# Groton Trails Coordinating Task Force - 9/17/26


**Body:** Groton Municipal Television
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Groton Trails Coordinating Task Force meeting held on September 17, 2026, focused primarily on trail planning, coordination, and maintenance activities within Groton. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on grant funding, such as a $141,791 award from the Connecticut Connectivity Grant for the Greenway Trail, and a $3.22 million grant secured for restoration work on the Bluff trail, including plans for bridge construction to address flooding issues. The group also discussed the design and branding scope for trail signage and wayfinding, with plans to develop a unified logo and detailed construction and bidding documents. Coordination with city and state agencies for permitting and encroachment approvals was highlighted as a critical next step. No formal votes or contract awards were made during this meeting, but several action items were identified, including follow-ups on grant statuses, trail design iterations, and communication strategies for upcoming trail restoration projects.

**Source:** Groton Municipal Television