel from South Hadley Fire District 1 responded to provide ambulance coverage. Police closed a section of Carver Street while the fire was being dealt with.
It was estimated that as of 6:00 PM that approximately 30 acres had burned. Fire authorities were still fighting the fire.
Granby Police request that residents and other commuters use alternate routes of travel to avoid the area until the incident is resolved.
Posted by admin on 23 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: general
Firearms permits can now be processed Sunday through Thursday nights from 5 PM until 10 PM, as well as on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 AM to 3 PM. We suggest you call the station in advance (467-9222) to ensure that there is someone available to process your permit. Permits (new issues and renewals) cost $100. (the fee is set by the State), and they are good for 6 years. We accept checks only made out to the Town of Granby.Permits for mace only cost $25. Renewals for persons over age 70 are FREE. Anyone who did not have a permit prior to 1998 MUST take an approved firearms safety class prior to applying. . We suggest you come in approximately one month before the expiration date. Permits are good for 90 days after their expiration date. The permit process takes approximately 1/2 hour. All firearms which are not under the direct control of a properly licensed person MUST be equipped with a trigger lock or be ina locked container. FREE TRIGGER LOCKS are available at the Police Station.
