Special Notices
Week of September 13
During the week of September 13, dispatch answered 1310 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 15 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
The next meeting of the Groton Select Board will be held on Monday, October 4 at 7 pm at the Senior Center. Chairman of the Select Board Becky Pine is encouraging residents to attend where the Board will be discussing how to respond to incidences of hate and discrimination. She said that she...
by Connie Sartini
Sue and Bob Lotz have lived in and loved Groton for more than 40 years and want to see the opportunities that they enjoy available to all. They share a special interest in supporting people of color when there is need.
Sue has had a life-long involvement in cross-...
The Groton Board of Health and the Select Board jointly voted to appoint Evan Thackaberry of Skyfields Drive to the vacancy on the Groton Board of Health through 2022. The vacancy was due to the resignation of long-time member Jason Weber. The Board of Health is a 3-person elected Board with...
Child Safety Seat Check
Where: Groton Fire Department, 45 Farmers Row
When: October 2, 2021, 10 AM to 2 PM
Week of September 6
During the week of September 6, dispatch answered 1175 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 15 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department...
by Barbara Scofidio
For the town-wide art exhibit, Sense of Place, happening now through October 31, the Groton History Center asked 25 local artists to reflect on what it is about this special place we call home that speaks to them. The works that emerged are a fascinating glimpse of...
Respectfully submitted, George Moore, A.C.O Emeritus.
Following is a breakdown of the calls in September:
Bats: 2
Bear sightings: 8
Cattle: 4
Cats: 2, 1 found, 1 lost
Chickens: 1
Dogs: 14
Horses: 2
Owl: 1, deceased
Pigeon: 1
Porcupine: 1
Woodchuck: 1
Rodent: 1 (...
Week of August 30
During the week of August 30, dispatch answered 1264 calls for service. The following is a summary of just a few of those calls.
Police officers responded to 19 abandoned 9-1-1 calls; all ended up being accidental dials on cell phones. The police department investigated...
The Select Board and the Town Manager thanked Don Black for planning and organizing and all the members of the Police and Fire Departments for participating in “A Community Commemoration in Remembrance of September 11, 2001” - the wonderful ceremony that was held at Town Field.
This was a...