Groton, New York

CMEEC

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 of the zoning regulations. The body will also discuss MUDD Regulations and short-term rental regulations.

• Review of Zoning Regulation Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9
• Discussion of MUDD Regulations – Section 5
• Discussion of Short Term Rental Regulations

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider resolutions to appoint two battalion chiefs to the Fire Department and approve a new parking fine schedule. The body will also authorize a change order for wastewater sludge removal and accept a donation for street flags.

• Appointment of Kevin Price as Battalion Chief
• Appointment of Christian Grivalsky as Battalion Chief
• Approval of parking fines and fees for Ordinance 250
• Authorization of $98,825 change order for wastewater sludge removal
• Acceptance of $950 donation for street flag program

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will review and potentially adopt a draft mission statement outlining its purpose. Members will discuss the committee's goals and recent completed projects such as rain gardens and a flower bed at the Eastern Point Beach entrance. New business includes plans for City Day involvement and the use of social media. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and department reports.

• Review and adopt draft mission statement for the committee
• Discuss committee goals and future projects
• Review completed rain garden and flower bed projects at EPB
• Plan involvement in City Day events
• Consider use of social media for committee outreach

PACT

The Police and Community Together Committee will approve the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes, review old business items such as mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities, receive an update from the police chief, and set the date for the next meeting on August 20, 2026.

• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of mobile meetings (old business)
• Discussion of investigations (old business)
• Discussion of cameras (old business)
• Scheduling of next meeting for August 20, 2026

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to discuss utility updates and project responses. The body is considering a funding increase for sludge removal services at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

• Action to authorize a $98,825.00 change order for Purchase Order 72617 to Hi Stone & Son, Incorporated for sludge removal
• Discussion of transformer pricing changes
• Update on the digester at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Review of the July 4th, 2026 storm response

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet on July 14, 2026 to review ongoing youth initiatives. The agenda includes updates on Project Oceanology, a Groton Soccer Club gear swap, the TOG Pump Track, and a survey update for City Day at Marine Science. New business will cover upcoming Connecticut SUN events. The committee will consider recommendations for the Mayor and Council on youth needs.

• Project Oceanology (Groton Spotlight Idea)
• Groton Soccer Club Gear Swap (Groton Spotlight Idea)
• TOG Pump Track (Groton Spotlight Idea)
• Survey Update for City Day meeting at Marine Science
• CT SUN events (new business)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the potential sale of four city- and town-owned vacant lots on Central Boulevard. The body is also reviewing a grant for the police department and a change order for wastewater sludge removal.

• Proposed sale of four vacant lots at 0 Central Boulevard
• Acceptance of $27,815 Nuclear Safety Emergency Program (NSEP) grant for police equipment and training
• Proposed $98,825 change order for sludge removal at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Appointment application of William "Tony" Patterson to the Beach and Parks Committee
• Review of parking fine and fee schedule

Beach and Parks Committee

The committee discussed approved Capital Improvement Plan projects for the 2027 budget and a donation for playground equipment. Members also reviewed progress on the Washington Park Renovation and a memorial bench request.

• $25,000 donation for playground equipment from CT Sun Foundation ($15,000) and Brittany Griner ($10,000)
• 2027 Budget CIP projects: security cameras at Eastern Point Beach and Washington Park, guardrail fencing, zero turn mower, playscape, Park House driveway, and equipment trailer
• Recommendation for Jan Miller memorial bench sent to Mayor and Council
• Update on Washington Park Renovation regarding exterior doors
• Request for a trash can at the beach entrance

Conservation Commission

The Groton Conservation Commission canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The agenda included roll call, approval of minutes from May 5 and June 2, and new business regarding water quality, air quality, communications, and other items.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of May 5, 2026 minutes
• Approval of June 2, 2026 minutes
• New business: water quality
• New business: air quality

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The commission’s members include Chair Eric Jay and members Cheryl Auerbach, Marcia Gipstein, Mark Granatosky, and Bernadette Kunkemoeller. The agenda listed typical items such as roll call, minutes approval, public hearings, new business, other business, and adjournment, but none were acted upon.

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will consider a citizen’s petition and whether the town can spend about $5,000 on safety markers and $15,000–$20,000 to update the Harbor Management Plan. The meeting also includes a review of the plan’s draft sections, a budget review, and a research proposal on PFAS. Additional items address public access to city moorings and communications with the mayor and city council.

• Consider spending approximately $5,000 for safety markers
• Consider spending approximately $15,000–$20,000 to update the Harbor Management Plan
• Review draft sections of the Harbor Management Plan update
• Budget review for the commission
• Research proposal on PFAS

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a $25,000 donation from the Connecticut Sun Foundation for playground equipment in Washington Park, approving the temporary use of alcohol at Eastern Point Beach for the Groton City Brew Run on September 5, and authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV for $41,645 from Gengras Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram using capital reserve funds.

• Resolution R-26-07-69: Accept $25,000 donation from Connecticut Sun Foundation for Washington Park playground equipment.
• Resolution R-26-07-70: Approve temporary alcohol consumption at Eastern Point Beach for Groton City Brew Run on September 5, 2026.
• Resolution R-26-07-71: Authorize purchase of one 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV for $41,645 from capital reserve funds.

The council accepted a $25,000 donation from the Connecticut Sun Foundation for Washington Park playground equipment, approved temporary alcohol use at Eastern Point Beach for the September 5 City Brew Run, authorized purchase of police vehicles (one $41,645 Dodge Durango and two $116,980 Dodge Durangos), approved a $165,344.30 purchase order for Kllen Group America transformers, and approved a three‑year sludge disposal agreement with Wind River Environmental up to $300,000.

• Accepted $25,000 donation from Connecticut Sun Foundation for playground equipment (4-0-0)
• Approved temporary alcohol use at Eastern Point Beach for City Brew Run (4-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of one 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV for $41,645 (4-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs for $116,980 (4-0-0)
• Approved purchase order to Kllen Group America for $165,344.30 transformers (4-0-0)
• Approved three‑year sludge disposal agreement with Wind River Environmental up to $300,000 (4-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

The scheduled Economic Development Commission meeting for July 1, 2026 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the adoption of Springbrook HR Software. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Roll call of Mayor Jill Rusk and council members
• Discussion on Human Resources – Springbrook HR Software
• Meeting to be held at City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street

The committee discussed a $72,135 request to purchase an updated HR module for the Springbrook system. A motion to refer the request to a special Mayor and Council meeting was made, seconded, and carried unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting then adjourned.

• Referred $72,135 Springbrook HR software request to special Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The council will vote on a resolution to authorize a $72,135 purchase and license of an updated Springbrook human resources module, to be funded from the FY27 HR budget. Two separate resolutions will also accept donations of $1,400 and $1,500 from local residents and a business for the city’s Street Flag Program. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• R-26-06-68: Approve $72,135 purchase and license of Springbrook updated HR module
• R-26-06-66: Accept $1,400 donation for Street Flag Program flag pole sets
• R-26-06-67: Accept $1,500 donation from R.B. Kent & Son Inc. for Street Flag Program

The Mayor and Council accepted two donations for the Street Flag Program: $1,400 and $1,500. They also authorized the purchase and licensing of the Springbrook updated human resources module for $72,135, to be paid from the FY27 HR budget. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted $1,400 donation for Street Flag Program (5-0-0)
• Accepted $1,500 donation for Street Flag Program (5-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of Springbrook HR module for $72,135 (5-0-0)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is holding a special meeting to review department reports and establish committee guidelines. Members will discuss the goals of the committee and brainstorm new project ideas.

• Review of Parks & Recreation and Economic Development reports
• Establishment of committee guidelines
• Discussion of committee goals
• Brainstorming of new project ideas

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026, has been cancelled.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss accepting a $25,000 donation from the Connecticut Sun Foundation and Brittany Griner for playground equipment at Washington Park. It will consider granting a one‑day alcohol permit for the Groton City Brew Run at Eastern Point Beach on September 12, 2026. The body will vote on authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV for $41,645 from Gengras Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Finally, it will approve a purchase order for ten transformers up to $218,220.30 for the electric distribution system.

• Accept $25,000 donation for Washington Park playground equipment (Connecticut Sun Foundation & Brittany Griner)
• Approve one‑day alcohol permit for Groton City Brew Run at Eastern Point Beach on Sept 12, 2026
• Authorize purchase of one 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV for $41,645 from Gengras Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
• Approve purchase order for ten transformers not to exceed $218,220.30 for electric distribution projects
• Approve agreement with Wind River Environmental LLC for sludge removal at $0.155 per unit

The Committee of the Whole approved a series of motions to refer several items to the Mayor and Council meeting on July 6, 2026, including a $5.7 million water main replacement project, a $25,000 playground donation, police vehicle purchases, utility equipment purchases, and a parking ordinance amendment. A $1,400 street‑flag donation was referred to a special council meeting on June 29, 2026. All motions carried unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Moved $5.7 M water main replacement project to July 6 meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved $25,000 playground donation from Connecticut Sun to July 6 meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved police department request for three Dodge Durango vehicles ($158,625) to July 6 meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved purchase of 10 transformers ($165,344) to July 6 meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved 3‑year sludge removal contract to July 6 meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved water treatment chemical purchase to July 6 meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved amended Parking Ordinance 250a to July 6 meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved $1,400 street‑flag donation to special June 29 meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The council will consider two resolutions concerning the City of Groton Fire Department. The first resolution accepts the retirement of Battalion Chief Chester Kaniecki effective June 30, 2026. The second resolution appoints him as Deputy Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Marshall effective July 1, 2026. A swearing‑in ceremony is also noted.

• Resolution R-26-06-64: Accept and approve the retirement of Battalion Chief Chester Kaniecki effective June 30, 2026
• Resolution R-26-06-65: Approve the appointment of Chester Kaniecki as Deputy Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Marshall effective July 1, 2026

The council approved a resolution accepting the retirement of Battalion Chief Chester Kaniecki effective June 30, 2026. The council also approved his appointment as Deputy Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Marshall effective July 1, 2026. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved retirement of Battalion Chief Chester Kaniecki (effective June 30, 2026) – vote 4-0-0
• Approved appointment of Chester Kaniecki as Deputy Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Marshall (effective July 1, 2026) – vote 4-0-0

PACT

The Police and Community Together Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the City Municipal Building has been cancelled.

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission will consider authorizing a $6.8 million construction contract for water main replacements on Military Highway, Grove Avenue, and Fairview Avenue. The body will also vote on purchasing transformers, chemicals, and sludge disposal services.

• Authorize $6.8M construction contract for water main replacements
• Authorize $218,220.30 for KLLEN Distribution System Transformers
• Authorize $300,000 for sludge disposal with Wind River Environmental
• Authorize $432,700 for water treatment chemicals
• Authorize $137,000 for Granulated Activated Carbon filter

The Groton Utilities Commission voted to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2026 and April 15, 2026 regular meetings. Both motions were carried unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2026 meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2026 meeting (4-0-0)
• Treasurer's report acknowledged but not approved

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review sections 3, 4, and 7 of the zoning regulations. The body will also address a referral regarding the sale of four lots at 0 Central Blvd and 0 Island Ave.

