Groton public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. Because the meeting was cancelled, no rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items will be considered.

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole scheduled for Monday, Dec 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM was canceled. No roll call, new business, or other items were considered. No decisions or discussions took place.

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee will meet to review old business and receive an update from the Police Chief. The body will also discuss the scheduling of its January 15, 2026 meeting.

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

The committee approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 special meeting unanimously. The Mayor and City Council selected Dacra tech as the vendor for the speed‑camera program after reviewing RFQ responses. The next PACT meeting was scheduled for January 15, 2026, and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Dacra tech as speed‑camera vendor (Mayor and Council decision)
• Scheduled next PACT meeting for Jan 15, 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss the results of the 2025 Pathogen Monitoring Campaign and an EB application. Members will also decide whether to update the Harbor Management Plan following discussions with CT DEEP.

• Decision on updating the Harbor Management Plan
• EB application
• Online Mooring and Mooring Modernization update
• 2025 Pathogen Monitoring Campaign results
• Follow up on CT DEEP discussion

The commission approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted 3‑1 to begin a review and update of the Harbor Management Plan. The 2025 Pathogen Monitoring Campaign results were postponed to the March 2026 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved update of Harbor Management Plan (3-1)
• Tabled 2025 Pathogen Monitoring Campaign Results to March 2026 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission meeting will review business outreach updates, the Economic Development Grant Programs, ribbon‑cutting celebrations scheduled for January, and the commission's 2026 focus including a Main Street assessment, an accelerator program, and a February business forum. The meeting will also address recruitment efforts before adjourning.

• Business outreach update from commissioners
• Economic Development Grant Programs
• Small Bites ribbon‑cutting celebration on January 17 or 24
• 2026 focus: CT Main Street Assessment & Accelerator Program
• Hosting a Groton Business Forum in February 2026

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will consider two contract authorizations. One would allow a five‑year engineering study for Groton Utilities and Bozrah Light and Power, up to $203,500 with a 10% contingency, to be funded from FY26 and FY27 electrical expense budgets. The other would approve a purchase order for sewer cleaning and inspection services, up to $535,000, to be funded from FY26 and FY27 non‑bonded capital. The commission will also receive updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects.

• Authorize up to $203,500 contract with RLC Engineering, PLLC for a 5‑year engineering study
• Authorize up to $535,000 purchase order with National Water Main Cleaning Company for sewer cleaning and inspection
• Avery Brook Settlement update
• Shore Avenue Seawall update
• Sewer Collection System update

The Groton Utilities Commission voted to approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Treasurer's Report for November 2025. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report for November 2025 (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Groton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for SLR International Corporation to construct a new community center building at 80 Nathan Hale Road. The agenda also includes a referral regarding land acquisition adjacent to Avery Brook and a discussion of possible amendments to Section 7 of the zoning regulations.

• Public hearing for Application Site Plan #508, Special Permit #477, CAM #340 for SLR International Corporation to construct a new community center building at 80 Nathan Hale Road and 0 Shennecossett Road
• CGS 8-24 Referral regarding land acquisition adjacent to Avery Brook Subdivision in Ledyard Stoddards Wharf Road / Route 214 / Ledyard
• CGS 8-24 Referral regarding Eversource Transmission Lines in Watershed
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments to Section 7: Standards

The commission approved the lot merger, site plan and special permit for the proposed community center at 80 Nathan Hale Road and 0 Shennecossett Road. The site‑plan approval includes a condition that owners and city staff review the drainage plan within one year of occupancy. The commission also gave favorable recommendations to the council on a land acquisition near Avery Brook and on Eversource transmission lines.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (3-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Closed public hearing (4-0-0)
• Approved lot merger (pending sale) (4-0-0)
• Approved site plan (pending lot merger) with drainage review condition (4-0-0)
• Approved special permit and CAM (pending site plan) (4-0-0)
• Provided favorable recommendation for land acquisition adjacent to Avery Brook subdivision (4-0-0)
• Provided favorable recommendation for Eversource transmission lines in watershed (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and City Council meeting on Dec. 15, 2025 will consider several agenda items, including a resolution to approve the city’s preferred proposal from Dacra Tech, LLC for an Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) system. The council will also vote on a resolution to adopt updated rules of procedure governing council operations. Standard items such as roll call, flag salute, citizen petitions, approval of minutes, and committee referrals are also on the agenda.

• Resolution R-25-12-107: Approve selection of Dacra Tech, LLC proposal for the ATESD system
• Resolution R-25-12-108: Adopt new rules of procedure for the City Council
• Approval of minutes from the Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 2025 meetings
• Committee referrals and assignments
• Public hearing on citizen petitions and comments

The council approved the meeting minutes with a 5-0-0 vote. It then approved the selection of Dacra Tech's Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) system, also 5-0-0. Finally, the council adopted updated rules of procedure for the city council, again by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved ATESD system selection (5-0-0)
• Adopted new rules of procedure (5-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee will discuss user fees for 2026 and review the 2026 rules and regulations for EPB. The committee will also consider a request for a second plaque for an existing memorial bench at EPB.

• Review of Rules & Regulations for EPB 2026
• Discussion of User Fees 2026
• Plaque request for memorial bench at EPB from Dan Kelley

The committee approved the November 12 meeting minutes and the November Director’s Reports. Fee‑related sections were removed from the 2026 EPB Rules & Regulations. The Recreation Department Guest Pass price was set at $40 for 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November Director’s Reports as read
• Removed fee‑related sections from EPB 2026 Rules & Regulations
• Set Recreation Department Guest Pass price to $40 for 2026
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 14, 2025. The committee is scheduled to discuss old business regarding Groton Spotlight ideas and a survey update.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Groton Spotlight ideas
• Survey update

The Youth Advisory Committee approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. No new business was taken. The meeting was adjourned by motion. Chair Keona Strickland announced she will not seek reappointment as chair.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the sale of Bozrah Utility Offices and facility upgrades for Washington Park. The body will also review committee assignments and recommendations for City Council rules and procedures.

• Sale of Bozrah Utility Offices
• Washington Park Facility Upgrades
• Rules Committee recommendations for City Council Rules and Procedure
• Executive session regarding litigation settlement between Groton Utilities and Town of Ledyard (Avery Brook Homes, LLC)
• Executive session regarding Police Department public security devices

The Committee of the Whole carried five motions to move various items—rules revisions, a litigation stipulation, and a traffic‑enforcement proposal—to the Mayor and Council meeting on December 15, 2025. It also approved two motions to enter executive session under CGS 1‑200. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to move Rules Committee recommendations to Dec. 15 council meeting carried (5-0-0)
• Motion to enter executive session pursuant CGS 1‑200 6(B) carried (5-0-0)
• Motion to move litigation stipulation agreement to Dec. 15 council meeting carried (5-0-0)
• Motion to enter executive session pursuant CGS 1‑200 6(C) carried (5-0-0)
• Motion to move Dacra Tech traffic‑enforcement proposal to Dec. 15 council meeting carried (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (5-0-0)

City Council Rules Committee

The City Council Rules Committee will meet on December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers at 295 Meridian Street. The committee will discuss new business concerning recommendations for council rules and procedures. No other agenda items are listed.

• Council Rules and Procedure Recommendations

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission scheduled for Dec. 4, 2025 was canceled. Consequently, no approvals, public hearings, or other business items will be acted upon. The agenda had listed items such as a handbook revision plan, but no decisions will be made.

• Handbook Revision Plan
• Public Hearings (agenda item)

Retirement Board

The Groton Retirement Board will consider status changes for retirees, including a normal retirement for Kieth Hedrick and a surviving‑spouse benefit for Cathy Umrysz. It will also review recent withdrawals by four individuals and acknowledge two deceased retirees. New business includes a quarterly investment presentation by GYL Financial, an actuarial update, and discussions of pension and post‑employment benefits.

• Normal retirement for Kieth Hedrick
• Surviving‑spouse benefit for Cathy Umrysz
• Withdrawals by Rodney Plettner, Paul Smith, Jean‑Philip Precourt, and William Sedilimier
• Quarterly investment presentation – GYL Financial
• Actuary update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It will then consider Application IW#25-11-01 submitted by Fedus Engineering, LLC for construction of a new single‑family residence at 76 Pine Island Rd. (PIN 169705083531). A presentation by the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve will follow, and the commission will discuss water quality, air quality, communications, and other items.

• Approve November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Application IW#25-11-01 for new single‑family residence at 76 Pine Island Rd.
• CT National Estuarine Research Reserve presentation
• Discussion of water quality
• Discussion of air quality

The Conservation Commission approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the application for a new single‑family residence at 76 Pine Island Rd. (IW#25-11-01) with a 3‑0 vote. A presentation on the MyCoast flood‑reporting app was given, and the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved residence application IW#25-11-01, 76 Pine Island Rd. (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 pm (3-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider six resolutions authorizing major expenditures, including a $1,250,000 purchase order for the Shore Avenue seawall reconstruction. Additional items include contracts for lobbying services, utility billing system support, pump replacement, and the reappointment of the city attorney, as well as authorizing the mayor to apply for state emergency‑services grants. Routine agenda items such as roll call, flag salute, recognitions, citizen petitions, and approval of minutes will also be addressed.

• R-25-12-101: Authorize purchase order up to $1,250,000 for Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction (Arborio Corporation)
• R-25-12-102: Retain Medici, LLC for lobbying services up to $108,000
• R-25-12-103: Purchase order up to $162,663.84 for NorthStar billing system maintenance (Harris Computer Systems)
• R-25-12-104: Purchase order up to $175,494 for three KSB submersible pumps (Atlantic Fluid Technology)
• R-25-12-106: Reappoint Berchem and Moses PC as City Attorney

The Groton City Council unanimously approved a purchase order up to $1,250,000 for the Shore Avenue Seawall reconstruction project. It also approved contracts for utility lobbying services ($108,000), NorthStar billing system maintenance ($162,663.84), and three submersible pumps ($175,494). All motions carried with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes for Mayor & Council (10-20-25), 5-0-0
• Approved minutes for Committee of the Whole (11-24-25), 5-0-0
• Approved $1.25 M purchase order for Shore Avenue Seawall reconstruction (R-25-12-101), 5-0-0
• Approved $108,000 lobbying services contract for Groton Utilities Management (R-25-12-102), 5-0-0
• Approved $162,663.84 purchase order for NorthStar billing system maintenance (R-25-12-103), 5-0-0
• Approved $175,494 purchase order for three KSB submersible pumps (R-25-12-104), 5-0-0

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision. The board members listed are Chair David Hale, William Blaisdell, Gretchen Gauthier, and Lauren Nichols.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several items. Public Works will give a debrief on the Shore Avenue seawall. The Police Department will consider a new mayoral public safety authorization. Groton Utilities will discuss contract renewals for lobbying, the NorthStar billing system, and a purchase of submersible pumps.

• Shore Avenue seawall debrief (Public Works)
• Proposed temporary road closure (Electric Boat)
• Annual lobbying contract renewal (Groton Utilities)
• NorthStar billing system annual renewal (Groton Utilities)
• New Mayor public safety authorization (Police Department)

The Committee of the Whole approved several motions to refer items to the upcoming Mayor and Council meeting on December 1 or 4. Items referred included the Shore Avenue Seawall change order with a $1.25 million additional request, the Groton Utilities lobbying contract renewal, the NorthStar billing system renewal, a purchase of three submersible pumps, and a mayoral public‑safety authorization. Councilors Ambroise, Piazza, and Deputy Mayor Sheffield volunteered to serve on the Rules and Regulations Committee with a report due at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

• Referred Shore Avenue Seawall change order ($1.25 M request) to Mayor‑Council meeting Dec 4 – motion carried 5-0-0
• Amended referral date for Shore Avenue Seawall to Dec 1 – motion carried 5-0-0
• Referred Groton Utilities annual lobbying contract renewal to Mayor‑Council meeting Dec 1 – motion carried 5-0-0
• Referred NorthStar Billing System annual renewal to Mayor‑Council meeting Dec 1 – motion carried 5-0-0
• Referred purchase of three submersible pumps to Mayor‑Council meeting Dec 1 – motion carried 5-0-0
• Referred New Mayor Public Safety Authorization to Mayor‑Council meeting Dec 1 – motion carried 5-0-0
• Appointed Councilors Ambroise, Piazza and Deputy Mayor Sheffield to Rules and Regulations Committee – volunteers
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried 5-0-0

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's input on revising the Harbor Management Plan. It will also consider an application from Electric Boat for recertifying the Graving Dock 2 gate. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the October 16, 2025 minutes and hearing a citizen's petition.

• CT DEEP Input Session: Harbor Management Plan Revision Strategy
• Electric Boat application for Graving Dock 2 gate recertification
• Citizen’s petition
• Approval of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Roll call

The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The commission decided to defer review of the Electric Boat Graving Dock 2 gate recertification application, opting to focus on the CT DEEP Harbor Management Plan discussion and to consider inviting the applicant at a future meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed review of Graving Dock 2 gate recertification application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

PACT

The Police and Community Together Committee will review old business items including mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities. The chief will give an update, and the committee will schedule its next meeting for December 18, 2025.

• Mobile Meetings (old business)
• Investigations (old business)
• Cameras (old business)
• Volunteer Opportunities (old business)
• Set date for December 18, 2025 meeting (new business)

The committee approved the October 16, 2025 special meeting minutes by unanimous vote. They scheduled the next PACT meeting for December 18, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 18, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission will vote on three contract proposals. One authorizes Medici, LLC to provide lobbying services for up to $108,000.00. Another approves purchase of annual maintenance and support for the NorthStar billing system from Harris Computer Systems for up to $162,663,84. A third authorizes a purchase order to Atlantic Fluid Technology for up to $175,494.00 to buy three KSB submersible pumps for the West Side Pump Station. Routine items such as minutes, treasurer’s report and project updates will also be addressed.

• Authorize Medici, LLC (One Gold Street, Unit #27J, Hartford, CT) for lobbying services up to $108,000.00
• Authorize purchase of NorthStar billing system maintenance from Harris Computer Systems, Chicago, IL, up to $162,663,84
• Authorize purchase of three KSB submersible pumps from Atlantic Fluid Technology, Northborough, MA, up to $175,494.00

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. They also approved the Treasurer's Report for October 2025. Both motions were carried.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report for October 2025 (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two development applications. The body will also review commission bylaws and potential amendments to Section 7 of the zoning regulations.

• Application Site Plan #506: 20-unit multi-family structure at 0 Sacred Heart Drive, 140 Poquonnock Road, and 150 Poquonnock Road
• Application Site Plan #508: New community center building at 80 Nathan Hale Road and 0 Shennecossett Road
• Review and possible amendments to commission bylaws
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments to Section 7: Standards

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the lot combination for parcels 0 Sacred Heart Drive, 140 and 150 Poquonnock Road (Lot Combination #25-001LLR) and approved Site Plan #506/Special Permit #476 with four conditions. The public hearing on these items was formally closed. A separate community‑center application was postponed to the December meeting, and several agenda items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Lot Combination #25-001LLR (4-0-0)
• Approved Lot Combination #25-001LLR (4-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan #506/Special Permit #476 with conditions (4-0-0)
• Moved Community Center application (Site Plan #508) to December meeting (motion passed)
• Deferred bylaws review and possible amendments to January (motion passed)
• Deferred discussion of zoning regulation amendments to possible January special meeting (motion passed)
• Entered and exited executive session to discuss litigation (each 4-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 2025, receive monthly reports from the Parks & Recreation Director, and review proposed rules and regulations for the East Point Beach Park (EPB) for 2026.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 Rules & Regulations for East Point Beach Park
• September and October 2025 Parks & Recreation Director reports
• Youth Advisory Committee report

The committee voted to correct the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and defer their final approval to the next meeting. The September and October Director’s Reports were approved as read. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Correct September 10, 2025 minutes and defer approval – motion moved by Brian Clinton, seconded by Devon Robarge, vote: all in favor
• Approve September & October Director’s Reports – approved as read
• Adjourn meeting – motion moved by Brian Clinton, seconded by Devon Robarge (no vote recorded)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss community youth needs and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council. The meeting will be held at the City Municipal Building and is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee
• Discussion on community youth needs and resources
• Recommendations to Mayor and City Council
• Meeting held at City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street
• Hybrid format: In-person and Zoom

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will conduct the first meeting following the regular election. The session includes oaths of office for the Mayor and six City Councilors and the selection of a Deputy Mayor.

