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Scramble Results 9/10/24 1st:  32 Team 9 (Michael Vorse, Bud Robertson,  Ed Strachan, sub Connie Grabowy) 2nd: 33 Team 7 (Andy Palmer, Vince Pothier...

L-R: Brody Acucena, Thomas Pauly, Liam Richard, Griffin Southwick, Drew McKennon, Robert Flynn, Andrew Kuliesis, Jonah Gaboriault, Jonas Carpenter, Anthony Polcaro, James Coughlan, Riley Brueggemann. Photo courtesy Shawn Campbell

League: Mid-Wach B Last year's record: 11-4 Coach: Shawn Campbell (Years coaching: 1st year coaching high school golf.  Member of the PGA of America...
  Boys Soccer GD 1, Hudson 1 Sept 9 GD 2, Ayer-Shirley 0 Sept 10 GD @ Shepherd Hill   Girls Soccer Sept 3 GD 3, Bromfield 1 Alexa Hardy, Ava Buchman...

G-D hits the quick screen pass to the left on their opening drive of the season. Photo by Matt Detora 

 
From Beacon Hill Roll Call Governor Healey has signed a bill enacting major reforms in the state's long-term care and assisted living industries to...
I am absolutely stunned and devastated to hear about the fire that occurred on the Herb Lyceum property. This venue was one of the best places to...
The Groton Select Board changed putting the question of taking down the West Groton dam on the Warrant from the Spring town meeting to this coming...
1.  Financial Strain on Households   The rejection of the tax override underscores the financial strain many Groton taxpayers face. Despite the town’...
Shorty: The text below is a summary of the new electronic devices policy. Learn that GDRHS has adopted Off-and-Away" procedures for cell phones,...
Shorty: Discover why a “simple” zoning amendment for solar parking canopies turned into a debate about height limits, snow loads, and even oversized...

News

Friday, September 13, 2024 - 10:02am
From Beacon Hill Roll Call Governor Healey has signed a bill enacting major reforms in the state's...
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 9:51am
Shorty: The text below is a summary of the new electronic devices policy. Learn that GDRHS has...
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 9:44am
Shorty: Discover why a “simple” zoning amendment for solar parking canopies turned into a debate...

Obituaries

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 3:33pm
Alice H. May (née Smith), previously of Gloucester, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,  July 16...
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 3:38pm
Susan Elizbeth (McGrath) Funk, age 61, of Ashby, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at her home....
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 3:34pm
Mrs. Nancy Anderson Irvin, born September 16, 1937 in Groton sadly passed away on Tuesday, July 2,...

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...

Sports

Friday, September 13, 2024 - 10:15am
Scramble Results 9/10/24 1st:  32 Team 9 (Michael Vorse, Bud Robertson,  Ed Strachan, sub Connie...
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 10:14am

L-R: Brody Acucena, Thomas Pauly, Liam Richard, Griffin Southwick, Drew McKennon, Robert Flynn, Andrew Kuliesis, Jonah Gaboriault, Jonas Carpenter, Anthony Polcaro, James Coughlan, Riley Brueggemann. Photo courtesy Shawn Campbell

League: Mid-Wach B Last year's record: 11-4 Coach: Shawn Campbell (Years coaching: 1st year...
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 10:12am
  Boys Soccer GD 1, Hudson 1 Sept 9 GD 2, Ayer-Shirley 0 Sept 10 GD @ Shepherd Hill   Girls Soccer...

Happenings

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:56pm
Prescott Community Center prescottscc.org 145 Main Street #104,  Groton, MA 01450 Classes Starting...
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:52pm
  All are welcome to bring their school backpack or work bags of any and all kinds for a blessing...
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:48pm
The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, more commonly known as the Shakers,...

People

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:34pm
Nine Groton residents will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai...
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:12pm
    Rollstone Bank & Trust, through its Charitable Foundation, recently provided $10,000 to the...
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 2:13pm

There was a huge crowd at the annual Labor Day Boy Scout Yard Sale on Monday for Troops 1 and 13 of Groton. People were lined up early waiting for the big event that started at 9:00 a.m. sharp, with great deals awaiting all who came.  Photo courtesy of Jamie King.

 

Schools

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 2:16pm
Shorty: Learn how GDRS is taking proactive steps to address long-term infrastructure needs by...
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 3:29pm
   The installation of a new cell tower at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School is progressing....
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 5:04pm
Groton’s recent rejection of a tax override underscores a growing resistance among taxpayers across...

Letters

Friday, September 13, 2024 - 9:59am
I am absolutely stunned and devastated to hear about the fire that occurred on the Herb Lyceum...
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 9:58am
The Groton Select Board changed putting the question of taking down the West Groton dam on the...
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 2:20pm
Groton has been ahead of the game when it comes to recycling, but there’s one prickly issue that’s...

Public Notices

Public Notices are also online here.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 12:59pm
The Town of Groton is seeking a resident interested in serving as a Member of the Destination...
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 12:58pm
The Town of Groton, Massachusetts, will be accepting bids for the installation of new water mains...
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 12:57pm
In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L Ch. 131, Sec. 40 and the Groton...

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