Groton Town Council - 6/2/26

The Groton Town Council held a meeting on June 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a power purchase agreement with Connecticut Green Bank for a solar carport installation at Fitch High School, with no town investment required. The council also approved a $250,000 allocation from the town's general fund to the Groton Sail Foundation for the Groton Sail Monument. Additionally, a $500,000 appropriation was authorized for the design and bidding phase of Fitch High School stadium renovations. The council approved a $195,000 grant acceptance from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for the Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant and authorized a $200,000 allocation from the affordable housing trust fund to expand the housing rehabilitation program to include mobile and manufactured homes. Other actions included extending capital improvement projects for downtown Mystic parking management and vacant school analysis. The council also discussed and passed amendments to public comment rules to clarify speaking procedures and time limits. Several motions were passed unanimously or with majority votes, and some items were referred to the Representative Town Meeting for further consideration.