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More home fires happen on December 25 than any other single day in Massachusetts except Thanksgiving. “Firefighters are not the kind of guests you want during the winter holidays, so please make fire safety part of your celebrations,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Start by making...
*/ Representatives from Indian Hill Music Center are scheduled to appear at Groton Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, December 11 to discuss the economic benefits their new School and Performance Center on Old Ayer road will bring to Groton and surrounding region. The BOS meets every Monday...
*/ Groton Senior Center will host its annual holiday luncheon Wednesday, December 20 at noon.  A meal of inside-out ravioli, tossed salad and bread, with oatmeal spice cake for dessert, will be provided by the Groton Woman’s Club. Following lunch the GDRHS Chamber Chorus under the direction of...
The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December. Alison Wissen knows the power of blood donations. She received 22 units of blood products after experiencing complications during childbirth. “I truly owe my life...
     “The best way to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to water it well every day, place it well away from heat sources, and dispose of it soon after the holiday,” says State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. One-third of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems and one-quarter...
'Tis the season for two beloved Groton traditions--the Community Tree Lighting hosted by Groton Interfaith Council, and the Community Chorus Christmas Concerts directed by Edie Tompkins.  Community Tree Lighting  The Groton Interfaith Council will again host the annual Groton Community Tree...
*/ For some people in our community, the holiday season can be anything but happy.  If you are a family with school-aged children and are experiencing financial difficulties, please remember that the Groton Community Children’s Fund can help with gifts, food and winter clothing.  If you would...
There are more home fires on Thanksgiving than any other single day in Massachusetts, twice as many as December 25, which ranks second. “Thanksgiving is a wonderful family holiday, but the day can be ruined with a cooking or candle fire, a burn injury or a carbon monoxide incident from long-term...
Celebrate the holidays with the third annual Groton History Center open house Saturday, December 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. It is an opportunity to explore a great old historic house decorated by our talented volunteers for the holiday season, mingle with new and old friends, listen to music provided by...
*/ A growing number of cities and towns in MA are banning plastic supermarket bags. The count of non-plastic-bag communities is approaching  60.  State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, of nearby Acton, filed legislation that would generally ban plastic bags for businesses with 3,000 square feet or more of...

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