741 Colonel Ledyard Highway  
Ledyard, Connecticut 06339-1551  
(860) 464-3203  
TOWN OF LEDYARD  
CONNECTICUT  
Town Council  
~ AGENDA ~  
Chairman Gary St. Vil  
Special Town Meeting- Transfer Town-Owned Property to  
Avalonia Land Conservancy  
6:30 PM  
Wednesday, November 12, 2025  
Town Hall Council Chambers  
In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex  
Remote: Information noted below:  
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.
Moderator's Guide  
I.  
Call To Order  
(by Town Council Chairman)  
II.  
Call for Nominations for Moderator by Town Council Chairman  
III.  
Election of Moderator  
IV.  
Call of the Meeting  
Attachments:  
V.  
Moderator calls for Motion and Second to:  
QUESTION #1:  
(1) “Shall the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 19 Avery Hill Road Extension,  
Ledyard Connecticut (Parcel ID:50/130/19), known as the “Kettle Hole” property to Avalonia Land  
Conservancy for no consideration, to be combined with other lands of the DDJJM, LLC., at 173  
Stoddards Wharf Road and 175 Stoddards Wharf Road to be transferred to Avalonia Land Conservancy,  
to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the  
Conservancy care with the following conditions:  
1). Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the  
transfer of the property.  
2). In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own  
or no longer can own the so-called “Kettle Hole” property, Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer  
the property back to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance will be at no  
cost to the Town, other than customary recording and legal fees. The Town shall have 120 days to  
accept or reject re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia Land Conservancy in writing of its intent  
to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the property back, Avalonia Land  
Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a third party of their choice?”.  
QUESTION #2:  
(2) Shall the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 13 Applewood Drive (parcel  
ID:99-530-13) to Avalonia Land Conservancy for no consideration, to be combined with the Avalonia  
Land Conservancy “Pike Marshall Preserve to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be  
protected in perpetuity under the Conservancy care with the following conditions:  
1). The 10-foot wide access to the property shall be clearly marked in the field by a Land Surveyor  
engaged by Avalonia Land Conservancy.  
2). Appropriate signage identifying the open space parcel shall be installed by Avalonia Land  
Conservancy.  
3). Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the  
property.  
4). In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can  
own 13 Applewood Drive property (parcel ID:99-530-13), Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer  
the property back to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance will be at no  
cost to the Town, other than customary recording and legal fees. The Town shall have 120 days to  
accept or reject re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia Land Conservancy in writing of its intent  
to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the property back, Avalonia Land  
Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a third party of their choice?”.  
VI.  
Presentation of the Transfer of Properties  
Attachments:  
Attachments:  
VII. Moderator Calls for Public Comment  
(Speaker should keep Comments to 2-3 or less)  
VIII. Discussion concluded, Moderator calls for a vote on the Questions:  
Question #1  
(1) “Shall the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 19 Avery Hill Road Extension,  
Ledyard Connecticut (Parcel ID:50/130/19), known as the “Kettle Hole” property to Avalonia Land  
Conservancy for no consideration, to be combined with other lands of the DDJJM, LLC., at 173  
Stoddards Wharf Road and 175 Stoddards Wharf Road to be transferred to Avalonia Land Conservancy,  
to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the  
Conservancy care with the following conditions:  
1). Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the  
property.  
2). In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can  
own the so-called “Kettle Hole” property, Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer the property back  
to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance will be at no cost to the Town,  
other than customary recording and legal fees. The Town shall have 120 days to accept or reject  
re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia Land Conservancy in writing of its intent to accept or  
reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the property back, Avalonia Land Conservancy will then  
have the right to convey the parcel to a third party of their choice?”.  
Question #2  
(2) Shall the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 13 Applewood Drive (parcel  
ID:99-530-13) to Avalonia Land Conservancy for no consideration, to be combined with the Avalonia  
Land Conservancy “Pike Marshall Preserve to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be  
protected in perpetuity under the Conservancy care with the following conditions:  
1). The 10-foot wide access to the property shall be clearly marked in the field by a Land Surveyor  
engaged by Avalonia Land Conservancy.  
2). Appropriate signage identifying the open space parcel shall be installed by Avalonia Land  
Conservancy.  
3). Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the  
property.  
4). In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can  
own 13 Applewood Drive property (parcel ID:99-530-13), Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer  
the property back to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance will be at no  
cost to the Town, other than customary recording and legal fees. The Town shall have 120 days to  
accept or reject re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia Land Conservancy in writing of its intent  
to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the property back, Avalonia Land  
Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a third party of their choice?”.  
IX.  
Adjournment  
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