• Sale of 4 lots at 0 Central Blvd and 0 Island Ave
• Review of Zoning Regulation Sections 3, 4, and 7

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several meeting minutes and then voted to recommend the city sell the lots on Central Boulevard while recommending against selling the lot on Island Avenue. The commission also entered and exited an executive session on litigation and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes (5-0-2)
• Suspended rules to add June 3, 2026 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved June 3, 2026 minutes (6-0-1)
• Favorable recommendation for Central Blvd lots, unfavorable for Island Ave lot (7-0-0)
• Entered executive session on litigation (6-0-0)
• Exited executive session (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are reviewing several contracts and resolutions focused on infrastructure and staffing. Key items include stormwater flooding solutions and a tactical urbanism pilot in the Five Corners neighborhood.

• Contract with The Nature Conservancy for $320,000 for stormwater flooding design and permitting in Five Corners
• Contract with Street Plans for $80,000 for a tactical urbanism demonstration in Five Corners
• Acceptance of a donation of office furniture from Pfizer for the municipal building
• Contract extension for Taylor Lussier to serve as Interim City Planner through December 31, 2026

The council unanimously authorized Mayor Jill Rusk to sign a $320,000 contract with The Nature Conservancy for design, engineering, and permitting of nature‑based stormwater solutions in the Five Corners neighborhood. It also approved an $80,000 contract with Street Plans for a tactical urbanism pilot, accepted a donation of office furniture from Pfizer, and extended the interim city planner contract through Dec. 31 2026. All motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $320,000 Nature Conservancy stormwater design contract (5-0-0)
• Approved $80,000 Street Plans tactical urbanism contract (5-0-0)
• Accepted donation of office furniture from Pfizer (5-0-0)
• Approved extension of interim city planner contract through Dec 31 2026 (5-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach & Parks Committee will meet on June 10, 2026 at Zbierski House. The agenda provided includes only the meeting date, location, and committee members, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will conduct roll call, approve the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting, address the resignation of Kimberly Napier, and discuss old‑business items including Groton Spotlight Ideas, Movie Nights, and revisions to the 2026 survey. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consider Kimberly Napier resignation
• Discuss Groton Spotlight Ideas
• Discuss Movie Nights
• Discuss 2026 Survey Revisions

The Youth Advisory Committee accepted the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes with a motion moved by Megan Bishop, seconded by Holly Butler and all members voting in favor. An email noted that member Kimberly Naiper’s term has ended. No new business was taken up, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to decide on transferring uncollectable taxes to a suspense book. The body will also consider accepting two separate $1,000 donations from James Streeter for city programs.

• Resolution R-26-06-57: Transfer of $14,921.71 to the Tax Collector's Suspense Tax Book
• Resolution R-26-06-58: Acceptance of $1,000 donation for Summer Playground Program fees
• Resolution R-26-06-59: Acceptance of $1,000 donation for the Street Flag Program

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing a $320,000 contract with The Nature Conservancy to design and permit nature-based stormwater solutions in the Five Corners neighborhood. The body will also vote on a $14,921.71 transfer of uncollectable taxes to a suspense list and a $1,000 donation to the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Authorize $320,000 contract for Five Corners stormwater design
• Transfer $14,921.71 in uncollectable taxes to suspense list
• Accept $1,000 donation from Jim Streeter for Summer Playground Program
• Authorize $80,000 contract for tactical urbanism demonstration
• Review Ordinance 250a and fine/fee schedule

The Committee of the Whole approved a $320,000 stormwater management project for the Five Corners area, funded by a $300,000 grant and a $20,000 city contribution. They also provisionally authorized a $38,000 tactical urbanism project with Street Plans. Several donation items and a city planner interim appointment were moved to future Mayor and Council meetings. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $320,000 stormwater management project (5-0-0)
• Approved $38,000 tactical urbanism project with Street Plans (5-0-0)
• Moved FY26 Tax Suspense List to Special Mayor and Council meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved Five‑Corners stormwater and tactical urbanism items to Mayor and Council meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,000 Playground donation from Jim Streeter (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,000 Street Flag Program donation from Jim Streeter (5-0-0)
• Approved donation of used Pfizer furniture to City and Utilities (5-0-0)
• Approved interim City Planner appointment (5-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Economic Development Commission is hosting a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor, and City Council to complete the 2026 CT Main Street Assessment. The meeting will be held at the City Municipal Building and is available in-person or virtually.

• Joint meeting with Economic Development Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, Mayor, and City Council
• Completion of 2026 CT Main Street Assessment with Carl Rosa
• Hybrid meeting format available (in-person at 295 Meridian Street or via Zoom)

The joint special meeting was held to complete the 2026 Main Street assessment. Participants reviewed the city's TIF district and the Four Point Main Street Management Approach. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review revisions to the Economic Development Grant Program. The body will also discuss the Groton City’s CT Main Street Annual Assessment.

• Economic Development Grant Program Revisions
• Groton City’s CT Main Street Annual Assessment

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will take roll call, approve the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes, and consider Application IW#26-05-01 submitted by Groton Utilities to replace water lines on Military Highway, Grodve Avenue, and Fairview Avenue. The commission will also discuss water quality, air quality, communications, and any other items.

• Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Application IW#26-05-01 – replacement of water lines on Military Highway, Grodve Avenue, and Fairview Avenue (Groton Utilities)
• Discussion of water quality
• Discussion of air quality
• Discussion of communications

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting. It then approved Application IW#2 6-05-01 to replace water lines on Military Highway, Grove Avenue and Fairview Avenue, requiring the contractor to conduct test pits at all culverts and obtain an additional permit if replacement is needed. The approval passed with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 5, 2026 Conservation Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved water‑line replacement application IW#2 6-05-01 with test‑pit condition (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor 4‑0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Application #26-06-01, which proposes a crosswalk and resident‑only parking signs on Shore Avenue. The commission will also discuss Shore Avenue matters in new business and consider a handbook revision in other business. Minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Public hearing – Application #26-06-01 for a crosswalk and resident‑only parking signs on Shore Avenue
• New business – discussion of Shore Avenue
• Other business – handbook revision
• Approval of minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will approve the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes and review a citizen's petition. It will discuss new business items, including a Certificate of Permission for Electric Boat's sea‑wall repair at Building 162, an update to the Harbor Management Plan, a mooring marketing campaign on Facebook, safety marker installation, and a fish disposal ordinance. The commission will also plan final details for City Day on August 7, 2026.

• Certificate of Permission for Electric Boat sea‑wall repair (Building 162)
• Harbor Management Plan update discussion
• Mooring marketing campaign Facebook postings
• Safety marker installation (timing, location, cost)
• Fish disposal ordinance consideration

The commission deferred approval of the meeting minutes to the July meeting. Members were assigned specific sections of the Harbor Management Plan to review. Tasks were set for checking Facebook group participation, postponing the Harbor Master update, and ordering City Day key chains. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approval of minutes deferred to July meeting
• Harbor Management Plan sections assigned: Sec 1‑2 to Eric J, Sec 3 to Dick, Sec 4 to Charlie, Sec 5‑6 to Eric C, Appendix A to Colleen, Appendix B to Terry, Appendix C to Dzofia
• Scott to check Town's ability to join three Facebook groups for mooring marketing
• Harbor Master updates postponed to July meeting
• E. Jay to order floating key chains for City Day and submit invoice
• Motion to adjourn passed; meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss the acceptance of a corporate donation for traffic safety measures. The body will also consider the reappointment of a member to the Groton Utilities Commission.

• Proposed acceptance of up to $25,000 from General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation for two speed tables on Eastern Point Road
• Proposed reappointment of Jeffrey Godley to the Groton Utilities Commission for a term expiring May 31, 2030

The council reappointed Jeffrey Godley to the Groton Utilities Commission for a term ending May 31, 2030. It accepted a $25,000 donation from General Dynamics Electric Boat to fund two speed tables on Eastern Point Road. It authorized a provisional contract with Friar Architecture for up to $46,000 to design and manage the municipal building roof replacement.

• Reappointed Jeffrey Godley to Utilities Commission (6-0-0)
• Accepted $25,000 donation for two speed tables on Eastern Point Road (6-0-0)
• Authorized provisional contract with Friar Architecture for roof replacement up to $46,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved Mayor and Council minutes (6-0-0)
• Suspended rules to add agenda item R-26-06-56 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to address new business regarding engineering services for the Municipal Building. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Engineering services for the Municipal Building

The Committee of the Whole considered a recommendation from Public Works Services Coordinator H. Comeau to hire Friar Architecture for a roof assessment of the municipal building. Councilors Ambroise and Sheffield moved to refer the recommendation to the Mayor and Council meeting on June 1, 2026. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0-0. The meeting then adjourned.

• Referred Friar Architecture roof‑assessment recommendation to Mayor and Council (6-0-0)

Budget Meeting

The Groton City Council will vote to appropriate $21,736,153 for the fiscal year July 1 2026 to June 30 2027. The budget includes revenues from property taxes at 4.5 mills and other sources totaling $21,736,153. Appropriations fund police, fire, public works, parks, and other city services. The council will also approve the prior year’s budget meeting minutes.

• Item 1: Approve $21,736,153 annual budget for FY 2026‑27
• Property tax rate set at 4.5 mills to fund the budget
• General Fund revenues: $6,543,679 interest/fees, $7,398,461 intergovernmental, $556,500 licenses, $5,804,013 interdepartmental, $153,500 miscellaneous, $265,000 service charge, $1,000,000 fund balance use
• Department allocations: Police $6,921,634; Fire $3,994,911; Public Works $4,748,594; Parks & Rec $1,972,780; others
• Item 2: Approve minutes of the June 2 2025 Annual Budget Meeting

The council voted 24‑0‑0 to appropriate the FY26/FY27 budget as presented. The minutes of the June 2, 2025 budget meeting were also approved unanimously. No other business was considered and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved FY26/FY27 budget appropriation (24-0-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 budget meeting (24-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (24-0-0)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider retiree status changes, including normal, early, deferred, and surviving‑spouse retirements, as well as beneficiary withdrawals and deceased retirees. It will then hear a quarterly investment presentation from GYL Financial and an actuarial update from Stephen Chykirda of USI. Additional agenda items cover pension matters, other post‑employment benefits, and other business.

• Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of normal, early, deferred, and surviving‑spouse retirements
• Review of beneficiary withdrawals
• Quarterly investment presentation – GYL Financial
• Actuary presentation – Stephen Chykirda (USI)

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Bozrah Utilities Commission will consider and act on the operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power Company for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The meeting also includes updates on commission term renewals, a review of customer service rules (with no recommended changes), and status reports on the Bozrah office building and customer service. Earlier agenda items cover routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and financial highlights.

• Approval of FY 2026‑2027 operating and capital budgets (BUC‑26‑04‑03)
• Commission term renewal updates
• Customer Service Rules and Regulations – no recommended changes
• Bozrah Office Building status update
• Customer Service update (old business)

The Bozrah Utility Commission voted 6‑0‑0 to approve the operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Earlier in the meeting the minutes from the January 28 and April 22, 2026 regular meetings were each approved with a 6‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. after all business was completed.

