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Granville will sponsor Lighted Tractor Parade and back adult basketball league to cover insurance and facility fees
Summary
The Granville Village Board voted unanimously Dec. 1 to make the Lighted Tractor Parade a village-sponsored event so organizers can obtain required insurance and to sponsor a winter adult basketball league at Granville High School; both votes were unanimous.
Granville — The Village Board voted unanimously Dec. 1 to make the annual Lighted Tractor Parade a village-sponsored event and to sponsor a winter adult basketball league at Granville High School.
Deputy Mayor Dean Hyatt moved that the Lighted Tractor Parade become a Village-sponsored event to provide insurance and logistical support; Trustee Heather Leaman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Paul Garrone told the board the small 501(c)(3) that has managed the parade could not obtain an affordable special-events policy this year — the premium exceeded roughly $950 — creating a barrier for participating agencies that require indemnification. Garrone said about 32 entries had registered so far and the committee expects 60 or more entries; Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride on the final float and pose for photos before the parade. The parade will benefit the Share the Warmth clothing drive.
At public comment, resident Cory Bourn asked the board to sponsor an adult basketball league this winter because a new school policy requires rental fees unless a municipality sponsors leagues. Trustee Heather Leaman moved that the Village sponsor the league with Bourn serving as volunteer coordinator; Trustee Paul Garrone seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Why it matters: Making the parade a village-sponsored event allows the organizers to secure liability insurance and formal logistical support from public safety partners, who requested indemnification to participate. Sponsoring the adult league reduces barriers to community recreation by covering school rental requirements when the district’s policy would otherwise impose fees.
What happens next: The Village will absorb event sponsorship responsibilities and the related insurance costs for the parade; event organizers will continue to manage entries and logistics. Mr. Bourn will coordinate the basketball league in a volunteer role under the village sponsorship.
Speakers referenced: Trustee Paul Garrone (parade update), Deputy Mayor Dean Hyatt (moved sponsorship motion), Trustee Heather Leaman (seconded parade motion; moved basketball sponsorship), Mr. Cory Bourn (public comment, league coordinator).
