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The bats get hot in spring training with a line drive single to left. Photo by Matt Detora 

Groton Dunstable senior Cam Barlow (#5) received the Outstanding Senior and Academic Award and was a Second team All Star. Photo courtesy Glen Shapland

 
   With Groton’s Senator John Cronin voting against the bill, the state Senate 32-8, approved a supplemental budget that includes an additional $250...
Week of March 11, 2024    During the week of March 11, 2024, dispatch answered 1085 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of...
 Thanks For a Fantastic Groton Community Dinner on Friday March 15!  A Big Shout-Out with Sincere Appreciation to: - Groton Publick House for...
The Sustainability Commission invites the folks of Groton to a seminar on ‘Sustainable Food Choices.’ What is a sustainable food choice?  It is one...
Last year, Pro Publica reported the figures regarding the compensation of school leaders of two of Groton’s private institutions. The Headmaster of...
In last week’s Groton Herald, there were two different points of view from residents regarding property tax equity.    One resident felt it was fair...
Groton Grange #7 invites you to our traditional New England Contra Dance on Saturday, April 20, from 7:30 - 10:00 PM , at Historic Groton Grange Hall...
  …an outspoken abolitionist and advocate for women’s rights, sent two of her famous Letters on the Equality of the Sexes, and the Condition of Woman...

News

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:19pm
   With Groton’s Senator John Cronin voting against the bill, the state Senate 32-8, approved a...
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 6:32pm
- “We Are in Unchartered Territory” as Annual Town Meeting is Dissolved and a New Annual Meeting is...
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 6:29pm
Annual Town Elections Scheduled for April 23; Voters May Cast Ballots Through Early In-Person...

Obituaries

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 11:59am
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh A. Stoddart on July 6, 2023, at his...
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 1:25pm
Stanley C. Jekanoski, Jr., 85, of Pepperell, formerly of Westford, passed away on Sunday, March 10...
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 1:56pm
Longtime Groton resident, hail-fellow-well-met, accomplished cook, fly fisherman, fly-tyer, golfer...

Features

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 3:16pm
by Barbara Scofidio    Anyone who thinks of Amy Degen as Josh’s wife does not know Amy Degen. She...
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 2:26pm
  It is customary for a weekly newspaper like the Groton Herald to limit reporting to local...
Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 7:56pm
   Gov. Baker vetoed and sent back to the Legislature a section of the cannabis bill that he...

Public Notices

Public Notices are also online here.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 7:42pm
Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No....
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 7:41pm
Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No....
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:37pm
In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L Ch. 131, Sec. 40 and the Groton...

Sports

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:28pm

The bats get hot in spring training with a line drive single to left. Photo by Matt Detora 

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:22pm

Groton Dunstable senior Cam Barlow (#5) received the Outstanding Senior and Academic Award and was a Second team All Star. Photo courtesy Glen Shapland

 
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 3:56pm

Eight year old Nationals bound Brooke Burgholzer celebrates St Paddy's Day in style by hitting the slopes at Ragged Mountain. She is the daughter of Bobby and Anne (Mingolelli) Burgholzer. Courtesy photo

Special Announcements

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 9:01pm
  Any voters interested in serving on the Electronic Voting Study Committee should email Town...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 8:41pm
Week of May 2    During the week of May 2, dispatch answered 1136 calls for service. The following...
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 1:34pm
Week of April 25    During the week of April 25, dispatch answered 1125 calls for service. The...

Happenings

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:04pm
Groton Grange #7 invites you to our traditional New England Contra Dance on Saturday, April 20,...
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:00pm
  …an outspoken abolitionist and advocate for women’s rights, sent two of her famous Letters on the...
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 7:57pm
Open Hours:  Tue-Thurs, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1:00-5...

People

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 7:53pm

Lawrence Academy Associate Head of School Rob Moore and  and English Dept. Chair Laura Moore at Taste of Nashoba. Photo by Steve Lieman

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:17pm

Bridget Reiss gave a brief talk and displayed the time capsule and the materials to be included in it.

 
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:09pm

On Thursday, March 21, 2024 Groton Daisy Girl Scout Troop earned their Daisy Engineer Badges with the help of Groton's own licensed professional engineer and Planning Board member Alyson Bedard. Specifically, Alyson educated the troop on the topic of civil engineering and bridges by use of a fun bridge strength experiment! Photo courtesy of Julie Sanders, proud Troop Leader of Daisy Girl Scout Troop #77568.

Schools

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 6:24pm
by Marlena Gilbert    The method by which the state calculates Chapter 70 funds for school...
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 2:35pm
by Marlena Gilbert    After much discussion the School Committee voted to reduce the FY2025 budget...
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 2:14pm
by Marlena Gilbert    At the beginning of the year, the Groton Dunstable Regional School District (...

Letters

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:16pm
 Thanks For a Fantastic Groton Community Dinner on Friday March 15!  A Big Shout-Out with Sincere...
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:15pm
The Sustainability Commission invites the folks of Groton to a seminar on ‘Sustainable Food Choices...
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 8:14pm
Last year, Pro Publica reported the figures regarding the compensation of school leaders of two of...

Out of Town

Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 2:47pm
The Dunstable Police Department would like to inform the public of upcoming road construction...
Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 2:47pm
Saturday April 30, 6-10 PM War Memorial Building, 8 Church Street, Shirley, MA Join the Fort...
Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 12:22pm
British guitarist Jeff Purchon grabs his friends and returns to the Parish Center for the Arts (...

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