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Shorty: Learn how the Select Board along with a working group of town officials are diving deep into the financial impact of all tax-exempt properties in town. Discover how they’re developing criteria to decide which properties might be subject to new PILOT payments. Do you know how many tax-exempt...
At their August 13 meeting the Select Board agreed to move forward with the Mass Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) proposal to repair the dilapidated Island Road Bridge by installing a 60-inch culvert. The decision came after extensive discussions with community members and state...
by Russ Harris
The Board of Health convened their Monday, August 5 meeting to focus on operations at the Black Earth Compost facility. The meeting, chaired by Evan Thackaberry, shifted its agenda to prioritize discussions about the compost site due to significant public interest.
Andrew...
Black Earth Haiku
Food waste finds new life,
Groton gardens thrive and grow,
Nurture what we sow.
Shorty: Learn how we’re leading the way in sustainable waste management by partnering with Black Earth. Discover how this collaboration helps us meet state regulations, reduce landfill waste, and promote environmental awareness in schools. And did you know? - Their efforts are not just reducing...
Ms. Louise Gaskins. Photo by Russ Harris
Shorty: Explore the journey of Ms. Louise Gaskins, a woman who faced the challenges of segregation, championed civil rights, and made a lasting impact on her community. Her life, marked by love, perseverance, and the power of education, offers insights into living with grace, resilience, and humor...
Shorty: Find out how our state congressional members united at the Select Board meeting to fight closure of Nashoba Hospital. Discover the urgent calls for state intervention, the looming healthcare crisis, and the community’s effort to keep this critical facility open. Learn what’s at stake for...
by Robert Stewart
The upcoming State Primary Election on Sep. 3 may have a dearth of contested offices on both the Republican and Democratic Ballots but nonetheless the election will carry some interest that will unfold at the Presidential Election in November. Locally, the state offices of...
July 29, 2024
Town Manager Mark Haddad released the following Press Release from the Groton Select Board and the Town Manager.
In creating their Annual Goals for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year, the Select Board has committed to work with our large local non-profit partners to strengthen our...
by Robert Stewart
When Boy Scouts of America opened their doors to allow girls to join boy scouts in 2019, it touched off a passionate gender debate about what is best for girls and set the stage for a more competitive atmosphere between boy scouts and girl scouts. That decision created tension...
Shorty: Discover how Groton's nighttime construction plans for major water system expansion along Chicopee Row aims to minimize disruptions and address crucial contamination issues. Learn about the project's timeline, funding, and residents’ concerns about noise and access during the night.
by Russ...