The Town of Granby Radio Committee is thrilled to announce that the CT State Bond Commission approved a $2.0 million grant to Granby to assist us in the funding of our emergency communication system. Many people contributed to getting this critical project off of the ground. We want to especially thank our legislative delegation: Senators Kissel and Seminara, and Representative Anderson and their staffs. Also, a hearty thanks to Governor Lamont and the Bond Commission and their teams. We are truly grateful for their willingness to prioritize and support the needs of our first responders and the people they serve in our community.
The Granby Radio Committee consists of members Mike Walsh, Town Manager; Mark Fiorentino, First Selectman; Scott Sansom, Chief of Police; Chris Gordon, Granby Ambulance; Kirk Severance, Director of Public Works; and is chaired by John Horr, Jr., Chief of Lost Acres Fire Department. Many thanks to those serving on this committee for their hard work, and to those who have served in the past.
The new emergency communication system project will be invaluable to Granby's residents. The new system will support all 5 emergency services groups: the Police Department, Fire Department, Granby Ambulance, Department of Public Works, and CERT. There is compatibility options with surrounding towns for various times when departments liaise to serve residents in a joint emergency. There will be 5 radio tower sites arranged to provide significantly improved radio coverage for the emergency service groups.