• Approved Jan 28, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-1; Commissioner Ballinger abstained)
• Approved Apr 22, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-1; Commissioner Scully abstained)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:45 a.m. (6-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission will review a follow‑up from the Small Business Funding presentation held on May 6. It will consider proposed revisions to the Economic Development Grant program. The meeting will also note the schedule for Groton City’s CT Main Street Annual Assessment on June 3 at 6 p.m.

• Follow‑up from Small Business Funding Presentation on May 6
• Economic Development Grant Program revisions
• Groton City’s CT Main Street Annual Assessment scheduled for June 3 at 6 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application. The applicant, Keith and Beth Euler, seek to reduce the front‑yard setback at 7 Bayberry Lane from 25 feet to 20 feet 4 inches. The board will consider granting the requested relief.

• Public hearing on Variance #5 11 for 7 Bayberry Ln – front‑yard setback reduction request
• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2026 Zoning Board meeting

The board amended and accepted the minutes from the Jan. 27 meeting unanimously. After a recusal, members voted unanimously to grant Application No. 511, allowing a 20‑ft‑4‑in front setback for a deck at 7 Bayberry Lane. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Amended minutes to add application No. 510 – approved unanimously
• Accepted amended minutes – approved unanimously
• Granted variance for 7 Bayberry Lane (20'4" front setback) – approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – approved unanimously

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider a resolution to reappoint Mark Oefinger to serve as the City's Rate Payer Representative to the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC).

• Resolution to reappoint Mark Oefinger as Rate Payer Representative to CMEEC
• Term to expire May 24, 2029
• Public Act No. 17-73 authorizes the appointment

The Mayor and Council approved the reappointment of Mark Oefinger as the City of Groton Rate Payer Representative to the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, extending his term to May 24, 2029. The motion was moved by Councilor McElroy, seconded by Councilor Ambroise, and passed unanimously (5-0-0). The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved reappointment of Mark Oefinger as Rate Payer Representative to CMEEC (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including the final approval of Ordinance 250a concerning municipal electric utility cooperatives. The body will also vote on reappointing Jeff Godley to the Groton Utilities Commission (term ending May 31, 2026) and Mark Oefinger as the City of Groton Rate Payer Representative to CMEEC (term ending May 24, 2026). Additional agenda items include an Electric Boat donation acceptance and presentations on the CT Main Street Assessment and My Coast projects.

• Reappoint Jeff Godley, 132 Tyler Avenue, to the Groton Utilities Commission (term expires May 31, 2026) – Resolution R-22-04-37
• Reappoint Mark Oefinger, 201 Broad Street, as Rate Payer Representative to CMEEC (term expires May 24, 2026) – Resolution R-23-9-99
• Final approval of Ordinance 250a concerning municipal electric utility cooperatives
• Electric Boat donation acceptance
• CT Main Street Assessment presentation

The Committee of the Whole approved motions to refer several matters to upcoming Mayor and Council or Committee of the Whole meetings. Items moved include a GUC board reappointment, the appointment of a rate‑payer representative to CMEEC, an electric‑boat donation project, and reviews of the resident parking ordinance and its fine schedule. All motions carried unanimously.

• Moved Jeff Godley GUC reappointment to Mayor and Council meeting June 1, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Moved appointment of Mark Oefinger as Groton Rate Payor Representative to CMEEC to next meeting for final approval (5-0-0)
• Moved electric‑boat donation acceptance to Mayor and Council meeting June 1, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Moved Ordinance 250a resident parking ordinance review to Committee of the Whole meeting June 8, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Moved parking fine and fee schedule review to Committee of the Whole meeting June 8, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Moved unspecified item to Special Mayor and Council meeting May 26, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

PACT

The Police and Community Together Committee will approve the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting. They will discuss old business items including mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities. A chief update will be given, and new business will set the date for the next meeting on June 18, 2026.

• Approve March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss mobile meetings
• Discuss investigations
• Discuss cameras
• Discuss volunteer opportunities

The committee unanimously approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. No other motions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will approve the previous meeting's minutes and the treasurer's report. They will discuss communications, monthly financial highlights, a CMEEC update, and status of ongoing projects. The agenda also includes old business, new business, and action items before adjourning.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plan for a mixed-use development at 390 Thames St & 33 Baker Ave and discuss zoning regulation sections 2, 3, and 7. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:30pm at the Municipal Building.

• Review of Mixed Use Development District preliminary plan at 390 Thames St & 33 Baker Ave
• Discussion of Zoning Regulation Review Sections 2, 3 & 7
• Approval of March 17th and April 21st, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff report presentation

The commission voted to approve the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes with a 5-0-0 vote. It also approved the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes by a 5-0-0 vote. A motion to adjourn the May 19, 2026 meeting passed unanimously with a 6-0-0 vote.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider operating and capital budgets for the Sewer, Water, and Electric divisions for fiscal year 2026-2027. The body will also review several high-value utility software contracts and amendments to resident-only parking zones.

• Proposed $504,850 contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company for software integration
• Proposed $476,703.75 contract with Survalent Technology, Inc. for SCADA and OMS systems
• Two-year goose control contract renewal with Honkers of Groton at $800 per week
• Amendments to resident-only parking permit areas across multiple streets including Allen St. and Thames St.
• Appointment of Andrea Adelman to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Mayor and Council adopted the operating and capital budgets for the Sewer, Water, and Electric divisions for FY 2026‑2027. They also approved a five‑year service agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering for up to $504,850 to modernize the utility GIS and SCADA systems. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Sewer Division operating and capital budgets (6-0-0)
• Approved Water Division operating and capital budgets (6-0-0)
• Approved Electric Division operating and capital budgets (6-0-0)
• Approved $504,850 service agreement with Burns & McDonnell for utility system upgrade (6-0-0)
• Amended resident‑only parking permit area resolution (6-0-0)
• Appointed Andrea Adelman to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0-0)
• Renewed goose control contract at $800 per week (6-0-0)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee is meeting to conduct introductory business. The body will assign officers, set a meeting schedule, and establish guidelines and goals for the committee.

• Assignment of committee officers
• Establishment of committee guidelines and goals
• Discussion of new projects

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach & Parks Committee will approve the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes and note the resignation of Gail Kelly. It will hear reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and the Youth Advisory Committee. The committee will discuss plantings along the beach basketball court fence, an update on Washington Park renovations, and receive a budget update.

• Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Resignation of Gail Kelly
• Plantings along beach basketball court fence
• Washington Park renovations update
• Budget update

The Beach & Parks Committee voted unanimously to name Brian Clinton as Acting Chair. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and accepted the April Director’s Report as read. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Brian Clinton as Acting Chair (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved April Director’s Report (as read)
• Adjourned meeting (motion moved and seconded)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to review old business regarding movie nights and Groton Spotlight ideas. The committee will also discuss new business concerning 2026 survey revisions and financial literacy action items.

• Groton Spotlight ideas
• Movie Nights
• 2026 Survey Revisions
• Financial Literacy action items

The Youth Advisory Committee accepted the March 10, 2026 minutes as read. The motion was moved by Denisse Diaz Sanchez, seconded by Kimberly Napier, and passed with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on appointing Andrea Adelman as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, filling a vacancy that expires June 30, 2027. The body will also consider a resolution to renew the city’s Canada goose control contract with Honkers, LLC at $800 per week for either a one‑year or two‑year term starting July 1, 2026. Alternative proposals from Wingman Goose Control ($630 per week) and Nutmeg Farm ($160 per day Mon‑Fri plus $100 per extra visit) will be presented for comparison. Additional agenda items include proposed FY27 budgets for sewer, water and electric services and a revision of residential parking street regulations.

• Appointment of Andrea Adelman as regular member of the Planning and Zoning Commission (term until June 30, 2027)
• Renewal of goose control contract with Honkers, LLC at $800 per week (one‑year or two‑year option)
• Alternative goose control proposals: Wingman Goose Control estimate $630 per week; Nutmeg Farm $160 per day Mon‑Fri plus $100 per additional visit
• Proposed FY27 budgets for Sewer, Water, and Electric services
• Residential Parking Street Revision

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to refer a Planning and Zoning Commission appointment and multiple Parks, Recreation, and Groton Utilities matters to the Mayor and Council meeting on May 18, 2026. All motions carried with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Referred Planning and Zoning Commission regular member appointment (A. Adelman) – carried 5-0-0
• Referred Goose Control contract renewal discussion – carried 5-0-0
• Referred FY27 Sewer Budget proposal – carried 5-0-0
• Referred FY27 Water Budget proposal – carried 5-0-0
• Referred GIS enterprise consultation funding request ($504,850) – carried 5-0-0
• Referred SCADA and OMS Support Systems $476,000 investment – carried 5-0-0
• Referred Groton Utilities Tree Trimming vendor selection – carried 5-0-0
• Referred Residential Parking Street Revision proposal – carried 5-0-0

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will consider a presentation on small‑business funding. The meeting will also review business‑outreach updates, upcoming CT Main Street events, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Small Business Funding presentation (starting at 6 pm)
• Approval of February 4, 2026 minutes
• Business Outreach Update from Commissioners
• CT Main Street Spotlight on Wallingford – May 7, 3‑6 pm
• Groton City’s CT Main Street Annual Assessment – June 3, 6 pm

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Application #26-05-01 for a lending library installation at Tyler House, located at 1 Beach Pond Road (PIN 168707588308E). The meeting will also include approval of the April 7, 2026 minutes and a discussion of a handbook revision. Additional routine items are roll call and adjournment.

• Public hearing – Application #26-05-01: Lending Library installation at Tyler House, 1 Beach Pond Road (PIN 168707588308E)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 7, 2026
• Discussion of handbook revision

The commission approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 and April 7, 2026 meetings by a 5‑0 vote. They also approved the Rotary Club’s lending‑library installation at the Tyler House, allowing any of the presented designs and leaving site selection to Parks and Recreation, with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved November 6, 2025 and April 7, 2026 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved lending‑library installation at Tyler House, any design (4‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a new application from Groton Utilities. The body will also review water and air quality and communications.

• Application IW#26-05-01: Groton Utilities water line replacement at Military Highway, Grove Avenue, and Fairview Avenue

The Conservation Commission reviewed the application to replace water mains on Military Highway, Grove Avenue, and Fairview Avenue. After discussing temporary bypass plans, wetlands definitions, and required plan details, the application was accepted. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

• Accepted water line replacement application (3-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on three resolutions: a cost‑of‑living increase for retirees who left service by December 2022, authorization to submit the automated traffic enforcement safety device plan to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, and approval of the city’s FY 2026‑2027 budget. The retiree pension adjustment is a 0.84% COLA effective July 1 2026, capped at 2.25% per year. The traffic‑enforcement plan follows a 2024 ordinance and a March 23 2026 public hearing. The budget resolution fulfills the charter requirement that the Council adopt the municipal budget.

