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Litchfield Campus Updates: Science Lab Complete, New Partnerships Formed

LLCC Board of Trustees Meeting | December 15, 2025

Article Summary: Several agenda items at the December 15 LLCC Board meeting highlighted developments impacting the Litchfield community. These included the completion of science lab renovations, new academic agreements for veterinary students, and food drive results supporting local families.

Litchfield Area Key Points:

  • Construction: The Litchfield Science Lab Renovation is substantially complete, with the college awaiting final closeout documents.

  • Academic Partnership: The board approved an affiliation agreement with Animal Medical Center Litchfield for the Veterinary Assistant Program.

  • Community Support: A recent food drive collected 360 items specifically for the Montgomery County CEFS Pantry in Litchfield.

SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College provided several updates relevant to Montgomery County residents during its meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, signaling progress in facilities and community partnerships in Litchfield.

A construction update report confirmed that the Litchfield Science Lab Renovation project is substantially complete. Funded by the DCEO Energy Transition Community Grant, the project is now in the final punch-list phase.

The board also approved a new affiliation agreement with Animal Medical Center Litchfield. This partnership will provide clinical experience opportunities for students enrolled in the college’s Veterinary Assistant Program.

In his President’s Report, college administration highlighted the results of the “Feed the Need” food drive held from October through December. While the drive collected over 2,000 items district-wide, 360 items were specifically collected in Litchfield to support the Montgomery County CEFS Pantry.

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