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Commission flags farm soil testing gaps

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 11, 2026

Commission Explores Regional Composting Program

The Commission is developing a proposal for a microcomposting unit with regional drop-off points and plans to pursue grant funding. A speaker on composting may be brought to Granby in September or October, with representatives from nearby communities potentially participating.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Commission Reviews Energy and Farmland Plans

Town Hall energy projects were expected to be included in the fiscal year 2028 small capital budget, while the status of school energy projects remained unclear. The Commission assigned follow-up work on weatherization, school projects, farmland conservation, composting, and a possible sustainability fair.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Solar Project Details Remain Under Review

The Commission reported that Broadleaf Solar plans to remove trees along Salmon Brook Street and tunnel under Salmon Brook near the rail trail, but has not provided decommissioning details. Commissioners will review the application materials and consider questions or comments for the town at the July meeting.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Granby Plans Energy Upgrades and Soil Testing

Granby plans to develop an RFP for energy-saving work at Town Hall, the Senior Center, Library, Police Station, and Town Garage, with projects expected to be proposed for the 2027–2028 budget; the Library may be excluded because of planned renovations. Commissioners also agreed that additional soil testing on town-owned farmland is important in 2026, with potential 100% incentives available for weatherization projects.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission Advances Soil and Composting Plans

Commissioners agreed that a proposed soil-testing framework was an excellent starting point and assigned Kara Marshall to develop specific recommendations for the town. The discussion also identified composting as a potential way to reduce landfill waste and tipping costs, which can reach $150 per ton; food scraps make up about 20% of refuse and compostable paper about 10%.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Commission Advances Farmland Soil Testing Plan

The Commission agreed to develop specific recommendations for additional soil testing on leased town farmland for discussion at its April 14 meeting. The discussion cited only two soil samples for the 125-acre East Street parcel and low organic matter in the reported results.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Commission flags farm soil testing gaps

Commissioners identified low organic matter and only two soil tests across 125 acres under the farm lease. They agreed to review the lease requirements and discuss recommendations at the March 10 meeting.

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