• Resolution R‑26‑05‑39: 0.84% COLA increase for retirees who retired up to Dec 2022, minimum 0.5%, max 2.25% per year
• Resolution R‑26‑05‑40: Authorize submission of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device Municipal Plan to Conn. Dept. of Transportation
• Resolution R‑26‑05‑41: Approve City of Groton budget for FY 2026‑2027

The council adopted a resolution to increase retired employees' pensions by a 0.84% cost‑of‑living adjustment, effective around July 1, 2026. They also authorized the submission of the city's automated traffic enforcement safety device plan to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. A vote on the FY 2026‑2027 budget was tabled until the May 18 meeting.

• Approved 0.84% pension COLA increase for retirees up to 2022 (6-0-0)
• Authorized submission of automated traffic enforcement safety device plan (6-0-0)
• Tabled vote on FY 2026‑2027 city budget until May 18, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting (6-0-0)
• Approved public hearing minutes from April 20, 2026 (6-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss the scope and cost of updating the Harbor Management Plan. The body will also review mooring rental FAQs, a Facebook marketing flyer, and the replacement of Dock B at the Shennecossett Yacht Club.

• Scope and cost for updating the Harbor Management Plan
• Proposed legislation HB 6914
• Mooring rental FAQ and Facebook marketing flyer
• Shennecossett Yacht Club Dock B replacement

The Harbor Management Commission approved the Mooring Marketing Strategy flyer to be posted on Facebook, with all members voting in favor. The minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting were also approved unanimously. Discussion of the FAQ on Mooring Rental was tabled.

• Approved Mooring Marketing Strategy flyer (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of FAQ on Mooring Rental

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for April 28, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will convene to continue New Business, specifically focusing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget across various departments including Economic Development, Planning, Sanitation, Building Maintenance, and the Fire Department.

• Proposed Budget FY2027 (Economic Development)
• Proposed Budget FY2027 (Planning Department)
• Proposed Budget FY2027 (Sanitation)
• Proposed Budget FY2027 (Building Maintenance)
• Proposed Budget FY2027 (Fire Department)

The Committee of the Whole moved multiple department budget requests to the Mayor and Council meeting on May 4, 2026, including Planning, Economic Development, Sanitation, Building Maintenance, Fire, and Finance items. The full FY27 budget was also approved to be presented at that May 4 meeting. The council then adjourned the session.

• Moved $353,963 Planning budget to May 4 meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved $218,516 Economic Development budget to May 4 meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved $1,512,092 Sanitation budget to May 4 meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved $275,479 Building Maintenance budget to May 4 meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved $3,994,977 Fire Department budget to May 4 meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved $11,000 Finance items to May 4 meeting (5-0-0; one member absent)
• Approved FY27 Budget in full for May 4 meeting (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear an informational update on the COLA pension and will review the Police Department’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) Municipal Plan. The plan proposes installing speed‑camera devices at four locations: Thames Street north of Baker Ave, Mitchell Street south of Meridian Street, Clarence B Sharp Highway (SR‑349) north‑ and southbound, and Rainville Avenue (SR‑349) (not in the initial rollout). The Council has already approved an initial deployment of the four devices and will discuss the details and next steps.

• COLA Pension Update – informational only
• Review of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device Municipal Plan
• Proposed speed‑camera sites: Thames St (north of Baker Ave)
• Proposed speed‑camera sites: Mitchell St (south of Meridian St)
• Proposed speed‑camera sites: Clarence B Sharp Hwy (SR‑349) and Rainville Ave (SR‑349)

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to refer the proposed 0.84% COLA increase for retirees to the Mayor and Council meeting on May 4, 2026. It also referred the Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device municipal plan, expanding to eight sites, to the same May 4 meeting. Both motions carried with a 6-0-0 vote.

• Referred COLA pension increase proposal to Mayor and Council meeting (6-0-0)
• Referred automated traffic enforcement safety device plan to Mayor and Council meeting (6-0-0)

Council Committee Public Safety/Public Works

The Public Safety and Public Works Committee will meet to discuss referred items. The primary agenda item is the review of Parking Ordinance 250.

• Parking Ordinance 250

The committee approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 special meeting by a 2‑0 vote. It adopted a motion to adjourn the April 23 meeting by a 2‑0 vote. The parking ordinance revision was discussed and referred for further input, with a future meeting to be scheduled. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 18, 2026 special meeting minutes (2-0-0)
• Adjourned the April 23, 2026 meeting (2-0-0)

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Bozrah Utilities Commission will discuss a PPA update and review the proposed operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The commission will consider authorizing a three‑year contract, with an option for a two‑year renewal, for vegetation management services from Lewis Tree Service, Inc. of West Henrietta, New York. The contract amounts range from $844,067.15 for FY27 to $931,217.76 for FY31 and would be paid from the electric operating budget. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting and an open discussion before adjournment.

• PPA update
• Review of proposed operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power FY 2026‑2027
• Authorization of three‑year vegetation‑management contract with Lewis Tree Service ($844,067.15 FY27‑$931,217.76 FY31)
• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting
• Open discussion

The Bozrah Utilities Commission reviewed the Purchase Power Adjustment, presented the FY 2026‑2027 operating and capital budgets, and discussed upcoming vegetation‑management, SCADA and GIS contracts. No votes or approvals were recorded; the FY 2027 budget will be voted on at the May 27, 2026 meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment and review a construction application for a single-family home. The body will also discuss zoning regulation changes related to HB8002.

• Public hearing for Text Amendment TA #1-26 to define and permit 'Dog Training Facility' at 266 Bridge Street
• CAM Application #344 for a single-family home at 25 Circle Avenue
• Review of Zoning Regulation Sections 2 & 3
• Discussion of HB8002 zoning regulation changes

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4‑0 to adopt a text amendment (TA#1‑26) adding a definition for “Pet Training, Grooming and Day Care” and permitting that use by site‑plan approval in the General Commercial zone. The commission also approved a CAM application for a single‑family home on 25 Circle Avenue, with a condition for planner review of any ledge‑depth changes, by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved zoning text amendment TA#1‑26 for pet training, grooming and day‑care (4‑0)
• Approved CAM Application #344 for single‑family home at 25 Circle Avenue, conditional on planner review (4‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear budget presentations from the Mayor’s Office and the Finance, Human Resources, Building, and Parks and Recreation Departments. No specific actions or votes are listed; the meeting appears to be for informational review.

• Budget presentation – Mayor’s Office
• Budget presentation – Finance Department
• Budget presentation – Human Resources Department
• Budget presentation – Building Department
• Budget presentation – Parks and Recreation Department

The Committee approved three small Mayor’s Office budget items: $1,000 for professional development, $15,750 for boards and commissions operating expenses, and $10,000 for citizen‑participation events. It then voted unanimously to refer the Finance, Human Resources, Building and Parks & Recreation department budgets to the full council meeting on May 4, 2026. A motion to recess the meeting to April 27, 2026 also passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,000 professional development budget
• Approved $15,750 boards and commissions operating expenses budget
• Approved $10,000 citizens participation budget
• Motion to move Mayor’s Office budget to May 4 council meeting (5-0-0)
• Motion to move Finance, Human Resources, Building, and Parks budgets to May 4 council meeting (unanimous, 6-0-0)
• Motion to recess meeting to April 27, 2026 (6-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance establishing fees for Fire Marshal permits and inspections, a one-year agreement for a concession stand at Eastern Point Beach, and the creation of a Beautification Committee.

• Fire Marshal permit and inspection fee ordinance
• One-year agreement for Eastern Point Beach concession stand
• Creation of a Beautification Committee
• Earth Day and Telecommunications Week proclamations
• Approval of April 6, 2026 Mayor and Council minutes

The Groton City Council voted 5‑0 to initially approve an ordinance establishing fire‑marshal permit and inspection fees. It also approved a one‑year contract for Barry Ryan to operate the Eastern Point Beach concession stand for 2026, and created a new Beautification Committee with five mayor‑appointed members. All three resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved fire‑marshal permit and inspection fees ordinance (5-0)
• Granted one‑year concession stand agreement to Barry Ryan, 38 Noble Avenue (5-0)
• Created Beautification Committee with five mayor‑appointed members (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted National Linemen Appreciation Day proclamation (5-0)

Public Hearing

The Groton City Council will hold a public hearing to present the proposed FY2027 budget. Council members and the mayor will introduce the budget details. Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the budget proposal. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Budget presentation for FY2027
• Public comment period on the proposed FY2027 budget

The public hearing opened at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Rusk presenting the FY2027 budget proposal, including a mill rate of 4.50. No public comments were received. Councilor Ambroise moved to adjourn, Deputy Mayor Sheffield seconded, and the motion carried unanimously (5‑0‑0). The meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

• Adjournment motion carried 5-0-0

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will consider approving the Operating and Capital Budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer Divisions for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will also authorize up to $1.08 million in contracts for technology upgrades, engineering services, and vegetation management.

• Approval of Electric, Water, and Sewer Division budgets for FY 2026-2027
• Authorize $476,703.75 for SCADA and Outage Management System technology upgrades
• Authorize $504,850 for engineering and software integration services
• Authorize vegetation management services contract with Lewis Tree Service
• Authorize $1,081,553.75 in total contracts from FY 27 Electric non-bonded capital budget

The Groton Utilities Commission approved the operating and capital budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions for fiscal year 2026‑2027, each with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The City Council will be notified and asked to concur with the recommendations. The commission also approved the minutes of the March 18, 2026 meeting and the March 2026 Treasurer's Report, both unanimously.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved March 2026 Treasurer's Report (5-0-0)
• Approved Electric Division operating and capital budgets FY 2026-27 (5-0-0)
• Approved Water Division operating and capital budgets FY 2026-27 (5-0-0)
• Approved Sewer Division operating and capital budgets FY 2026-27 (5-0-0)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee met on April 14, 2026 at the City Municipal Building, but a quorum was not present. Because no quorum was achieved, the committee could not conduct business or make any decisions. The meeting was scheduled as a regular session to assess youth needs and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including a Fire Marshal Fees Ordinance, a Silver Blaze presentation by Groton Utilities, and a concession stand proposal for Eastern Point Beach. A resolution (R-26-xx-xx) will be voted on to establish a five‑member Beautification Committee appointed by the Mayor. The committee will have authority to use volunteers and solicit donations for community aesthetic projects.

• Fire Marshal Fees Ordinance (Fire Department)
• Silver Blaze presentation (Groton Utilities)
• Concession Stand proposal for Eastern Point Beach (Parks and Recreation)
• Resolution to establish a Beautification Committee

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will convene to review proposed operating and capital budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting will be held at the City Municipal Building on Meridian Street.

• Review of proposed FY2027 operating and capital budgets
• Budget discussion for Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions
• Meeting held at City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street

Beach and Parks Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. Members will review the March 2026 report from the Parks & Recreation Director and the Youth Advisory Committee report.

• March 2026 Report from Parks & Recreation Director
• Youth Advisory Committee Report

The Beach & Parks Committee approved Stacy Popp as Secretary by unanimous vote. The amended minutes of the March 11, 2026 meeting were also approved unanimously. The March Director’s Report was accepted as read. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Stacy Popp as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved amended March 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March Director’s Report (unanimous)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a specific property application. The body will also discuss revisions to its handbook.

