Legals

TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

   Sealed Bids General Contractors and sub-bidders, for the construction of the “Harbor Trace PFAS WTP, Contract No. 1 - DWSRF-6964” will be received by the Townsend Water Department, 540 Main Street, West Townsend, MA 01474 until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 7, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.  Sealed Bids must have outer envelope marked as “Harbor Trace PFAS WTP, Contract No. 1 - DWSRF-6964.” Only pre-qualified General contractors and sub-contractors may bid.

   The work consists of the construction of a 2.45-million-gallon day (MGD) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water treatment plant (WTP) using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC). The treatment system will be housed in a 10,400 square foot masonry building. The building will contain filtration equipment, process piping, storage tanks, pumping equipment, electrical and chemical feed systems.

   Contact Consulting Engineer for information:

Tighe & Bond, Inc.

120 Front Street, Suite 700, Worcester, MA  01608

508-754-2201

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Town of Groton

Conservation Commission

   In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L Ch. 131, Sec. 40 and the Groton Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Groton Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:40 p.m. to consider a Request of Determination of Applicability filed by the Invasive Species Committee for the treatment of invasive vegetation at the Groton Town Forest (Groton Assessor’s Parcels 210-4, 4.1, 5). The meeting will be held in the second floor meeting room with the option to connect virtually via Zoom - please see https://www.grotonma.gov/events/ or call/email the office of the Conservation Commission at 978-448-1106 or conservation@grotonma.gov for details regarding this hearing. 

Respectfully submitted,

Eileen McHugh, Chair

Groton Conservation Commission

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Request for Proposals

Comprehensive Master Plan

March 1, 2023

The Town of Groton is soliciting proposals from qualified Planning Consultant Services (the “Consultant”) for the development of a Comprehensive Master Plan and for a review of the town’s existing Zoning By-law, general by-laws and regulations to incorporate the project findings.  The plan will serve as a guide in considering policy changes (zoning, subdivision regulation, etc.), land use planning, sustainability, and economic development for the Town of Groton’s future and will meet the following objectives:

• proceed with a maximum of community involvement and public participation;

• recognize the unique history, rural character, and needs of Groton;

• be consistent with the goals and aspirations of the community;

• build upon existing plans, studies and reports;

• be cognizant of local, regional, statewide, and global realities. 

The five (5) copies of the proposal must be received at the Planning Board Office, Town Hall, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450 by 12 Noon on Monday, April 3, 2023.  Proposals shall be submitted in two separate envelopes, one labeled "Response and Qualifications" and the other labeled “Price Proposal.”

The Town of Groton reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.  

Mark W. Haddad, 

Town Manager

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LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF GROTON

PUBLIC HEARING

   The Select Board has scheduled a joint public hearing with the Finance Committee for Monday, March 13, 2023, at 7:15 P.M. at the Groton Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA.  The purpose of this hearing will be to discuss the articles contained in the April 29, 2023 Spring Town Meeting Warrant.

   All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

SELECT BOARD

John F. Reilly, Chair

Rebecca H. Pine, Vice Chair 

Matthew F. Pisani, Clerk

Peter S. Cunningham, Member

Alison S. Manugian, Member

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