• Oath of office for Mayor Jill Rusk
• Oaths of office for Councilors Jean-Claude Ambroise, Nicholas Johns, Paul Norris, Christine Piazza, Stephen Sheffield, and Beverly Washington
• Resolution R-25-11-100 to select a Deputy Mayor

At the first meeting after the recent election, the Groton City Council adopted a resolution to select a Deputy Mayor. The resolution was approved by a majority vote of the council. The name of the appointed Deputy Mayor was not provided in the minutes.

• Approved resolution selecting Deputy Mayor (name not specified) by majority vote

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 #25-11-01: New HVAC system installation at 182 Shore Avenue
• Discussion of Handbook Revision

The commission voted 5‑0 to have Cheryl Auerbach serve as chair in Eric Jay’s absence. The October 2, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously (5‑0). The HVAC system application for 182 Shore Avenue was approved 5‑0, allowing the outdoor unit placement per flood‑zone restrictions.

• Cheryl Auerbach appointed acting chair (5‑0)
• October 2, 2025 minutes approved (5‑0)
• HVAC installation application #25-11-01 approved (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Groton Conservation Commission will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss water and air quality topics, and review Application IW#25-11-01 for a single‑family residence by Fedus Engineering at 76 Pine Island Rd. The commission will also address communications and any other items raised.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Application IW#25-11-01 for construction of a single‑family residence at 76 Pine Island Rd (Fedus Engineering, LLC)
• Discussion of water quality issues
• Discussion of air quality issues
• Discussion of communications and other items

The Conservation Commission approved the September 2, 2025 minutes with minor modifications (3-0-0). The commission also accepted application IW#25-11-01 for a new single‑family home at 76 Pine Island Rd., requesting clarification on foundation break‑away walls and requiring a silt fence (3-0-0). Both actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes with minor modifications (3-0-0)
• Accepted application IW#25-11-01 for 76 Pine Island Rd. residence, pending foundation clarification and silt fence (3-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on November 3, 2025. The agenda lists standard items such as roll call, flag salute, recognitions, citizen petitions, approval of minutes, reports, committee referrals, and new business. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions are identified in the agenda.

• Roll Call
• Salute to the Flag
• Recognition, Awards, and Memorials
• Receipt and Response to Citizens’ Petitions/Comments
• Approval of Minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place at the City Municipal Building on 295 Meridian Street.

• Cancellation notice issued for October 28, 2025 meeting
• Meeting location: City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street
• Scheduled start time: 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025, at the City Municipal Building has been cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural items, including roll call, new business, and adjournment.

• Meeting cancelled
• Roll call scheduled
• New business or referral scheduled
• Adjournment scheduled

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Bozrah Utilities Commission will review quarterly financial highlights for August‑October 2025 and provide updates on utility projects such as reliability, tree trimming, and substation security. It will consider a proposed $150,000 contribution to the Neighborhood Assistance Act program pending state approval, and vote on adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Consider $150,000 contribution to Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program
• Adopt schedule for 2026 Bozrah Utilities Commission meetings
• Quarterly financial highlights (August‑October 2025)
• Utility reliability and substation security updates
• Status report on Bozrah Office Building

The Bozrah Utilities Commission approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 27, 2025 (motion carried). Chairperson Hedrick noted this was his final meeting after 8½ years of service. Financial highlights for July‑September 2025 were presented, showing revenue on target, net income before return to Groton of $264 K ($114 K under budget), and operating expenses $135 K below budget. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of August 27, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application Site Plan #506, which proposes combining lots to build a 20‑unit multi‑family building and repurpose mixed‑use structures. The commission will also consider Application Site Plan #508 for a new community center at Groton Estates. Additional agenda items include a review of commission bylaws and a discussion of possible amendments to Section 7 standards of the zoning regulations.

• Public hearing: Application Site Plan #506, Special Permit #476, Lot Combination #25-001LLR – combine lots, construct 20‑unit multi‑family structure, consolidate access, repurpose mixed‑use buildings (sites: 0 Sacred Heart Drive, 140 Poquonnock Road, 150 Poquonnock Road).
• Application Site Plan #508, Special Permit #477, CAM #340 – construct new community center building (sites: 80 Nathan Hale Road and 0 Shennecossett Road).
• Bylaws review and possible amendments.
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments – Section 7: Standards.
• Executive session (no agenda details provided).

The Planning and Zoning Commission accepted Application Site Plan #508, Special Permit #477, and CAM #340 for a new community center building. The public hearing on Site Plan #506 was continued to November 18 pending additional surveys and easement work. The commission also entered and exited an executive session on pending litigation and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 16 minutes (3-0-1, one abstention)
• Continued public hearing for Site Plan #506 to Nov 18 (5-0-0)
• Accepted Site Plan #508, Special Permit #477, CAM #340 for new community center (automatically accepted)
• Entered executive session on pending zoning litigation (5-0-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider several resolutions, including three $1,000 charitable donations and an extension of a construction‑administration contract. They will also vote on a utility purchase order of $636,308.80 to replace sewer and water piping for the Shore Avenue seawall project. Additional items include a contract extension with GZA Geoenvironmental for $292,028.10 and a purchase order to Powell Electrical Systems for $330,830.85.

• Resolution to donate $1,000 to Bill Memorial Library for the 2026 Groton Commemoration (240 Monument Street)
• Resolution to donate $1,000 to S.T.E.P.S., Inc. for girls’ STEM programs at Groton Middle School and Fitch High School
• Resolution to donate $1,000 to United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Thanksgiving/Caring and Sharing Committee (40 School Street)
• Resolution to extend contract with GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc. for Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction services at a cost up to $292,028.10
• Resolution to authorize a purchase order to Arborio Corporation for up to $636,308.80 to replace utility sewer and water piping for the Shore Avenue seawall project

The Mayor and Council approved a $636,308.80 purchase order to Arborio Corporation for sewer and water piping replacement related to the Shore Avenue seawall project. They also approved three $1,000 donations to local organizations and extended a construction‑administration contract for the seawall reconstruction. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $1,000 donation to Bill Memorial Library (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to S.T.E.P.S., Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved extension of contract with GZA Geoenvironmental for Shore Avenue seawall services, up to $292,028.10 (5-0-0)
• Approved waiver of bidding requirement and purchase order to Arborio Corporation, up to $636,308.80 (5-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review minutes from September 18, 2025. The primary agenda item is an input session with CT DEEP regarding the strategy for revising the Harbor Management Plan.

• CT DEEP Input Session: Harbor Management Plan Revision Strategy

The commission approved spending not to exceed $750 for converting mooring coordinate data, with the motion passed unanimously. The September 18, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The Harbor Management Plan revision strategy input session with CT DEEP was tabled for the November meeting.

• Approved spending up to $750 for mooring data conversion (all in favor)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled CT DEEP Harbor Management Plan revision strategy input session

PACT

The committee will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss several ongoing topics, including mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities. The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session on November 20, 2025.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Scheduling of the November 20, 2025 meeting

The council approved the September 18, 2025 Special Meeting minutes unanimously. The next PACT meeting was scheduled for November 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next PACT meeting for November 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will vote on several high-value purchase orders for utility repairs and electrical upgrades. The body will also discuss a permanent access road easement and a contribution to a community center HVAC project.

• Purchase order up to $636,308.80 to Arborio Corporation for sewer and water piping on Shore Avenue
• Purchase order up to $330,830.85 to Powell Electrical Systems for upgrades at Trails Corner and Poquonnock Substations
• Purchase order up to $277,200.00 to LIG Consultants, P.C. for a secondary feeder to Electric Boat
• Contribution of up to $150,000.00 to the Neighborhood Assistance Act Program for a heat pump HVAC system at the Town of Groton Community Center
• Authorization of a permanent access road easement at 101 Sandy Hollow Road, Ledyard

The Groton Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the regular meeting on August 20, 2025. It also approved the Treasurer's Report for August 2025 and the Treasurer's Report for September 2025. All three motions were carried.

• Approved minutes of regular meeting August 20, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report August 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report September 2025 (motion carried)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to review minutes from September 9, 2025. The committee is scheduled to discuss old business regarding Groton Spotlight ideas and a survey update.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Groton Spotlight ideas
• Survey update

The Youth Advisory Committee unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was made and the meeting was closed at 6:54 p.m. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (motion passed)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss donation requests from America 250, S.T.E.P.S., and Sub-Vets. It will receive an update on the Shore Avenue seawall, including a GZA change order and a sewer project. Utility matters include work at the Trails Corner Substation and electrical supply for an electric boat. The meeting also covers cleaning the municipal building's HVAC system.

• Donation requests: America 250, S.T.E.P.S., Sub-Vets
• Shore Avenue seawall update – GZA change order and sewer project
• Trails Corner Substation utility work
• Electric Boat – electrical supply
• HVAC cleaning for the municipal building

The Committee of the Whole voted to refer several items to the full Mayor and Council meeting on October 20, 2025. This included a $284,000 funding request for the Shore Avenue seawall project and related budget details. Additional items referred were donation requests for America 250, S.T.E.P.S., Sub-Vets; a revised $55,300 sewer project cost; repairs to the Trails Corner substation; an electrical supply project for Electric Boat; and HVAC cleaning for the Municipal Building. All motions passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote.

• Moved America 250 donation request ($1,000) to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved S.T.E.P.S. and Sub-Vets donation requests to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved Shore Avenue seawall funding request ($284,000) to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved revised sewer project cost estimate ($55,300) to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved Trails Corner substation repair plan to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved Electric Boat electrical supply project to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)
• Moved HVAC cleaning for Municipal Building to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Groton Beach & Parks Committee will meet on October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the City Municipal Building. Committee members are Bill Borysewicz (Chair), Scott Nadeau, Gail Kelly, Barry Tuohy, Brian Clinton, Jennifer Smith, Devon Robarge, Stacy Popp, and Benjamin Moore. The agenda indicates there is no new business to consider.

Conservation Commission

The Groton Conservation Commission scheduled for October 7, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon or discussed. The agenda listed standard sections such as roll call, approval of minutes, and topics on water quality, air quality, communications, and other items, but no decisions were made.

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will consider accepting a $25,000 donation from the Mohegan Basketball Club for Washington Park and approve a new mooring permit fee schedule.

• Accept $25,000 donation from Mohegan Basketball Club for Washington Park maintenance
• Approve new mooring permit fee schedule ($100 new, $75 renewal)
• Accept labor donation for Washington Park restroom fixture repairs
• Public Power Week and Fire Prevention Proclamations
• Executive session for Parks and Recreation personnel

The council approved the meeting minutes unanimously (6-0-0). It accepted a $25,000 donation from Mohegan Basketball Club for Washington Park court maintenance and a labor donation to refurbish Washington Park restrooms, each with a 6-0-0 vote. The Harbor Management Plan mooring permit fee schedule was approved (6-0-0). A motion to terminate Director Mary Hill was rejected, with a vote of 1-5-0.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Accepted $25,000 donation for Washington Park basketball courts maintenance (6-0-0)
• Accepted labor donation to repair Washington Park restroom fixtures (6-0-0)
• Approved Harbor Management Plan mooring permit fee schedule (6-0-0)
• Rejected termination of Parks & Recreation Director Mary Hill (1-5-0)
• Entered executive session on personnel matters (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will conduct roll call and approve the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive any citizen written communications. The commission will hold a public hearing on Application #25-09-01 submitted by Karen Valente for a wood shake roof replacement at 2 Hillside Avenue (PIN 168819501692). The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 3, 2025
• Receive citizen written communications
• Public hearing on Application #25-09-01: wood shake roof replacement at 2 Hillside Avenue (PIN 168819501692)

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission unanimously approved the July 3, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved Karen Valente’s roof replacement application for 2 Hillside Avenue. Finally, the commission unanimously adopted moving future meetings to the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm beginning January 2026.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 2 Hillside Avenue (5-0)
• Approved moving meetings to first Tuesday 4:30 pm starting Jan 2026 (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, has been cancelled.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two donations for Parks and Recreation, a proposed increase to harbor mooring fees, and a presentation of a bond package covering the municipal building and Groton utilities (electric, water, and sewer). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion. The meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the City Municipal Building and via Zoom.

• Accept Facilities Hardware Donation (Parks and Recreation)
• Accept CT Sun Donation (Parks and Recreation)
• Mooring Fee Increase (Harbor Management Commission)
• Bond Package Presentation – Municipal Building
• Bond Package Presentation – Groton Utilities (Electric, Water & Sewer)

The Committee of the Whole voted to move two donation offers, a harbor mooring fee increase, a municipal‑building bonding package, and a utilities bonding package to the Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025. All motions were carried, with vote totals of 5‑0‑0 except the municipal‑building bond package which passed 4‑1‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accept Facilities Hardware Donation moved to Mayor/Council meeting (5-0-0)
• Accept CT Sun $25,000 donation moved to Mayor/Council meeting (5-0-0)
• Harbor Management Commission mooring fee increase moved to Mayor/Council meeting (5-0-0)
• Municipal Building bonding package moved to Mayor/Council meeting (4-1-0)
• Groton Utilities FY2026 bonding package moved to Mayor/Council meeting (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for September 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the City Municipal Building was cancelled. No rezoning applications, contracts, ordinances, or other agenda items will be discussed.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a proposed increase to harbor mooring fees. It will also receive donations for the Parks and Recreation department, including a cash gift from CT Sun and a hardware donation. A bond package will be presented covering the municipal building and Groton utilities (electric, water, and sewer). No final actions are recorded in the agenda.

• Harbor Management Commission – Mooring fee increase
• Parks and Recreation – Accept CT Sun donation
• Parks and Recreation – Accept facilities hardware donation
• Bond package presentation – Municipal Building
• Bond package presentation – Groton Utilities (electric, water, sewer)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will review the status of its memorandum of understanding, consider updates to its website, plan a meeting with a Department of Environmental Protection representative in October, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and receive an update on a citizen petition.

• Review MOU status
• Commission website update
• Plan meeting with DEEP representative in October
• Set 2026 Harbor Management Commission meeting schedule
• Citizen petition update

The commission approved the revised August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It selected three website priority items—Home Page, About the Commission, and 5 FAQs. It changed the 2026 meeting schedule to the first Monday of each month at 5:45 pm, with the second Monday used when the first falls on a holiday. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm.

• Approved revised August 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved selection of three website priority items: Home Page, About the Commission, 5 FAQs (all in favor)
• Approved change of 2026 meeting schedule to first Monday each month at 5:45 pm, second Monday if holiday (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 pm (all in favor)

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee will meet to discuss old business and receive an update from the Chief. The body will also coordinate the date for its October meeting.

• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities
• Scheduling of October 16, 2025 meeting

The PACT committee approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 special meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the September 18, 2025 meeting also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned September 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will convene to approve minutes, a treasurer's report, and financial highlights. The agenda includes updates on projects and initiatives, as well as a session for public communications.

• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Treasurer’s Report
• Monthly Financial Highlights
• Projects / Initiatives Update
• Public Communications

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application Site Plan #506, Special Permit #476, and Lot Combination #25-001LLR, which proposes combining lots and constructing a 20‑unit multifamily building at 0 Sacred Heart Drive, 140 Poquonnock Road, and 150 Poquonnock Road. The commission will also consider an application to demolish Building 162 and remove a fuel oil storage tank and fire water tank at 445 Eastern Point Road. Additional agenda items include a review of possible bylaws amendments, a discussion of potential amendments to Zoning Regulation Section 7: Standards, and approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Application Site Plan #506, Special Permit #476, Lot Combination #25-001LLR – combine lots, construct 20‑unit multifamily building at Sacred Heart Drive and Poquonnock Road addresses
• Application Site Plan #507, CAM #339 – demolition of Building 162 and removal of fuel oil storage tank and fire water tank at 445 Eastern Point Road
• Review and possible amendment of commission bylaws
• Discussion of possible amendments to Zoning Regulation Section 7: Standards
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Meeting minutes from August 19, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from August 19, 2025 after an amendment. A public hearing for Application Site Plan #506 was opened and continued to October 21, 2025. Application Site Plan #507 (Cam #339) for Pfizer, Inc. was approved with the condition that a HAZMAT report be submitted to the City Planner after work is completed. The commission also suspended its rules to discuss Application Site Plan #505.

