Ledyard, CT

Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission

Economic Development Commission

Ledyard Beautification Committee

The Ledyard Beautification Committee will hold a regular hybrid meeting on September 1, 2026, at the Town Hall Annex. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the August 4, 2026, meeting and discussing future projects and a mural project. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda text.

• Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 4, 2026
• Discussion of future projects
• Discussion of the Mural Project

Finance Committee

Ledyard Farmers Market Committee

Town Council

Housing Authority

Planning & Zoning Sub Committee

The Ledyard Planning & Zoning Sub Committee will discuss future proposed amendments to the Ledyard Zoning Regulations regarding housing, specifically in response to Connecticut Public Act 25-1 (HB 8002). The discussion will review draft text amendments prepared by Planning Consultant Kristin Clarke. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 9, 2026 special meeting.

• Discussion of draft zoning amendments for housing under PA 25-1 (HB 8002)
• Review of consultant Kristin Clarke's memo and proposed zoning text changes
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 special meeting

Town Council

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Ledyard Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on an updated water and sewer rate schedule, approve several invoices for tank services and an audit, and review old business including THM concerns and water main breaks. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Discussion and possible action on updated rate schedule
• Approve Groton Utilities invoices for Holmberg tank services totaling $15,944.22
• Approve Groton Utilities invoice #29223 for $356.67 for Thompson WM replacement
• Approve PKF O'Connor Davies invoice #1082123 for $1,500.00 for 2026 audit
• Hydrant flag review and possible action

The Ledyard Water Pollution Control Authority approved several invoices for services, including Groton Utilities work on the Holmberg tank and a Thompson water main replacement, as well as an audit invoice. The board also discussed an updated rate schedule but no final action was recorded on it. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Approved Groton Utilities Invoice #28669 for $1,050.00 (Holmberg tank services)
• Approved Groton Utilities Invoice #28755 for $11,080.33 (Holmberg tank services)
• Approved Groton Utilities Invoice #28750 for $3,813.89 (Holmberg tank services)
• Approved Groton Utilities Invoice #29223 for $356.67 (Thompson WM replacement)
• Approved PKF O'Connor Davies Invoice #1082123 for $1,500.00 (Water and Sewer 2026 audit)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes from July 28, 2026

Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Ledyard Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will hold a regular hybrid meeting. They will discuss and possibly act on a Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee request to host an equity training, review a draft resolution on healthcare for all, and consider other items like recognizing Colonel William Ledyard and planning informal conversations in the park. The agenda also includes approval of June 17, 2026 minutes and reviews of prior Town Council statements.

• Discussion and possible action on Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee's May 12, 2026 letter requesting an Equity Training
• Review of draft resolution 'HEALTH CARE FOR ALL' (drafts dated 2026-06-17 and 2026-05-20)
• Recognition of Colonel William Ledyard and commemoration of the Battle of Groton Heights
• Discussion to identify town venues for 'Informal Conversations in the Park'
• Review of Town Council Position Statement on Board of Education (2021-03-24) and Resolution Against Discriminatory Language (2022-03-23)

The Ledyard Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion met on August 19, 2026, but the minutes contain no recorded votes, approvals, or other substantive decisions. The agenda included discussion items such as an equity training request, a youth town councilor program, and reviews of town council statements, but no outcomes are noted. The minutes are procedural only, with no action taken on any listed item.

Ethics Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Ledyard Ethics Commission meeting on August 19, 2026. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting's occurrence.

Finance Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Retirement Board

The Ledyard Retirement Board will hear a quarterly investment report from Fiducient Advisors, review and approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates from the Human Resources and Finance directors, and discuss a revision to the town's defined benefit retirement plan. The board will also vote on a $400 invoice for a benefit calculation.

• Presentation by Chris Rowlins of Fiducient Advisors on 2Q report and June 2026 flash report
• Motion to approve minutes from July 21, 2026
• Update on revision of Retirement Plan for Full-Time Employees (Defined Benefit Plan)
• Motion to approve USI invoice #90128262 for $400.00 for benefit calculation of Alan Muench

Agricultural Commission

The Ledyard Agricultural Commission is holding its regular meeting, primarily consisting of routine items like approving minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive discussions will be about coordinating with Planning and Zoning Commissioners at local farms and collaborating with the Board of Education's Agri-Science program. The commission will also discuss the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

• Discussion of meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission members at farms
• Discussion of Board of Education Agri-Science and Agricultural Commission collaboration
• Discussion of POCD (Plan of Conservation and Development)
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026

The Ledyard Agricultural Commission approved the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes as written. The commission discussed the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), the Clark Farm property, and a potential booth at the Ledyard Farmer's Market, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 excused)
• Discussed POCD input; no action taken
• Discussed Clark Farm property status; no action taken
• Discussed sharing a booth with Tri-Town Trail at Farmer's Market; no formal decision

Library Commission

This regular meeting of the Ledyard Library Commission was canceled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included routine items such as reports, correspondence, and several motions, including approval of the FY27 budget and a recommendation on investing a bequest, but no official action could be taken.

