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Granby Agricultural Commission plans Open Farm Day, approves recording secretary stipend
Summary
At its March 11 meeting the Granby Agricultural Commission set Open Farm Day for Sept. 12, 2026, approved a monthly recording-secretary stipend (amount not specified) and authorized members to attend Ag Day at the Capitol on March 18.
The Granby Agricultural Commission on March 11 set logistics for Open Farm Day and approved a monthly stipend for the recording secretary.
The commission agreed to hold Open Farm Day on Sept. 12, 2026, and tasked members with identifying equipment and materials needed in advance, including road and lawn signage, maps and mailings, and expanding outreach to recruit more participating farms. Ellen Whitlow, chair of the Granby Agricultural Commission, opened the meeting at 7:11 p.m. and led the discussion on event preparations.
Commissioners also noted that representatives will attend Ag Day at the Capitol on March 18 to gather information about agricultural initiatives relevant to Granby. The minutes record a clerk payment of $60 for February; separately, on a motion by Sara Esthus and seconded by Ellen Whitlow, the commission voted to approve a monthly stipend for recording secretary duties. The minutes do not specify the stipend amount.
Votes at a glance: On a motion by Shirley Murtha, seconded by Sara Esthus, the minutes of the Feb. 11, 2026 meeting were approved. On a motion by Sara Esthus, seconded by Ellen Whitlow, the commission approved payment of a monthly recording-secretary stipend (amount not specified). On a motion by Martha LaCrosse, seconded by Ellen Whitlow, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
The commission scheduled its next meeting for April 8, 2026. The minutes were signed by Martha LaCrosse, recording secretary.
