741 Colonel Ledyard Highway  
Ledyard, Connecticut 06339  
TOWN OF LEDYARD  
Conservation Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
Chairman  
Mike Marelli  
Regular Meeting  
Tuesday, October 14, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Town Hall Annex - Hybrid Format  
I.  
CALL TO ORDER  
The Regular Meeting was called to order by acting Chairman Harwood at 6:30 p.m.  
II.  
ROLL CALL  
Vice Chair James Harwood  
Present  
Commissioner Barbara Kil  
Chairperson Michael E. Marelli  
Commissioner Dave Cohen  
Commissioner Kathleen Edgecomb  
Commissioner Roberta Levandoski  
Commissioner Betsy Graham  
Excused  
III.  
1.  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
Public Comments.  
None.  
IV.  
1.  
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
Motion to APPROVE Regular Meeting Minutes from September 9, 2025, as written.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Kathleen Edgecomb  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dave Cohen  
SECONDER:  
6
1
Harwood Kil Marelli Cohen Edgecomb Levandoski  
Graham  
AYE  
EXCUSED  
V.  
1.  
CORRESPONDENCE  
Correspondence.  
None.  
VI.  
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS  
Informational items.  
1.  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the transfer of Kettlehole and 13  
Applewood Drive on September 11, 2025, and asked the Conservation Commission to send a  
letter of support for the Kettlehole transfer.  
Chairmen Marelli also reported that the Loftus well field may be sold by the Town.  
Motion to APPROVE the submission of a letter of support for the transfer of town-owned  
property "Kettlehole" to Avalonia Land Conservancy.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
James Harwood  
SECONDER: Michael E. Marelli  
AYE:  
6
1
Harwood Kil Marelli Cohen Edgecomb Levandoski  
Graham  
EXCUSED:  
Motion to APPROVE the submission of a letter of support for the transfer of town-owned  
property at 13 Applewood Drive to Avalonia Land Conservancy.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
James Harwood  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Michael E. Marelli  
SECONDER:  
6
1
Harwood Kil Marelli Cohen Edgecomb Levandoski  
Graham  
AYE  
EXCUSED  
VII. OLD BUSINESS  
Property Walks.  
1.  
Chairman Marelli reported that he performed a property walk at the White-Hall Property.  
B-Man Landscaping submitted an estimate to clear the field at White-Hall Park for $1,500.  
Further discussion to be had later in the meeting under agenda item "Field Clearing at  
White-Hall property".  
DISCUSSED  
RESULT:  
Financial Reports.  
2.  
3.  
The Commission will ask the Finance Department if the audit has been completed for the new  
fiscal year.  
DISCUSSED  
Pollinator Pathways Project continued.  
RESULT:  
No updates.  
Field Clearing at White-Hall Property.  
4.  
Chairman Marelli said that B-Man has purchased a new piece of motorized equipment which is  
not too wide and will make clearing easier. Mr. Cohen will get a hold of B-man to get the  
clearing scheduled.  
Motion to APPROPRIATE $1,500 to B-Man Landscaping for mowing of upper field at  
White-Hall Park, using funds from the White-Hall account.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Barbara Kil  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Roberta Levandoski  
SECONDER:  
6
1
Harwood Kil Marelli Cohen Edgecomb Levandoski  
Graham  
AYE  
EXCUSED  
Recommendations to Burton Woods Management Plan Update.  
No updates.  
5.  
6.  
Any Other Old Business to come before the Commission.  
None.  
VIII. NEW BUSINESS  
Motion to APPROVE the Conservation Commission 2026 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule as  
1.  
written.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Kathleen Edgecomb  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Roberta Levandoski  
SECONDER:  
6
1
Harwood Kil Marelli Cohen Edgecomb Levandoski  
Graham  
AYE  
EXCUSED  
Any Other New Business to come before the Commission.  
2.  
Chairman Marelli pointed out that there is a conflict with the Commission's November meeting  
which falls on Veteran's Day. The Commission discussed either moving the meeting date or  
cancelling the meeting. It was decided to hold a vote for cancellation.  
Motion to CANCEL the Conservation Commission's November 11, 2025, meeting, and to call a  
special meeting if needed.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Kathleen Edgecomb  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Roberta Levandoski  
SECONDER:  
6
Harwood Kil Marelli Cohen Edgecomb Levandoski  
AYE  
1
Graham  
EXCUSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
Motion to ADJOURN the Regular Meeting at 6:49 p.m.  
IX.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Barbara Kil  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Michael E. Marelli  
SECONDER:  
6
1
Harwood Kil Marelli Cohen Edgecomb Levandoski  
Graham  
AYE  
EXCUSED  
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Town.