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Hockey Jan 28 No. Middlesex 5, GD 3 Patriots tallied three goals in the third stanza to defeat the Crusaders. Records: GD (9-5, 3-3) NM (4-8-1, 2-3-1...

Groton-Dunstable took on the North Middlesex Patriots last Wednesday evening. The Patriots secured a 5-3 win over the Crusaders. Photo by Matt Detora

Boys Hockey

Crusaders Vinny Sinatra (white jersey) drives past Westborough defenders in recent basketball action. Photo courtesy Robert Mingolelli

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Hockey Jan 21 Nashoba Regional 4, GD 2 GD Scoring: Owen Bernard, Owen Eastman; assists - Jared Cappella. Jan 27 GD @ Marlborough postponed Girls...

Luke Andjus receives the ball in the corner and drives the baseline. Photo by Matt Detora

Boys Basketball

MBTA Parcel Could Enhance West Groton Village Center

Ed Note: Recent email discussions among town volunteers and officials have highlighted an opportunity to improve a small but highly visible parcel of...

Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council Announces 2026 Community Grants Program

The Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council announces the opening of its 2026 Community Grants Program....

Dance History Lecture and Tea Reception Presented by The Footwork & Frolick Society

The Footwork & Frolick Society will be hosting an historical dance lecture and tea reception on Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m. at the...

Groton Republican Town Committee Caucus

Attention Groton Republicans! You are invited to participate in the Groton Republican Town Committee Caucus. This is your chance to be selected...

GCT Fundraising Event: Wine Sampling

Groton Conservation Trust welcomes the public to a special fundraising event hosted by the Schwartz family at the former Sacred Heart Chapel at...

News

SHORT TAKES

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5:43pm

MUNICIPAL FINANCE Groton maintains AAA bond rating following successful Wall Street meeting....

Most House Democrats Voted in Lockstep With Speaker Mariano in 2025

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5:34pm

Shorty: Did you notice how rare recorded disagreement actually is? One hundred twenty-two...

“We’re in a Time of Survival of the Wisest,”

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5:23pm

Shorty: Did you catch how often choice comes up? Not treatments or techniques, but choosing — how...

Obituaries

Virginia Louise (Floyd) Sullivan

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:50am

Virginia Louise (Floyd) Sullivan, 80, was born in Newton, on March 23, 1945 to Malcolm and Barbara...

Johanne Nielsen Gambrill

Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 8:16pm

Johanne Nielsen Gambrill, mother, math teacher, civil rights activist, craftswoman, photographer,...

In honor of Mimi Giammarino

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 7:05pm

Features

Amy Degen: ‘The World Needs So Much Help - That’s What Drives Me’

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...

Letter From Ukraine: I am A Child Of Independent Ukraine

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 2:26pm

It is customary for a weekly newspaper like the Groton Herald to limit reporting to local...

Eyes + Ears Up on Beacon Hill

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 7:56pm

Gov. Baker vetoed and sent back to the Legislature a section of the cannabis bill that he...

Sports

Scoreboard

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 10:04am

Hockey Jan 28 No. Middlesex 5, GD 3 Patriots tallied three goals in the third stanza to defeat the...

Boys Hockey

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 10:02am

Groton-Dunstable took on the North Middlesex Patriots last Wednesday evening. The Patriots secured a 5-3 win over the Crusaders. Photo by Matt Detora

boys Basketball

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:55am

Crusaders Vinny Sinatra (white jersey) drives past Westborough defenders in recent basketball action. Photo courtesy Robert Mingolelli

Happenings

Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council Announces 2026 Community Grants Program

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5:54pm

The Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council announces...

Dance History Lecture and Tea Reception Presented by The Footwork & Frolick Society

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5:53pm

The Footwork & Frolick Society will be hosting an historical dance lecture and tea...

Groton Republican Town Committee Caucus

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5:51pm

Attention Groton Republicans! You are invited to participate in the Groton Republican Town...

People

Project 351

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 11:29am

Each year, 351 towns across the Commonwealth select one 8th-grade student to represent their town in the Project 351 Ambassador Program. Project 351 is an independent, nonprofit youth leadership organization. Following their eighth-grade activities, these ambassadors are expected to come back to their middle school at some point during their high school years to give back, and for the past two weeks Emma and Mattie have been implementing a food collection for Loaves & Fishes. Here are their personal thoughts about giving back:

Emma Nguyen: “For me, Project 351 has helped me to make an impact in many unique ways. During my...

Stonehill College Dean’s List

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 11:16am

Bronwyn Bacon of Groton has been named to the Stonehill College fall 2025 Dean’s List. To qualify...

Hofstra University Dean’s List

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 11:15am

Madison Chace of Groton excelled during the fall 2025 semester at Hofstra University, achieving a...

Schools

Groton Faces Growing Budget Crisis as Schools Warn of More Staff Cuts

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 12:30pm

Shorty: Did you notice how much weight that March 11 certification date suddenly has? A lot of big...

High School Reports Dramatic Turnaround in Student Culture, Academic Performance

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:08am

Shorty: Groton-Dunstable High School has been feeling different lately — and in an era when so much...

Need Car Repairs? Nashoba Tech Auto Students Can Handle That

Friday, December 12, 2025 - 12:54pm

The Automotive Technology program at Nashoba Valley Technical High School offers the community...

Letters

MBTA Parcel Could Enhance West Groton Village Center

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5:57pm

Ed Note: Recent email discussions among town volunteers and officials have highlighted an...

Municipal Costs Rise in Steps, Not Increments

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 5:58pm

The recent article asserting that the number of housing units does not drive town service levels...

25-Year Tradition of Giving Brings Holiday Meals and Cheer to Neighbors in Need

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:02am

Thank you to all who cooked, baked, organized, and delivered meals to seniors and community members...

Public Notices

Public Notices are also online here.

Planning Board Public Hearing Notice

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:49am

Site Plan Review – Cow Pond Brook Fields In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter...

LEGAL NOTICE GROTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:47am

LEGAL NOTICE GROTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION In accordance with the provisions of...

LEGAL NOTICE

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:45am

LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A and the Townsend Zoning...

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