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Aug 21, 2026

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Harbor Commission Sets 2026 Water Safety Goals

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Harbor plan update advances toward grant funding

The commission began organizing an update to the Harbor Management Plan and discussed applying for up to $20,000 through a CT Port Authority grant. The funding could cover an estimated $15,000 plan update and approximately $5,000 to install two safety markers.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Commission Supports Harbor Plan Update

The commission committed to support proposed legislation recognizing Harbor Management Commission authority in relation to CT DEEP and said it would provide written testimony if the bill returns in 2027. It also approved a Facebook flyer promoting mooring rentals and requested a task-and-cost proposal for updating the City of Groton's Harbor Management Plan.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Online Mooring Permits Now Available

The online mooring system is operating, and several permits have already been submitted. Technical problems with enrollment are being addressed, while safety-marker installation is planned but locations have not been finalized.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Harbor panel reviews Baker Cove water data

The commission reviewed 2024–2025 pathogen-monitoring data for the Baker Cove Watershed and discussed potential collaboration with the Groton Shellfish Commission. It also received an online mooring update and discussed inviting a consultant to help update the Harbor Management Plan.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Harbor commission approves summer City Day participation

The commission voted unanimously to participate in City Day during summer 2026. It also assigned follow-up work on a consultant solicitation for the Harbor Management Plan and a QR code for Long Island Sound pump-out services.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Harbor Commission Sets 2026 Water Safety Goals

The commission established 2026 targets for no-wake markers and buoys by May 1, a fish waste ordinance by May 1, and modernization of the online mooring system by March 31.

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