Groton Legals

Town of Groton

Zoning Board of Appeals Vacancy

The Town of Groton is looking for two alternate members to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. If interested, please complete a Committee Interest Form which can be found on the Town's website: 

https://www.grotonma.gov/government/boards-and-committees/committee-inte... For more information, please call the Town at (978) 448-1109.

9/15/23 A

In accordance with Chapter 30B, Section 15 of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that the Town of Groton will hold a public auction of surplus vehicles and miscellaneous items on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Groton Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450.  The vehicles and miscellaneous items to be auctioned include a 1986 GMC Catch Basin Cleaner, a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado S-10 Pickup, an Elgin Sweeper, a 2011 Chevrolet Dump Truck, 2007 Crimson Fire Engine, (2) tables, and a three-drawer file cabinet. A complete list with additional details can be obtained by emailing townmanager@grotonma.gov.  Terms of sale: The vehicles and miscellaneous items are to be sold as is without warranty expressed or implied and may have minimum bid prices set.  The Town of Groton reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Town.  Every bid must be accompanied by a signed non-collusion form.

Mark W. Haddad

Town Manager / Chief Procurement Officer

9/1/2023, 9/8/2023 D

In accordance with Chapter 30B, Section 15 of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that the Town of Groton will hold a public auction of surplus vehicles and miscellaneous items on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Groton Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450.  The vehicles and miscellaneous items to be auctioned include a 1986 GMC Catch Basin Cleaner, a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado S-10 Pickup, an Elgin Sweeper, a 2011 Chevrolet Dump Truck, 2007 Crimson Fire Engine, (2) tables, and a three-drawer file cabinet. A complete list with additional details can be obtained by emailing townmanager@grotonma.gov.  Terms of sale: The vehicles and miscellaneous items are to be sold as is without warranty expressed or implied and may have minimum bid prices set.  The Town of Groton reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Town.  Every bid must be accompanied by a signed non-collusion form.

Mark W. Haddad

Town Manager / Chief Procurement Officer

9/1/2023, 9/8/2023 D

Disposition of Real Property

Located on Hoyts Wharf Road (Parcel 249-51)

And Cow Pond Brook Road (Parcel 249-57)

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B, Section 16, and M.G.L. c. 40, Section 3, the Town of Groton (the “Town”) is soliciting proposals for the disposition by sale, lease, or permanent restriction of real property declared as surplus.

The two properties to be sold, leased, or restricted permanently in whole or in part are as follows:

1. Parcel 249-51, located on Hoyts Wharf Road and consisting of approximately 10.4 acres

2. Parcel 249-57, located on Cow Pond Brook Road and consisting of approximately 24 acres

A complete RFP Package containing a copy of a plan showing the Property and information relative to the submission requirements is available at the Town Manager’s Office, Town of Groton, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450, or by calling (978) 448-1111, Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by email at: townmanager@grotonma.gov. Proposals must be submitted by October 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM to the Office of the Town Manager. Every proposal must include a deposit of 5% of the total proposed purchase price, in the form of a cashier’s check, bank check, cash or bid bond.  Proposals will be evaluated based upon criteria set forth in the RFP, which includes consideration of the proposed re-use of the Property, the proponent’s financial capability to purchase the Property, and the proposed purchase price.

The Town will award the sale, lease or permanent restriction of all or portions of the Property to the most advantageous Proposal from a responsive and responsible proposer, taking into consideration price and all other evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The Town reserves the right to cancel this RFP or reject any or all proposals if it is determined to be in the public interest to do so. The Request for Proposal and supporting documentation does not constitute an offer or agreement to sell or convey the Property. Such an offer and agreement may result only from a duly adopted vote of the Town’s Select Board, the execution of a purchase and sale agreement pursuant to said vote, and a vote authorizing the sale at the October 28, 2023 Fall Town Meeting.

Mark W. Haddad

Town Manager

8/25/2023, 9/1/2023 B