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Community Relations Committee (DEI) organizational meeting — Dec 17, 2025: 2026 schedule set; outstanding action items reviewed

LedyardDec 17, 20252 min read

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The Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion met in hybrid format on December 17, 2025. The committee (Brunelle, Lamb, Parad) adopted its 2026 regular meeting schedule, reviewed a memo of outstanding action items forwarded by the prior Town Council, and agreed to continue discussion of those items at upcoming regular meetings. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. and adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

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Adopted the 2026 regular meeting schedule: third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Jan 21; Feb 18; Mar 18; Apr 15; May 20; Jun 17; Jul 15; Aug 19; Sep 16; Oct 21; Nov 18; Dec 16; Jan 20, 2027). Moved by Councilor Brunelle; seconded by Councilor Lamb. Vote: 3-0.
Reviewed the outstanding action items memo (dated Nov 12, 2025) forwarded by the Twenty-seventh Town Council. Items reviewed include: Primary Care for All American; develop/foster relationship with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation; plan event to recognize Colonel William Ledyard and commemorate the Battle of Groton Heights; February - Black History Month essay & poster contest; March - Woman’s History Month and Linda C. Daivs Woman of the Year Award; May - Jewish American/Asian Americans; foster care community; Informal Conversations in the Park (open topics); June - Pride Pizza in the Park; October - Native America History Month; farmers market booths to highlight town services; coordinate and sponsor town organizations such as Linda C. Davis Food Pantry and Citizens Helping Animals In Need (CHAIN). The committee will discuss these items further at its regular meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. that evening.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Moved by Councilor Brunelle; seconded by Councilor Lamb. Vote: 3-0.

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Dec 17, 2025, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex - Hybrid Formatscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
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MOTION to approve the Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Regular Minutes of October 15, 2025.
Review the outstanding action items contained in the memo dated November 12, 2025 as forwarded by Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion of the Twenty-seventh Town Council.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Community Relations Committee (DEI) organizational meeting — Dec 17, 2025: 2026 schedule set; outstanding action items reviewed

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