• Public hearing for Application #26-04-01: Mini-split installation at 16 Hillside Avenue
• Discussion of Handbook Revision

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission approved the installation of two mini‑split units at 16 Hillside Avenue with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also moved approval of the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes to the next meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved mini‑split installation at 16 Hillside Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved postponement of November 6, 2025 minutes to next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time.

Harbor Management Commission

The Commission will discuss the status of online mooring and safety markers. Members will evaluate the role of the commission regarding HB 6914 and Cohen v. DEEP. The body will also prepare for a meeting with a consultant to discuss the scope and cost of a Harbor Management Plan (HMP) update.

• Review of Cohen v. DEEP and HB 6914
• Preparation for HMP update meeting regarding scope and cost
• Status update on online mooring and safety markers
• Potential update to the Commission Charter

The commission unanimously approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It decided to wait until the May meeting for more information from Mr. Steadman about a pending House Bill. The commission assigned Eric Jay, Richard Burke, and Terry Tsang to represent the Harbor Management Commission at City Day on August 7. The charter update was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to wait until May meeting for further input from Mr. Steadman
• Assigned Eric Jay, Richard Burke, and Terry Tsang to represent HMC at City Day on Aug 7
• Tabled Commission Charter update

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will vote to authorize a three‑year contract with CyberTech Systems for up to $272,578 to provide cloud‑hosted GIS services. They will also approve a purchase order of $505,847.10 to Machnik Brothers for the Smith Lake intake screen, floating dock, and piping modifications project. Finally, the Council will initially adopt an ordinance setting fire marshal permit and inspection fees.

• Resolution R‑26‑04‑34: authorize Groton Utilities Management to contract with CyberTech Systems & Software (3800 Horizon Blvd, Trevose, PA) for up to $272,578 for GIS cloud hosting, installation, subscription and management services paid from electric budgets
• Resolution R‑26‑04‑35: authorize a purchase order to Machnik Brothers, Inc. (125 Mile Creek Rd, Old Lyme, CT) for up to $505,847.10 (including 10% contingency) for the Smith Lake Intake Screen, floating dock, and piping modifications project funded by the 2021 Water Bond Fund
• Resolution R‑26‑04‑36: initially approve an ordinance establishing fire marshal permit and inspection fees, including fee percentages such as 65% of building department fee for building permits and 100% for fire protection permits

The Groton City Council approved two major utilities actions: a $272,578 three‑year contract with CyberTech Systems for cloud‑hosted GIS services, and a $505,847 purchase order to Machnik Brothers for the Smith Lake intake screen, floating dock, and piping modifications. Both resolutions passed unanimously (6‑0‑0). The council also moved the Good Neighbor Award presentations up the agenda, which carried unanimously, and approved all prior meeting minutes by unanimous votes.

• Moved Good Neighbor Award presentations up the agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 3‑16‑26 meeting (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 3‑23‑26 meeting (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 3‑30‑26 meeting (6-0-0)
• Authorized $272,578 three-year GIS services contract with CyberTech Systems (6-0-0)
• Authorized $505,847 purchase order to Machnik Brothers for Smith Lake water project (6-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission will approve minutes from February 4, 2026, note a lack of quorum on March 4, 2026, and hear public comments. Old business includes a business outreach update, a presentation on the Economic Development Grant Program scheduled for May 6, and discussion of revisions to that grant program. The commission will also receive updates on CT Main Street initiatives and related communications.

• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2026
• March 4, 2026 minutes noted as having no quorum
• Economic Development Grant Program presentation on May 6
• Discussion of Economic Development Grant Program revisions
• CT Main Street Building a Main Street Business Ecosystem follow‑up

The Economic Development Commission lacked a quorum, so no votes or actions were taken. Items such as the February 4 minutes, grant program updates, and upcoming events were noted but not decided.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are conducting a joint seminar on SSPA 25-1, an act concerning housing growth. The session focuses on required zoning code changes and the development of a Housing Growth Plan.

• Review of zoning code changes required by SSPA 25-1
• Discussion of Housing Growth Plan components and decision points
• Introduction to Regional Housing Needs Assessment and Allocation Methodology
• Review of new programs and incentives
• Feedback on SECOG preliminary plan for PZC/Municipal engagement

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried unanimously (4-0-0). No other substantive matters were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will meet to approve and ratify a separation agreement for employee Daniel Tompkins. The meeting will also include a roll call and a period for citizens to submit petitions or comments.

• Approval of Separation, Waiver, and Release agreement for Daniel Tompkins
• Receipt of Citizens' Petitions/Comments
• Roll Call

The council voted to approve and ratify a separation, waiver, and release agreement for Daniel Tompkins, a retiring fire department official. The motion was introduced by Councilor McElroy, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sheffield, and passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved separation, waiver, and release agreement for Daniel Tompkins (4-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (4-0-0)

Council Committee Community Development/Parks and Rec

The Groton Council Committee on Community Development and Parks and Recreation will meet on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 295 Meridian Street. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, a review of items referred by the Beautification Committee, and adjournment. No specific decisions or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of items referred by the Beautification Committee

The committee voted to establish a Beautification Committee for the city of Groton. They also approved a recommendation to use CEMEEC Beautification Funds for the committee. Both actions passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved establishment of Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to use CEMEEC Beautification Funds for the committee (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for March 24, 2026 at the City Municipal Building was cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several departmental updates, including a property tax refund update and a police department report on a $59,581.34 Imprivata software purchase. The utilities agenda contains a recommendation to award Machnick Brothers Inc. a $459,861 base‑bid contract for the Smith Lake Intake Screen project. The fire department will propose an ordinance establishing fire marshal permit and inspection fees. An executive session will address a fire department personnel retirement matter.

• Smith Lake Upgrade Project – recommendation to award Machnick Brothers Inc. the $459,861 base‑bid contract for intake screens, dock and piping modifications
• Fire Marshal Fee Ordinance – proposal to adopt a schedule of permits, plan‑review and inspection fees
• ARC Cloud Hosting – utility department discussion of cloud hosting services
• Property Tax Refund Update – finance department report
• NSEP Grant Imprivata Expenditure – police department review of $59,581.34 Imprivata software purchase

The Committee of the Whole voted to refer the police department's request to use a $30,000 NSEP grant for an Imprivata single sign‑on system to a special Mayor and Council meeting. Several other items—including a cloud‑hosting project for Utilities, a Smith Lake water upgrade, and a fire marshal fee ordinance—were also referred to future Mayor and Council meetings. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Moved police NSEP grant request for cybersecurity upgrades to special meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved ARC Cloud Hosting project to Mayor and Council meeting on April 6, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Moved Smith Lake upgrade project to Mayor and Council meeting on April 6, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Moved fire marshal fee ordinance to Mayor and Council meeting on April 6, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Moved Dan Tompkins separation resolution to special Mayor and Council meeting March 30, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session per CGS 1‑2006(A) (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Public Hearing

The Groton Town Council will hold a public hearing to solicit comments from residents about a proposal to install automated traffic enforcement safety devices throughout the city. No decision will be made at this meeting; the hearing is for gathering public input. The agenda contains only this hearing item.

• Public hearing: proposed installation and use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices

The council held a public hearing on March 23, 2026 to solicit comments on a proposed automated traffic enforcement program. Officials presented details about speed cameras, citation procedures, privacy safeguards, and revenue use. Residents asked questions about ticket fees, appeals, camera operation, and data handling, which were answered by the presenters. The hearing was adjourned without any formal actions taken.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to discuss the purchase of single sign-on and multi-factor authentication software from Imprivata. The funding would come from the FY2026 State of Connecticut Nuclear Safety Emergency Management Planning Fund.

• Resolution R-26-03-32: Purchase of Imprivata authentication software for $29,987.45

The Mayor and Council approved the purchase of a single sign‑on with multi‑factor authentication system from Imprivata for $29,987.45. The cost will be paid from the FY 2026 State of Connecticut Nuclear Safety Emergency Management Planning Fund. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0‑0. The council then adjourned the meeting, also by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase of Imprivata single sign‑on with MFA ($29,987.45) – vote 5‑0‑0
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – vote 5‑0‑0

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee will meet to review previous minutes and receive an update from the Chief. The body will discuss old business regarding mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities.

• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities
• Chief update

The council approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the March 19, 2026 meeting also passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned March 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission will consider authorizing purchase orders for a Ford truck and software services, as well as a contract for water intake modifications. The meeting will also include a review of financial reports and updates on winter storm response.

• Authorize purchase order for 2026 Ford F-350 Super Cab 4x4 ($84,122.25)
• Authorize contract for software installation and management services ($272,578.00)
• Authorize contract for Smith Lake Intake Screen and modifications ($505,847.10)
• Review financial reports for January and February 2026
• Update on winter blizzard response

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 21, 2026 meeting and the Treasurer’s Reports for January and February 2026 with unanimous votes. They were informed that the Purchase Power Adjustment will rise to 3.5 cents per kilowatt‑hour beginning April 1, 2026, adding roughly $24 per month to residential bills. An update noted the bonding request will be presented to the mayor and City Council in April.

• Approved minutes of Jan. 21, 2026 meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved Jan 2026 Treasurer’s Report (5-0-0)
• Approved Feb 2026 Treasurer’s Report (5-0-0)
• Purchase Power Adjustment increased to 3.5¢/kWh effective Apr 1 2026 (no vote)
• Bonding request scheduled for presentation to mayor and City Council in April (no vote)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss an application to amend the zoning regulations to define “Dog Training Facility” and allow that use by site‑plan approval in the General Commercial zone at 266 Bridge Street. The commission may vote to adopt the text amendment. Other agenda items are routine, including roll call, approval of February 18, 2026 minutes, a staff report, and a review of regulation sections 2 and 3.

• Application for a text amendment to add a definition for “Dog Training Facility” and permit its use by site‑plan approval in the General Commercial zone at 266 Bridge Street.
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes from February 18, 2026.

The commission approved the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-1, one abstention). It accepted Brittni Hyzer's application to amend the zoning regulations to define “Dog Training Facility” and allow its use by site‑plan approval in the General Commercial zone, with a public hearing to be set at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned (vote 5-0-0).

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (4-0-1, M. Lhowe abstained)
• Accepted text amendment application for Dog Training Facility definition (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled public hearing for the amendment at next month's meeting
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider resolutions to accept a $1,000 donation for the Fire Department and authorize a $14,500 expenditure for the Thames River Heritage Park water taxi operations. The body will also approve the transfer of 40 Taser 7 weapons from New London and appoint a new member to the Harbor Management Commission.

• Accept $1,000 donation from Bryon Niemann for Fire Department
• Authorize $14,500 to Thames River Heritage Park Foundation for water taxi operations
• Approve transfer of 40 Taser 7 weapons from City of New London
• Appoint Charles Ryan to Harbor Management Commission
• Approve minutes from previous meetings

The council approved a $1,000 donation from Bryon Niemann for the fire department, a $14,500 contribution to the Thames River Heritage Park Foundation to fund the 2026 water taxi season, and an agreement to acquire 40 new Taser 7 weapons for the police. It also appointed Charles Ryan as an alternate member of the Harbor Management Commission and approved the meeting minutes.

