Ledyard, CT

Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review financial reports for the 2025-2027 fiscal years and discuss strategies to minimize the FY 2027/2028 mill rate increase. The body will also consider a retroactive tax exemption request and potential uses for National Opioid Settlement payments.

• Discussion on potential uses for National Opioid Settlement Payments
• Strategy discussion to minimize FY 2027/2028 mill rate increase
• Possible action on Healing Waters International request for retroactive tax exemption at 33 Homestead Road
• Discussion on scheduling quarterly joint meetings between Town Council and Board of Education
• Motion to set the 2027 Regular Meeting schedule

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a decision regarding a special use permit modification for a public restaurant. The body will also review a site plan for a commercial addition and a request for a filing extension.

• Public hearing and decision for a public restaurant at 515 Pumpkin Hill Road (PZ#26-12SUP/MOD)
• Site plan approval for a commercial building addition at 1363 Baldwin Hill Road (PZ#26-13SITE)
• 90-day extension request to file site plan mylars for a 36-unit multi-family dwelling at 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway (PZ#26-1SITE)

Town Council

Housing Authority

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss collaboration with the Board of Education and the POCD. The body is also voting on a membership fee and its upcoming meeting calendar.

• Payment of $200.00 to the Connecticut Farm Bureau for annual enrollment fee
• Approval of the 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
• Collaboration between the Board of Education Agri-Science and Agricultural Commission
• Discussion regarding the POCD

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will meet to nominate and vote on board officers and approve the 2027 meeting schedule. The board will also discuss the 2026 holiday programs and receive updates on the Linda C. Davis Food Pantry.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Recording Secretary
• 2026 Holiday Programs including Thanksgiving Meal registration
• Linda C. Davis Food Pantry update
• Approval of 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
• Review of Social Services Reports for April-June and July-September 2026

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will receive a GASB Disclosure Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The board is also considering a payment for pension plan consulting and a draft letter to the Town Council regarding plan document revisions.

• Payment of $13,235.14 to Fiducient Advisors for annual consulting costs
• Presentation of the GASB Disclosure Report for FYE 6-30-2026 by USI Actuaries
• Review of draft letter to Town Council regarding Defined Benefit Plan Document revisions
• Approval of the 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule

The Retirement Board approved a $13,235.14 payment to Fiducient Advisors for pension consulting services. The Board also authorized a letter to the Town Council regarding revisions to the town's Defined Benefit Plan document and approved the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Approved August 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $13,235.14 payment to Fiducient Advisors (3-0)
• Approved letter to Town Council regarding Defined Benefit Plan revisions (3-0)
• Approved 2027 meeting schedule (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to review financial reports and receive updates on local historic sites. The body is scheduled to vote on the meeting calendar for the 2027 calendar year.

• Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial reports for Sawmill donation, Capital, General fund, and NLH donation accounts
• Reports on Sawmill, Nathan Lester House, Center School, and Gales Ferry Historic District
• Proposed 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to discuss updates to age-related, behavior, and internet use policies. The body will also consider a motion to fund tax return preparation for the Bill Association.

• Motion to approve up to $3,000 for Bill Association's 2026 Tax Returns
• Review of 2026 Draft Unattended Child Policy
• Review of 2026.07 Draft Behavior Policy
• Review of 2026 Draft Computer_Internet Policy
• Investment Working Group recommendations for Either Library Fund and Gales Ferry Library Funds

Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee

Permanent Municipal Building Committee

The Permanent Municipal Building Committee will discuss roof projects and budget documents for Juliet W. Long, Gales Ferry School, and the BOE Central Office. The committee will also discuss the Juliet W. Long HVAC project and ceiling replacement. Additionally, members will elect a new chairperson following the resignation of Joseph Gush.

• Election of Chairperson
• Roof torquing proposals from Sparta Construction and Macri
• Motion to approve Nutmeg CO#6 for $73,661.97 for Juliet W. Long HVAC Renovations
• Multiple STV and Colliers invoices for school and central office projects
• Discussion of ceiling removal and replacement at Juliet Long School

The committee appointed Vice Chairman Gary Schneider to fill the chairperson vacancy until December. The board approved several STV and Colliers invoices for school projects and referred ceiling tile proposals to the Town Council.

• Appointed Gary Schneider as interim Chairperson until December
• Approved September 14, 2026 meeting minutes as amended
• Approved 8 STV invoices for Central Office, Gales Ferry, and Juliet Long projects
• Approved Colliers Invoice #1221910 for $2,043.60 (Juliet Long HVAC)
• Referred Juliet Long ceiling tile proposals to Town Council
• Denied Nutmeg CO#6 for $73,661.97 (Juliet Long HVAC ceiling work)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing regarding the sale of town property located at 480R Shewville Road. The meeting includes a presentation on the sale and a period for resident and property owner comments.

• Public hearing for the sale of 480R Shewville Road (11.46 acres)
• Review of Sales Agreement with Blacker for 480R Shewville Road

The Town Council convened a public hearing on October 14, 2026, to discuss the potential sale of the property located at 480R Shewville Road. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Held public hearing on sale of 480R Shewville Road

Administration Committee

The committee will consider approving a new job description for the Utility Operations Manager. The meeting also includes a large number of proposed appointments and reappointments to various town commissions and boards.

• Proposed Utility Operations Manager job description dated August 26, 2026
• Appointments to the Agricultural Commission, Library Commission, and Farmers Market Committee
• Reappointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
• Reappointments to the Ledyard Beautification Committee and Historic District Commission
• Appointment of Mark Tebbets to the Building Code Board of Appeals

The Administration Committee approved the job description for the Utility Operations Manager. Additionally, the committee made numerous appointments and reappointments to various town commissions, including the Agricultural, Beautification, Historic District, Inland Wetlands, Library, Planning & Zoning, and Parks & Recreation commissions.

• Approved Utility Operations Manager job description
• Appointed Keith Padin to Farmers Market Committee
• Appointed three members to Agricultural Commission
• Reappointed three members to Beautification Committee
• Appointed Phyllis McCormack to Beautification Committee
• Reappointed Karen Parkinson to Historic District Commission
• Reappointed two members to Inland Wetlands Commission
• Appointed Robert Graham to Inland Wetlands Commission

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss budget strategies for Fiscal Year 2027/2028 to limit mill rate increases. The body is also considering several appointments, fee changes for waste disposal, and tax refunds.

• Proposed bulky waste disposal rates ranging from $55 for small bulk loads to $1,000 for large shingle loads
• Tax refunds to Wahlburgers totaling $19,192.94 in transfers and a separate refund of $26,390.46
• Appointment of Edwin Murray to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission
• Approval of the Utility Operations Manager job description
• Approval of the Budget Letter of Directive for Fiscal Year 2027/2028

The Town Council approved several financial and administrative measures, including tax refunds for Wahlburgers and increased bulky waste disposal rates. The Council also appointed Edwin Murray to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission. Additionally, members discussed strategies for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027/2028 budget.

• Approved September 23 and September 28 meeting minutes
• Appointed Edwin Murray to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Appointed Edwin Murray to Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission
• Approved Utility Operations Manager job description
• Increased bulky waste and shingle disposal rates
• Approved resolution for Transfer Station revenue distributions
• Approved $19,192.94 in tax refund transfers
• Approved $26,390.46 tax refund for Wahlburgers

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss ongoing projects including the Pollinator Pathways Project and the sale of 480R Shewville Road. The body will also consider a quote for brush hogging at White-Hall Park and approve the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Quote from B-Man Landscaping to brush hog White-Hall Park
• Sale of 480R Shewville Road
• Approval of the 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
• Pollinator Pathways Project
• Review of the Ledyard Conservation Commission Website

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will meet to review a year-to-date fiscal report and approve the meeting schedule for the 2027 calendar year. The body will also discuss updates to the cemetery book and status reports.