• Approved August 19 minutes (amended) – vote 4-0-0
• Opened public hearing for Site Plan #506 and continued to Oct 21 – vote 4-0-0
• Approved Site Plan #507 for Pfizer, Inc. with HAZMAT report condition – vote 4-0-0
• Suspended rules to add discussion of Site Plan #505 to agenda – vote 4-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0-0

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will vote on three key actions: accepting a $500 donation from Robert P. Canova for the Police Department Cadet program, authorizing a purchase order for up to $45,000 of treated road salt from LEED Salt, and adopting an ordinance that revises the city’s water rate schedule beginning January 1, 2026. The water rate changes include new service and consumption charges for various meter sizes and hydrant/fire‑sprinkler fees. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, flag salute, and citizen petition comments.

• Resolution to accept a $500 donation from Robert P. Canova (39 Shawondassee Drive, Stonington) for the Groton Police Department Cadet program
• Resolution to issue a purchase order for treated road salt to LEED Salt (539 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA) not to exceed $45,000, funded from FY 2026 Highway Department operating budget
• Ordinance approving revisions to the Water Rate Schedule effective Jan 1 2026, with detailed service and consumption charges for meter sizes and hydrant/fire‑sprinkler fees

The Groton City Council approved a $500 donation for the police cadet program, authorized a $45,000 purchase order for treated road salt, and adopted a revised water rate schedule effective January 1 2026. All three actions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The council also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved $500 police cadet program donation (5-0-0)
• Authorized $45,000 purchase order for treated road salt (5-0-0)
• Approved revised water rate schedule effective 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The committee reviewed beach sticker sales data and youth advisory minutes. Members discussed how to communicate and consolidate rules and regulations for East Point Beach (EPB) 2026 to decrease liability. The body also decided to move quarterly meetings to the Zbierski House starting in March 2026.

• Decision to hold quarterly meetings at Zbierski House starting March 2026
• Discussion of rules 1-21 for EPB 2026 regarding liability and communication methods

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and the August Director’s Reports. It also approved holding future Beach & Parks Committee meetings at the Zbierski House on a quarterly schedule beginning March 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved August Director’s Reports as read (all in favor)
• Approved quarterly meetings at Zbierski House starting March 2026 (all in favor)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Groton Youth Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to nominate an interim chair for the period August 2025 to January 2026. The committee will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss membership updates, Groton Spotlight ideas, movie nights, survey goals, and other youth activities. New business and any additional comments will also be considered.

• Nomination for interim chair (vacancy Aug 2025–Jan 2026)
• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of membership update
• Discussion of Groton Spotlight ideas
• Discussion of movie nights and survey goals

The committee nominated and unanimously approved Lisa Lambert as Interim Chair until January 2026. Members also unanimously approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. No new business was taken.

• Lisa Lambert appointed Interim Chair (vote unanimous)
• August 12, 2025 minutes approved (vote unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. (motion passed)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole for the City of Groton will convene at the Municipal Building to conduct only procedural items such as roll call, executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss business outreach updates from commissioners, upcoming ribbon-cutting celebrations, and staff reports. The meeting includes public comments and a business dedication event for the Fleet Reserve Association.

• Business outreach updates from commissioners
• Ribbon-cutting celebration for Fleet Reserve Association on September 6 at 2:00 PM
• CT Main Street Accelerator Program discussion
• Groton Utilities (GU) update
• Staff report presentation

Conservation Commission

The Groton Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from August, review a demolition application for a property on Paul Revere Road, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting also includes routine updates on water and air quality.

• Review demolition permit IW#25-8-01 for 142 Paul Revere Road (Groton Estates LLC via Stamford Wrecking Company)
• Approve August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Set 2026 Conservation Commission meeting schedule

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting with a minor modification (3-0-0). It also approved application IW#25-8-01 to demolish the condemned building at 142 Paul Revere Road and replace it with open space (3-0-0). The Commission set the 2026 meeting schedule to the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (3-0-0).

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved demolition application IW#25-8-01 for 142 Paul Revere Road (3-0-0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting time: first Tuesday monthly at 6:00 PM (3-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The agenda for the September 2, 2025, Mayor and Council meeting is marked as canceled. The document lists proposed items including a police department donation and a road salt purchase order.

• R-25-09-86: Proposed acceptance of a $500.00 donation from Robert P. Canova for the Police Department Cadet program
• R-25-09-87: Proposed purchase order for treated road salt from LEED Salt not to exceed $45,000.00

Retirement Board

The Groton Retirement Board will convene to approve minutes and discuss old business, including early retirement and finances. The meeting will also cover new business items such as investments, an actuary update, and pension plans.

• Approval of minutes
• Old business: Early retirement, Deferred retirement, Surviving spouse
• Old business: Withdrawals, Deceased retirees
• New business: Investments, Actuary update, Pension, OPEB
• Executive session

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Bozrah Utilities Commission will meet to discuss routine matters including approval of past minutes, quarterly financial highlights, and updates on projects like substation security and customer service. The meeting will conclude with a vote on new Bozrah Light and Power Rules and Regulations.

• Consideration and potential approval of Bozrah Light and Power Rules and Regulations (BUC 25-08-02)
• Quarterly financial highlights for April–July 2025
• Electric operations and substation security update
• Silverblaze / customer service update

The Bozrah Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. The commission adopted the proposed Bozrah Light and Power Rules and Regulations (action item BUC 25-08-02) after a motion was moved and seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 a.m.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Bozrah Light and Power Rules and Regulations (action item BUC 25-08-02, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:44 a.m. (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting at 6:00 PM on August 25, 2025, at the Municipal Building. The agenda includes a roll call, new business updates on public works hiring, a police cadet donation, and road salt, followed by adjournment.

• Public Works Director hiring update
• Acceptance of police cadet program donation
• Discussion on road salt

The Committee of the Whole carried three motions to move items to the Mayor and Council meeting on September 2, 2025. The public‑works director hiring update, the police cadet program donation request, and the road‑salt purchase were each referred with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to refer Public Works Director hiring update to Sep 2 council meeting (4-0-0)
• Motion to refer Police cadet program donation request to Sep 2 council meeting (4-0-0)
• Motion to refer Road salt purchase request to Sep 2 council meeting (4-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission is meeting to complete requirements for the Mooring Modernization Plan, including GPS coordinate conversion and website integration. The body will discuss the timing of signing the contract and prepare a presentation for the Committee of the Whole regarding a mooring fee increase.

• Mooring Modernization Plan contract requirements
• Proposed mooring fee increase for Committee of the Whole endorsement
• Installation of new water safety signs
• HMC mooring application website and Online Mooring app integration

The Harbor Management Commission approved the amended minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved a proposal to use an online system to manage the mooring field. Jeff Dziedzic was assigned to obtain contractor quotes for new water‑safety signs, to be installed by May 1 2026. No citizen petitions were presented.

• Approved amended July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposal to use online mooring system (unanimous)
• Assigned Jeff Dziedzic to solicit contractor quotes for water‑safety signs

PACT

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

• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Police and Community Together Committee approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 special meeting. No other actions were voted on or decided during the August 21 session. Old‑business items were discussed without formal resolutions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 23, 2025 special meeting minutes

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and WPCA will consider authorizing bond issuances for wastewater, water, and electric fund programs. The body will also discuss a permanent access road easement for a city-owned property in Ledyard. The meeting includes updates on the annual report and various bonding initiatives.

• Authorization of $9,030,000 in bonds for the 2026-2030 Wastewater Bond Fund Program
• Authorization of $10,500,000 in bonds for the 2026-2030 Water Bond Fund Program
• Authorization of $24,000,000 in bonds for the 2026-2030 Electric Bond Fund
• Permanent access road easement at 101 Sandy Hollow Road, Ledyard, Connecticut
• Discussion of a litigation list

The Groton Utilities Commission approved the minutes from prior meetings and the June and July 2025 Treasurer’s Reports. It amended the agenda to add a Monthly Financial Highlights item. The commission decided to table the Eversource easement request until attorney follow‑up is completed.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 6, 2025 public hearing minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 6, 2025 special meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 2025 Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Approved July 2025 Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to add Monthly Financial Highlights as Item #7 (motion carried)
• Tabled Eversource easement action pending attorney review (no vote recorded)
• Presented monthly financial highlights (informational, no vote)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider applications for a 20-unit multi-family structure and industrial demolition. The body will also discuss zoning regulation amendments and conduct an election of officers.

• Application Site Plan #506: 20-unit multi-family structure at 0 Sacred Heart Drive, 140 Poquonnock Road, and 150 Poquonnock Road
• Application Site Plan #507: Demolition of Building 162 and removal of fuel and fire water tanks at 445 Eastern Point Road
• Application Site Plan #505: Accessory building for equipment storage at 36 North Street
• Discussion of possible Zoning Regulation Amendments – Section 7: Standards
• Landscaping issue discussion for property owner of 36 North Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized Application Site Plan #505 for Advanced Improvements, LLC, adding specific conditions. It also accepted Site Plans #506 and #507 for various development and demolition projects, elected officers for FY 2026, and postponed bylaws and zoning‑regulation discussions.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Application Site Plan #505 with conditions (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted Application Site Plan #507 for demolition and tank removal (by virtue of meeting)
• Accepted Application Site Plan #506, Special Permit #476, Lot Combination #25-001LLR for 20‑unit multifamily project (by virtue of meeting)
• Elected officers for FY 2026: Chairman Paul Kunkemoeller, Vice Chairman Robert Boris, Secretary Jason Rusk
• Postponed bylaws review and possible amendments
• Postponed discussion of zoning regulation amendments – Section 7: Standards
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0‑0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss revisions to the water rate schedule for the Department of Utilities, Water Division, effective from 2026 through 2028. The body is also considering a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and a local committee appointment.

• Proposed water rate revisions for 2026-2028, including monthly service charges starting at $20.00 for 5/8" or 3/4" meters
• Collective bargaining agreement with Local 1964 International Association of Fire Fighters for July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029
• $500.00 donation to cARTie Art Museum Bus
• Appointment of Adella Haggerty to the Youth Advisory Committee
• Proposed annual hydrant service fee starting at $675.00 on January 1, 2026

The council voted 5-0-0 to initially approve revisions to the city’s water rate schedule, which will take effect beginning January 1 2026 and supersede previous ordinances. They also approved the appointment of Adella Haggerty to the Youth Advisory Committee (5-0-0). The council authorized a $500 donation to the cARTie Art Museum Bus (5-0-0). The city accepted the successor collective bargaining agreement with the Local 1964 International Association of Fire Fighters for 2025‑2029 (5-0-0).

• Approved revised water rate schedule (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Adella Haggerty to Youth Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Authorized $500 donation to cARTie Art Museum Bus (5-0-0)
• Accepted fire fighters collective bargaining agreement (5-0-0)
• Approved Mayor & Council minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Groton Beach and Parks Committee will convene at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers to conduct procedural actions including roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, and review of June and July 2025 reports from Parks & Recreation and the Youth Advisory Committee. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

The committee approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the June and July Director’s reports as read. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and carried. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June & July Director’s reports (as read)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to nominate an interim chair to serve from August 2025 through January 2026. The committee will also discuss membership, movie nights, and survey goals.

• Nominations for Interim Chair
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Groton Spotlight ideas
• Review of youth activities of interest

The committee approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. Kimberly Lambert served as interim chair for this meeting due to limited attendance, with a full nomination to occur at the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was passed.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Interim chair appointed: Kimberly Lambert (stepped up for this meeting)
• Motion to adjourn passed (moved by Denise James, seconded by Denisse Diaz Sanchez)

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole will meet to handle routine new business including a youth advisory application, updates on zoning regulations, a donation request for a museum bus, and a proposed water rate increase. The meeting will also enter executive session for union negotiations with the Fire Department.

• Youth Advisory Application by A. Haggerty
• Appeal of Planning Regulations update
• cARTie Art Museum Bus donation request
• Groton Utilities Water Rate Increase proposal

The Committee of the Whole carried motions to refer the youth advisory application, a $500 donation to the county art museum bus, and proposed water rate increases to the Mayor and Council meeting on August 18, 2025. An executive session was entered but no action was taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Youth Advisory Application referred to Aug 18 meeting (motion carried 4-0-0)
• $500 donation to county art museum bus referred to Aug 18 meeting (motion carried 4-0-0)
• Water rate increase proposals referred to Aug 18 meeting (motion carried 5-0-0)
• Entered executive session (motion carried 5-0-0) – no action taken
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried 5-0-0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review business outreach updates and ribbon cutting celebrations. The body will also discuss the CT Main Street Accelerator Program and a WBDC Ignite grant for women-owned businesses.

• CT Main Street Accelerator Program
• WBDC Ignite grant for women-owned businesses
• Business outreach updates
• Ribbon cutting celebrations

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing and special meeting to address water service rates. The body will also vote on two emergent purchase orders for electrical repairs at the Trails Corner Substation.

• Public hearing and action to approve the Water Rate Schedule
• Purchase order up to $549,925.20 to Powell Electrical Systems, Incorporated for 35kV Utility Feeder and Bus 4 repairs at Trails Corner Substation
• Purchase order up to $91,999.60 to Wesco Receivables Corp for 1000 MCM wire for Trails Corner Substation repairs

The public hearing on the water rate schedule had no members of the public present. In the special meeting, the Commission approved the revised water rate schedule and recommended it to the City Council. It also approved two emergent purchase orders: one for $549,925.20 to Powell Electrical Systems and another for $91,999.60 to Wesco Receivables Corp. All three motions were carried.

• Approved Water Rate Schedule (GUC-WPCA 25-08-16) and recommended to City Council
• Approved emergent purchase order to Powell Electrical Systems for $549,925.20 (GUC-WPCA 25-08-17)
• Approved emergent purchase order to Wesco Receivables Corp for $91,999.60 (GUC-WPCA 25-08-18)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and review new applications regarding land alterations. The body is considering requests for landscaping, parking installation, and building demolition.

• Public hearing for 169 Benham Road: plant/tree removal, river stone installation, and privacy fencing
• Application for 124 North Street: removal of tree/brush line, installation of parking for 21 vehicles, planting 64 trees, and two storage containers
• Application for 142 Paul Revere Road: demolition of building and removal of materials

The commission approved the July 1 and July 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a tree‑planting and parking project at 124 North Street and accepted a demolition and open‑space plan at 142 Paul Revere Road, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote. After a public hearing, the applicant withdrew the proposal for 169 Benham Road.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved July 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved application IW#25-7-01, 124 North Street (4-0-0)
• Accepted application IW#25-8-01, 142 Paul Revere Road (4-0-0)
• Application IW#25-7-01, 169 Benham Road withdrawn (no vote)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are reviewing several emergency purchase orders for utility and infrastructure repairs. This includes restoring electrical equipment following a major outage and relocating sewer lines for the Seawall Project.

• Up to $549,925.20 to Powell Electrical Systems to restore 35kV Utility Feeder and Bus 4 at Trails Corner Substation
• Up to $91,999.60 to Wesco Receivables Corp for 1000 MCM wire for Trails Corner Substation repairs
• Up to $72,435.00 to Arborio Corporation for temporary pumping and piping bypass for the Seawall Project
• Up to $42,420.40 to Starlift Equipment for one Clark Forklift Model – S30

The council approved the minutes of the July 21 and July 28 meetings. It authorized the purchase of a Clark forklift for up to $42,420.40. It affirmed three emergency purchase orders: $72,435 to Arborio for sewer line relocation, $91,999.60 to Wesco for substation wire, and $549,925.20 to Powell Electrical for restoring the 35kV feeder at Trails Corner Substation. All motions carried unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Approved July 21 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved July 28 minutes (4-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Clark Forklift S30, up to $42,420.40 (4-0-0)
• Affirmed emergency purchase order to Arborio Corp., up to $72,435.00 (4-0-0)
• Affirmed emergency purchase order to Wesco Receivables Corp., up to $91,999.60 (4-0-0)
• Affirmed emergency purchase order to Powell Electrical Systems, up to $549,925.20 (4-0-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates from state legislative representatives and various municipal projects. The meeting includes reviews of utility infrastructure repairs and a public works equipment purchase.

• Forklift purchase for Public Works
• Seawall Gravity Sewer Line Relocation
• Tails Corner Substation Repairs including MCM Wire Cable and New Bus Duct and Equipping Breaker Cell
• Power outage review
• Resilience update from Economic Development

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to refer the forklift purchase, the seawall gravity sewer line relocation, the emergency MCM cable purchase, and the emergency bus‑duct replacement to the Mayor and Council meeting on August 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Motion to move forklift purchase to August 4 meeting carried, 4-0-0
• Motion to move seawall gravity sewer line relocation to August 4 meeting carried, 4-0-0
• Motion to move emergency MCM cable purchase to August 4 meeting carried, 4-0-0
• Motion to move emergency bus‑duct replacement bid (~$550,000) to August 4 meeting carried, 4-0-0
• Motion to adjourn carried, 4-0-0

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special session to discuss the Director of Public Works. The body may take action following an executive session regarding personnel in the Public Works Department.

