Groton, CT

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

Conservation Commission

Retirement Board

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Bozrah Utility Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including financial highlights, project updates, and old business items. The main action item is a vote on a third amendment to the power supply agreement with Airgas Merchant Gases, LLC. The meeting also includes an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026
• Appointment letter for Commissioner Eileen Weinsteiger as Lebanon representative
• Update on Senior Housing Project
• Discussion of Bozrah Office Building status and town fueling option
• Action item BUC-26-04-03: Approve Third Amendment to Market-Priced Power Supply Agreement with Airgas Merchant Gases, LLC

Zoning Board of Appeals

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including approving a $325,000 purchase order for construction-phase engineering on the Military Highway water main replacement, renewing a safety consulting contract with First Choice Safety Solutions, and appointing an auditor. The committee will also discuss a roof engineering project, a minor façade grant for Shoreline Sugaring, a grand opening for Studio Love, a donation of an art museum bus, and reappointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Purchase order to Wright-Pierce for $325,000 for Military Highway, Grove Avenue, and Fairview Avenue water main replacement engineering
• Renewal of safety consulting contract with First Choice Safety Solutions, LLC (lowest of four bids)
• Roof engineering for Public Works
• Minor Façade Grant for Shoreline Sugaring
• Reappointments to Planning & Zoning Commission for P. Kunkemoeller and R. Boris

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider four resolutions: a contract with Friar Architecture for structural design and construction services related to the Municipal Building roof, an audit services award to PKF O'Connor Davies, and two reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All items are up for decision at this special meeting.

• Contract with Friar Architecture, Inc. for up to $48,540 for roof structural analysis and design
• Audit services award to PKF O'Connor Davies for $87,000 for FY 2025-2026
• Reappointment of Paul Kunkemoeller to Planning and Zoning Commission until 2029
• Reappointment of Robert Boris to Planning and Zoning Commission until 2029

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to review new business, including Minor Façade Grant submissions from Thames St. I LLC and Shoreline Sugaring, and to discuss the Economic Development Grant Program Revisions. The commission will also consider a video overview from Bludot, the Women’s Business Development Council’s Ignite Grant Program, and Brew Run 2026. Old business includes the CT Main Street Annual Assessment. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Minor Façade Grant submissions: Thames St. I LLC and Shoreline Sugaring
• Economic Development Grant Program Revisions (old business)
• Bludot Overview Video
• Women’s Business Development Council’s Ignite Grant Program
• Brew Run 2026

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission/Water Pollution Control Authority will consider authorizing a five-year service agreement with First Choice Safety Solutions, LLC, and a purchase order to Wright-Pierce Engineering for construction-phase engineering on the Military Highway, Grove Avenue, and Fairview Avenue watermain replacement. They will also discuss and potentially approve an amendment to the power supply agreement with Electric Boat Corporation. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, treasurer's reports, and project updates.

• Five-year service agreement with First Choice Safety Solutions, LLC, starting at $148,096 in FY '27 with 3% annual increases
• Purchase order to Wright-Pierce Engineering for $325,600 (including 10% contingency) for watermain replacement engineering
• First Amendment to Market Priced Power Supply Agreement with Electric Boat Corporation
• Status updates on Military Highway Project and new 35 kV from Shennecossett Substation design
• Executive session to discuss Electric Boat contract negotiations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Groton Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a final review of sections 2 through 9 of a zoning regulations update, followed by a discussion of the commission's by-laws. The meeting includes roll call, approval of the July 21st minutes, and a staff report. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Final review of zoning regulations update sections 2-9
• Discussion of Planning and Zoning By-Laws update
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Beautification Committee

The Groton Beautification Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive department reports, and discuss old and new business. They will consider establishing a guideline/mission, review completed projects such as the flagpole at the beach, and discuss the farmers market and winter ideas. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Establish Guideline/Mission for the committee
• Review completed flagpole project at the beach (watering, weeding, fertilizing)
• Discuss social media presence
• Discuss Farmers Market
• Discuss Winter Ideas

Mayor and Council

This meeting of the Groton Mayor and Council has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the standard meeting outline with no substantive items for discussion or decision. Residents should note the cancellation and look for future meeting notices.