• Motion to approve Library Commission FY27 budget
• Motion to approve Investment Working Group recommendation on Nancy Avery bequest
• Discussion of age-related policies (circulation, computer/internet, unattended child, behavior)
• Grenger resignation correspondence
• Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Historic District Commission

The Ledyard Historic District Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main substantive item is a continued discussion of Sustainable CT Action Item 5.5, which involves inventorying and assessing historic resources. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, reports from the Town Council liaison, chairperson, and commissioners, and public comments.

• Continued discussion of Sustainable CT Action Item 5.5: Inventory and Assess Historic Resources
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026
• Financial report including capital account and general fund YTD as of 8-11-26
• Sawmill donations from Garland (6-5-28), Underwood (6-6-28), and Jenkins Farris (6-8-28)
• Commissioner reports on Sawmill, Nathan Lester House, Center School, and Gales Ferry Historic District

Town Council

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

The Ad Hoc Committee to Develop a Process for Capital Improvement Building Projects is meeting to review and discuss several draft documents, including a procedure checklist, a resolution establishing the committee, a project completion guide, a proposed ordinance for a permanent municipal building committee, and a municipal improvement checklist. The meeting also includes approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes and public comment. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for review and discussion only.

• Review draft procedure checklist
• Review resolution establishing the ad hoc committee
• Review ordinance establishing a permanent Municipal Building Committee
• Review municipal improvement checklist
• Approve minutes of July 9, 2026 meeting

The Ad Hoc Committee met and approved the minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting. The rest of the meeting was devoted to reviewing and discussing draft documents related to capital improvement building projects, including a procedure checklist, a resolution, and an ordinance. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (moved by Wayne Donaldson, seconded by Gary Schneider)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a site plan for a 72-unit multi-family housing development at 1947 Center Groton Road, which was previously tabled. The body will also consider a summary review for converting storage space into two one-bedroom units at 1 Inchcliffe Dr. in Gales Ferry. Additionally, the commission will receive a new application for a 23-lot open space resubdivision at 84 Silas Deane Rd. and hold a public workshop on draft Gales Ferry Design Guidelines.

• PZ#26-3SITE: Site plan approval for 17 buildings/72 units at 1947 Center Groton Road (EG Home LLC)
• PZ#26-5SR/SITE: Summary review for 2 one-bedroom units at 1 Inchcliffe Dr., Gales Ferry
• PZ#26-5RESUB: Receive application for 23-lot open space resubdivision at 84 Silas Deane Rd.
• Public workshop on draft Gales Ferry Design Guidelines and Village District Overlay Boundary

Town Council

The Ledyard Town Council will vote to adopt a Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission ordinance. They will also refer the proposed sale of the 480R Shewville Road property back to the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee for further review. Additionally, the council will discuss strategies to minimize the increase in the Fiscal Year 2027/2028 mill rate.

• Motion to adopt the 'Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission' (draft dated May 13, 2026).
• Motion to refer the proposed sale of 480R Shewville Road (approx. 11.46 acres) for $150,000 to Kevin Blacker to the LUPPW Committee for reevaluation.
• Discussion on developing a strategy to minimize the increase to the Fiscal Year 2027/2028 Mill Rate.
• Motion to appoint Michael Dreimiller to the Town Council to fill the vacancy left by Councilor James Thompson.

The Town Council approved, 7-0, an ordinance establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and an Ethics Commission, with an amendment clarifying that the two-year disqualification applies to all members of political committees. The Council also appointed Michael Dreimiller to fill a vacancy and referred the proposed sale of town-owned property at 480R Shewville Road to the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee for further review.

• Adopted Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Ethics Ordinance clarifying political committee membership disqualification (7-0)
• Appointed Michael Dreimiller to fill Town Council vacancy (7-0)
• Referred proposed sale of 480R Shewville Road to LUPPW Committee for further review (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 special, public hearing, and regular meetings

Town Council

The Ledyard Town Council is holding a special meeting with the sole business being a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding town-owned property. No other items are on the agenda, and no decisions or votes are scheduled for public view. The meeting is procedural in nature, focused on a confidential legal matter.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding town-owned property

Conservation Commission

The Ledyard Conservation Commission is holding its regular meeting to review minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. Key items include continued work on the Pollinator Pathways Project, the Ledyard Trails Task Force, and a Sustainable CT Certification spreadsheet. Under new business, the commission will discuss the sale of 480R Shewville Road.

• Sale of 480R Shewville Road
• Pollinator Pathways Project continued
• Ledyard Trails Task Force
• Sustainable CT Certification spreadsheet discussion
• Financial reports for White Hall GL, Conservation general YTD, and Trail Maintenance YTD

The Commission approved an advisory report recommending that the Town Council not sell 480R Shewville Road, citing concerns about watershed protection and consistency with the POCD and Water Supply Plan. The report was approved as amended, with a change to the wording about the parcel's value. The Town Council was scheduled to vote on the property sale on August 12, 2026.

• Approved advisory report opposing sale of 480R Shewville Road (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2026 (5-0, 1 excused)
• Agreed to remove Conservation Commission sign from Kettlehole property
• Dropped Ledyard Trails Task Force from agenda
• Removed Sustainable CT Certification agenda item after audit walk completed

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

The Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission will meet to review the town resolution and charter section that established it, and to discuss factors for deciding whether to split the combined commission into two. The agenda includes a broad list of discussion topics such as historical reasons for combining, financial and administrative impacts, application processes, volunteer needs, and feedback from other towns. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session, with no final decision scheduled.

• Review of Town Resolution 002-2026/Mar 25 establishing the committee
• Review of Town Charter Chapter IV Section 3
• Discussion of factors including financial, administrative burden, and application process
• Public communications received, including emails in support of separate commissions
• Approval of July 14, 2026 special meeting minutes

The Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission met and discussed the process for potentially separating the commissions, noting that a Town Charter revision would be required and could take about six months. No formal decision was made on separation; the committee continued gathering information and discussed holding a future special meeting with commission chairpersons and public comment. The minutes of June 23, 2026, were approved with corrections.

• Approved June 23, 2026 minutes with corrections (e.g., '8-3' changed to '8-23')
• Discussed Town Charter revision process for potential commission separation
• Discussed holding a special meeting with commission chairpersons and public comment

Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee

The Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the final bronze certification submittal due August 18, 2026, including completing Equity Toolkit requirements and following up on a public walk audit. They will also approve minutes from the July 20 regular meeting and the August 8 walk audit/workshop. This is a working session focused on meeting the certification deadline.

• Discussion of final bronze certification submittal for August 18, 2026 deadline
• Completion of Equity Toolkit Requirements
• Walk Audit Follow Up
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2026 public walk audit/workshop

Permanent Municipal Building Committee

The Permanent Municipal Building Committee approved a $2,571 invoice for mediation services related to a dispute with Imperial Co. Restoration Contractor, resolving the matter with Imperial agreeing to complete punch list items, solar work, and accept back charges. The committee also approved multiple invoices for roof and HVAC projects, some conditionally pending owner's rep review, and tabled a torque testing proposal pending a third quote.

• Approved Ciulla & Donofrio invoice #26861 for $2,571 for mediation with Imperial Co. (unanimous)
• Approved STV invoices #2946 ($68), #2947 ($318), #2948 ($170) for roof projects (unanimous)
• Approved Gold Seal Roofing App#12 for $16,554 and App#13 for $50,889.63, both conditionally pending STV review (unanimous)
• Approved Shipman & Goodwin invoice #684532 for $885, conditionally pending STV review (unanimous)
• Approved Colliers invoice #1202327 for $1,097.20 for HVAC services (unanimous)
• Approved Friar Architecture invoice #2023-121A-19 for $1,250 for HVAC project (unanimous)
• Approved Nutmeg App#12 for $18,644.30 for HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Tabled Macri Roofing torque testing proposal for $7,500 pending third quote

Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee

Ledyard Farmers Market Committee

The Ledyard Farmers Market Committee met on August 6, 2026, and tabled approval of the June 4, 2026, minutes until the next meeting. The committee discussed midseason feedback, including adding another food truck, improving vendor variety, and considering sensory-friendly options. Treasurer William Thorne announced his resignation, effective after December/January.

• Tabled approval of June 4, 2026, minutes until October 7, 2026
• Discussed adding another food truck due to long lines
• Discussed sensory-friendly market options (early shopping, noise-cancelling headphones, music-free periods)
• Noted Treasurer William Thorne's resignation, effective after December/January

Finance Committee

Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission

The Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several wetland-related applications. The most significant item is a 14-lot resubdivision with a new town road at 12 Hyde Park Dr and 975 Long Cove Rd, which was tabled from a previous meeting. Other tabled items include a drainage ditch repair at 6 Winthrop Rd and a driveway with wetland crossing at 669 Shewville Rd. New applications for a home at 78 Christy Hill Rd, a commercial office addition at 1363 Baldwin Hill Rd, and a residence with dock and shoreline restoration at 611 Lantern Hill Rd will also be introduced.