• Personnel discussion regarding Director of Public Works

The council entered an executive session by a 4-0-0 vote. After the session, the council approved Resolution R-25-07-78, appointing Mayor Keith Hedrick as interim director of public works effective July 29, 2025, with a 4-0-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0-0 vote.

• Enter executive session (4-0-0)
• Approve Mayor as interim director of public works (4-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0-0)

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee is meeting to discuss old business and receive a Chief update. The body will also coordinate the date for its next meeting on August 21, 2025.

• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The PACT committee approved the June 18 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. The next PACT meeting was set for August 21 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 21, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were listed for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review requests for various city purchases and grants. The meeting includes discussions on equipment for Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and the Police Department.

• Purchase of two trucks and a forklift for Public Works
• Paving project for Public Works
• Security cameras for Washington Park and a tractor purchase
• Police Department patrol and admin vehicle purchases
• Acceptance of a K-9 Grant and DARE Program donation

The Committee of the Whole approved a one‑year extension of the city’s auditor contract, authorized replacement of two public works trucks, and approved a new Kubota tractor for Parks & Recreation. The police department received approval for the Nexgen software maintenance fee, acceptance of a $52,000 K‑9 grant, and purchase of two patrol SUVs and an administrative vehicle. Additional approvals included a $1,000 DARE program donation and a $31,500 Nuclear Safety Emergency Program budget.

• Approved one‑year extension of auditor contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (5-0-0)
• Approved replacement of two public works vehicles (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of a Kubota tractor for Parks & Recreation (5-0-0)
• Approved Nexgen software maintenance order for police department (5-0-0)
• Approved acceptance of $52,000 K‑9 grant for police department (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of two patrol SUVs and one admin vehicle for police (5-0-0)
• Approved $1,000 DARE program donation (5-0-0)
• Approved $31,500 Nuclear Safety Emergency Program FY26 budget (5-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several equipment purchases for the Highway and Parks and Recreation departments. The body will also vote on a road paving contract and police department appointments and promotions.

• Paving and milling contract for Ledyard, Hamilton, Denison, Oak, Indian, and Griswold Avenues not to exceed $387,362.80
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford F250 trucks ($58,644.85 and $69,373.15) and one Clark Forklift ($42,420.40)
• Purchase of a Kubota L6060 HSTC tractor for Parks and Recreation for $79,806.17
• Promotion of Stephanie DiBenedetto to Corporal and appointment of Nesenya Johnson-Claudio as probationary Police Officer
• Acceptance of a $32,000.00 grant from the Stanton K-9 Foundation

The council approved several items, including the promotion of Officer Stephanie DiBenedetto to corporal and the appointment of Nesenya Johnson‑Claudio as a probationary police officer. It also authorized purchases of two Ford F250 trucks, a $387,362.80 contract for pavement work on six city streets, a $79,806.17 Kubota tractor for Parks and Recreation, and a $21,040 software support order for the police department. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved promotion of Officer Stephanie DiBenedetto to corporal (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Nesenya Johnson‑Claudio as probationary police officer (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Ford F250 4x2 with lift gate, cost up to $58,644.85 (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Ford F250 4x2 with service body, cost up to $69,373.15 (5-0-0)
• Approved contract with Charles Pasteryak, Jr., Inc. for pavement on six streets, total not to exceed $387,362.80 (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of one Kubota L6060 HSTC tractor with backhoe for $79,806.17 (5-0-0)
• Approved waiver of bid process and purchase order to Nexgen for software support $21,040.00 (5-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will consider endorsing a set fee for the Harbormaster and clarify financial accounts. Members will also discuss a Mooring Modernization Plan and the installation of "No Wake" signs.

• Endorsement to pay a set fee to Harbormaster Jeff Dziedzic
• Mooring Modernization Plan including coordinate conversion, grid points, and an online program
• Installation of "No Wake" signs per No Wake Marker Permit
• Clarification of HMC Financial Accounts

The commission approved the June 20, 2025 minutes. It authorized Jeff Dziedzic to lead the shift to an electronic mooring management system. The board also approved a $1,000 annual compensation for the Harbormaster effective end of 2025. A discussion on the commission’s financial accounts was tabled for a later meeting.

• Approved June 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized Jeff Dziedzic to manage electronic mooring transition (all in favor)
• Approved $1,000 per year Harbormaster compensation effective end of 2025 (all in favor)
• Discussion on HMC financial accounts tabled

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, was cancelled.

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss a Water Cost of Service Study and set a public hearing date. The body will also consider updates to utility rules and regulations and a non-budgeted purchase for the Seawall Project.

• Action to approve Groton Utilities Rules and Regulations
• Proposed purchase order for Arborio Corporation not to exceed $72,435.00 for Seawall Project sewer relocation
• Presentation of Water Cost of Service Study by Jillian Jurczyk
• Discussion of July 1 Trails Corner outage
• Introduction of FY 26 Bonding Packages for Water, Sewer, and Electric

The commission approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting with two Ayes and one Abstention. Commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing and a special commission meeting on August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. A purchase order for $72,435 to bypass the gravity main was presented for a vote, but the outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (2 Ayes, 1 Abstention)
• Scheduled public hearing and special commission meeting for Aug 6, 2025
• Presented $72,435 purchase order for gravity main bypass (vote outcome not recorded)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a site plan application for an accessory building and discuss potential amendments to Section 7 of the zoning regulations.

• Application Site Plan #505: Advanced Improvements, LLC for outside equipment storage at 36 North Street
• Discussion of possible Zoning Regulation Amendments for Section 7: Standards

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review requests for new vehicles and equipment across several city departments. The meeting includes discussions on police grants and public works projects. An executive session is scheduled for police personnel and union contract negotiations.

• Purchase of two trucks and a forklift for Public Works
• Paving project for Public Works
• Security cameras for Washington Park and a tractor purchase
• Police Department patrol and admin vehicle purchases
• Acceptance of K-9 Grant and DARE Program donation

Group II Committee - Public Safety

The Group II Committee on Public Safety will meet to discuss referred items. The agenda includes a review of the parking ordinance and privacy for the Washington Park tennis courts.

• Review of parking ordinance 07-2025
• Discussion of 41 Washington Park tennis courts privacy 04-2024

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to decide whether to accept a grant from the Stanton K-9 Foundation. The funds are intended to help the City of Groton Police Department establish a K-9 team.

• Resolution R-25-07-63 to accept a $32,000.00 grant from the Stanton K-9 Foundation

Group I Committee - Community Development

The Group I Committee on Community Development will meet to approve previous minutes and review several referred items. The discussion includes programs for citizen recognition, city gardens, and beach pass scholarships.

• Citizen Recognition Program
• City Garden
• Mural in City of Groton
• Scholarship Program for Beach Pass
• City Day fireworks possibilities

Group I Committee - Economic Development

The Group Committee on Economic Development will meet to approve previous minutes and review recommendations from the Economic Development Commission 10-05-15.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Economic Development Commission recommendations 10-05-15

Group I Committee - Public Works

The Group I Committee on Public Works will meet to approve previous minutes and review two referred items. The discussion includes a review of snow removal on city sidewalks.

• Review of R-03-12-88
• Review of snow removal on city sidewalks

Group II Committee - Finance

The Group II Finance Committee is meeting to review referred items. The agenda includes discussions on retirement plan changes and financing for the Shore Ave seawall.

• Proposed changes to the retirement plan (Item 26)
• Shore Ave seawall financing (Item 31)

Group II Committee - Parks and Recreation

The Group II Committee for Parks and Recreation will meet to discuss several referred items. The agenda includes reviews of memorial criteria and facility usage.

• Use of Tyler House and Zbierski House
• Memorials criteria
• Program review
• Auditorium permit review/update
• Washington Park tennis courts privacy/trees

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting on location at 169 Benham Road. The body will conduct a site walk-through regarding Application IW#25-7-01.

• Site walk-through at 169 Benham Road for Application IW#25-7-01

The July 11, 2025 special meeting of the Groton Conservation Commission consisted of a roll call, a site walk‑through of the property at 169 Benham Road (Application IW#25-7-01), and adjournment. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.

Beach and Parks Committee

The meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, is listed as having no quorum. No business was conducted.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding survey goals and youth activities of interest. The committee will also review old business concerning membership, movie nights, and Groton Spotlight ideas.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Membership update
• Groton Spotlight ideas
• Movie nights
• Survey goals and youth activities of interest

The Youth Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting after a motion by Denisse Diaz Sanchez and a second by Denise James, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Denisse Diaz Sanchez, seconded by Lisa Lambert. No other formal actions were taken; the committee discussed survey results and ideas for future youth activities.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects and city appointments. Key items include funding for a seawall reconstruction and water treatment plant supplies.

• Change order for Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction Project to Arborio Corporation not to exceed $3,400,000.00
• Acceptance of $15,000.00 donation from General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation for Washington Park basketball court renovations
• Purchase order for granulated activated carbon from Calgon Carbon Corporation not to exceed $137,000.00
• Re-appointment of Jason Rusk to the Planning and Zoning Commission through June 30, 2028

The council approved a provisional change order allowing the City to issue a contract amendment to Arborio Corporation for up to $3.4 million to continue the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction. It also accepted a $15,000 donation from General Dynamics Electric Boat for Washington Park basketball court renovations and authorized a $137,000 purchase of granulated activated carbon for the water treatment plant. Additionally, the council re‑appointed Jason Rusk to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $3.4M change order for Shore Avenue seawall reconstruction (4-0-0)
• Accepted $15,000 donation for Washington Park basketball court renovations (4-0-0)
• Authorized $137,000 purchase of granulated activated carbon for water treatment plant (4-0-0)
• Re‑appointed Jason Rusk to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for June 16, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for June 23, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will meet to review one application for property modifications. The body will also approve minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting.

• Application #25-07-01: Installation of 2 new sets of double storm doors at 218 Shore Avenue

The commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved Application #25-07-01 to install two new double storm doors at 218 Shore Avenue. The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 PM.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Eric Couture, seconded by Marcia Gipsten)
• Approved Application #25-07-01 to install two double storm doors at 218 Shore Avenue (motion by Cheryl Auerbach, seconded by Marcia Gipstein)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:34 PM (motion by Eric Jay, seconded by Cheryl Auerbach)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to receive and review two applications for work on private properties. The body will also discuss water quality, air quality, and communications.

• Application IW#25-7-01 for 169 Benham Road: plant/tree removal, river stone installation, planting up to 5 native trees, and privacy fencing
• Application IW#25-7-01 for 124 North Street: tree/brush removal, installation of millings for 21 parking spaces, planting 64 trees, and two 20’x8’ storage containers

The Conservation Commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0 vote. It also approved a special on‑site hearing to review Application IW#25-7-01, again by a 4‑0‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM was passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved special hearing for Application IW#25-7-01 (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were listed for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to review new business items regarding city infrastructure and appointments. Discussions include a basketball court donation and water treatment equipment.

• Basketball court donation from Electric Boat
• Shore Avenue Seawall
• Water Treatment Plant filter purchase
• Planning and Zoning Commission reappointment of J. Rusk

The Committee of the Whole moved the basketball court donation discussion, the Shore Avenue seawall project update, the water treatment plant filter purchase request, and the Planning and Zoning Commission reappointment to the Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025. Each motion was carried unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Referred basketball court donation discussion to Mayor and Council meeting of July 7, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Referred Shore Avenue seawall project update to Mayor and Council meeting of July 7, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Referred water treatment plant filter purchase to Mayor and Council meeting of July 7, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Referred Planning and Zoning Commission reappointment to Mayor and Council meeting of July 7, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will discuss the process and outcome of the Harbor Management Plan (HMP) consultation to decide if an update is necessary. Members will also review a mooring modernization plan and a proposal for a set fee for the Harbormaster.

• Decision to update the Harbor Management Plan (HMP)
• Proposal for a set fee to be paid to the Harbormaster
• Mooring Modernization Plan including coordinate conversion, grid points, and an online program
• Installation of "No Wake" signs per No Wake Marker Permit
• Endorsement of the Commission Charter

The Harbor Management Commission approved its charter after a motion and second, with all members voting in favor. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting; six members voted for approval while one member abstained. Both actions were recorded as formal approvals. The meeting then adjourned.

• Commission charter approved (unanimous vote)
• May 15, 2025 minutes approved (6 in favor, 1 abstention)

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee will meet to discuss old business and receive an update from the Chief. The body will also coordinate the July 17, 2025 meeting.

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

The council unanimously approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The PACT meeting originally set for July 17, 2025 was rescheduled to July 23, 2025 as a special meeting. Police will start issuing parking tickets in resident‑only parking zones beginning July 1, 2025.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July 17, 2025 PACT meeting to July 23, 2025 (special meeting)
• Implemented resident‑only parking zone tickets starting July 1, 2025

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The body is considering a sole-source purchase for water treatment materials. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate for watershed protection.

• Authorization of a purchase order for Granulated Activated Carbon from Calgon Carbon Corporation not to exceed $137,000.00
• Waiver of bidding requirement Policy #1004 for the Calgon Carbon Corporation purchase
• Update on Trails Corner Relay Replacement
• Update on Lead Service Line Inventory upcoming year plan
• Executive session regarding real estate for watershed protection

The Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Treasurer’s Report for April 2025 and the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025. All three motions were carried.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2025 Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Approved May 2025 Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a site plan application for an accessory building and discuss potential zoning regulation amendments.

• Application Site Plan #505: Advanced Improvements, LLC for outside equipment storage at 36 North Street
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider the appointment of a new probationary police officer and a revised city purchasing policy. The body is also reviewing a resolution to change how city tax refunds are approved.

• Appointment of Jonathan Strong as a probationary Police Officer Grade “D” (R-25-06-52)
• Proposal to authorize the Director of Finance to approve all city tax refunds recommended by the Town of Groton Tax Collector (R-25-06-53)
• Revised Purchasing/Procurement Policy establishing a $2,500 limit for direct departmental purchasing (R-25-06-54)
• Revised policy requiring three written quotes for purchases between $5,000 and $20,000 (R-25-06-54)
• Revised policy requiring Mayor approval and City Council contract award for expenditures over $20,000 (R-25-06-54)

The council approved the appointment of Jonathan Strong as a probationary Police Officer Grade “D”, waiving the residency requirement, effective June 16, 2025. The council also rescinded resolution R‑92‑12‑153 and authorized the Director of Finance to approve all city tax refunds as recommended by the Town Tax Collector. Both actions were adopted unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Jonathan Strong as probationary Police Officer Grade “D”, waived residency requirement (vote 4-0-0)
• Rescinded resolution R‑92‑12‑153 and authorized Director of Finance to approve all tax refunds (vote 4-0-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review monthly reports. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and Youth Advisory Committee.

• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• April and May 2025 reports from Parks & Recreation Director
• Youth Advisory Committee Report

The Beach & Parks Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The April and May Director’s Reports were also approved as read. After a budget update, the committee adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved April & May Director’s Reports (as read)
• Adjourned meeting (motion moved by Gail Kelly, seconded by Benjamin Moore)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and address old business. The committee will discuss membership updates, records, and ideas for Groton Spotlight and movie nights.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Membership update
• YA Records
• Groton Spotlight ideas
• Movie nights

The committee unanimously approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. Director Mary Hill approved the Bill Memorial Library Spotlight to be shared on social media, with final approval remaining with Park and Recreation staff. The committee discussed upcoming movie nights, pickleball, disc golf, and new basketball courts, but no new business was adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Bill Memorial Library Spotlight for social media (Director Mary Hill)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review updates to the tax rebate resolution and the city's purchasing policy. Members will also receive updates on infrastructure projects and consider two appointments to the Harbor Management board.

• Update Tax Rebate Resolution
• Purchasing Policy
• Five Corners Stormwater and Tree Planting Update
• Bridge Street Gateway Update
• Harbor Management appointments for E. Couture and E. Jay

The Committee of the Whole moved several items to the Mayor and Council meeting on June 16, 2025. Motions were carried to forward a tax‑rebate resolution, an update to the purchasing policy, and the Phase 2 design of the Bridge Street Gateway project. Appointments for the Harbor Management Board were also referred, and the body entered an executive session on police personnel matters.