• Approved $1,000 donation from Bryon Niemann to Fire Department (5-0-0)
• Approved $14,500 expenditure to Thames River Heritage Park Foundation for water taxi (5-0-0)
• Approved inter‑municipal transfer agreement for 40 Taser 7 weapons for Police Department (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Charles Ryan as alternate Harbor Management Commission member (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2026 meeting (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach & Parks Committee approved the January 14 minutes and reviewed the January and February Director’s reports. Members discussed ongoing construction at Washington Park, including pavilion reroofing and restroom upgrades, and considered plans for a disc‑golf class and the city’s role in the July 4 parade. No formal actions or new business were adopted.

• Construction at Washington Park started: pavilions reroofed, outbuildings resided, two restrooms refreshed
• Discussion of relocating disc‑golf baskets or starting another disc‑golf class per correspondence with Bill Mikuliewicz
• RFP for the beach concession stand mentioned in the monthly reports
• Youth Advisory Committee minutes and survey results were reviewed
• City’s participation in the 4th of July parade planning by the mayor’s committee

The Beach & Parks Committee approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting with all members in favor. The January and February Director’s Reports were also approved as read. No new business was acted on, and the meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved Jan 14, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved January & February Director’s Reports (as read)
• Adjourned meeting (motion moved by Gail Kelly, seconded by Brian Clinton)

Youth Advisory Committee

The committee will introduce new member Holly Butler and approve minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It will review the Groton Spotlight Ideas and provide an update on the youth survey. Any new business or comments may also be considered.

• Introduce new member Holly Butler
• Approve minutes from Jan 13, 2026 meeting
• Discuss Groton Spotlight Ideas
• Provide Survey Update
• Consider any new business or comments

The committee appointed Denisse Diaz Sanchez as Pro Tem Chair by unanimous vote. The minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. No new business was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Denisse Diaz Sanchez appointed Pro Tem Chair (all in favor)
• January 13, 2026 meeting minutes approved (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a donation request for Thames River Heritage Park and a board appointment. The body is also reviewing an agreement to acquire 40 TASER 7 Conducted Electrical Weapons from the City of New London.

• Transfer of 40 TASER 7 Conducted Electrical Weapons from City of New London (accepted as-is/beyond normal useful life)
• Thames River Heritage Park donation request
• Appointment of C. Ryan as Harbor Management Commission Alternate

The Committee of the Whole voted 5‑0‑0 to refer the Thames River Heritage Park donation request to the Mayor and Council meeting on March 16, 2026. It also moved the police department’s Taser transfer agreement and the appointment of a Harbor Management Commission alternate to that same meeting. The session was then adjourned.

• Referral of Thames River Heritage Park donation request to March 16 meeting (5-0-0)
• Referral of Police Department Taser transfer agreement to March 16 meeting (5-0-0)
• Referral of Harbor Management Commission alternate appointment (C. Ryan) to March 16 meeting (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (5-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission meeting will approve the February 4, 2025 minutes, receive a business outreach update from commissioners, and discuss proposed revisions to its Economic Development Grant Program. Additional items include a Bludot data update and information about the CT Main Street Building a Main Street Business Ecosystem event scheduled for March 12, 2026.

• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Business Outreach Update from Commissioners
• Revisions to the Economic Development Grant Program
• Bludot data update
• CT Main Street – Building a Main Street Business Ecosystem event on March 12, 2026

The commission met on March 4, 2026, but a quorum was not present. No motions were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned. Agenda items such as grant program revisions and outreach updates were not acted upon.

Conservation Commission

The Groton Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026 was cancelled. The agenda listed approval of February 3, 2026 minutes and a New Business section, followed by discussion topics on water quality, air quality, communications, and other items. No decisions or votes were made at this meeting.

• Approval of February 3, 2026 meeting minutes (planned)
• Discussion of water quality
• Discussion of air quality
• Discussion of communications
• Discussion of other items

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contained no specific decisions or public hearings.

• Meeting canceled

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will vote on a $223,516.70 guardrail fence replacement at the SubVets WWII National Memorial. They will also consider a permanent access road easement for Eversource at 101 Sandy Hollow Road, appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Youth Advisory Committee, a $49,947.50 contract for ADA upgrades to Lower Thames View Park, and a $25,000 donation for Washington Park basketball courts.

• Approve permanent access road easement for Eversource at 101 Sandy Hollow Road, Ledyard, CT
• Appoint Mary Lhowe (169 Monument Street) as regular member of Planning and Zoning Commission (term expires 3/2/2029)
• Authorize $49,947.50 contract with Loureiro Engineering for ADA accessibility to Lower Thames View Park (343 & 353 Thames Street)
• Accept $25,000 donation from Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC for future maintenance of Washington Park basketball courts
• Authorize replacement of guardrail fence at SubVets WWII National Memorial (37 Bridge Street) for up to $223,516.70

The council authorized a permanent access road easement for Eversource on city‑owned property at 101 Sandy Hollow Road, with a 6‑0‑0 vote. They also appointed Mary Lhowe to the Planning and Zoning Commission and re‑appointed Keona Strickland and Megan Bishop to the Youth Advisory Committee, each by unanimous vote. A contract worth $49,947.50 with Loureiro Engineering for ADA accessibility at Lower Thames View Park was approved, also unanimously. Minutes for both the Committee of the Whole and the Mayor & Council were adopted unanimously.

• Approved permanent access road easement for Eversource at 101 Sandy Hollow Road (6-0-0)
• Appointed Mary Lhowe to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0-0)
• Re‑appointed Keona Strickland to Youth Advisory Committee (6-0-0)
• Re‑appointed Megan Bishop to Youth Advisory Committee (6-0-0)
• Approved $49,947.50 contract with Loureiro Engineering for ADA work at Lower Thames View Park (6-0-0)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved Mayor & Council minutes (6-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will consider several new‑business items. These include introducing a new commission member, reviewing pathogen monitoring in Baker Cove, discussing data and possible collaboration with the Shellfish Commission, and receiving an update on the online mooring system. The meeting also covers routine items such as roll call, approval of the February 2, 2026 minutes, and any citizen petition.

• Introduce new commission member
• Pathogen monitoring in Baker Cove
• Discussion of data and potential collaboration with the Shellfish Commission
• Online mooring latest status

The commission approved the February 2 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission confirmed William Robarge as a new member of the Harbor Management Commission. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved February 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added William Robarge as a new commission member

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review old business items, including retiree classifications, withdrawals, and deceased retirees, and present new business such as an investment update and actuarial valuation. The board recommends increasing pensions for retirees who retired up to and including 2022 using a COLA formula of 33% of the CPI increase, capped at 2.25% with a minimum of 0.5%, effective July 1, 2026. The council will consider approving this pension increase.

• Approval of December 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quarterly investment presentation by GYL Financial
• 2024 pension valuation update by actuary
• Recommendation to increase pensions for retirees retired up to 2022 (COLA adjustment)
• Withdrawals for Jodi Strohl, Andrew Richards, and Athena Missios

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved replacing two investment funds in the pension portfolio and unanimously approved the COLA increase calculated by USI, recommending it to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 2:41 pm.

• Approved December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Transamerica International with Vanguard Developed Markets and Vanguard Small Cap Index fund with Fuller and Thaler Behavioral Small Cap Growth (unanimous)
• Approved COLA increase calculated by USI and recommended it to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:41 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 24, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a Planning and Zoning Commission appointment and three Youth Advisory Committee re‑appointments. It will discuss a Connecticut Main Street invitation and receive updates on the Lower Thames View project, a Mohegan Basketball Club donation, and the SubVets Memorial guardrail. The meeting also includes a review of West Pleasant Valley fire inspection fees and fire staffing matters.

• Planning and Zoning Commission appointment – M. Lhowe
• Youth Advisory Committee re‑appointment – K. Strickland
• CT Main Street invitation
• West Pleasant Valley fire inspection fees
• Fire staffing

The council approved several appointments and project motions, each carried unanimously (4-0-0). It accepted a $25,000 donation for Washington Park basketball court maintenance and approved guardrail repairs at the Submarine Veteran’s Memorial Garden. The council agreed to pursue hiring two firefighters by July 2026 and to apply for a SAFER grant. It also supported exploring fire inspection fees for West Pleasant Valley.

• Appointed Mary Lhowe to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0-0)
• Re‑appointed K. Strickland to Youth Advisory Committee (4-0-0)
• Re‑appointed M. Bishop to Youth Advisory Committee (4-0-0)
• Approved Lower Thames View design phase timeline (4-0-0)
• Accepted final $25,000 donation from Connecticut Sun for Washington Park court (4-0-0)
• Approved repair and replacement of Submarine Veteran’s Memorial Garden guardrail (4-0-0)
• Decided to aim to hire two firefighters by July 2026 and apply for SAFER grant
• Supported investigation into fire inspection fees for West Pleasant Valley

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss appointments for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Youth Advisory Committee. The meeting includes updates on parks, economic development, and public safety staffing and fees.

• Planning and Zoning Commission appointment of M. Lhowe
• Youth Advisory Committee re-appointments of K. Strickland, L. Lambert, and M. Bishop
• West Pleasant Valley Fire Inspection Fees
• Mohegan Basketball Club Donation
• SubVets Memorial Guardrail

PACT

The Police and Community Together Committee will vote to approve the January 15, 2026 special meeting minutes. They will discuss ongoing items including mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities. The chief will provide an update, and the committee will set the date for the next meeting on March 19, 2026.

• Approval of Jan 15, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a meeting to address standard agenda items. Commissioners and staff will review a safety moment, approve prior meeting minutes, and examine the Treasurer's report and monthly financial highlights. The session will also include updates on projects, initiatives, and the CMEEC, followed by old and new business items.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then discuss several items. It will consider Application CAM #342 from Tetlow & Sons Construction for new construction at 37 Bakers Cove Lane (PIN 169705092987). The commission will also discuss possible amendments to zoning regulations in Sections 2, 3, and 7, review project renderings, and consider the POCD 2028 plan. An executive session will be held to address pending litigation related to zoning regulations.

• Application CAM #342 – new construction at 37 Bakers Cove Lane (Tetlow & Sons Construction)
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments – Sections 2 (Definitions), 3 (Residential), 7 (Standards)
• Discussion of project renderings
• Discussion of POCD 2028
• Executive session on pending litigation concerning zoning regulations

The commission approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1). It approved the new‑construction application for 37 Bakers Cove Lane (CAM #342) unanimously. The commission added a new application for 76 Pine Island Rd. to the agenda and approved it with conditions, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned (5-0-0).

• Approved January 21, 2026 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved CAM #342, 37 Bakers Cove Lane new construction (5-0-0)
• Suspended rules to add 76 Pine Island Rd. application to agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved 76 Pine Island Rd. new construction with conditions (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Council Committee Public Safety/Public Works

The Groton Public Safety/Public Works Committee will review fire department staffing matters, consider West Pleasant Valley fire inspection fees, and discuss a five‑man minimum staffing policy. Recommendations will be presented to the full council for possible action.

