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Senate 39-0, approved a bill making changes to the state’s long-term care and assisted living industry which supporters said will take “a powerful step towards delivering the high quality and safe care that Massachusetts seniors deserve by substantially strengthening oversight and enforcement while...
Senate 39-0, approved a bill making changes to the state’s long-term care and assisted living industry which supporters said will take “a powerful step towards delivering the high quality and safe care that Massachusetts seniors deserve by substantially strengthening oversight and enforcement while...
With Groton’s two state representatives - Scarsdale and Sena and Senator John Cronin voting in the affirmative, House 152-5, Senate 38-2, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a bill, named the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, in honor of the first woman to serve as U.S. Labor Secretary. The...
Photo of Dam in West Groton Square circa 1890. At the left see the railway station house that served passengers on the rail line that regularly passed through West Groton. Photo colorized by the Groton Herald
Shorty: The West Groton Dam on the Squannacook River, a longstanding sentinel of the town’s industrial past, has become the center of debate following a recent proposal for its removal, prompting a reexamination of its historical significance and impact on the community.
by Joshua Vollmar
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Shorty: Find out how Groton Water Officials are tackling E. coli contamination in the Baddacook water cistern. Discover the complications from maintenance work and high temperatures, and learn about their ongoing efforts to ensure our water remains safe. This story sheds light on the challenges...
Mass Moves to End Home Equity Theft (H 4791)
House 154-0, approved and sent to the Senate a measure that would prohibit cities and towns that foreclose on properties on which the owner owes back property taxes, from keeping all of the profits when the city or town sells the property at auction...
Shorty: Find out how the Board of Health is addressing ongoing noise complaints at 240 Main Street. Learn about the complications from rooftop HVAC equipment, the efforts of residents like Bill Rand, and the Board’s steps towards a quieter neighborhood and the challenges maintaining peace and quiet...
The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed $2.86 billion in bond authorizations in an Economic Development package to strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy through investments in life sciences, small businesses, and downtown revitalization efforts according to a statement by Senator John J. Cronin...
by Russ Harris
At the planning board meeting on June 27, members addressed concerns about the low public engagement and the effectiveness of the third community forum for the town’s master plan. Despite efforts by the Barrett Group, the consulting firm handling the master plan, only 50...