# City of Groton Mayor and Council - 10/5/26

The City of Groton Mayor and Council meeting on October 5, 2026, included unanimous votes to appoint Michael Paige and Richard Russo as firefighter EMTs, waiving the residency requirement for each. The council also unanimously authorized acceptance of a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection grant-in-aid award; the transcript indicates $3.5 million, though the amount is garbled. Other unanimous funding and donation actions included acceptance of a $3,820,774.16 trust donation, exercise equipment from Planet Fitness, a $1,000 donation to the U.S. Submarine Veterans’ Thanksgiving, Caring, and Sharing Committee, and a $5,000 donation attributed in the transcript to Outer Light Brewing Company. A further donation for a holiday parade sponsorship was approved, but its amount is unclear. No contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were identified.

The council discussed a regional defense-community grant initiative addressing childcare, housing, transportation, and supply-chain needs; advocated for a Shore Line East extension and a Groton station; and announced a future trail connection and a public meeting about rehabilitation of the bridge on Route 349. It also issued proclamations for Farm-to-School Month, Fire Prevention Week, and Public Power Week. These discussions and proclamations did not include additional procurement approvals or policy changes.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Groton Mayor and Council - 10/5/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaIFN2gOEzs) - Groton Municipal Television