• Fire Department Staffing (referred item)
• West Pleasant Valley Fire Inspection Fees
• Staffing Recommendations to Council
• Five Man Minimum Discussion

The committee voted 2‑0‑0 to recommend that the City Council create an ordinance imposing fire marshal inspection fees in the West Pleasant Valley fire protection area. The recommendation is intended to generate revenue to offset future fire department staffing costs. No staffing decisions were made; those will be discussed at a future full council meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes by consensus
• Recommended fire marshal inspection fee ordinance (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider a resolution to let Bozrah Light and Power Management issue a purchase order up to $99,000 (including a $10,500 contingency) to Cardinal Enterprises for temporary relocation of electric AMI antennas supporting the Yantic Water Tank project. They will also vote on appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee and the Beach and Parks Committee. Standard agenda items include roll call, flag salute, citizen petitions, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution R-26-02-18: authorize purchase order ≤ $99,000 (plus $10,500 contingency) to Cardinal Enterprises for AMI antenna relocation
• Resolution R-26-02-19: appoint Holly Butler (69 Benham Road) as regular member of Youth Advisory Committee, term ends Oct 31, 2026
• Resolution R-26-02-20: appoint Celeste Duffy (216 Tyler Avenue) as regular member of Beach and Parks Committee, term ends Feb 17, 2029
• Approval of minutes from Special Committee of the Whole (1-27-26), Mayor and Council (2-2-26), and Special Mayor and Council (2-9-26)

The council authorized Bozrah Light and Power Management to issue a purchase order up to $99,000 to Cardinal Enterprises for temporary relocation of electric AMI antennas. The council also appointed Holly Butler to the Youth Advisory Committee and Celeste Duffy to the Beach and Parks Committee. All three resolutions passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $99,000 purchase order to Cardinal Enterprises for AMI antenna relocation (6-0-0)
• Appointed Holly Butler to Youth Advisory Committee, term ends 10/31/2026 (6-0-0)
• Appointed Celeste Duffy to Beach and Parks Committee, term ends 2/17/2029 (6-0-0)
• Approved Special Committee of the Whole minutes (1-27-26) (6-0-0)
• Approved Mayor and Council minutes (2-2-26) (6-0-0)
• Approved Special Mayor and Council minutes (2-9-26) (6-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach & Parks Committee will approve the minutes from the January 14, 2026 regular meeting. It will receive the January 2026 report from the Parks & Recreation Director and a report from the Youth Advisory Committee. No other business is listed.

• Approval of January 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• January 2026 report from Parks & Recreation Director
• Youth Advisory Committee report

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2026. The committee’s mission is to assess the needs of the community’s youth, identify existing resources, and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the FY27 Highway Budget and discuss Fire Marshal fees. The body will also consider the relocation of electric AMI antennas for Bozrah Light and Power and two committee appointments.

• Review of Highway Budget FY27
• Discussion of Fire Marshal Fees
• Bozrah Light and Power electric AMI antennas relocation
• Beach & Parks Committee appointment of C. Duffy
• Youth Advisory Committee appointment of H. Butler

The Committee approved moving the FY27 Highway Budget review to a Special Mayor and Council meeting on February 9. It also moved the Bozrah Light and Power antenna relocation request and two committee appointment applications to the Mayor and Council meeting on February 17. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to move FY27 Highway Budget review to Special Mayor and Council meeting (Feb 9) carried 4-0-0
• Motion to move Bozrah Light and Power antenna relocation request to Mayor and Council meeting (Feb 17) carried 4-0-0
• Motion to move Beach & Parks Committee appointment (C. Duffy) to Mayor and Council meeting (Feb 17) carried 4-0-0
• Motion to move Youth Advisory Committee appointment (H. Butler) to Mayor and Council meeting (Feb 17) carried 4-0-0
• Motion to adjourn carried 4-0-0

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider Resolution R-26-02-13, which proposes approval of the FY2027 budget for the Highway Department. The resolution follows the city charter requirement that department heads submit budgets for mayoral finalization and council review. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda. The body will vote on the resolution during the special meeting.

• Resolution R-26-02-13 – Approve FY2027 Highway Department budget (amount not specified)

The council adopted a resolution to approve the FY2027 Highway Department budget. Councilor McElroy moved to approve, Councilor Ambroise seconded, and the motion passed with a 4-0-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved FY2027 Highway Department budget (4-0-0)

Joint City and TOG Meetings

The City of Groton and the Town of Groton will meet to consider the Public Works Highway budget for fiscal year 2027. The agenda lists a review of the FY27 highway budget as new business. No other items are listed.

• Review of Public Works Highway FY27 budget

The City and Town of Groton reviewed the FY27 highway budget request, which includes a 3.45% increase, paving for Riverview and Fairview roads, and vehicle replacement proposals. No vote or formal approval on the budget or projects was recorded. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Piazza, seconded by Councilor Jones, and passed unanimously at 6:35 PM.

• Adjournment motion passed unanimously (6:35 PM)

Council Committee Public Safety/Public Works

The Public Safety/Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss firefighter staffing levels and minimums. The body will also review fire protection agreements for West Pleasant Valley and Fairview Homes.

• Fire Department staffing
• West Pleasant Valley Fire Protection Agreement
• Fairview Homes Fire Protection discussion
• Additional firefighter staffing prior to SAFER Grant
• Changing firefighter minimum

The committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 28, 2026 special meeting by consensus. A motion to create one new City of Groton firefighter position for the FYE27 budget passed with a 2-0-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned after a 2-0-0 vote. Other items, such as fire marshal inspection fees and staffing standards, were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Minutes from Jan. 28, 2026 special meeting approved by consensus
• Create 1 new City of Groton firefighter position for FYE27 budget approved (2-0-0)
• Meeting adjourned approved (2-0-0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission scheduled a meeting for February 3, 2026, but the meeting was canceled. No minutes were approved, and no public hearings, new business, or other business items were acted upon. The agenda listed a Handbook Revision Plan among other standard agenda sections, but no decisions were made.

• Handbook Revision Plan (listed under Other Business)
• Public Hearings (listed under agenda but not held)
• New Business (listed but not addressed)
• Approval of Minutes for November 6, 2025 (listed but not approved)
• Roll Call (listed but not conducted)

Conservation Commission

The Groton Conservation Commission will hold a roll call and vote to select a new chairperson. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of minutes from December 2, 2025, and a discussion of water quality, air quality, and communications.

• Approval of December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to select new Chairperson
• Discussion of water quality
• Discussion of air quality
• Discussion of communications

Mayor and Council

The Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a permanent access road easement for Eversource at 101 Sandy Hollow Road and approving a $260,241 purchase order for a bucket truck from Altec Industries. They will also approve the FY2027 budgets for the Highway and Police Departments and adopt new rules for Eastern Point Beach for 2026.

• R-26-01-09: authorize permanent access road easement for Eversource at 101 Sandy Hollow Road, Ledyard, CT
• R-26-02-12: authorize purchase order to Altec Industries for a bucket truck, up to $260,241.00, from FY26 Electric Capital Budget
• R-26-02-13: approve FY2027 Highway Department budget
• R-26-02-14: approve FY2027 Police Department budget
• R-26-02-15: adopt 2026 rules and regulations for Eastern Point Beach property

The council approved the FY2027 Police Department budget and a permanent access road easement for Eversource, and authorized a $260,241 purchase order for a bucket truck. It postponed the FY2027 Highway Department budget and adopted new rules for Eastern Point Beach. All motions that recorded a vote passed unanimously (5-0-0).

• Approved permanent access road easement for Eversource at 101 Sandy Hollow Road (5-0-0)
• Authorized purchase order to Altec Industries for bucket truck $260,241 (5-0-0)
• Postponed approval of FY2027 Highway Department budget (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2027 Police Department budget (5-0-0)
• Adopted Eastern Point Beach rules and regulations for 2026 (vote not recorded)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Groton Harbor Management Commission will approve the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes, consider a citizen petition, and discuss several new business items. Topics include an update plan for the Mystic Harbor Management Commission, potential collaboration with the Shellfish Commission, a vote on City Day participation, and plans for a new HMC email address and website home page.

• Approve January 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review HMP Update Plan – The Mystic Harbor Management Commission Experience
• Identify shared interests and potential collaborations with the Shellfish Commission
• Vote on City Day participation (yes or no)
• Adopt HMC email address ([email protected]) and update website home page

The commission approved the revised January 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to have the Harbor Management Commission participate in City Day during the summer of 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved revised Jan 7 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved participation in City Day summer 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 6:50 pm (unanimous)

Council Committee Public Safety/Public Works

The Public Safety and Public Works Committee will discuss fire department staffing and fire protection agreements. Members will also consider establishing a fee for Fire Marshal inspections and a corresponding Special Review Fund.

• Proposed fee for Fire Marshal Inspections
• Proposed Special Review Fund for Fire Marshal Fees
• Review of West Pleasant Valley Fire Protection Agreement
• Discussion of Fairview Homes Fire Protection
• Fire Department Staffing

The committee approved the minutes from the January 6 and January 20 meetings by unanimous consent. Councilor Piazza’s motion to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing Fire Marshal inspection fees was approved by a 2‑0‑0 vote. A second motion by Councilor Piazza to create a special revenue fund for those Fire Marshal fees also passed 2‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned after a 2‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes for Jan 6 and Jan 20 (unanimous consent)
• Approved ordinance to establish Fire Marshal inspection fees (2-0-0)
• Approved creation of special revenue fund for Fire Marshal fees (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Bozrah Utilities Commission will consider action BUC-26-01-01, which seeks authorization for Bozrah Light and Power Management to issue a purchase order to Cardinal Enterprises, LLC for up to $99,000 (including a $10,500 contingency) to temporarily relocate electric AMI antennas. The work supports Norwich Public Utility’s rehabilitation of the Yantic Water Tank and will be paid from available cash on hand. The commission will also brief the City Council on this action.

• Authorize purchase order up to $99,000 to Cardinal Enterprises for temporary antenna relocation
• Quarterly financial highlights for October‑December 2025
• Customer Service update under Projects/Initiatives
• Presentation of FY 27 Capital Plan
• Status update on Bozrah Office Building

The commission approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was moved by Commissioner Barber, seconded by Commissioner Scully, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Oct 22, 2025 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review budget presentations for the Highway and Police departments. The body will also discuss user fees and rules for Eastern Point Beach and a bucket truck purchase for Groton Utilities.

• Highway Budget Presentation
• Police Budget Presentation
• Eastern Point Beach Rules and Regulations and User Fees
• Groton Utilities bucket truck purchase and Eversource Easement
• Appointment of W. Robarge as Harbor Management Commission Alternate Member

The Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of a new bucket truck for Groton Utilities at a cost of $260,000. The council also moved several items—including the Eversource easement, highway and police budget presentations, Eastern Point Beach rules and user fees, and a Harbor Management Commission alternate appointment—to the Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. after all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $260,000 bucket truck purchase (5-0-0)
• Referred Eversource easement to Mayor and Council meeting Feb 2, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Referred Highway Budget Presentation to Mayor and Council meeting Feb 2, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Referred Police Budget Presentation to Mayor and Council meeting Feb 2, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Referred Eastern Point Beach Rules and Regulations to Mayor and Council meeting Feb 2, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Referred Eastern Point Beach User Fees to Mayor and Council meeting Feb 2, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Referred Harbor Management Commission alternate appointment to Mayor and Council meeting Feb 2, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow building coverage of 33% at 15 Round Hill Road, exceeding the 25% maximum limit.

