Groton Beautification Committee - 11/5/26

The Groton Beautification Committee meeting on November 5, 2026, approved purchasing reflective lime-green vests bearing the committee logo for its regular volunteers. The vests would be ordered online, with individual sizes determined; the discussion cited an approximate price of $17 each. The motion to buy the needed vests passed, and members said the town would reimburse the purchase. The committee also cited funding figures of $4,000 and $5,631.89, though the transcript does not clarify how those amounts relate to one another. Occasional volunteers may use safety vests provided by Parks and Recreation or purchase their own; the committee did not make vests mandatory for them.

Members discussed a proposed community-center sculpture, with an estimated installed cost of $12,000–$15,000 from a local Mystic-area provider. The committee voted to move forward with the project, but no vendor or contract was approved; next steps include consulting the town manager about costs, funding options, and feasibility, including whether eligible recycling funds could be used. A proposed mural was also discussed, with the committee seeking to review the design and cost before deciding whether to proceed. Other work included planning a roadside cleanup and follow-up on landscaping projects; no related purchasing decisions were recorded.