Groton RTM Finance Committee - 8/12/26

The Groton RTM Finance Committee met on August 12, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key actions included the acceptance of a $141,791 community connectivity grant for the Groton Cross Town Greenway wayfinding project, which supplements a previously approved $60,000 CIP allocation. The committee also approved a $250,000 Climate Resilient Fund grant for the Deep Pquanic Bridge Neighborhood Resilience Hub planning project, focusing on community center improvements for heat and energy resilience without additional town funding. Additionally, the committee reallocated $200,000 of ARPA funds from a housing rehabilitation program to the Sutton Park revitalization project to cover bid overruns and contingencies, with a spending deadline of December 31, 2026. Lastly, a property transfer agreement with Bill Memorial Library was authorized to facilitate outdoor education space development. All motions related to funding and contracts were approved unanimously.