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Town Council approves veterans resolution, grant applications, tax abatement, and budget actions

LedyardMar 11, 20264 min read

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At the March 11, 2026 regular meeting the Ledyard Town Council recognized Black History Month contest winners; approved a resolution supporting State House Bill #5407 for full reimbursement of veteran tax exemptions and its cover letter; continued the FY2026/2027 budget update including sending an ECS funding letter; authorized an Avalonia Land Conservancy tax abatement; approved submission of a COPS grant (up to $240,000) to replace dispatch CAD/RMS; approved a bid waiver for firefighting laundry equipment; and authorized overspending the Town Attorney account through June 30, 2026.

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Approved minutes of the February 25, 2026 Town Council meeting (vote 8-0).
Adopted Resolution Supporting House Bill #5407 (state reimbursement for revenue lost from 100% veteran property tax exemption) and approved accompanying cover letter addressing Senator Osten and Representatives Howard, Lanoue, and Pemberton (vote 8-0).
Continued FY2026/2027 budget update work and approved sending a draft Connecticut Education Cost Sharing (ECS) letter to the Town's legislative delegation (vote 8-0).
Approved Resolution authorizing abatement of delinquent property taxes for Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. for property at 154 Stoddards Wharf Road (vote 8-0).
Authorized the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment grant application up to $240,000 to replace the Ledyard Dispatch Emergency Communications CAD/RMS system (vote 8-0).
Approved a bid waiver to Daniels Equipment Co., Inc. for purchase of commercial laundry equipment and services for fire department turn-out gear (vote 8-0).
Authorized overspending Account #10110205-53615 (Town Attorney) through June 30, 2026 and committed to monthly updates on legal fees for remainder of FY25/26 (vote 8-0).

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