• Moved Tax Rebate Resolution to Mayor/Council meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved Purchasing Policy update to Mayor/Council meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved Bridge Street Gateway Demonstration Phase 2 to Mayor/Council meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved Harbor Management Appointment – E. Couture to Mayor/Council meeting (6-0-0)
• Moved Harbor Management Alternate Appointment – E. Jay to Mayor/Council meeting (6-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session on police personnel matters (6-0-0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two property applications. The body will decide on proposed exterior modifications to residential structures within the historic district.

• Application #25-06-01: Enclosing a back sunroom and installing new siding and windows at 240 Shore Avenue
• Application #25-06-02: Installing a larger concrete pad, 4ft railing, and concrete walkway at 3 North Prospect Street

The commission approved the minutes from April 3, 2025 with two abstentions. It also approved Application #25-06-01 for a sunroom enclosure and new windows, and Application #25-06-02 for a larger concrete pad, railing, and walkway, each by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 3 minutes (2 abstentions)
• Approved Application #25-06-01 (5-0)
• Approved Application #25-06-02 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider an application to install pervious pavers for stormwater management at Washington Park. The body will also discuss application fees.

• Application IW#25-5-01: Install Pervious Pavers at Washington Park (155 Meridian Street)

The Conservation Commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0-0 vote. It then accepted Application IW#25-5-01 to install pervious pavers at Washington Park for stormwater management, also by a 3-0-0 vote. A brief discussion on increasing application fees was held, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. after a unanimous 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Accepted Application IW#25-5-01 for pervious pavers at Washington Park (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 p.m. (3-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to decide on the appointment of a new police officer and Human Resources Director. The body will also consider property tax refunds and a commission reappointment.

• Appointment of Maria Feeney as probationary Police Officer Grade “D” (R-25-06-47)
• Appointment of Diedra Leconte as Human Resources Director (R-25-06-48)
• Property tax refund of $2,580.40 to Ean Holdings LLC dba Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R-25-06-49)
• Property tax refund of $2,312.26 to Ean Holdings LLC dba Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R-25-06-50)
• Reappointment of George Mathanool to the Groton Utilities Commission (R-25-06-51)

The Groton Mayor and Council approved the appointment of Maria Feeney as a probationary police officer and Diedra Leconte as the city Human Resources Director. They also approved two property‑tax refunds to EAN Holdings LLC totaling $4,892.66 and reappointed George Mathanool to the Utilities Commission. Minutes were approved and the council entered an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved appointment of Maria Feeney as probationary Police Officer Grade D (5-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Diedra Leconte as Human Resources Director (5-0-0)
• Approved refund of $2,580.40 property taxes to EAN Holdings LLC dba Enterprise Rent‑A‑Car (5-0-0)
• Approved refund of $2,312.26 property taxes to EAN Holdings LLC dba Enterprise Rent‑A‑Car (5-0-0)
• Approved reappointment of George Mathanool to Groton Utilities Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Committee of the Whole (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Mayor and Council (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session on personnel matters (5-0-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to enter executive sessions regarding personnel matters. These discussions concern the Police Department and Human Resources. No action will be taken out of the executive session.

• Executive session regarding Police Department personnel
• Executive session regarding Human Resources personnel

The council voted to enter executive session twice, first on police department personnel and second on human resources personnel, each motion carried unanimously (5-0-0). No actions were taken during the executive sessions. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also carried unanimously (5-0-0).

• Entered executive session on police personnel (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session on human resources personnel (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Budget Meeting

The City of Groton will hold an annual budget meeting to appropriate funds for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The body will decide on the proposed annual budget and the levying of taxes to cover approved appropriations.

• Proposed General Fund total appropriations of $20,429,013
• Police Department appropriation of $6,720,724
• Public Works Department appropriation of $4,362,069
• Fire Department appropriation of $3,457,255
• Property tax revenue estimate of $5,747,572 at 4.10 mills

The council voted to appropriate the full FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget as presented, with a unanimous 21‑0‑0 vote. It also adopted the minutes from the June 3, 2024 budget meeting, again unanimously. No other business was taken and the meeting was adjourned by a 21‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget appropriation (21‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024 budget meeting (21‑0‑0)
• No other business taken
• Motion to adjourn passed (21‑0‑0)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review quarterly investment presentations from GYL Financial. The body is also scheduled to discuss pension and OPEB valuations and GASB updates from July 1, 2023.

• Normal retirement for Steven Bieker, Ronald Bata, and Danial Flight
• Quarterly investment presentation by GYL Financial
• 7/1/2023 Pension Valuation and GASB update
• 7/1/2023 Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) Valuation and GASB update

The Retirement Board approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously at 2:58 p.m.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The commission will meet to review quarterly financial highlights and project updates. The primary action item is the consideration and approval of the Operating and Capital Budgets for Bozrah Light and Power Company for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Approval of Operating and Capital Budgets for Bozrah Light and Power Company (FY 2025-2026)
• Quarterly financial highlights for January – March 2025
• Electric update and tree trimming status
• Bozrah Office Building status update

Commissioners approved the minutes from the April 23 and January 22, 2025 meetings. They also approved the operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power for fiscal year 2025‑2026 as presented by management. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 AM.

• Approved minutes of the April 23, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the January 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:13 AM (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole will convene at 6:00 PM on May 27, 2025, at the City Municipal Building in Council Chambers to conduct routine business. Items include updates on tax rebates, a purchasing policy review, a stormwater and tree planting update for Five Corners, and a reappointment to the Groton Utilities Commission. The meeting will also enter executive session for personnel matters but notes no action will be taken.

• Tax rebates discussion and purchasing policy review
• Five Corners stormwater and tree planting update
• Reappointment of G. Mathanool to Groton Utilities Commission

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, contracts, or projects are listed for action.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a demolition project at 445 Eastern Point Road. The body will also consider a site plan for equipment storage at 36 North Street and discuss potential zoning regulation amendments.

• Public hearing for Application Site Plan #504: Demolition of Building 185 Complex at 445 Eastern Point Road (Pfizer)
• Application Site Plan #505: Accessory building for outside storage of equipment at 36 North Street (Advanced Improvements, LLC)
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Site Plan #504 and CAM #338 for the Pfizer demolition project, each with a condition that construction be limited to dawn‑to‑dusk hours. The public hearing on the applications closed without opposition. Application Site Plan #505 for Advanced Improvements, LLC was tabled. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Site Plan #504 with dawn‑to‑dusk work hours (5‑0‑0)
• Approved CAM #338 with dawn‑to‑dusk work hours (5‑0‑0)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑1)
• Closed public hearing on demolition applications (5‑0‑0)
• Tabled Site Plan #505 for Advanced Improvements, LLC
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to decide on the City of Groton budget and the operating and capital budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will also consider a contract for park maintenance and a temporary alcohol permit for a community event.

• Approval of the City of Groton Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Approval of FY 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions
• Contract with North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc for $14,600.00 for tree maintenance in Washington Park
• Temporary use and consumption of alcohol at Eastern Point Beach on September 6, 2025, for the Groton City Brew Run
• Proclamation for Public Works Week

The Groton City Council approved the FY 2025‑2026 municipal budget with several revenue and expenditure reductions. It also adopted resolutions for a temporary alcohol permit at Eastern Point Beach, a $14,600 tree‑maintenance contract in Washington Park, and the operating and capital budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 city budget with revenue and expenditure cuts (4‑0‑0)
• Approved temporary use and consumption of alcohol at Eastern Point Beach on Sep 6, 2025 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved $14,600 contract with North‑Eastern Tree Service for Washington Park tree maintenance (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Electric Division operating and capital budgets for FY 2025‑2026 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Water Division operating and capital budgets for FY 2025‑2026 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Sewer Division operating and capital budgets for FY 2025‑2026 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes of the meeting (both special and regular) (4‑0‑0)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will review a Certificate of Permission application from Electric Boat Corporation for protective wrapping on eight piles near Graving Dock 1. They will also discuss an update to the Harbor Management Plan (versions 2006, 2011, 2021) and whether to revise it. Other items include a recruitment update, finalizing the team charter, and a mooring budget review with project proposals.

• Certificate of Permission application: Electric Boat Corporation requests protective wrapping on eight vertical piles west of Graving Dock 1 gate
• Discussion on updating the Harbor Management Plan (December 2006, September 2011, November 2021 versions)
• Recruitment effort update for commission positions
• Finalizing the team charter
• Mooring budget review and project proposals

The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the minutes from April 17, 2025. They confirmed the distribution of the recruitment flyer to the Elks Club, Pine Island Marina, and Bill Memorial Library. The commission directed Terry Tsang to incorporate suggested changes into the charter and present the final version at the next meeting. They assigned Jeff Dziedzic to provide fee data and a compensation proposal and tasked Scott Reagan to review commission accounts and coordinate the Harbor Management Plan update.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Completed distribution of recruitment flyer to Elks Club, Pine Island Marina, Bill Memorial Library
• Terry Tsang to incorporate charter changes and present final charter at next meeting
• Jeff Dziedzic to provide set‑fee data and submit harbormaster compensation proposal
• Scott Reagan to review administrative and HMC accounts and determine Tier 1/Tier 2 payment use
• Scott Reagan to contact Mayor about prerequisites for Harbor Management Plan update
• Scott Reagan to contact Dani about posting all plan versions on the website
• Jeff Dziedzic to contact Geoff Steadman for consultation on Harbor Management Plan update

PACT

The meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee agenda for May 14, 2025, lists only committee members and basic meeting details. No specific discussions, proposals, or decisions are scheduled. This meeting appears to be purely procedural with no substantive business.

Youth Advisory Committee

This regular meeting of the Groton Youth Advisory Committee covers mostly procedural items: approval of March special meeting minutes, correspondence, and old business including a recap of the April 8 open house, membership updates, and social media ideas. New business focuses on planning movie nights. No votes on ordinances or budget items are scheduled.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of April 8, 2025 Open House recap
• Membership update for the committee
• Future Groton Spotlight ideas on social media
• Planning for Youth Movie Nights event

The Youth Advisory Committee approved the March 18, 2025 special meeting minutes with all members voting in favor. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included discussion of future events, resource outreach, and logistical requests.

• Approved March 18, 2025 special meeting minutes (all in favor)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss new business including alcohol permission for the Groton City Brew Run, tree service at Washington Park, and a grant writing proposal from GZA for Shore Avenue. The meeting will recess for a Mayor and Council Special Meeting, then receive a Groton Utilities Budget Presentation and an overall FY2026 budget review. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters regarding the Police Department.

• Groton City Brew Run Alcohol Permission
• Washington Park Tree Service
• Grant Writing Proposal – GZA – Shore Avenue
• Groton Utilities Budget Presentation
• Overall Budget Review FY2026

The Committee of the Whole voted to refer several items to the Mayor and Council meeting on May 19, 2025, including the city brew run alcohol request, Washington Park tree service, the FY26 utility budget, and the overall FY2026 budget review. A change‑order request for grant writing on the Shore Avenue Seawall was moved to a special May 12 meeting. The council also entered an executive session on police personnel matters and then adjourned.

• Moved Groton City Brew Run alcohol permission to May 19 meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved Washington Park tree service request to May 19 meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved grant writing change order for Shore Avenue Seawall to May 12 special meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved FY26 utility budget proposal to May 19 meeting (5-0-0)
• Moved overall FY2026 budget review to May 19 meeting (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session on police personnel matters (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton (CT) Mayor and Council will consider a resolution to accept and approve a change order with GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc. for grant writing services for the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction project at a cost not to exceed $12,000, to be paid from FY25 Highway Operating Funds. The change order is needed because the seawall project has extended beyond its original contract, and the Community Investment Fund was identified as a potential additional funding source requiring professional grant writing.

• Resolution R-25-xx-xx: Accept and approve a change order with GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc. for grant writing services for the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction project, cost not to exceed $12,000 from FY25 Highway Operating Funds.

On May 12, 2025, the Groton Mayor and Council met and approved a change order with GZA Geoenvironmental for grant‑writing services. The services support the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction project and are limited to $12,000, to be paid from FY25 Highway Operating Funds. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0‑0.

• Approved $12,000 grant‑writing change order with GZA Geoenvironmental (5-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

This regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission includes updates on the CT Main Street Assessment, the Economic Development Grant Program, and Bludot. Commissioners will also report on business outreach and other programming follow-ups. No major decisions or new proposals are listed on the agenda.

• CT Main Street Assessment follow-up
• Economic Development Grant Program update
• Bludot update
• National Virtual Small Scale Development Workshop

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider five inland wetlands permit applications, including a sediment excavation for Pfizer, aquatic pesticide treatments, and several city projects at Washington Park and City Hall. No old business or other substantive items are listed.

• Application IW#25-3-05: Fuss & O’Neill for Pfizer – excavation to remove sediments and vegetation at 445 Eastern Point Road
• Application IW#25-3-01: Stahl Holdings – aquatic pesticide treatments at 115 Beach Pond Road
• Application IW#25-3-02: City Parks & Rec – install electricity to Washington Park Pavilions 1, 2 & 3 at 155 Meridian Street
• Application IW#25-3-04: City Economic Development – install four rain gardens at 295 Meridian Street
• Application IW#25-5-01: Dan Mullins for City – install pervious pavers at Washington Park for stormwater management

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 special meeting. It also approved six applications covering pesticide treatment, park pavilion electricity, a welcome sign replacement, rain gardens, sediment excavation, and pervious pavers for storm‑water management. All motions were made by Scott Hoyt or Eric Jay and seconded by the other member.

• Approved April 8, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Approved Application IW#25-3-01 – Aquatic pesticide treatments at 115 Beach Pond Road (Stahl Holdings)
• Approved Application IW#25-3-02 – Install electricity to Washington Park Pavilions 1‑3 at 155 Meridian Street (City of Groton Parks & Recreation)
• Approved Application IW#25-3-03 – Replace Welcome Entry Sign at 295 Meridian Street (City of Groton Mayor’s Office)
• Approved Application IW#25-3-04 – Install four rain gardens at 295 Meridian Street (City of Groton Economic Development)
• Approved Application IW#25-3-05 – Excavation to remove sediments and vegetation at 445 Eastern Point Road (Fuss & O’Neill for Pfizer)
• Approved Application IW#25-5-01 – Install pervious pavers for storm‑water management at Washington Park, 155 Meridian Street (Dan Mullins for City of Groton)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will vote on several equipment purchases for Groton Utilities and various grants and donations for the city. The meeting includes the appointment of a Youth Advisory Committee member and a tax book transfer. Public recognition for the Police Department and various proclamations are also scheduled.

• Purchase of Altec bucket truck for up to $300,000.00
• Purchase of Caterpillar 309 CR Hydraulic Excavator for up to $196,232.51
• Economic Development Minor Façade Improvement grant of $2,500.00 for Bill Memorial Library
• Acceptance of $15,600.00 CT Department of Agriculture grant for the Farmers Market
• Acceptance of $2,000.00 donation from General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation

The Groton Mayor and Council approved several actions, including appointing Denisse Diaz‑Sanchez to the Youth Advisory Committee and transferring $13,723.42 to the Tax Collector’s Suspense Tax Book. They authorized large equipment purchases: a $300,000 bucket truck and a $196,232.51 excavator. The council also awarded a $2,500 façade‑improvement grant to Bill Memorial Library and accepted a $2,000 donation from General Dynamics Electric Boat for the farmers market SNAP/EBT program. Minutes of prior meetings were approved.

• Approved appointment of Denisse Diaz‑Sanchez to Youth Advisory Committee (4‑0‑0)
• Approved transfer of $13,723.42 to Tax Collector’s Suspense Tax Book (4‑0‑0)
• Authorized $300,000 purchase order to Altec Industries for bucket truck (4‑0‑0)
• Authorized $196,232.51 purchase order to H.O. Penn for excavator (4‑0‑0)
• Awarded $2,500 Economic Development Minor Façade Improvement grant to Bill Memorial Library (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted $2,000 donation from General Dynamics Electric Boat for SNAP/EBT program (motion approved)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (4‑0‑0)

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting on April 29, 2025, in Groton, CT. The agenda consists only of the committee's mission statement and a list of members, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting is a special session with no published action items
• Committee members listed: Keona Strickland, Lisa Lambert, Kimberly Napier, Megan Bishop, Denise James

Committee of the Whole

The Groton City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss a youth advisory board application, a minor façade grant for Bill Memorial Library, the FY26 tax suspense list, and equipment purchases for Groton Utilities. The committee will also receive budget presentations for Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Sanitation & Building Maintenance, and consider a bid for council chambers electrical work.

