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Town of Groton

Conservation Commission

Public Meeting

   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 6:50 p.m. to consider a Request of Determination of Applicability filed by Bob Elam for the removal of hazardous trees at 90 Ridgewood Road (Groton Assessor’s Parcels 122-66).

   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

3/3/2023 D

 

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

3/3/2023 C

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room for the application of 500 MG LLC for a comprehensive permit to allow for the construction of 200 units of housing under Massachusetts General Law Ch. 40B and pursuant to Chapter 338 of the Town Code. The proposed project is on Assessor’s Parcel 216-94, 95, 96, 500 Main Street, Groton, MA, 01450. This development shall be known as The Groton Farms. This legal notice shall publish at www.masspublishers.org.

Bruce Easom, Chairman

3/3/23 and 3/10/2023 B

 

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

2/24 and 3/3/2023 D

 

TOWN OF GROTON

Earth Removal-Stormwater Advisory Committee

Public Hearing

Nate Nutting Turtle Area

   In accordance with the provisions of the Code of the Town of Groton, Chapter 198, the Earth Removal Stormwater Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM in person at Town Hall, 173 Main Street, to consider the application submitted by Fox Meadow Realty Corporation for approval of a Limited Stormwater Management to construct a turtle nesting area as shown on the plan entitled, “Plan of Nesting Area, Groton, Massachusetts, Nate Nutting Road (236-24),” prepared by Dillis & Roy, dated December 20, 2022.  The property, owned by Massachusetts Audubon Society, is located on Assessors Map 236, Parcel 24, off Nate Nutting Road.

   Copies of the application and plan are on file in the Land Use Department in the Town Hall. The Town of Groton does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  Further, a signed translation of this public hearing will be provided for the hearing impaired upon request by contacting the Planning Board at (978) 448-1105 at least ten days prior to the hearing.  

Earth Removal 

Stormwater Advisory 

Committee

Steven Savage, Chairman

2/24/2023 G 

 

 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room, to convene the hearing for the application of Phillipe Sicard and Margareth Jean, 31 Fitch’s Bridge Road, Groton, MA 01450, for a special permit to allow the front and side setback for the reconstruction of an existing dwelling on a non-conforming lot on Lot 216-28, 31 Fitch’s Bridge Road, Groton, MA.  Please refer to Section 218-5.7- E (1) and any other applicable section of the Groton Zoning By-Law. 

Bruce Easom, Chairman

2/17 and 2/24/2023 F

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

2/24 and 3/3/2023 D

 

Groton Sign Committee

PUBLIC HEARING

80 Champney Street

ASSESSORS MAP 111-4-0

   In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Code of The Town of Groton, Chapter 196-8 Unique and Special Circumstances, the Groton Sign Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 4:00 pm at Town Hall, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450. This meeting will be held to consider the Sign Permit Application submitted by Andrew Scott, for The Groton Grange, 80 Champney Street, Assessors Map 111-4-0. The application includes one hanging sign to be added to the existing sign, to Commemorate 150 years of The Groton Grange. Copies of the application and supporting materials are available for review by contacting the Sign Committee via the Town Manager’s office, 2nd floor of the Town Hall.

Mark Haddad

Sign Committee

2/24/23 C

 

Planning Board – Public Hearing Notice

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Cleanup and Clarification

   In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, §§ 5 and 11, the Groton Planning Board will hold a virtual public hearing via Zoom on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 7:45 PM, to consider proposed amendments to the Groton Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 218.  The proposed amendments will clarify the provisions in Section 218-9.4 Accessory Apartments, and will update the definition of Accessory Apartment in Section 218-3 Definitions, with respect to the maximum floor area of Accessory Apartments.

   You may attend this virtual public hearing using the following Zoom access information.

▪ Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85990534314

▪ Webinar ID: 859 9053 4314

▪ By Telephone: 1 929 205 6099 or 1 301 715 8592

   Copies of the proposed zoning amendments are on file in the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Hall. The Town of Groton does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  Further, a signed translation of this public hearing will be provided for the hearing impaired upon request by contacting the ADA Coordinator at (978) 448-1105 at least one week prior to the hearing.

GROTON PLANNING BOARD

Scott Wilson, Chair

2/17 and 2/24/2023 B

 

Planning Board – Public Hearing Notice

Special Permit – Section 218-8.1F Shared Driveways

   In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A, §§ 9 and 11, M. G. L., and the Code of the Town of Groton, Chapter 218, the Groton Planning Board will hold a virtual public hearing via Zoom on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 7:00 PM to consider the application submitted by Maple Avenue Realty Trust (Robert P. Kiley, Trustee) for approval of a Special Permit under the provisions of Groton Zoning Bylaw Section 218-8.1F Shared Driveways.  The application is for a shared driveway serving three lots as shown on the Hayes Woods Definitive Subdivision Plan pending before the board, prepared by Dillis & Roy Civil Design Group and revised on February 6, 2023.  The project is located east of Pepperell Road on Groton Assessors’ Parcel 104-30 and is part of the Major Residential Development project known as Hayes Woods.

   You may attend this virtual public hearing on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85990534314 or by calling (312) 626 6799 or (929) 205 6099 (Webinar ID: 859 9053 4314).

   Copies of the application and plan are on file in the Planning Board office and the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Hall. The Town of Groton does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  Further, a signed translation of this public hearing will be provided for the hearing impaired upon request by contacting the Planning Board at (978) 448-1105 at least ten days prior to the hearing.  

GROTON PLANNING BOARD

  Scott Wilson, Chair

2/17 and 2/24/2023 A

 

 

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Groton Herald

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 610, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
 

Office
145 Main Street, Groton, Massachusetts 014510
[Prescott Community Center]
 

Telephone: 978-448-6061
 

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