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Council adopts Avalonia tax-exempt ordinance, schedules Ethics Ordinance public hearing; hears ALPR update and BOE budget presentation

LedyardFeb 25, 20265 min read

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On Feb. 25, 2026 the Ledyard Town Council received briefings on Flock Safety automated license-plate readers and the Board of Education’s FY2026/27 budget, approved minutes, set a March 25 public hearing for a proposed Code of Ethics, adopted an ordinance authorizing Avalonia Land Conservancy properties to be tax-exempt as of purchase, and continued work on the Council’s 2026 Goals Letter.

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Approved review and approval of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting minutes of February 11, 2026 (Vote: 8-0).
Set a Public Hearing for March 25, 2026 (hybrid format) to receive comment on the proposed "An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code Of Ethics" (Moved by Carmen Garcia-Irizarry; Seconded by April Brunelle) (Vote: 8-0).
Adopted "An Ordinance of the Town Of Ledyard Authorizing Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. to Receive Property Tax Exempt Status As of the Date of Purchase of Real Property to be Preserved And Maintained As Open Space" (draft dated January 15, 2026) (Moved by April Brunelle; Seconded by Tim Ryan) (Vote: 8-0).
Continued discussion and revision of the Town Council 2026 Goals Letter; chair to circulate revised draft for review with plan to vote at the March 11, 2026 meeting (Result: Continue).
Adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. (Vote: 8-0).

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