• 14-lot resubdivision and new town road at 12 Hyde Park Dr and 975 Long Cove Rd (IWWC#26-18RESUB)
• Drainage ditch repair at 6 Winthrop Rd (IWWC#26-17SITE)
• Driveway with wetland crossing at 669 Shewville Rd (IWWC#26-22SITE)
• New single-family home at 78 Christy Hill Rd (IWWC#26-23SITE)
• Commercial office addition at 1363 Baldwin Hill Rd (IWWC#26-24SITE)

The Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission approved a drainage ditch repair at 6 Winthrop Road (5-0) and a new driveway with wetland crossing at 669 Shewville Road (5-0), both with conditions. Four other applications were tabled to the September 1, 2026 meeting, and minutes from July 7 and July 28 were approved.

• Approved IWWC#26-17SITE drainage ditch repair at 6 Winthrop Road (5-0)
• Approved IWWC#26-22SITE driveway with wetland crossing at 669 Shewville Road (5-0)
• Tabled IWWC#26-18RESUB resubdivision at 12 Hyde Park Dr & 975 Long Cove Rd to Sept 1
• Tabled IWWC#26-23SITE new home at 78 Christy Hill Road to Sept 1
• Tabled IWWC#26-24SITE commercial addition at 1363 Baldwin Hill Road to Sept 1
• Tabled IWWC#26-25SITE new home and dock at 611 Lantern Hill Road to Sept 1
• Approved July 7, 2026 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved July 28, 2026 site walk minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Ledyard Beautification Committee

The Ledyard Beautification Committee is holding a regular meeting with a hybrid format. The agenda includes public comments, approval of the July 7, 2026 minutes, and discussion of future projects. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of future projects
• Public comments period

The Ledyard Beautification Committee approved the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes as written (7-0). The committee discussed upcoming events, including the October 17 daffodil planting along Colonel Ledyard Highway, a fall planting class, and the LEAF Back to School Bash. They decided to start with a mural at Juliet W. Long School, with the chairperson to arrange a meeting with the principal and Board of Education.

• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Decided to start with a mural at Juliet W. Long School
• Volunteered to help at LEAF Back to School Bash on August 22
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (6-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Ledyard Economic Development Commission is holding its regular August meeting. The agenda includes updates on the RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan, a business directory update with three pending businesses, and a CEDAS certification/membership update. No new business or presentations are listed, and the meeting is largely procedural with reports and minutes approval.

• RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan update with cost attachments
• Business Directory Update - three pending businesses
• Business Directory Email Program
• CEDAS Certification/Membership Update and town sell sheet
• Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Commission held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They heard reports on a $1 million USDA grant application for sewer lining, a state pilot program for home-based daycare, and several housing developments in the pipeline. The only action taken was approving the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 2, 2026 EDC meeting minutes (6-0, Aherne absent)
• Added 'Events Magazine' and 'Business Survey' to agenda as Old Business items A and F
• Adjourned at 6:35 p.m. (6-0, Aherne absent)

Housing Authority

Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee

Finance Committee

The Ledyard Finance Committee is holding a joint work session with the Town Council and Board of Education to discuss strategies for mitigating the impact of reduced revenue on the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027/2028 budget. The session will also cover the process for requesting additional funding from the State Legislature. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Round table discussion on developing a plan to mitigate FY 2027/2028 budget impacts from revenue reductions
• Discussion on process to request additional funding from the State Legislature

The Finance Committee held a joint work session with the Board of Education to begin planning for the FY2027-28 budget, focusing on mitigating potential impacts from reduced state revenues. No formal decisions were made; the group discussed strategies such as identifying state mandates, exploring shared services, and collaborating on state funding requests. They agreed to schedule future joint meetings and to send a collaborative message to the state delegation after the November elections.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)
• Agreed to schedule future joint work sessions between Town Council and Board of Education
• Agreed to send collaborative message to state delegation after November elections
• Discussed potential shared services and state mandate identification for FY2027-28 budget

Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission

The Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission will hold a special meeting and site walk for application IWWC#26-18RESUB, a proposal by Peter Gardner for Spencer Bay Properties, LLC, to resubdivide land at 12 Hyde Park Drive and 975 Long Cove Road into 14 lots and construct a new town road. The site walk is limited to discussing location characteristics from the plans as they relate to the field. No decisions are scheduled; the commission will observe the property and review submitted documents.

• Site walk for IWWC#26-18RESUB at 12 Hyde Park Drive and 975 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry
• 14-lot resubdivision and construction of a new town road
• Applicant: Peter Gardner; Owner: Spencer Bay Properties, LLC
• Documents include wetland impact evaluation, LBM engineering report, and resubdivision plan
• Deadline for decision (DRD) set for September 9, 2026

The Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission held a special meeting and site walk for application IWWC#26-18RESUB, a proposed 14-lot resubdivision and new town road at 12 Hyde Park Drive and 975 Long Cove Road. No decisions were made; discussion was limited to observing site characteristics. The meeting adjourned at 5:27 pm.

• Held site walk for IWWC#26-18RESUB (14-lot resubdivision and new road)
• Adjourned special meeting at 5:27 pm