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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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Mar 11, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Council Chambersscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
2026 Black History Month Award Presentation
RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
COMMITTEE COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS
COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
REFERALS
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET UPDATE
Finance Committee
Liaison Reports
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
OLD BUSINESS
Administration Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Report- Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Finance Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
LUPPW Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Mayor Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION to authorize the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment Grant in the amount of up-to $240,000 through the Congressionally Directed Spending initiative, to replace the Ledyard Dispatch Emergency Communications CAD/RMS System.
MOTION to approve a bid waiver to Daniels Equipment Co, Inc of Auburn NH for the purchase of commercial laundry equipment and services.
MOTION to authorize overspending Account #10110205-53615 (Town Attorney) through June 30, 2026.
Connecticut Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Draft Letter
MOTION to approve the Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
DISCLAIMER:
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COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS
Discussion and possible action on the Town Council’s “Goals Letter”
MOTION to adopt a proposed a proposed “Resolution Authorizing The Abatement Delinquent Property Taxes For The Avalonia Land Conservancy” as presented in the draft dated January 15, 2026.
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Update
Draft Resolution Supporting House Bill #5407
Communications List - March 11, 2026
Beautification Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Farmers Market Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Board of Education Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Permanent Municipal Building Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026

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

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