• Youth Advisory Board application by D. Sanchez
• Minor Façade Grant for Bill Memorial Library
• FY26 Tax Suspense List approval
• Bucket Truck and Excavator purchases by Groton Utilities
• Budget presentations for Parks & Recreation, Fire, and Sanitation & Building Maintenance

The Committee of the Whole unanimously moved five items to the Mayor and Council meeting on May 5, 2025. Those items included a youth advisory committee appointment, the FY26 tax suspense list, the utility equipment purchases, a minor façade grant for Bill Memorial Library, and an electric boat donation with a Farmer’s Market grant. Each motion carried with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Moved Denisse Diaz‑Sanchez appointment to Youth Advisory Committee to Mayor/Council (4-0-0)
• Moved FY26 Tax Suspense List to Mayor/Council (4-0-0)
• Moved bucket truck purchase ($300,000) and excavator purchase ($196,200) to Mayor/Council (4-0-0)
• Moved minor façade grant for Bill Memorial Library to Mayor/Council (4-0-0)
• Moved electric boat donation and Farmer’s Market grant to Mayor/Council (4-0-0)

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Commission will review and discuss the proposed operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power for the upcoming fiscal year. This is the main item of new business on the agenda. No votes or decisions are specified; the item is listed as a management review and discussion.

• Management review of the proposed operating and capital budgets for Bozrah Light and Power for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

The commission reviewed the FY 2026 budget, including a $373.2 K cash contribution and an $80 K PILOT payment. No formal approval was made; the budget will be considered for approval at the May 28, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Commissioner Ballinger, seconded by Commissioner Barber.

• Reviewed FY 2026 budget (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled FY 2026 budget approval for May 28, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will conduct routine business including approving minutes, receiving citizen comments, and considering two resolutions. The first appoints Colleen Maguire to the Harbor Management Commission for a five-year term. The second authorizes a $603.31 property tax refund to South Equities LLC.

• Appointment of Colleen Maguire to Harbor Management Commission, term through April 21, 2030
• Property tax refund of $603.31 to South Equities LLC

The council approved the appointment of Colleen Maguire to the Harbor Management Commission, with a term ending April 21, 2030. It also approved a $603.31 property tax refund to South Equities LLC. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0-0). The council also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved Mayor & Council minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Mayor & Council minutes (5-0-0)
• Appointed Colleen Maguire to Harbor Management Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved $603.31 property tax refund to South Equities LLC (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to hear budget presentations from three city departments. These presentations cover Building and Zoning, Economic Development, and the Planning Department.

• Building and Zoning budget presentation
• Economic Development budget presentation
• Planning Department budget presentation

The Committee of the Whole reviewed budget updates for the Building, Economic Development, and Planning departments, and discussed the Thames View Park project and zoning work. No votes or approvals on budget items or projects were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0-0)

Budget Meeting

This is a public hearing to present the proposed City of Groton FY2026 budget and solicit public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and input from residents.

• Proposed FY2026 budget presentation and public comment period

The only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was carried with a 6-0-0 vote. No budget items or other substantive measures were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (6-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss several operational items, including recruiting new members, changing the regular meeting day, and adopting operating principles. Key decisions include whether to update the Harbor Management Plan (current versions from 2006 and 2011) and a review of mooring fees that could lead to an increase. The commission will also consider a letter of support for an oyster restoration project.

• Recruit new commissioners via City of Groton Civic Alert webpage
• Discuss changing the current regular meeting day
• Review and propose operating principles for the commission
• Decide whether to update the Harbor Management Plan (Dec 2006 vs Sep 2011)
• Review mooring revenue and expenses; consider fee increase or maintain current rates

The commission unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to keep the current regular meeting schedule through the end of 2025, tabled the discussion of 2025 goals and mooring management fees, and approved an inquiry to the City Clerk about ordinance No. 241. The commission also endorsed a letter of support for the Oyster Restoration Project. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Kept regular meeting schedule through end of 2025
• Tabled 2025 goals discussion
• Approved inquiry on ordinance No. 241 (unanimous)
• Tabled Mooring Management & Fees discussion
• Endorsed Oyster Restoration Project letter (2 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) Committee will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2025. The agenda includes approval of March 20, 2025 minutes, updates on old business items (mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, volunteer opportunities), a chief's update, and scheduling the next meeting for May 15, 2025. No new legislation or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities

The council approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The May 15, 2025 PACT meeting was cancelled. Both actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled May 15, 2025 PACT meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions. The body will also review several purchase orders for utility vehicles and machinery.

• Approval of FY 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions
• Purchase of an Altec Model AN55E-OC Bucket Truck for up to $300,000.00
• Purchase of a Caterpillar 309 CR Hydraulic Excavator from H.O. Penn for up to $196,232.51
• Amendment to purchase two bucket trucks from Altec Industries for up to $465,475.50
• Updates on Wastewater Facilities Project Grant and new call center

The Groton Utilities Commission approved the operating and capital budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer divisions for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and recommended the City Council concur. It also authorized three purchase orders: a $300,000 bucket truck from Altec Industries, a $196,232.51 Caterpillar excavator from H.O. Penn, and an amendment to allow a $465,475.50 purchase of two additional bucket trucks. Minutes from the March meetings and the March treasurer’s report were also approved.

• Approved Electric Division operating and capital budgets FY 2025‑2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Water Division operating and capital budgets FY 2025‑2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Sewer Division operating and capital budgets FY 2025‑2026 (motion carried)
• Authorized purchase order to Altec Industries for a bucket truck up to $300,000.00 (motion carried)
• Authorized purchase order to H.O. Penn for a Caterpillar 309 CR excavator up to $196,232.51 (motion carried)
• Amended prior action to authorize purchase of two bucket trucks up to $465,475.50 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the March 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on Site Plan #503, Special Permit #475, and CAM #337 for Electric Boat's boatyard at 75 Eastern Point Road. The regular meeting includes possible deliberation and action on that application, accepting new applications for Pfizer's demolition of Building 185 at 445 Eastern Point Road and Advanced Improvements' outside storage at 36 North Street, and discussing possible zoning regulation amendments.

• Continued public hearing: Electric Boat boatyard at 75 Eastern Point Road (Site Plan #503, Special Permit #475, CAM #337)
• Possible deliberation and action on the Electric Boat application
• Accept application: Pfizer demolition of Building 185 complex at 445 Eastern Point Road (Site Plan #504, CAM #338)
• Accept application: Advanced Improvements outside storage at 36 North Street (Site Plan #505)
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved Special Permit #475, Site Plan #503, and CAM #337 for Electric Boat, each contingent on a confirming letter from consultant Steve D’Ambrosio. Commissioners decided no construction‑hour restrictions were needed. The commission also accepted Pfizer’s Site Plan #504 and CAM #338 for a demolition project, and Advanced Improvements’ Site Plan #505 for equipment storage.

• Approved Special Permit #475 (4 – 0 – 0)
• Approved Site Plan #503 (4 – 0 – 0)
• Approved CAM #337 (4 – 0 – 0)
• Decided no construction‑hour restrictions are needed
• Accepted Pfizer Site Plan #504 and CAM #338
• Accepted Advanced Improvements Site Plan #505
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (5 – 0 – 0)
• Adjourned meeting (5 – 0 – 0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review budget presentations from the Mayor's Office, Human Resources, and Finance, and discuss police-related items including turn restriction signs, a Fort Street parking update, and a potential gathering ordinance. Also on the agenda is a tax rebate item from the Finance Department and a discussion on the Shore Avenue Seawall. No final votes are scheduled; these are referrals and discussions.

• Police Department: Turn restriction signs
• Police Department: Fort Street parking update
• Police Department: Gathering ordinance discussion
• Budget presentations: Mayor’s Office, Human Resources, Finance
• Shore Avenue Seawall discussion

The Committee approved moving applicant Colleen Maguire's Harbor Management Commission nomination to the Mayor and Council meeting on April 21, 2025. The motion passed 4‑0‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote. Other agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Motion to move Harbor Management Commission member application to April 21 council meeting carried (4-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (5-0-0)

Group II Committee - Public Safety

The Group II Committee on Public Safety will meet to discuss referred items. The agenda includes reviews of a parking ordinance and privacy measures for tennis courts.

• Parking Ordinance 03-2024
• Washington Park tennis courts privacy 04-2024

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting with a single item: a resolution to provisionally authorize a change order for the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction Project. The change order, totaling up to $3,278,206.80 including a 10% contingency, is needed due to changed field conditions discovered during construction. The contract was previously awarded to Arborio Corporation of Cromwell, Connecticut, and the funds will come from capital funds.

• R-25-04-30: Resolution to provisionally authorize a change order for the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction Project to Arborio Corporation for a price not to exceed $3,278,206.80, inclusive of a 10% contingency, paid with capital funds.

The Mayor and Council voted 5-0 to provisionally authorize and approve a change order for the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction Project. The change order allows Arborio Corporation to receive up to $3,278,206.80, inclusive of a 10% contingency, to be paid with capital funds. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved change order for Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction Project ($3,278,206.80) (5-0)

Group I Committee - Community Development

The committee will discuss five previously referred items: a citizen recognition program, city garden, mural project, beach pass scholarship program, and City Day fireworks possibilities. No new business is scheduled, and minutes from January are not submitted. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Referred item 11: Citizen Recognition Program (10-17-11)
• Referred item 21: City Garden (05-28-19)
• Referred item 22: Mural in City of Groton (01-04-21)
• Referred item 23: Scholarship Program for Beach Pass (06-06-22)
• Referred item 24: City Day Fireworks Possibilities (05-15-23)

Group I Committee - Economic Development

The Group Committee on Economic Development will hold a meeting primarily to approve prior meeting minutes (several sets are unavailable) and receive referred recommendations from the Economic Development Commission dating to October 2015. No new business items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 2023, February 2024, July 2024, and January 2025 (no minutes received by clerk for three of those meetings)
• Referred item: Recommendations of the Economic Development Commission (10-05-15)

Group I Committee - Public Works

The Public Works Committee will consider two referred items: a review of a 2019 resolution (R-03-12-88) and a review of snow removal on city sidewalks from 2022. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from July 8, 2024, though no minutes were received. No new business is listed.

• Review of Resolution R-03-12-88 (referred from 09/03/19)
• Review of snow removal on city sidewalks (referred from 02/07/22)
• Approval of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (no minutes received)

Group II Committee - Finance

The Group Committee on Finance is meeting to review referred items. The agenda includes discussions on seawall financing for Shore Ave and proposed changes to the retirement plan.

• Shore Ave seawall financing
• Proposed changes to the retirement plan

Group II Committee - Parks and Recreation

The Group Committee Parks & Rec will meet to discuss several referred items from previous meetings, including the use of Tyler House and Zbierski House, memorial criteria, program review, auditorium permit updates, memorial bench applications, and privacy/trees at Washington Park tennis courts. No new business or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to reviewing these ongoing topics.

• Use of Tyler House and Zbierski House (referred item 08-05-18)
• Memorials criteria review (referred item 02-01-21)
• Program review (referred item 05-01-23)
• Auditorium permit review/update (referred item 07-03-23)
• Washington Park tennis courts privacy/trees (referred item 03-2024)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 12, 2025. The body will review monthly reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and the Youth Advisory Committee.

• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• February and March 2025 reports from Parks & Recreation Director
• Youth Advisory Committee report

The committee approved the minutes from the February 12 meeting and the February & March Director’s Reports, each with all members in favor. Stacy Popp was nominated and approved as the committee secretary, also with unanimous support. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of Feb 12 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved February & March Director’s Reports (all in favor)
• Approved Stacy Popp as Secretary (all in favor)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will review and discuss the proposed operating and capital budgets for the Electric, Water, and Sewer Divisions for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a management review and discussion item.

• Management review of proposed operating and capital budgets for Electric, Water, and Sewer Divisions for FY 2025-2026

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting. They will approve minutes from March 18 and discuss old business including an Open House, membership updates, and social media ideas. No new business or major actions are listed.

• Approval of March 18 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of Open House on 4/8/25
• Membership update
• Future Groton Spotlight ideas on social media

The Youth Advisory Committee meeting on April 8, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to the lack of a quorum. No decisions were made.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to consider six applications for work in inland water areas. These requests include residential house location changes, pesticide treatments, and city infrastructure projects.

• Application IW#25-1-01: Change house locations at 26 and 36 Bakers Cove Lane
• Application IW#25-3-01: Aquatic pesticide treatments at 115 Beach Pond Road
• Application IW#25-3-02: Electricity installation for Washington Park Pavilions 1, 2 & 3
• Application IW#25-3-04: Installation of four rain gardens at 295 Meridian Street
• Application IW#25-3-05: Sediment and vegetation removal at 445 Eastern Point Road

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a series of projects, including the Bakers Cove site, Washington Park pavilions, a welcome sign, and a rain garden. It also accepted a 10‑year maintenance plan for Pfizer wetlands swales and an aquatic pesticide application at 115 Beach Pond Road. The minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved Bakers Cove project (3-0)
• Accepted Washington Park pavilion project (3-0)
• Accepted welcome sign project (3-0)
• Accepted rain garden project (3-0)
• Accepted 10‑year Pfizer wetlands swales maintenance (3-0)
• Accepted 115 Beach Pond Road aquatic pesticide application (3-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor will present the FY25 budget to the Council. The Council will vote on amendments to contracts for bucket trucks and municipal building window replacement, and authorize new purchase orders for transformers to replenish utility stock.

• Mayor Hedrick presents the FY25 Budget
• Amendment to R-24-9-131: approve up to $465,475.50 for two bucket trucks from Altec Industries
• Amendment to R-24-1-1: approve up to $683,868 for window, storefront, and concrete entrance replacement at 295 Meridian Street
• R-25-04-25: authorize up to $156,224.20 for ERMCO transformers from Wesco Distribution
• R-25-04-26 and R-25-04-27: authorize up to $162,844.00 and $458,755.95 for Eaton Cooper and General Electric transformers respectively

The Mayor and Council approved an amendment to Resolution R-24-1-1 authorizing a contract with Pelletier Construction Management to replace windows, storefront, and concrete entrance at 295 Meridian Street for a total cost not to exceed $683,868. They also approved an amendment to Resolution R-24-9-131 allowing Groton Utilities Management to issue a purchase order to Altec Industries for two bucket trucks costing up to $465,475.50. Additionally, the Council authorized Groton Utilities Management to issue a purchase order to Wesco Distribution for transformers up to $156,224.20.

• Approved $683,868 contract with Pelletier Construction for municipal building upgrades (5-0-0)
• Approved $465,475.50 purchase order to Altec Industries for two bucket trucks (5-0-0)
• Approved $156,224.20 purchase order to Wesco Distribution for transformers (5-0-0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will meet to review two property applications. The body will consider requests for exterior modifications and system replacements within the historic district.

• Application #25-04-01: Replace exterior lower deck and stairs at 197 Shore Avenue
• Application #25-04-02: Replace heat and A/C systems at 10 North Prospect Street

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission approved the March 6, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved application #25-04-01 for 197 Shore Avenue and application #25-04-02 for 10 North Prospect Street, each with a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved application #25-04-01 for 197 Shore Avenue (5-0)
• Approved application #25-04-02 for 10 North Prospect Street (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Groton Economic Development Commission will hear a presentation on the CT Main Street Assessment Review as new business, starting at 6:00pm. The commission will also discuss business outreach updates, follow up on programming or projects, and receive a staff report on the Economic Development Grant Program and communications. Minutes from prior meetings will be approved, subject to quorum.

• CT Main Street Assessment Review Presentation (starts 6:00pm)
• Business Outreach Update from Commissioners
• Economic Development Grant Program staff report
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025; February 5 and March 5, 2025 noted as no quorum

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review six applications under new business, including proposals for house location changes, aquatic pesticide treatments, electrical installation at park pavilions, replacement of a welcome sign, installation of rain gardens, and sediment removal at a Pfizer facility. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and old business items.

• Application IW#25-1-01: Fedus Engineering for Forestland Development – change house locations at 26 and 36 Bakers Cove Lane
• Application IW#25-3-01: Stahl Holdings for Shenecossett Beach Company – aquatic pesticide treatments at 115 Beach Pond Road
• Application IW#25-3-02: City of Groton Parks & Recreation – install electricity to Washington Park Pavilions 1-3 at 155 Meridian Street
• Application IW#25-3-04: City of Groton Economic Development – install four rain gardens at 295 Meridian Street
• Application IW#25-3-05: Fuss & O’Neill for Pfizer, Inc. – excavation to remove sediments and vegetation at 445 Eastern Point Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The March 25, 2025 meeting of the Groton Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole is reviewing several contract and procurement items, including an amended window contract, transformer replenishment, a mini excavator purchase, and a lawn and grounds maintenance contract. The meeting also includes an update on planning and economic development.