• Meeting cancelled

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee is holding a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Municipal Building. The agenda contains only the meeting's time, location, and a list of committee members; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Groton Youth Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss old business, including survey results from City Day, potential dates for a meeting at Marine Science, and the upcoming movie schedule. They will also approve minutes from the July 14 meeting and address new business.

• Review of City Day survey results
• Discussion of potential date and agenda for meeting at Marine Science
• Movie schedule update – next movie August 13, 2026
• Groton Spotlight ideas
• QR Quote update

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two new business items: the creation of a short-term rental ad hoc committee and the sale of city-owned properties at 0 Central Blvd. and 0 Island Ave. The committee may also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters in the Public Works Department.

• Discussion of short-term rental ad hoc committee
• Sale of city properties: 0 Central Blvd. and 0 Island Ave.
• Possible executive session on Public Works personnel

The Committee of the Whole voted to forward the creation of an ad hoc committee on short-term rentals to the September 8 Mayor and Council meeting. The committee would research whether and how to regulate short-term rentals, but would not make decisions. The sale of city properties at 0 Central Blvd. and 0 Island Ave. was discussed only, with no action taken. The council also entered executive session for personnel matters.

• Motion to move short-term rental ad hoc committee to Sept. 8 meeting carried (5-0)
• Entered executive session for Public Works personnel (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business including minor facade grant submissions, a Bludot overview video, and the Eastern CT Chamber Entrepreneur Academy. Old business includes revisions to the Economic Development Grant Program and the CT Main Street annual assessment.

• Minor Facade Grant submissions
• Economic Development Grant Program Revisions
• Groton City's CT Main Street Annual Assessment
• Women's Business Development Council's Ignite Grant Program
• Brew Run 2026

Conservation Commission

The Groton Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM was canceled. No substantive business, decisions, or discussions were held or scheduled.

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eastern Point Historic District Commission has been canceled. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings were held due to the cancellation.

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss and potentially decide on retaining a consultant to update the Harbor Management Plan (HMP) and whether to apply for a SHIPP grant to support the update and maintenance work. Other new business includes a quarterly budget review, a Port Authority grant application overview, and a review of deliverables needed for SHIPP grant applications. The meeting also covers City Day planning, team charter review, and sub-team progress.

• Decision on retaining a consultant to update the Harbor Management Plan
• Decision on applying for a SHIPP Grant for HMP update and maintenance work
• Quarterly Budget Review
• Port Authority Grant Application Overview
• Deliverables needed for SHIPP Grant applications (HMP update and safety markers/buoys)

Public Hearing

The City of Groton is holding a public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed sale of several vacant lots at 0 Central Blvd and 0 Island Avenue. No decision will be made at this hearing; it is solely for public input.

• Proposed sale of lots at 0 Central Blvd (PINS 168707682970 E, 168707683973 E, 168707684976 E, 168707695090 E)
• Proposed sale of lot at 0 Island Avenue (PIN 168707693076 E)
• Public comment period for electors and qualified voters

The City Council held a public hearing to receive resident feedback on the proposed sale of four lots at 0 Central Blvd and one lot at 0 Island Ave. Most speakers opposed the sale, citing environmental and wetland concerns, while one letter supported it. No vote or decision was taken; the hearing was adjourned.

• Public hearing opened and closed; no action taken on lot sales
• Adjourned at 8:15 pm (6-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will decide on three resolutions: a memorial bench for Jan A. Miller, a $54,039.90 playground upgrade at Washington Park, and a new resident-only parking permit system for 30+ streets. They will also consider an ordinance update to modernize parking regulations.

