{ "city": "Groton", "state": "New York", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofgroton.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "CMEEC", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-827", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to review zoning regulations and rental rules", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-823", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Mayor and Council", "headline": "Groton council to appoint fire chiefs and approve parking fines", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-826", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-826", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Beautification Committee", "headline": "Committee will consider adopting a draft mission statement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-822", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "PACT", "headline": "Committee schedules next meeting for August 20, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-821", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA", "headline": "Groton Utilities Commission considers $98,825 change order for sludge removal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-819", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152026-819", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Youth Advisory Committee", "headline": "Youth Advisory Committee will discuss Project Oceanology and other youth projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-818", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "City considers sale of four vacant lots on Central Boulevard", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-820", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-820", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Beach and Parks Committee", "headline": "Beach & Parks Committee reviews 2027 budget projects and $25,000 donation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-828", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-828", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission meeting canceled for July 7, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-813", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Eastern Point Historic District Commission", "headline": "Eastern Point Historic District Commission meeting canceled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-814", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Harbor Management Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss $5K safety markers and up to $20K Harbor Plan update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-815", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Mayor and Council", "headline": "Council to approve $41,645 police vehicle purchase and $25,000 playground donation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-817", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-817", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Economic Development Commission", "headline": "Economic Development Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "The scheduled Economic Development Commission meeting for July 1, 2026 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-816", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Groton committee to discuss HR software implementation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-811", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-811", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Mayor and Council", "headline": "Mayor and Council approve $72,135 purchase of Springbrook HR software module", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-812", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-812", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Beautification Committee", "headline": "Beautification Committee to discuss project ideas and committee goals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-809", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Groton Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026, has been cancelled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-810", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to vote on police SUV purchase and $218,220 transformer order", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-808", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-808", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Mayor and Council", "headline": "Mayor and Council will approve the retirement and re‑appointment of Battalion Chief Chester Kaniecki", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-807", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-807", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "PACT", "headline": "Police and Community Together meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Police and Community Together Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the City Municipal Building has been cancelled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-803", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA", "headline": "Utilities commission approves $6.8M water main construction contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-806", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-806", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to review zoning regulations and lot sales", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-804", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-804", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Mayor and Council", "headline": "Council considers $320,000 stormwater project for Five Corners neighborhood", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-805", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-805", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Beach and Parks Committee", "headline": "Beach & Parks Committee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-800", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Youth Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee will consider the resignation of Kimberly Napier", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-799", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-799", "source": "https://www.cityofgroton.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }