News
• A Look at the Year 2022: Highlighted by Hope, Change and an Optimistic Outlook Towards the Future But Also Fraught With Controversy and Apprehension About Energy and Taxes
• New Voting and Educational Reforms Bring Challenges; Questions About Energy Reliability and a High Tax Burden Dampen an...
by Connie Sartini
A world class pianist, a world class venue and the Lamborghini of pianos will unite in an historic performance at the Groton Hill Music Center on February 25.
Groton Hill Music’s Vista Philharmonic Orchestra will present Winter Rhapsody featuring world-renowned concert...
by Barbara Scofidio
Little could Lisa Fiorentino have known almost 15 years ago, when she took a part-time position as Director of Finance at what was then known as Indian Hill Music Center in Littleton, how fortuitous that decision would be.
Now the CEO of Groton Hill Music Center, she has...
Create Covid-19 Remembrance Day (HD 3281) – Would designate the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Remembrance Day to honor and remember people who have died or suffered from COVID-19; the frontline and essential workers; and residents of the state who volunteered to support their neighbors and...
• Proposed New Bill in Legislature Aimed at Supporting Local Community Newspapers and Community Journalism; Groton’s State Senator John Cronin is Co-Sponsor of Bill
• Proposal Would Give Subscribers to Local Newspapers a Tax Credit Towards Their State Income Tax Obligation
by Robert Stewart
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by Connie Sartini
West Groton village was a thriving community in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Squannacook River’s strong current provided ample water for use by several mills that established their businesses along its banks.
To support the mills and their employees, stores, a post...
Groton Animal Control responded to a total of 27 calls in the following categories.
Dogs missing/found/lost/barking: 14
Deer struck: 5
Owls: 1
Hawks: 1
Horses: 2
Goats: 1 (frequent flyer)
Bobcat: 1
Fox: 1
Bear sightings: 0 (stay tuned)
Some information from Mass Fish and Wildlife:
Coyote...
by Connie Sartini
Monday night Michelle Collette, Vice Chairman of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, presented the group’s Annual Report to the Select Board. She said, “The main goal of this committee is to recognize and commemorate the diversity of the residents of Groton,...
Town Manager Mark Haddad announced that there have been numerous complaints about speeding on Main Street and especially the danger of pedestrians crossing Main Street at designated crosswalks. The crosswalk at Salt and Light Café had the most complaints and appeared to be the most dangerous...
• More Regional Partnerships Sought to Raise Groton’s Profile in the Region and Statewide; Emphasis Will Focus on Outdoor Recreation, History, Natural and Environmental Attractions, Fine Dining, and Arts and Cultural Venues
by Robert Stewart
With more than a year’s experience in discussing and...