• Pelitier Amended Window Contract
• Transformer Replenishment
• Mini Excavator Purchase
• Lawn and Grounds Maintenance Contract
• Planning and Economic Development Update

The Committee of the Whole voted to refer the amended window replacement contract, a transformer stockpile replenishment, a mini excavator purchase, and a new lawn and grounds maintenance contract to the Mayor and Council for action on April 7, 2025. Each motion was carried unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0-0 vote.

• Amended window contract referral moved to Mayor and Council (5-0-0)
• Transformer replenishment referral moved to Mayor and Council (5-0-0)
• Mini excavator purchase referral moved to Mayor and Council (5-0-0)
• Lawn and grounds maintenance contract referral moved to Mayor and Council (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (4-0-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Groton Harbor Management Commission will meet to consider new business including a dredge project at Pine Island Marina, recruitment for a commissioner vacancy, and election of a chairperson for future meetings. The agenda also includes approval of February meeting minutes and citizen petitions.

• Pine Island Marina Dredge Project
• Commissioner Recruitment
• Elect Chairperson for Future Meetings
• Approval of February 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Citizen’s Petitions

The Harbor Management Commission approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. They accepted the Pine Island Marina Dredge Project application as consistent with the Harbor Management Plan. Terry Tsang was selected as a commissioner for the meeting and elected chairperson. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Pine Island Marina Dredge Project as consistent with Harbor Management Plan (all in favor)
• Selected Terry Tsang as commissioner for this meeting (all in favor)
• Elected Terry Tsang as chairperson (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

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 ongoing business regarding mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities.

• Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Discussion of investigations
• Discussion of cameras
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities

Deputy Mayor Gweneviere Depot moved to approve the minutes from February 20, 2025; the motion was seconded by Captain Patricia Lieteau and passed unanimously. Deputy Mayor Depot also moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Frank Jennette, and the motion passed unanimously.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The commission will consider and vote on five action items totaling over $1 million, including transformer purchases, a mini excavator, and a lawn maintenance contract. They will also discuss updates to rules and regulations and a lead service line project update. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and treasurer's report.

• Purchase of ERMCO transformers from Wesco Distribution for $156,224.20
• Purchase of Eaton Cooper transformers from Wesco Distribution for $162,844.00
• Purchase of General Electric transformers from Graybar Electric for $458,755.95
• Purchase of a Caterpillar 306 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator from H.O. Penn for $112,357.00
• Three-year lawn maintenance contract with American Grounds and Snow Management for $100,000 per year

The Groton Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. They also approved the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending February 2025. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for February 2025 (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, applications, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to review minutes from February 11, 2025. The committee will discuss an upcoming Open House scheduled for April 8, 2025.

• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of April 8, 2025 Open House at 5 pm

The committee approved the February 11, 2025 minutes and discussed plans for a Youth Resources Open House on April 8, 2025, from 5-6 pm, followed by the regular meeting. Four organizations confirmed attendance, and members assigned outreach tasks. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Scheduled Youth Resources Open House for April 8, 2025, 5-6 pm

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several resolutions, including creating a resident-only parking permit area on numerous streets, approving pension increases for retirees up to 2021, and accepting donations for park maintenance and a children's program. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• R-25-03-21: Designate a resident-only parking permit area on over 30 streets including Allen St., Benham Ave., Poquonnock Rd., Thames St., and others.
• R-25-03-22: Approve pension increases for retirees up to and including 2021, with COLA up to 2.25% per year, effective July 1, 2025.
• R-25-03-23: Accept a combined donation of $60,000 from Connecticut Sun Foundation ($15,000) and Mohegan Basketball Club, LLC ($45,000) for maintenance of basketball courts at Washington Park.
• R-25-03-24: Authorize a $1,000 donation to Children First Groton c/o Child and Family Agency.
• Council will hear citizen petitions and respond to comments.

The Groton Mayor and Council approved a resolution designating a resident-only parking permit area covering over 30 streets, with some sections having 2-hour parking zones. They also approved pension increases for retirees up to 2021, accepted a $60,000 donation for Washington Park basketball court maintenance, and approved a $1,000 donation to Children First Groton. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved resident-only parking permit area for 30+ streets (4-0)
• Approved pension increases for retirees up to and including 2021 (4-0)
• Accepted $60,000 donation from Connecticut Sun Foundation and Mohegan Basketball Club for Washington Park courts (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Children First Groton (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 3-3-25, 3-10-25, and Special 3-10-25 meetings (4-0)

Joint City and TOG Meetings

The Groton City and Town councils will hold a joint meeting to review the Public Works Highway budget for fiscal year 2026. This is a single-item agenda focused on the highway budget. No other business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of the Public Works Highway FY26 Budget

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee is meeting on March 12, 2025. The agenda contains no new business for discussion or decision.

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to discuss a contract extension for construction administration and inspection services. The proposal concerns the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction project.

• Resolution R-25-03-20: Contract extension with GZA Geoenvironmental, Incorporated for the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction project not to exceed $772,169.58

The Groton Mayor and Council approved a contract extension with GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc. for construction administration and inspection services on the Shore Avenue Seawall Reconstruction project. The extension costs up to $772,169.58, including a 10% contingency, paid from capital funds. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.

• Approved $772,169.58 contract extension with GZA Geoenvironmental for Shore Avenue seawall oversight (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider several items: a proposed 'Resident Parking Only' street list from the Police Department, a contract with GZA for Shore Avenue from the Highway Department, an annual COLA pension adjustment from Finance, and donation requests for basketball courts and Children First. These items are under new business or referral. The meeting includes a Zoom option for public participation.

• Police Department: 'Resident Parking Only' street list
• Highway Department: GZA Contract for Shore Avenue
• Finance Department: Annual COLA Pension
• Parks and Recreation: Basketball courts donation
• Children First donation request

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to forward five items to the full Mayor and Council meeting on March 17, 2025. These include a resident parking-only street list, a $772,170 contract renewal with GZA for the Shore Avenue seawall, a 0.95% COLA pension adjustment, a $60,000 donation for basketball courts, and a $1,000 donation to Children First Groton. No final decisions were made; all items are pending approval at the next meeting.

• Moved resident parking-only street list to March 17 meeting (6-0)
• Moved $772,170 GZA contract for Shore Avenue seawall to special March 10 meeting (6-0)
• Moved 0.95% COLA pension adjustment to March 17 meeting (6-0)
• Moved $60,000 basketball court donation from Connecticut Sun Foundation to March 17 meeting (6-0)
• Moved $1,000 donation to Children First Groton to March 17 meeting (6-0)

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and consider one new application. The body will review a request for exterior modifications at a specific residential property.

• Application #25-02-01: Window replacements (40) and new siding at 240 Shore Avenue

The Eastern Point Historic District Commission approved a like-for-like window and siding replacement for 240 Shore Avenue, with an effort to recreate the diamond pattern. It also determined that a railing at 234 Shore Avenue did not require a separate approval. No action was taken on the seawall status report, which awaits an update.

• Approved window and siding replacement at 240 Shore Avenue (5-0)
• Approved railing at 234 Shore Avenue without further review (5-0)
• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:00 pm (5-0)

Retirement Board

The Groton Retirement Board will consider a resolution to increase pensions for employees who retired through December 2021, using a COLA formula capped at 2.25%. The board also plans to review investment performance, discuss replacing the Lazard International strategy, and rebalance the pension plan. Items from the December 2024 minutes and several retiree and withdrawal approvals are on the agenda.

• Resolution R-25-xx-xx to approve pension increases for retirees up to and including 2021, effective July 1, 2025, with COLA based on 33% of CPI, min 0.5% and max 2.25%
• Motion to review and select a replacement for the Lazard International strategy in the Pension Plan
• Motion to rebalance the Pension Plan to target balances, including replacement of Lazard International
• Quarterly investment presentation from GYL Financial
• Approval of normal retirements for Dawn Renaldi, Linda Avedisian, and Jad Bickford; withdrawals for Johnny Diep, Reginald Stanford, and Nazneen Shaik

The Retirement Board unanimously approved a resolution to initially approve an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Council to increase retiree pensions for those who retired up to and including 2021. The COLA increase is calculated at 33% of the CPI increase, capped at 2.25% per year with a minimum of 0.5%, effective July 1, 2025. The Board also approved replacing the Lazard International strategy with MFS International Growth I in the Pension Plan and rebalancing the plan to target balances. Minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Approved the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved replacing the Lazard International strategy with MFS International Growth I in the Pension Plan unanimously.
• Approved rebalancing the Pension Plan to target balances, including the replacement of Lazard International, unanimously.
• Approved the COLA increase for retirees up to and including 2021, with a 33% CPI factor, capped at 2.25% per year and a minimum of 0.5%, effective July 1, 2025, unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:58 pm.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review a presentation on the CT Main Street Accelerator Program. The body will also receive updates on business outreach, grant programs, and city development.

• CT Main Street Accelerator Program Presentation
• Economic Development Grant Program staff report
• Report on Development in the City of Groton
• Approval of January 8, 2025 minutes

Conservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda listed a cancellation notice.

• Cancellation notice for the March 4 meeting
• Proposed application IW#25-1-01 for 26 and 36 Bakers Cove Lane

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider final approval of R-25-03-11, an amendment to Ordinance #250 updating the City of Groton's parking regulations. The proposed ordinance replaces outdated rules, defines parking terms, sets restrictions on where and when vehicles may park, and establishes enforcement procedures and fines. Public comments are also received.

• Final approval of R-25-03-11 amending parking ordinance
• Updates to parking restrictions, including prohibited locations and time limits
• Definition of new terms like Concession Parking Space and Loading Zone
• Authority given to Traffic Authority (Mayor) to limit parking and post signs
• Fines for violations (amounts not specified in agenda)

The Groton Mayor and Council approved a comprehensive update to the city's parking regulations, establishing new rules for resident-only parking areas and increasing fines for violations. They also approved the 2025 rules and fees for Eastern Point Beach, the Recreation Department user fees, the purchase of a new Ford F550 dump truck, and several other resolutions. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved amendment to parking ordinance #250 (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Eastern Point Beach rules and regulations (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Recreation Department user fees (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F550 dump truck for $76,460.40 (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Groton Utilities purchasing policy #1004 (4-0)
• Approved $13,315 expenditure to Thames River Heritage Park Foundation for water taxi (4-0)
• Reappointed Margaret Robertson and Peter Berns to Board of Ethics (4-0)
• Reappointed Brian Clinton to Ledge Light Health District Board (4-0)

Retirement Board

The February 27, 2025 meeting of the City of Groton Retirement Board has been canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The meeting was originally scheduled to consider a resolution on pension increases for retirees.

• Meeting canceled

Zoning Board of Appeals

The February 25, 2025 meeting of the Groton Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this session.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will hear a presentation on HeatSmart Groton with GU Manager Bill Rees, review the 2024 beach season and discuss 2025 beach rules and user fees, consider a vehicle purchase for Parks & Rec, examine Groton Utilities purchasing policy revisions, and consider a donation request from the Thames River Heritage Park Foundation. Reappointments to the Board of Ethics and Ledge Light Board are also on the agenda.

• HeatSmart Groton presentation with GU Manager Bill Rees
• 2024 Beach Season Review and 2025 Beach Rules & User Fees
• Vehicle purchase for Parks and Recreation
• Groton Utilities purchasing policy revisions
• Donation request – Thames River Heritage Park Foundation

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items and voted unanimously to forward them to the Mayor and Council meeting on March 3, 2025. These include 2025 beach rules, user fees, a $76k dump truck purchase, Groton Utilities purchasing policy revisions, and board reappointments. No final decisions were made; all items were only moved to the next meeting.

• Moved 2025 beach rules to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0)
• Moved 2025 user fees to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0)
• Moved $76k dump body truck purchase to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0)
• Moved Groton Utilities purchasing policy revisions to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0)
• Moved board reappointments to Mayor and Council meeting (4-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss a coastal permit application for new dock construction at 47 Bayberry Lane and receive an update on I-95 bridge upgrades. The agenda also includes sexual harassment training for members and recruitment for new members.

• Coastal permit application for new dock construction at 47 Bayberry Lane
• I-95 Bridge upgrades update
• CHRO sexual harassment training for commission members
• Member recruitment discussion

The Groton Harbor Management Commission approved the January minutes, amended the agenda, and approved two reimbursements to the Harbormaster totaling $554.46 for winterizing a no wake buoy and other work. A coastal permit application for a new dock at 47 Bayberry Lane was presented and did not require the commission's signature. A pre-application for dredging at Pine Island Marina was tabled because no representatives were present.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Amended agenda (all in favor)
• Approved $554.46 reimbursement to Harbormaster for buoy winterization (all in favor)
• Approved reimbursement to Harbormaster for work (all in favor)
• Tabled Docko dredging pre-application at Pine Island Marina

PACT

This is a procedural meeting of the Police and Community Together (PACT) committee. The agenda includes approval of January minutes, old business items (mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, volunteer opportunities), a chief's update, and scheduling the March meeting. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of mobile meetings
• Update on investigations
• Update on cameras
• Volunteer opportunities update
• Chief's update

The PACT meeting approved the January 16, 2025 minutes unanimously. Updates were given on camera installations, an ongoing shooting investigation, and the police department's early Tier III accreditation. New business included a resident-only parking ordinance for the Electric Boat area, a discussion on homeless shelter during extreme weather, and confirmation that ICE has not contacted police.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed resident-only parking ordinance for Electric Boat area (in process)
• Noted Avery Point and Five Corners cameras now viewable
• Brandegee Avenue license plate reader in testing phase
• Police department achieved Tier III state accreditation early
• Budget due to Town Manager by Feb 28; public hearing March 26
• Next meeting set for March 20, 2025

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

The Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority will consider approving a $256,309 purchase order for an Altec track digger derrick from electric capital funds, and also vote on revisions to purchasing policy #1004. Other agenda items include updates on the Trident Square project, HeatSmart/SolarPlus business development, charging stations, and the operations campus facilities upgrade.

• Action item GUC-WPCA 25-02-01: revisions to Policy #1004 on purchasing practices
• Action item GUC-WPCA-25-02-02: purchase order to Altec Industries for $256,309 for ALTEC DB-1 Track Digger Derrick
• Update on Trident Square project
• Presentation on HeatSmart and SolarPlus business development
• Operations Campus Facilities Upgrade Design update

The commission approved revisions to Policy #1004 on purchasing practices, raising the Director of Utilities' approval limit to $75,000 and the Commission's to $100,000, with the City Council handling purchases over $100,000. A purchase order for a $256,309 digger derrick was discussed but not approved, as the motion was voided after a commissioner rescinded his second. The commission also approved the December 2024 meeting minutes and Treasurer's Reports for December 2024 and January 2025.

• Approved revisions to Policy #1004 on purchasing practices (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved Treasurer's Report for December 2024
• Approved Treasurer's Report for January 2025
• Tabled purchase of ALTEC DB-41 Track Digger Derrick ($256,309) - motion voided

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on Site Plan #503, Special Permit #475, and CAM #337 for a boatyard at 75 Eastern Point Road by Electric Boat, and on TA POCD #01-25 to amend the Plan of Conservation and Development. The commission may deliberate and vote on these applications and discuss possible zoning regulation amendments. An executive session on pending litigation is also scheduled.

• Continued public hearing: Site Plan #503, Special Permit #475, CAM #337 for boatyard at 75 Eastern Point Road (Electric Boat)
• TA POCD #01-25: proposed amendment to Plan of Conservation and Development
• Possible deliberation and votes on applications from the public hearing
• Discussion of possible zoning regulation amendments
• Executive session on pending litigation (CGS 1-200 6(B))

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved text amendment TA POCD #01-25, which amends the Plan of Conservation and Development to adopt the 2022 Community Resilience Plan by reference. The public hearing was closed with no residents speaking in favor or opposition, though concerns about flooding on Thomas and Poquonnock Road were voiced. The commission also continued a site plan application for Electric Boat to March 18, 2025, and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved TA POCD #01-25 to amend Plan of Conservation and Development (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for TA POCD #01-25 (6-0)
• Continued Electric Boat site plan #503, special permit #475, CAM #337 to March 18, 2025
• Approved January 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss pending litigation (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 PM (6-0)

Mayor and Council

The Groton Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting, including a public comment period, approval of prior minutes, and committee updates. The main action item is entering executive session to discuss pending litigation involving Groton Utilities, with possible action to follow.

• Executive session under CGS 1-200-6(B) for pending litigation – Groton Utilities
• 100th Birthday Proclamation for William Michael Scarano
• Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting
• Receipt of citizen petitions and comments

The Groton Mayor and Council approved a resolution to ratify a settlement agreement for Gregory Hodge and authorize the mayor to execute it. The vote was unanimous (4-0). The council also entered executive session for pending litigation regarding Groton Utilities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved settlement agreement for Gregory Hodge (4-0)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach & Parks Committee will elect officers for 2025, approve January meeting minutes, and receive reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and Youth Advisory Committee. The main business is a final review and likely adoption of updated Rules & Regulations for EPB 2025 and User Fees 2025. No new business items are listed.

• Election of Chair and Secretary for 2025
• Final review and approval of Rules & Regulations for EPB 2025
• Final review and approval of User Fees 2025
• January 2025 Parks & Recreation Director's monthly report
• Youth Advisory Committee report

The committee unanimously approved moving the 2025 Rules & Regulations for EPB and the 2025 User Fees to the Mayor & Council for final approval. The January 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the January Director's Report were also approved. The election of Secretary was tabled until next month because the current Secretary was absent.

• Approved moving 2025 Rules & Regulations for EPB to Mayor & Council (all in favor)
• Approved moving 2025 User Fees to Mayor & Council (all in favor)
• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved January Director's Report (all in favor)
• Tabled election of Secretary until next month

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 15, 2025, and discuss membership updates. Old business includes a possible open house before a monthly committee meeting. No major decisions or funding items are on the agenda.

• Approval of January 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Membership update discussion
• Possible open house prior to a monthly committee meeting

The committee approved the January 15, 2025 minutes and selected April 8, 2025 for a Youth Resources Open House from 5-6 pm, followed by the regular meeting at 6 pm. The open house aims to highlight local youth resources and recruit new members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Set April 8, 2025 for Youth Resources Open House (5-6 pm) before regular meeting

Committee of the Whole

The February 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled. No new business or referrals were scheduled.

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The February 6, 2025 meeting of the Eastern Point Historic District Commission has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hear a presentation on the Town of Groton Small Business Pivot Grant at 6:00 PM. The agenda also includes updates on business outreach, ribbon cuttings, the CT Main Street 2025 Assessment & Accelerator Program, and a staff report on the Economic Development Grant Program and development activity in the city.

• Presentation on the Town of Groton Small Business Pivot Grant
• Business outreach update from commissioners
• Ribbon cutting celebrations and business spotlights
• CT Main Street 2025 Assessment & Accelerator Program
• Staff report on Economic Development Grant Program and development in the City of Groton

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct routine business and receive a new application. The body will review a submission from Fedus Engineering on behalf of Forestland Development LLC.

• Application for 26 and 36 Bakers Cove Lane (PIN: 169817000195 and 169817002158)

The Groton Conservation Commission approved a site plan for 26 & 36 Baker Cove Lane, with a motion passed 3-0. The plan was reviewed by civil engineer Greg Fedus, and Chair Richard Palmieri suggested moving the silt fence closer to wetlands if needed. The commission also approved the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan for 26 & 36 Baker Cove Lane (3-0)
• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider budget approvals for the Police and Highway departments. The body will also review new city park rules and a proposed amendment to parking regulations regarding resident-only areas.

• FY2026 Highway Department budget approval
• FY2026 Police Department budget approval
• Contract up to $12,850.00 with Martin Brogie, Inc. for soil sampling at Lake George in Washington Park
• Approval of City of Groton Park Rules including hours, leash laws, and permit requirements
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance #250 regarding resident-only parking areas

The Groton Mayor and Council approved several resolutions, including the FY2026 Highway and Police Department budgets, new City of Groton Park Rules, and an initial approval of an amendment to the parking ordinance (Ordinance #250) that establishes resident-only parking areas. They also authorized a $12,850 soil sampling program for Lake George at Washington Park. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $12,850 soil sampling contract with Martin Brogie, Inc. for Lake George (5-0)
• Approved City of Groton Park Rules (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 Highway Department budget (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 Police Department budget (5-0)
• Initially approved amendment to Ordinance #250 on parking regulations (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Groton Zoning Board of Appeals has issued a cancellation notice for its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled

Committee of the Whole

The Groton Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, January 27, 2025, to discuss several items including budget reviews for the highway and police departments, potential changes to parking ordinances, and park-related matters. No final votes are expected; the committee will review information and may make recommendations to the full council.

• Asset Management Plan for parks (backup to be provided at meeting)
• Lake George soil testing discussion
• Highway Budget Review
• Police Budget Review
• Parking ordinance change under Police Department

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the FY2026 highway and police budgets, along with parks and recreation items, but made no final decisions. All items were moved to the Mayor and Council meeting on 2/3/25 via unanimous votes (6-0). The highway budget includes a 5.7% operations increase and a $90,000 ADA assessment; the police budget requests a 5.81% increase.

• Moved asset management plan to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)
• Moved Lake George soil testing to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)
• Moved city park rules to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)
• Moved highway budget review to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)
• Moved police budget review to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)
• Moved parking survey results to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)
• Moved permit parking process to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)
• Moved parking ordinance change to 2/3/25 meeting (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment to increase housing density and allow mixed-use development, and a map amendment to add five new zones. The commission may then deliberate and vote on both amendments, as well as on a site plan for a boatyard at 75 Eastern Point Road. Discussion of possible further zoning regulation amendments is also scheduled.

• Zoning Text Amendment #04-24: increase housing density, allow mixed-use, fix errors
• Zoning Map Amendment #02-24: add five new zones (GCR-40, GCR-50, GCR-50.75, GCR-75, Open Space)
• Site Plan #503 / Special Permit #475 / CAM #337: boatyard at 75 Eastern Point Road (Electric Boat)
• Possible vote on both text and map amendments after public hearings

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two zoning amendments to increase housing density and allow mixed-use development, with an effective date of February 16, 2025. The commission also continued a public hearing for a site plan at Electric Boat to February 19, 2025. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment #04-24 to increase housing density and allow mixed-use development (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment #02-24 adding five new zones: GCR-40, GCR-50, GCR-50.75, GCR-75, and OS (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Electric Boat site plan to February 19, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Bozrah Utilities Commission

The Commission will discuss quarterly financial highlights for October–December 2024, receive updates on electric tree trimming and Camp Mooween, and consider the Bozrah Light and Power Capital Plan. Old business includes the status of the Bozrah Office Building.

• Quarterly financial highlights for October–December 2024
• Electric update including tree trimming
• Camp Mooween project update
• Bozrah Office Building status
• Bozrah Light and Power Capital Plan update

The commission approved extending the Lewis Tree Service contract for an additional year to enhance vegetation management. They also discussed plans for the FY26 capital budget, including using remaining bond funds for infrastructure upgrades, and reviewed the process for selling the surplus Bozrah office building. No formal votes were taken on these latter items.

• Approved extension of Lewis Tree Service contract for one year
• Approved minutes of October 23, 2024 regular meeting

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a three-year revised sewer rate schedule effective February 1, 2025. The body will also review several utility infrastructure and equipment expenditures and a police grant.

• Proposed sewer rate revisions for 2025, 2026, and 2027
• Contract up to $351,894.00 with Phasor Engineering Services to refurbish the 16L-4X Transformer at Buddington Substation
• Purchase of three fleet vehicles from Gengras Ford, LLC not to exceed $320,527.50
• Acceptance of a $1,774.78 grant from the US Department of Justice for police bulletproof vests

The Groton Mayor and Council approved a revised sewer rate schedule with increases effective February 1, 2025, 2026, and 2027, superseding all previous sewer rate ordinances. The vote was 4-1, with Councilor Piazza opposed. The council also accepted a $1,774.78 federal grant for bulletproof vests, authorized a $351,894 transformer refurbishment, and approved $320,527.50 for three new fleet vehicles, all unanimously.

• Approved revised sewer rate schedule with increases for 2025-2027 (4-1, Piazza opposed)
• Accepted $1,774.78 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (5-0)
• Authorized $351,894 purchase order to Phasor Engineering for transformer refurbishment (5-0)
• Authorized $320,527.50 purchase of three fleet vehicles from Gengras Ford (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 16, 2024 Mayor and Council meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting (5-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding no-wake enforcement. The body will also review a coastal permit application for new dock construction at 47 Bayberry Lane.

• No Wake Enforcement discussion/update
• Coastal Permit Application for new dock construction at 47 Bayberry Lane

The Groton Harbor Management Commission approved the minutes from its November 14, 2024 meeting. A coastal permit application for a new dock at 47 Bayberry Lane was tabled to the next meeting because the applicant was not present and the commission's questions went unanswered. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled coastal permit for new dock at 47 Bayberry Lane

PACT

The Police and Community Together (PACT) committee will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, receive updates from the police chief, and discuss old business including mobile meetings, investigations, cameras, and volunteer opportunities. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budget items are scheduled.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Old business: Mobile Meetings – review of community engagement efforts
• Old business: Investigations – status update
• Old business: Cameras – discussion of surveillance or related programs
• Old business: Volunteer Opportunities – update on community volunteer programs

The Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting on January 16, 2025, included approval of the traffic enforcement camera ordinance, which is now in the data collection phase. The group also discussed upcoming mobile meetings, volunteer opportunities, and the police chief's update on accreditation and officer training.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved traffic enforcement camera ordinance; data collection phase underway
• Scheduled mobile meetings for spring at beach and library
• Noted United Way food distribution on January 24, 2025 at St. John's Church
• Officer Connell graduated from Police Academy, now in FTO program
• Achieved Level (Tier) II Accreditation; working toward Level III
• Parking ordinance to go to Committee of the Whole on January 27, 2025

Groton Utilities Commission/WPCA

This is a standard procedural meeting of the Groton Utilities Commission and Water Pollution Control Authority. The agenda includes approval of minutes, treasurer's report, updates on projects and initiatives, and other routine business. No specific resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Agenda contains only administrative items: roll call, minutes, treasurer's report, and updates.

Planning and Zoning Commission

This special meeting of the Groton Planning & Zoning Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to review membership updates and follow up on community surveys. Discussions include the status of ARPA-funded athletic projects and various youth activity proposals.

• Student council liaison solicitation for Fitch HS, Grasso Tech, and Marine Science Magnet
• ARPA Project updates: Fitness Circuit, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, and Basketball Courts
• Discussion of Disc Golf and portable ice rink for winter activities
• Proposal for Spanish Lessons
• Groton Spotlight ideas

The Groton Youth Advisory Committee elected Keona Strickland as Chairperson and Megan Bishop as Secretary, both unanimously. They approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed recruitment, survey follow-ups, and changed meeting time to 6:00 pm. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Keona Strickland as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Megan Bishop as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed meeting time from 6:30 pm to 6:00 pm (all in favor)

Group II Committee - Public Safety

This meeting is primarily procedural, including approval of past minutes (several with missing records) and discussion of several referred items from 2020-2024. Topics include traffic speed on Bridge/Thames streets, parking on the S-curve of Thames, mold regulations with Ledge Light Health District, a parking ordinance, and privacy at Washington Park tennis courts. No new business is listed.

• Referral 37: Speed of traffic from Bridge Street through Thames Street (08-03-20)
• Referral 38: Parking on S curve of Thames between Broad Street and School Street (08-03-20)
• Referral 39: Discussion with LLHD regarding mold regulations (04-03-23)
• Referral 40: Parking Ordinance (03-2024)
• Referral 41: Washington Park tennis courts privacy (04-2024)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear updates on the upcoming state legislative session, consider a request for bulletproof vests for the police department, review Groton Utilities plans for transformer repair and fleet vehicle purchases, and discuss a donation request from the Groton Scholarship Fund. No votes are scheduled as this is a discussion session.

• Update from Senator Somers and Representative Bumgardner on upcoming legislative session
• Police department request for bulletproof vests
• Groton Utilities transformer repair
• Groton Utilities fleet vehicle purchases
• Donation request from the Groton Scholarship Fund

The Committee of the Whole discussed the upcoming legislative session with state legislators and voted to forward three funding requests to the Mayor and Council meeting on January 21, 2025. These include matching funds for police bulletproof vests, a transformer repair purchase order, and new fleet vehicles for Groton Utilities. All three motions passed 4-0-0.

• Moved bulletproof vest grant match to Jan. 21 Mayor and Council meeting (4-0)
• Moved $351,894 transformer repair purchase order to Jan. 21 meeting (4-0)
• Moved fleet vehicle purchases to Jan. 21 meeting (4-0)

Group I Committee - Community Development

The Group I Committee for Community Development will consider approval of minutes from past meetings (some missing) and discuss several referred items that have been pending for years: a Citizen Recognition Program (2011), City Garden (2019), mural proposal (2021), a scholarship program for beach passes (2022), and City Day fireworks options (2023). No new business is listed.

• Citizen Recognition Program (referred 10-17-11)
• City Garden project (referred 05-28-19)
• Mural in City of Groton (referred 01-04-21)
• Evaluation of scholarship program for beach passes (referred 06-06-22)
• City Day fireworks possibilities (referred 05/15/23)

Group I Committee - Economic Development

This Group Committee Economic Development meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes from 2023 and 2024 (two sets of minutes were not received), and one referred item: recommendations from the Economic Development Commission dated 10-05-15. No new business is listed.

• Consideration of Economic Development Commission recommendations (dated 10-05-15)
• Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• February 12, 2024 meeting minutes not received by clerk
• July 8, 2024 meeting minutes not received by clerk

Group I Committee - Public Works

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review a referred item on snow removal from city sidewalks and an old resolution. No minutes from the previous meeting were received. No new business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review of snow removal on city sidewalks (referred 2/07/22)
• Review of Resolution R-03-12-88 (referred 09/03/19)
• Approval of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes — no minutes received

Group II Committee - Finance

The Group II Committee on Finance will meet to discuss referred items and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary item for discussion is a proposal regarding changes to the retirement plan.

• Proposed changes to the retirement plan (Item 26)

Group II Committee - Parks and Recreation

The Group II Committee (Parks & Recreation) will review several referred items including the use of Tyler House and Zbierski House, memorial criteria, program review, auditorium permit updates, a memorial bench application, and privacy/trees at Washington Park tennis courts. No new business is listed. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting minutes.

• Review of use of Tyler House and Zbierski House (referred 08-05-18)
• Review of memorial criteria (referred 02-01-21)
• Auditorium permit review/update (referred 07-03-23)
• Memorial bench application (referred 01-22-24)
• Washington Park tennis courts privacy/trees (referred 03-2024)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss business outreach updates, business spotlights, ribbon cutting celebrations, and the CT Main Street 2025 Assessment & Accelerator Program. The commission will also brainstorm other programming and plan communications for 2025. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no votes on specific projects or funding.

• Business outreach updates from commissioners
• Business spotlights and ribbon cutting celebrations
• CT Main Street 2025 Assessment & Accelerator Program
• Programming and project brainstorm session
• EDC communication plan for 2025

Beach and Parks Committee

The Beach and Parks Committee will review proposed user fees for 2025 and updates to rules and regulations for Eastern Point Beach (EPB). They will also hear monthly reports from the Parks and Recreation Director for November and December 2024, along with a report from the Youth Advisory Committee. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of any other business.

• Review of Rules & Regulations for EPB 2025
• Review of User Fees 2025
• November & December 2024 reports from Parks & Recreation Director
• Youth Advisory Committee report
• Approval of November 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting and the October and November Director's reports. They extensively reviewed the 2025 Rules & Regulations for Eastern Point Beach and the 2025 User Fees, but will review edited versions again in February. No final decisions were made on these items. Director Hill summarized upcoming spring projects, including basketball court renovations, tennis court reconstruction, and various park improvements.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved October and November Director's reports as read
• Reviewed 2025 Rules & Regulations for EPB; will review edited version in February
• Reviewed 2025 User Fees; will review edited version in February

Conservation Commission

The January 7, 2025 meeting of the Groton Conservation Commission has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled; no items considered

Mayor and Council

This meeting of the Groton Mayor and Council has been cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and approval of minutes, with no substantive business scheduled.

Eastern Point Historic District Commission

The meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.