• Public hearing for Variance #509 at 15 Round Hill Road
• Request to allow 33% building coverage (limit is 25%)
• Approval of December 27, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the December 27, 2023 meeting. It then granted a variance allowing 33% lot coverage at 15 Round Hill Road, citing land‑hardship from city right‑of‑ways. The board also elected William Blaisdell as Vice Chair and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved December 27, 2023 minutes (4-0-0 voice vote)
• Granted 33% lot‑coverage variance for 15 Round Hill Road (4-0-0)
• Nominated William Blaisdell as Vice Chair (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the highway and police budgets. It will discuss Eastern Point Beach rules and user fees, consider a bucket truck purchase and an Eversource easement, and appoint W. Robarge to the Harbor Management Commission.

• Highway Budget Presentation
• Police Budget Presentation
• Eastern Point Beach Rules and Regulations
• Bucket Truck Purchase
• Harbor Management Commission appointment – W. Robarge

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss potential amendments to zoning regulations regarding definitions, residential standards, and general standards. The commission also plans to enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation related to zoning regulations.

• Discussion of Zoning Regulation Amendments: Section 2 (Definitions), Section 3 (Residential), and Section 7 (Standards)
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation on Zoning Regulations

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. The commission determined that no public hearing was needed. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Dec 16 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Determined no public hearing needed
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission will consider two purchase orders: one for a 2025 Ford F‑550 truck costing up to $96,006.90, and another for a bucket truck costing up to $260,241.00. Both orders are to be paid from designated utility budgets. The meeting also includes updates on projects, customer service, and Shore Avenue, as well as routine agenda items.

• Authorize purchase order to Gengras Ford for a 2025 Ford F‑550 (up to $96,006.90) from Water Budgeted Non‑Bonded Capital Funds
• Authorize purchase order to Altec Industries for a bucket truck (up to $260,241.00) from FY26 Electric Capital Budget
• Trimble Unity Presentation (CityWorks) update
• Customer Service Status Update
• Shore Avenue Update

The commission approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer's Report for December 2025, each by a 5-0-0 vote. It also authorized a purchase order for a 2025 Ford F‑550 Regular Cab 4x4 with Switch and Go equipment, not to exceed $96,006.90, also by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report for December 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of Ford F-550 truck for $96,006.90 (5-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will review several infrastructure contracts and a legal settlement. Key items include sewer system inspections, electrical engineering studies, and park facility renovations.

• Sewer cleaning and inspection contract with National Water Main Cleaning Company not to exceed $535,000.00
• Washington Park restroom and building updates by Ahove Home Improvement, LLC not to exceed $223,516.70
• Electrical engineering study contract with RLC Engineering, PLLC not to exceed $203,500.00
• Settlement of litigation and no-cost acquisition of 1.37 acres at 94 Stoddard’s Wharf Road, Ledyard
• Proposed permanent access road easement for Eversource at 101 Sandy Hollow Road, Ledyard

The Groton Mayor and Council approved a settlement of the City of Groton v. Town of Ledyard litigation, which includes acquiring two parcels at 94 Stoddard's Wharf Rd. (about 1.37 acres) at no cost. They also approved capital projects for Washington Park upgrades, a utility engineering study, and a sewer‑system cleaning contract. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved settlement of litigation and acquisition of 94 Stoddard's Wharf Rd., Ledyard (≈1.37 acres) at no cost (5-0-0)
• Approved Washington Park restroom, pavilion and building renovations up to $223,516.70 (5-0-0)
• Approved 5‑year engineering study contract for Groton Utilities and Bozrah Light & Power with RLC Engineering, total $203,500 (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase order to National Water Main Cleaning Co. for sewer cleaning and inspection up to $535,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0-0)

Council Committee Public Safety/Public Works

The Council Committee for Public Safety and Public Works will meet to review a referred item regarding Fire Department staffing. No other new business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Fire Department staffing

The Public Safety/Public Works Committee approved a recommendation to create three new firefighter positions, contingent on receiving SAFER grant funding. The motion passed with a 2-0 vote. The committee also approved motions to recess and to adjourn the meeting.

• Recommend creation of 3 new firefighter positions contingent on SAFER grant (2-0)
• Motion to recess meeting passed (2-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (2-0)

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee will meet to discuss ongoing business and receive an update from the Chief. The agenda includes reviews of mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities.

• Approval of December 18, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities
• Chief's update

The council approved the December 18, 2025, meeting minutes unanimously. The Mayor and Council selected Dacra Tech as the vendor for speed cameras, with a follow‑up meeting set for January 22, 2026. The next PACT meeting was scheduled for February 19, 2026, and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Dacra Tech as speed‑camera vendor (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee will meet to elect officers for 2026, approve December 2025 minutes, and review proposed rules, fees, and a July 4th parade update.

• Election of 2026 officers
• Approval of December 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 Rules & Regulations
• Review of 2026 User Fees
• 4th of July Parade update

The committee elected William Borysewicz as Chair and tabled the Secretary position. Members approved a change to the beach admission rule allowing children twelve and older to be unattended. They also approved raising non‑resident playground fees by $10 per week and moved both the rule changes and fee proposal to the City Council for further action.

• Elected William Borysewicz as Chair (unanimous vote)
• Secretary position tabled until next month
• Approved minutes of Dec. 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous vote)
• Changed beach rule language to allow children 12+ unattended (5 in favor, 1 abstained)
• Moved revised beach rules to City Council (unanimous vote)
• Raised non‑resident playground fees by $10 per week (decision approved)
• Moved recreation department user‑fee proposal to City Council (unanimous vote)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to elect officers for 2026, approve minutes from December 9, 2025, and discuss community needs and survey updates.

• Election of officers for 2026
• Approval of December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Groton Spotlight Ideas
• Review of Survey Update
• Discussion of Youth Advisory Summary Letter to City Council

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole will consider a FOIA training session, a legislative update, and several utility and donation items. It will also discuss Washington Park facility upgrades, including restroom and pavilion renovations. The council will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $223,516.70 from capital funds for the park project.

• Resolution to fund Washington Park restroom, pavilion and building upgrades for $203,197.00 plus $20,319.70 contingency (total $223,516.70)
• Electric Facility Study
• Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Bid Award
• Eversource Easement
• Donation requests for Groton Community Meals and Children First Groton

The Committee of the Whole voted to defer consideration of the Washington Park facility upgrades, an electric‑system study, a sewer‑cleaning and inspection bid, and an Eversource easement request to the regular council meeting on January 20, 2026. The council also approved splitting the remaining donation budget, giving $750 each to Groton Community Meals and Children First Groton. All motions passed unanimously or with all votes recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Moved Washington Park facility upgrades to Jan 20 meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved $203,000 electric facility study request to Jan 20 meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved sewer cleaning and inspection bid award to Jan 20 meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved Eversource easement request to Jan 20 meeting (6-0-0)
• Allocated $750 to Groton Community Meals (6-0-0)
• Allocated $750 to Children First Groton (6-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (6-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting to review updates and discuss ongoing initiatives. Old‑business items include a business outreach update, a review of economic development grant programs, and planning for a ribbon‑cutting celebration with a Small Bites event on Jan 24 at 11:00 am. The commission will also hear public comments and consider any new business.

• Business Outreach Update from Commissioners
• Economic Development Grant Programs
• Ribbon Cutting Celebrations – Small Bites event scheduled Jan 24 at 11:00 am
• Public comments (3 minutes per person)
• New business items (unspecified)

Council Committee Public Safety/Public Works

The Public Safety/Public Works Committee will discuss staffing levels for the fire department. The committee will also consider establishing a regular meeting schedule. No other agenda items are listed.

• Fire Department Staffing
• Establishing Meeting Schedule

The Public Safety/Public Works Committee reached a consensus to increase staffing for the City of Groton Fire Department, with details to be discussed in future meetings. Members requested overtime usage records, call‑for‑service data, and information on grant opportunities to fund new hires. The committee also set the next meeting for January 13, 2026 at 7 PM.

• Consensus reached to increase fire department staffing (future discussion)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for Jan 13, 2026 at 7 PM

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contained no scheduled public hearings or new business items.

• Handbook Revision Plan

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission of Groton, New York, had a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the City Municipal Building, Council Chambers. The meeting was canceled, so no agenda items were considered or decided.

Public Hearing

The Groton Town Council will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed sale of the former Bozrah Light and Power Offices located at 514 Fitchville Road. The meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at 7:15 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

• Public hearing on sale of former Bozrah Light and Power Offices at 514 Fitchville Road
• Meeting set for January 5, 2026, at 7:15 PM in Council Chambers
• Hearing to solicit public comment on the proposed transaction

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will vote on reappointing three regular members—Scott Nadeau, Stacy Popp, and Brian Clinton—to the Beach and Parks Committee, each for a term ending December 31, 2028. They will also consider appointing a new City Councilor to fill a vacancy, though the candidate’s name is not listed. Routine agenda items include roll call, flag salute, citizen petitions, approval of the January 15, 2025 minutes, and various reports.

• Reappointment of Scott Nadeau, 129 Blueberry Hill Road, to the Beach and Parks Committee (term expires Dec 31, 2028)
• Reappointment of Stacy Popp, 41 Cottage Street, to the Beach and Parks Committee (term expires Dec 31, 2028)
• Reappointment of Brian Clinton, 12 Pepperidge Lane, to the Beach and Parks Committee (term expires Dec 31, 2028)
• Appointment of a City Councilor to fill a vacancy (candidate name not provided)
• Approval of minutes from the meeting held on December 15, 2025

The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and suspended rules to move a resolution to the top of the agenda. It appointed Christy McElroy as a City Councilor to fill a vacancy. The council also reappointed Scott Nadeau, Stacy Popp, and Brian Clinton as regular members of the Beach and Parks Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

• Approved minutes (5-0-0)
• Suspended rules to move R-26-01-04 to top of agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Christy McElroy as City Councilor (5-0-0)
• Reappointed Scott Nadeau to Beach and Parks Committee (6-0-0)
• Reappointed Stacy Popp to Beach and Parks Committee (6-0-0)
• Reappointed Brian Clinton to Beach and Parks Committee (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will approve the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a citizen's petition. It will review 2025 accomplishments and expenditures, and draft and discuss the 2026 budget and funding priorities. The body will set strategic priorities for 2026, including environmental stewardship, safety initiatives, no‑wake markers, a fish waste ordinance, and planning for mooring modernization before the 2026 boating season.

• Approval of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a citizen's petition
• Draft and discussion of the 2026 budget
• Planning for mooring modernization before the 2026 boating season
• Discussion of environmental and safety initiatives such as no‑wake markers and a fish waste ordinance

The Harbor Management Commission approved the revised minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting after a motion by Eric Couture and a second by Eric Jay. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. with a unanimous motion by Eric Couture, seconded by Eric Jay. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved revised Dec 18, 2025 minutes (motion by E. Couture, seconded by E. Jay)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 pm (motion by E. Couture, seconded by E. Jay, unanimous)