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Shorty: Curious about Groton’s exciting plans for the future? Find out how a $50,000 grant could be a prelude to a transformative 10-year vision for the Town Center. Learn how this project aims to enhance traffic flow, boost walkability, and attract new businesses while preserving Groton's historic...
Shorty: Did you know that Groton's Board of Health has backed away from involving the DEP in a noise complaint at 240 Main Street? Learn why the Massachusetts DEP declined to step in and find out how the town is handling the ongoing noise issues. What do you think about the board’s decision to rely...
Shorty: Find out why understanding and enforcing the Wetlands Protection Bylaw is crucial to preventing small cumulative changes from degrading the environment, and discover the key points debated in a recent meeting. Are past activities on properties “grandfathered” and exempt from stricter...
Shorty: Learn about the latest proposal for the former Clover Farms store in West Groton square. Learn what challenges stand in the way of using this property for retail sales. Find out how parking concerns and septic system issues could foil the future of this prime location. Will these obstacles...
Shorty: Learn how Groton’s Fall Town Meeting addressed critical issues, including the proposed water main extension for Heritage Landing and changes to town meeting quorums and polling hours. Despite Select Board endorsements, voters rejected two key articles. Find out which articles passed, what...
Shorty: Did you know that Question Five on the upcoming November ballot could impact your favorite local restaurant? Learn why local owners and operators believe this wage proposal could hurt small businesses, result in job losses, and even raise the cost of dining out. Find out what tipped...
Shorty: Did you know that Groton’s carbon emissions are higher than neighboring towns? What about the potential financial impact on residents and the strain on the power grid—how will the town adapt? Get the full story on the debate shaping Groton's environmental future.
by Russ Harris
At their...
by Connie Sartini
Town Manager Mark Haddad advised the Select Board that he is recommending in Article 16 of the Fall Town Meeting Warrant regarding the Squannacook River Dam, that voters approve the transfer of $160,250 from the Excess and Deficiency Fund (Free Cash) to be expended by the Town...
Shorty: Did you know that Groton’s early history isn’t just about English settlers, but also the Native Americans who lived here for thousands of years? Learn about the hidden stories of the Nashaway, Nipmuc, and Wampanoag tribes, whose presence shaped the land and history long before European...
• Representative Scarsdale Appointed to Working Group That Would Study Options to Address Challenges Posed by the Closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
• Working Group Created by Governor Healey Includes Scarsdale and Her Legislative Colleagues and Governor Healey and Her Team From the...