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Council splits on Ocean Beach market study; motion to table sent to Dec. 2

New London City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Council debated a $31,500 market-demand study proposed for Ocean Beach Park (Pinnacle Advisory Group). Proponents said a professional study is necessary to attract private investment; opponents raised process and conflict-of-interest concerns. The council voted to table the matter to Dec. 2 for additional committee review.

The council spent more than an hour debating a proposed market-demand study for Ocean Beach Park to be conducted by Pinnacle Advisory Group at a cost of $28,000 plus $3,500 in expenses. Director Reyes framed the work as part of a three-prong approach — operator procurement, current-state capital assessment and a market/feasibility study — aimed at moving Ocean Beach from a…

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