• Review of Cemetery YTD fiscal report as of 10-6-26
• Approval of the 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
• Updates to the Cemetery Book
• Reports from Flags, Adopters, Veterans, and Preservation committees

Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission

The Ad Hoc Committee will discuss whether to split the combined Planning and Zoning Commission into two separate bodies or keep the current structure. The group will review the Town Charter and various factors including administrative burden, financial impact, and volunteer recruitment.

• Review of Town Resolution 002-2026/Mar 25
• Review of Town Charter IV Section 3
• Discussion on the writing of a report for the Town Council
• Evaluation of the administrative burden of separate meetings and legal notices
• Discussion on rescheduling the November 10, 2026 meeting

The committee approved minutes from two previous meetings and discussed factors for evaluating whether to separate the Planning and Zoning Commissions. The committee agreed to reschedule the November 10, 2026 meeting to November 5, 2026.

• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved September 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Rescheduled November 10, 2026 meeting to November 5, 2026

Ad Hoc Committee to Develop A Process For Capital Improvement Building Projects

The Ad Hoc Committee will discuss several draft documents aimed at establishing a process for town building projects. The meeting includes the election of officers following the resignation of the chairman.

• Election of officers following the resignation of Chairman Joseph Gush
• Review of the draft capital projects procedure checklist
• Discussion of the Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to Develop a Process For Capital Improvement Building Projects
• Review of the draft Ordinance Establishing a Permanent Municipal Building Committee
• Review of the Municipal Improvement Checklist

The Ad Hoc Committee voted against a motion to recommend disbanding the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) once current projects are finished. Members discussed revisions to a draft procedure checklist for capital improvements to be presented to the Town Council.

• Approved Ty Lamb as Chairman (5-1)
• Approved September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Rejected motion to recommend disbanding the PMBC after current projects are complete (3-3)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing and make a decision regarding a 23-lot open space resubdivision. The body will also discuss several site plan modifications and potential zoning amendments related to housing.

• Public hearing and decision for 23-lot open space resubdivision at 84 Silas Deane Rd and 58 & 59 Seabury Ave
• Proposed zoning regulation amendments regarding housing (PA25-1/HB8002)
• Site plan for two 1,263 sf ground mounted solar panels at 55 Chapman Lane
• Modification of a 6,000 sf building for office and marine maintenance at 1761 Route 12
• Site plan for a 1-acre irrigation pond and hoop houses at 691 Shewville Road and 230 Iron Street

Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee

The Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee is holding a public walk audit and workshop in the Gales Ferry District to identify barriers to safe alternative transportation. Participants will gather at the Ocean State Job Lot parking lot at 1666 Route 12 and walk the area. The meeting is intended to gather input from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.

• Public walk audit starting at Ocean State Job Lot, 1666 Route 12, Gales Ferry
• Workshop to identify barriers to safe alternative transportation
• Community engagement with residents, business owners, and stakeholders

Ledyard Farmers Market Committee

The Ledyard Farmers Market Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Town Hall Annex in a hybrid format. The committee will review treasurer reports, approve minutes from June 4 and August 6, 2026, and take up new business including a $500 purchase order to Riverhead Building Supply for gate repairs and $500 reimbursement to Chairperson Pamela Ball for a donation to the Ledyard High School Agricultural Program. Members will also discuss the 2026 summer season, a donation to Ledyard Rotary with the amount to be voted on, and the 2027 meeting schedule and winter market survey.

• Motion to approve a $500 purchase order to Riverhead Building Supply for gate repairs
• Motion to approve $500 reimbursement to Chairperson Ball for a donation to the Ledyard High School Agricultural Program
• Motion to approve donating the Feisty Four Stringers performance fee to St. Vincent De Paul Place
• Vote on donation amount to Ledyard Rotary
• Review of the 2026 Summer Market Season and discussion of the 2027 meeting schedule and winter market/vendor survey

The committee approved several donations to local organizations and a $500 purchase order for gate repairs. Members also reviewed the 2026 season and discussed the possibility of a 2027 winter market.

• Approved $150 donation to St. Vincent De Paul (5-0)
• Approved donation to Ledyard Rotary (5-0)
• Approved $500 reimbursement for donation to Ledyard High School Agricultural Program (5-0)
• Approved $500 purchase order for Riverhead Building Supply for gate repairs (5-0)
• Approved 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 6, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Ledyard Finance Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex Building in a hybrid format. The committee will vote on increasing bulky waste disposal rates, approving a resolution on transfer fee revenue for transfer station improvements, and approving tax refunds to Wahlburgers totaling $45,583.40. Members will also discuss uses for National Opioid Settlement funds, quarterly joint meetings with the Town Council and Board of Education, grant opportunities, and strategies to minimize the Fiscal Year 2027/2028 mill rate increase.

• MOTION to increase bulky waste disposal rates: small load (pick-up) Bulk $55 / Shingles $120; medium load (small dump) Bulk $200 / Shingles $500; large load (large dump) Bulk $400 / Shingles $1,000
• MOTION to approve a "Resolution Regarding Transfer Fee Revenue Distributions For Transfer Station Improvements" as presented in the draft dated September 29, 2026
• MOTION to approve two tax refund transfers totaling $19,192.94: Wahlburgers $12,491.44 (Grand List 2023 to 2024) and $6,701.50 (Grand List 2023 to 2025)
• MOTION to approve a tax refund to Wahlburgers - 10785 W Twain Avenue Suite 201, Las Vegas, NV 89135-3028 in the amount of $26,390.46
• Discussion regarding potential uses for funding received from National Opioid Settlement Payments

The Finance Committee reviewed several motions regarding waste disposal fees and tax refunds. The committee also discussed the 2027/2028 Budget Letter of Directive and strategies to minimize mill rate increases.

• Motioned to increase bulky waste disposal rates for small, medium, and large loads
• Motioned to approve Resolution Regarding Transfer Fee Revenue Distributions For Transfer Station Improvements
• Motioned to approve two tax refund transfers for Wahlburgers totaling $19,192.94
• Motioned to approve a tax refund to Wahlburgers in the amount of $26,390.46
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2026
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2026

Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission

The Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or old business. The main item is new business: a pre-application discussion for a regulated activity at 1761 Route 12 in Gales Ferry, involving reclaimed materials under Connecticut's Large-Scale Beneficial Filling Pilot Program for industrial redevelopment. The commission will also approve minutes from September 1, 2026, and receive a wetlands report.

• IWWC#26-27SITE: 1761 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT (MAP ID: 61-2120-1761), agent Harry Heller, applicant Gales Ferry Intermodal, LLC, for regulated activities with reclaimed materials under state pilot program
• Application submitted 9/3/26, date of receipt 10/6/26, DRD 12/9/26
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2026 regular meeting
• Wetlands report of October 6, 2026

Ledyard Beautification Committee

The Ledyard Beautification Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex in a hybrid format. The committee will vote on approving its September 6, 2026 meeting minutes and its 2027 calendar year meeting schedule. Members will also discuss future projects and a mural project under old business. The agenda includes time for public comments.

• Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from September 6, 2026, as written
• Motion to approve the Ledyard Beautification Committee 2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule as written
• Discussion of future projects
• Discussion of a mural project
• Public comments period

Economic Development Commission

The Ledyard Economic Development Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex in hybrid format. The agenda includes a resignation letter from Michael Dremiller and a special election to fill the Secretary office for the remainder of Commissioner Dreimiller's term. Most of the meeting is updates on ongoing projects, including the RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan, business directory, and a 2025-2026 annual report. No new business is listed.

• Michael Dremiller resignation letter and special election to fill the Secretary office for the remainder of Commissioner Dreimiller's term
• RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan update
• Ledyard Events Magazine update
• Business Directory and Business Directory Email Program updates
• Resident & Business Surveys (2022) updating and re-running in 2026; 2025-2026 Annual Report

Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee

The Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall Annex Council Chambers, with remote participation available by Zoom or phone. The agenda includes resident comments, approval of the September 14, 2026 minutes, and continued discussion on designating the Spicer Homestead Ruins within the Clark Farm property as a Registered Historical Site. The committee will also continue reviewing the property list appendix to the resolution on administrative control of town-owned or town-leased properties. No votes on new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda.

• Continued discussion on designating the Spicer Homestead Ruins (4.4 acres) within Clark Farm as a Registered Historical Site
• Continued review of the appendix listing real properties owned or leased by the Town of Ledyard under RES-004-2023
• Motion to approve minutes of the September 14, 2026 committee meeting
• Residents and property owners comment period
• Old and new business items 'proper to come before the Committee' with no specifics listed

The Ledyard Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee held a regular meeting on October 5, 2026. The agenda included discussions on designating the Spicer Homestead Ruins as a Registered Historical Site and reviewing the town-owned property list, but the provided minutes do not record any substantive decisions or votes.

• Approved September 14, 2026 meeting minutes (implied by standard agenda flow, though no specific vote tally is recorded in the source text)

Housing Authority

Town Council

Town Council

The Ledyard Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the Flock Automatic License Plate Readers. The agenda includes a presentation and a discussion item on the Flock contract, with multiple email threads and questions from council members attached. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion and possible action on Flock Automatic License Plate Readers
• Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Contract-2025 referenced
• Council questions on Flock Safety license plate readers dated 2026-09-16
• Multiple email threads from council members and police chief regarding Flock readers

The posted minutes for the September 28, 2026 special Town Council meeting list a presentation from Police Chief Ken Creutz (letter dated 9/25/2026) on the Flock Safety License Plate Reader System (ALPR) and an agenda item for discussion and possible action on the Flock Automatic License Plate Readers. The document records no votes, motions, approvals, denials, or outcomes, and no roll call or resident comments are captured. The minutes also carry a disclaimer that they are not official records of the Town and that the official agenda and final minutes are on file in the Town Clerk's Office.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ledyard Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the final draft of proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations regarding housing, in accordance with state law PA25-1 (HB8002). The commission will also approve minutes from three previous meetings. No votes on the amendments are listed on the agenda; the item is listed as discussion only.

• Discussion of final draft of proposed amendments to Ledyard Zoning Regulations regarding Housing under PA25-1 (HB8002)
• Approval of minutes: P&Z Regular Meeting Aug 13, 2026
• Approval of minutes: Subcommittee Special Meeting Aug 27, 2026
• Approval of minutes: P&Z Regular Meeting Sep 10, 2026

The Commission approved a formal text amendment application to update zoning regulations regarding housing in accordance with state Public Act 25-01. The proposed changes include new definitions for affordable and middle housing, the creation of a 'Summary Review' approval process, and updated standards for accessory apartments and multi-family developments.

• Approved proposed housing text amendments as a formal application (4-0)
• Approved August 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 27, 2026 subcommittee minutes (2-0)
• Approved September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Ledyard Finance Committee will consider four motions to appropriate a total of $13,180 from the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) account #20360101-53335. These funds would cover a ramp replacement at the Gales Ferry Community Center, match a donation for the Lantern Hill Valley Park Pavilion, and purchase AEDs and storage cabinets for parks. The committee will also vote to remove two of these motions from the table before considering them.

• Appropriate $7,000 for ramp replacement at Gales Ferry Community Center
• Appropriate $5,000 to use a donation for Lantern Hill Valley Park Pavilion
• Appropriate $1,180 to purchase AEDs and storage cabinets for parks
• Motions to remove from the table for the $7,000 and $5,000 appropriations
• Site plan TS-G1220-04-Preliminary and grant request from Janet Barnett referenced

The Finance Committee took up five motions concerning the P&R CIP Account #20360101-53335. Two tabled motions were removed from the table — one for an additional $7,000 for replacement of the ramp at the Gales Ferry Community Center, and one for an additional $5,000 to allow a donation to be used toward the Lantern Hill Valley Park Pavilion. The minutes list the motions but do not record votes, debate, or final outcomes, so what was actually decided is not established by this document.

• Motion to remove from the table the $7,000 Gales Ferry Community Center ramp recommendation (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to appropriate an additional $7,000 from P&R CIP Account #20360101-53335 for the Gales Ferry Community Center ramp (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to remove from the table the $5,000 Lantern Hill Valley Park Pavilion donation recommendation (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to appropriate an additional $5,000 from P&R CIP Account #20360101-53335 for the Lantern Hill Valley Park Pavilion donation (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to appropriate $1,180 from P&R CIP Account #20360101-53335 for AEDs and storage cabinets in the parks (outcome not recorded)

Town Council

The Ledyard Town Council will discuss and vote on several items, including the proposed sale of town-owned property at 480R Shewville Road (Loftus Wellfield) for $150,000 to Kevin Blacker for agricultural use, with a public hearing and special town meeting scheduled. The council will also consider appointments, budget strategy for the next fiscal year, and several appropriations for park and facility improvements.

• Motion to sell 480R Shewville Road (Loftus Wellfield), 11.46 acres, to Kevin Blacker for $150,000 for agricultural use, with deed restrictions
• Motion to set public hearing for Oct 14, 2026 and special town meeting for Oct 28, 2026 on the property sale
• Bid waiver of $10,800 to Robert Green Associates for septic system installation at 70 Christy Hill Road
• Appropriations from P&R CIP: $7,000 for Gales Ferry Community Center ramp, $5,000 for Lantern Hill Valley Park Pavilion, $1,180 for AEDs and storage cabinets
• Discussion on Flock automatic license plate readers and appointments to Planning & Zoning and Inland Wetland commissions

The Town Council approved several appointments and budget appropriations, including funding for a septic system and park improvements. Additionally, the Council initiated the process to sell town-owned property at 480R Shewville Road for $150,000, scheduling a public hearing for October 14 and a special town meeting for October 28, 2026.

• Approved September 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Appointed Edwin Murray to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Appointed Edwin Murray to Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission
• Granted $10,800 bid waiver for septic system at 70 Christy Hill Road
• Appropriated $7,000 for Gales Ferry Community Center ramp replacement
• Appropriated $5,000 for Lantern Hill Valley Park Pavilion
• Appropriated $1,180 for park AEDs and storage cabinets
• Set public hearing (Oct 14) and special town meeting (Oct 28) for land sale

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Ledyard Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a regular meeting to discuss water and sewer operations, including a lead survey status, non-residential rate review, and upcoming contract negotiations with Groton Utilities. They will also vote on approving three invoices totaling $1,192.05 for various services.

• Motion to approve Groton Utilities invoice #0031058 for $217.97 (Thompson WM Replacement)
• Motion to approve Groton Utilities invoice #0031059 for $224.08 (Hydraulic Model 2025)
• Motion to approve PKF O'Connor Davies invoice #1089047 for $750.00 (professional services)
• Discussion of non-residential (commercial) water rates, including school water costs and hydrant/sprinkler fees
• Update on lead survey status and upcoming Groton Utilities contract negotiations

Library Commission

The Ledyard Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the FY27 budget, a recommendation for depositing a bequest, and various policy updates. The agenda also includes a resignation, a new appointment, and reports from the Director and Treasurer.

• Motion to approve the Library Commission's budget for FY27
• Motion to approve Investment Working Group's recommendation for Nancy Avery's bequest
• Discussion of age-related policies: circulation, computer/internet, unattended child, behavior
• Appointment of Commissioner Finegan
• Grenger resignation

The Library Commission approved the FY27 budget, a new circulation policy with a 50-item checkout limit, and the creation of a strategic planning working group. Commissioners also acknowledged the resignations of two members and approved the minutes from the June 15, 2026, meeting. Other items, including additional policy updates and the holiday list, were discussed or tabled for future meetings.

• Approved June 15, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved FY27 library budget (7-0)
• Approved circulation policy with 50-item checkout limit (7-0)
• Approved investment fund for Nancy Avery bequest (7-0)
• Created strategic planning working group (7-0)
• Tabled remaining age-related policies to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 p.m. (7-0)