TOWN OF LEDYARD - File #: 22-106

• File #: 22-106
• Version: 2
• Type: General Discussion
• Status: Held
• File created: 7/13/2022
• In control: Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• On agenda: 11/20/2024
• Title: Continued discussion and possible action to identify various town venues to host "Informal Conversations in the Park" to engage residents in discussions regarding their concerns and their ideas for potential solutions * Long Pond on Lantern Hill Road (Showcase the Lantern Hill Waterfront Park, (2) Provide some history regarding Long Pond; (3) Provide information regarding the importance of preventing invasive plants from being transferred from different bodies of water, and (3) Engage residents) * Winthrop Park near the Gales Ferry Community Center (Town Council April 10, 2024 meeting Mr. Kelly expressed concerns regarding the tennis courts, pickle ball courts, engage residents etc.).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/16/2024	2	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
9/18/2024	2	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
8/21/2024	2	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
6/5/2024	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
4/17/2024	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
3/20/2024	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
1/17/2024	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
12/20/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
10/18/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
9/20/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
8/16/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
6/21/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
5/17/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
4/19/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
3/15/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
2/15/2023	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
12/21/2022	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
11/16/2022	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	No Action
10/19/2022	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
9/21/2022	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue
8/17/2022	1	Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Continue

AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM

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Continued discussion and possible action to identify various town venues to host "Informal Conversations in the Park" to engage residents in discussions regarding their concerns and their ideas for potential solutions

* Long Pond on Lantern Hill Road (Showcase the Lantern Hill Waterfront Park, (2) Provide some history regarding Long Pond; (3) Provide information regarding the importance of preventing invasive plants from being transferred from different bodies of water, and (3) Engage residents)

* Winthrop Park near the Gales Ferry Community Center (Town Council April 10, 2024 meeting Mr. Kelly expressed concerns regarding the tennis courts, pickle ball courts, engage residents etc.).
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Meeting Action Detail:

Community Relations Committee Meeting 04/19/2023

File #: 22106 Version: 1

Type: General Discussion

Title: Continued discussion and possible action to identify various town venues to host "Informal Conversations in the Park" to engage residents in discussions regarding their concerns and their ideas for potential solutions.

Action: Continued

Meeting Note:
Councilor Paul stated Park & Recreation has been discussing scheduling a tour to visit the many recreational parks in town in May, 2023. He stated that he would keep the Community Relations Committee informed as more information becomes available.

Councilor Paul noted that Councilor Saums was working with the Administrators of the Ledyard/Gales Ferry Forum on the idea of hosting a "Whining Wednesday" and a "Thankful Thursday". Therefore, he suggested they defer this discussion to their next meeting, when Councilor Saums could provide an update.

Councilor Marshall suggested hosting an Informal Gathering/Conversation at the Town Green or at another Park some afternoon to talk with residents. He noted the event could be similar to the July 20, 2022 Informal Gath...