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Ledyard Town Council approves 2026 Goals Letter, creates ad hoc Planning & Zoning committee, advances FY2026/2027 budget process

LedyardMar 25, 20265 min read

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The Ledyard Town Council (8 present, 1 excused) met in a hybrid session on March 25, 2026. The Council unanimously approved a March 25, 2026 draft Goals Letter outlining fiscal, governance, sustainability, and community initiatives; adopted a resolution to establish a five-member Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate separating the Planning & Zoning Commission (approved 8–0); and set upcoming public hearings (Alcohol Ordinance on April 8 and the FY2026/2027 budget public hearing on April 21). The Council approved multiple committee appointments and reappointments, authorized tax refunds totaling $12,562.61, granted a bid waiver and appointed PKF O’Conner Davies for 2026 auditing services ($75,000), and authorized grant submissions including a COPS law enforcement equipment request for body and in-car cameras and a $1,000 Rotary grant for summer camp scholarships.

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Approved Town Council Regular Minutes of March 11, 2026 (vote 8–0).
Adopted the Town Council 'Goals Letter' (draft dated March 25, 2026) outlining priorities in fiscal planning, governance, communication, sustainability and community initiatives (vote 8–0).
Established an Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission (five-member structure; six-month term) and directed committee organization within 30 days (vote 8–0).
Set the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Public Hearing for April 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Finance Committee recommendation).
Set a public hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (Control of Alcoholic Beverages at Town Facilities) for April 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Approved multiple appointments and reappointments to town committees, including reappointments to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee and appointments to Inland Wetlands & Watercourses, Beautification Committee, Farmers Market Committee, and PMBC (all approved 8–0).
Approved four tax refunds totaling $12,562.61 (individual refunds listed in minutes) (vote 8–0).
Authorized the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology & Equipment Grant (2027 Congressionally Directed Spending) to purchase body and in-car camera equipment (vote 8–0).
Granted a bid waiver and appointed PKF O'Conner Davies to perform auditing services for FY ending June 30, 2026 for General Government, WPCA, and Board of Education for a fee of $75,000 (vote 8–0).
Authorized the Mayor to submit a $1,000 Ledyard Rotary grant application for summer camp scholarships (vote 8–0).

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