# City of Groton Committee of the Whole - 9/28/26

The City of Groton Committee of the Whole meeting on September 28, 2026, focused on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included the acceptance and management of a $3.88 million trust fund from the Grodono Family Trust, with annual dividends of approximately $100,000 to be used for city employee training, tuition assistance, and park upgrades. The city plans to establish a special revenue fund to manage these funds and form a committee to develop a spending plan. The meeting also covered the approval of a $3.5 million state grant for the replacement of a deteriorating historic fishing pier, with additional smaller grants sought for design and engineering. A donation of exercise equipment from Planet Fitness was discussed, with plans to finalize usage policies before acceptance. The council approved a $1,000 donation to the Groton Subvets for their annual Thanksgiving dinner. Additionally, the fire department requested approval for $29,000 in repairs to a ladder truck, which was unanimously approved to move forward. Updates on fire marshal fees for the West Pleasant Valley Fire District and appointments of new firefighters were also addressed. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed unanimously and scheduled for further approval at upcoming mayor and council meetings.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Groton Committee of the Whole - 9/28/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnKoFEUYgrU) - Groton Municipal Television