# City of Groton Committee of the Whole and Special Mayor and Council - 11/9/26

The City of Groton Committee of the Whole and Special Mayor and Council meeting on November 9, 2026, approved a public-works salt purchase of up to 500 tons, not to exceed $48,000, from Morton Salt, identified as the lowest bidder through a Capital Region Council of Governments purchasing arrangement. The purchase will be paid from the approved FY2027 Highway Department operating budget; staff said they planned to begin with 250 tons, with about 150 tons already in storage. The council approved the purchase unanimously. The meeting also reviewed city and Groton Utilities financial reports and agreed to receive them quarterly; a councilor requested a Capital Improvement Plan update, and staff said one would be provided. No other contract awards or capital project approvals were identified.

The council also unanimously accepted donations from sponsors for the 2026 Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Festival. The city reported $13,850 in donations overall, with sponsor contributions supporting the event. The meeting included proclamations for Small Business Saturday and Veterans Day. No broader procurement-policy changes were discussed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Groton Committee of the Whole and Special Mayor and Council - 11/9/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGrKLlVrkDg) - Groton Municipal Television