5 Things To Know In Groton: Cybersecurity Grant, Noank Shipyard Permit, Police Chief Search And More

GROTON, CT — Groton's Representative Town Meeting takes up a $27,319.60 state cybersecurity grant, the Harbor Management Commission reviews a state permit notice for Noank Shipyard and the town is recruiting a new police chief.

Here are five things to know about life around Groton this week:

1. RTM Takes Up $27,319 Cybersecurity Grant
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. (live on GMTV Channel 2 and GMTV YouTube)
Where: Thrive 55+ Active Living Center, Main Room, 102 Newtown Road
What to know: The Representative Town Meeting will take up a resolution accepting $27,319.60 from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, according to the agenda. The money covers 80% of the $34,149.50 cost of endpoint detection and response software, which has 24/7 monitoring and replaced the town's antivirus software. The town's 20% match, $6,829.90, was spent in fiscal 2025. The agenda also includes the town manager's financial report and monthly briefing, the superintendent's report and budget discussions.
More information here.

2. Harbor Commission Reviews Noank Shipyard Permit Notice
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Noank Firehouse, 10 Ward Ave.
What to know: The Harbor Management Commission will review a state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection notice of its tentative approval of a permit for EMP CT Noank Shipyard LLC at 145 Pearl St., according to the agenda packet. The permit would authorize shoreline bulkheads and riprap that were already installed for flood and erosion control, along with the marina's existing dock layout. The commission will also set its 2027 meeting schedule.
More information here.

3. Town Council Meets As Committee Of The Whole
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. (live on GMTV)
Where: Town Hall Annex, Community Room 1, 134 Groton Long Point Road
What to know: The Town Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole. As of Thursday, Oct. 8, no agenda items had been posted; check the town's AgendaSuite page for updates.
More information here.

4. Town Recruiting New Police Chief
When: Recruitment is open now
Where: Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road
What to know: The town has opened recruitment for a chief of police who will also oversee emergency management, according to a town notice. Details and the application are on the town's Jobs page.
More information here.

5. Town Offices Closed Monday
When: Monday, Oct. 12
Where: Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road
What to know: Town of Groton offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, according to the town. They reopen for normal business Tuesday, Oct. 13.
More information here.