10-19-2026 City Council

New London City Council regular meeting, October 19, 2026. The council approved a first reading of an ordinance appropriating $123,592 from capital reserves for plow-truck equipment. The city said it had obtained quotes from three vendors and would bring a vendor recommendation back at the next meeting; despite the ordinance language naming Gengras Ford, officials clarified that no purchase award was being made at this meeting. The council also considered a $200,000 Connecticut DECD grant allocation for youth recreation and the community center. The allocation includes $100,000 for the community center and $100,000 for recreation, including $10,000 each for youth football/cheer and Little League. The related ordinances received first-reading approval, with one vote passing 6–1.

The council approved a first reading of an ordinance requiring the Silver Sneakers program at the community recreation center beginning April 1, 2027. Amendments provided for a financial review by March 1, 2028, and limited eligibility to New London seniors; officials will seek further clarification on whether that restriction is permissible before later readings. Members discussed projected reimbursement and membership impacts, but no final financial determination was made. The council also approved a first reading of an ordinance establishing civil penalties for rental properties violating the property maintenance code. No final contract award was made at this meeting.