• Approve memorial bench for Jan A. Miller at a location to be determined
• Authorize $54,039.90 contract with New England Recreation Group for Washington Park playground equipment
• Designate resident-only parking permits for 30+ streets including Allen Street, Baker Avenue, and Benham Road
• Amend Ordinance 250a to update and consolidate parking regulations
• Approve minutes from July 13 and July 20 meetings

The Mayor and Council approved a new comprehensive parking ordinance and designated multiple streets as resident-only parking zones. They also authorized a contract for new playground equipment at Washington Park and approved a memorial bench.

• Approved Ordinance 250b updating city parking regulations (5-0-0)
• Designated multiple streets as resident-only parking permit areas (5-0-0)
• Approved $54,239.90 contract with New England Recreation Group for Washington Park playground equipment (5-0-0)
• Approved placement of a memorial bench for Jan A. Miller (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from Committee of the Whole (7-13-26) (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from Mayor and Council (7-20-26) (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

CMEEC

The Budget & Finance Committee will meet to review second quarter 2026 operating results and the status of capital projects. The committee will also review the meeting schedule for the 2027 budget.

• Review of YTD Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
• Review of Capital Project Status
• Review of 2027 Budget meeting schedule

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its June 16, 2026 minutes and unanimously elected officers for 2026-2027. No bylaw changes were proposed. The commission plans to hold a public hearing in September to propose editorial text changes to zoning regulations, and will review MUDD regulations and short-term rental concerns at future meetings.

• Approved June 16, 2026 PZC minutes (7-0)
• Approved suspension of rules to add organizational meeting and bylaw review to agenda (7-0)
• Elected Paul Kunkemoeller as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Robert Boris as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Elected Jason Rusk as Secretary (7-0)
• No changes proposed to bylaws

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

The Groton Mayor and Council approved the appointments of Kevin Price and Christian Grivalsky as battalion chiefs in the Fire Department, effective July 20, 2026. They also approved several other resolutions, including a $98,825 change order for sludge removal, a new parking fine schedule, and a $950 donation for flag sets. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved appointment of Kevin Price as Fire Battalion Chief (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Christian Grivalsky as Fire Battalion Chief (5-0)
• Approved appointment of William Patterson to Beach and Parks Committee (4-0)
• Accepted $27,815 state Nuclear Safety Emergency Program budget (4-0)
• Authorized $98,825 change order to HI Stone & Son for sludge removal (4-0)
• Approved parking fine and fee schedule for Ordinance 250 (4-0)
• Accepted $950 donation from Sue Roy for Street Flag Program (4-0)

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

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on recent police investigations, canine deployments, and staffing vacancies.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Groton Utilities Commission approved a change order increasing a sludge removal contract with Hi Stone & Son by $98,825 to cover unbudgeted costs from taking the digester offline. The commission also discussed the July 4 storm response, transformer pricing correction, and staff achievements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $98,825 change order for sludge removal (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2026 meeting (3-0-1, Scully abstained)

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)

The Youth Advisory Committee met on July 14, 2026, and approved the June 9, 2026 minutes as read. Megan Bishop was elected interim chair in the absence of Chair Adella Haggerty, who is taking a temporary leave of absence. The committee discussed plans for the YAB survey, including targeting Park and Recreation email lists and aiming to begin data collection by City Day on August 7. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Elected Megan Bishop as interim chair (motion by Denisse Diaz Sanchez, seconded by Keona Strickland)

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

The Committee of the Whole voted 4-0 to move several items to the July 20 Mayor and Council meeting, including a $27,815 state grant for the Emergency Operating Center, a wastewater sludge removal purchase order increase, and increased parking fines. The council also referred five city-owned properties for sale under section 8-24, with a public hearing set for August 3, 2026. No final decisions were made; all items are pending further council action.

• Moved Beach and Parks Committee application to July 20 meeting (4-0)
• Moved $27,815 NSEP grant acceptance to July 20 meeting (4-0)
• Moved wastewater sludge removal purchase order increase to July 20 meeting (4-0)
• Referred five city properties for sale to public hearing on August 3, 2026 (4-0)
• Moved parking fine and fee schedule increase to July 20 meeting (4-0)