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Ben Woolfrey, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the local Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive.
Local residents may help make a difference for children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 491...
In a 1992 editorial the Groton Herald wrote regarding the Town of Groton’s Trust Funds, “Groton is indeed fortunate not only for their farsighted ancestors who bequeathed future generations a chance to survive and grow but also for the insight of current Commissioners who are sensitive to the...
From left to right: Greg Sheldon, Chair, Destination Groton; Roy Nascimento, President, North Central MA Chamber; Mark Haddad, Groton Town Manager; Kate Fox, Director, MA Office of Travel and Tourism; Congresswoman Lori Trahan; Lisa Fiorentino, CEO, Groton Hill Music; Representative Margaret Scarsdale; Senator John Cronin; Anne Gobi, Director, Office of Rural Affairs; Melissa Fetterhoff, President, Nashoba Valley Chamber.
by Barbara Scofidio
Last week’s Destination Groton Regional Tourism Conference was a first step toward shaping a regional tourism strategy—with Groton at its center.
Destination Groton—a five-person volunteer committee with the objective of promoting Groton’s many attractions and increasing...
by Connie Sartini
Two controversial articles scheduled for the Fall Town Meeting were postponed indefinitely after they were withdrawn by the developer of the Heritage Landing. This development is a 40B residential development that includes 40 houses, 10 of which were to be deemed affordable and...
The Cub Scouts of Groton Pack 12 are holding their 24th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale at the Prescott Community Center in Groton. [See details at right] Their wreaths are handcrafted by the parents and the prices simply cannot be beat. So buy your trees and wreaths from them and, in...
by Connie Sartini
Groton’s Saturday, October 28 Fall Town Meeting was one of the shortest on record with 129 voters taking action on 15 Warrant Articles in just over an hour.
Originally, at the 2023 Spring Town Meeting, Article 12 for $16.7M approved by voters to bring a water main from...
Halloween Night Rest Break
Groton Fire Department Explorer Post 4879
Will be serving free hot dogs and drinks to Trick or Treaters Halloween night from 6-8 p.m. at the Union Congregational Church located at 220 Main Street in Groton Center.
This is a great opportunity to take a break, warm...
by Connie Sartini
There are two articles on the 2023 Fall Town Meeting Warrant -Article 14 and Article 13 – that pertain to the 40B Comprehensive permit project with Heritage Landing LLC to develop 40 houses, 10 of which would be deed-restricted affordable units eligible to be placed on the Town...
The Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission—commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. [See item in Police Log...