Groton Town Council Committee of the Whole - 6/23/26

The Groton Town Council Committee of the Whole met on June 23, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key actions included the acceptance of two Early Childhood Smart Start Grants totaling $1,125,000 for capital improvements and operational funds to support early childhood education facilities and programs. The council amended motions to authorize Mayor Juliette Parker, rather than the Town Manager, to execute related grant documents. Additionally, the council approved waiving approximately $150,000 in local permit fees for a solar project at the town's transfer station, consistent with prior bid solicitation terms. They also approved a resolution to support a $250,000 Community Investment Fund grant application for planning repairs to the Ledge Lighthouse, a nonprofit project on town property. The meeting included discussions on water safety testing in schools and the impact of the grants on local education and families. All motions related to procurement and funding were passed unanimously.