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Shorty: Did you know that a tiny wildflower could hold a key to saving pollinators and restoring meadows in Groton and all of New England? How about a plant that naturally tames aggressive grasses and makes space for vibrant wildflowers? Learn how yellow rattle is becoming a secret weapon for...
Shorty: Did you know that most of our native bees hibernate in hollow stems? Or that cutting your garden in the fall could disrupt hibernating insects and tree frogs? Find out how Groton’s Conservation Commission is rethinking traditional mowing practices to protect pollinators, turtles, and open-...
Shorty: Learn how the community of Groton played a pivotal role in United Cultivation’s “United for a Cause” food drive, nearly doubling donations this year! Find out how local businesses and generous residents came together to support Ginny’s Helping Hand in Leominster, providing critical food and...
Shorty: Did you know that the MBTA Communities Act is reshaping housing laws across Massachusetts, including right here in Groton? How about the fact that the Planning Board is working on creating zoning for higher-density housing on North Main Street? What will these changes mean for Groton’s...
Shorty: Did you know that Groton’s nonprofit institutions own over $700 million in tax-exempt property? Find out how the town is exploring voluntary Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) to address budget challenges and ensure fairness. Learn how a local grassroots movement and a push for fiscal...
From Beacon Hill Roll Call
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed two new laws aimed at increasing transparency in the state’s health care system and reducing the cost of prescription drugs. Advocates say the measures will close regulatory loopholes that have long allowed certain for-profit...
Shorty: Mike Foley’s Iris Images Exhibit is at The Groton [Senior] Center (163 West Main Street, Groton, MA 01450) runs Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. What makes Mike Foley’s work so captivating? Could it be that he spends hours perfecting a single shot or that his stunning metal prints...
Metal prints are more than a durable and vibrant medium for photographic reproduction —they are particularly exceptional at reproducing depth and range in shadow colors. This unique ability has made them a favorite among photographers like Mike Foley, whose work relies on capturing intricate...
Shorty: Did you know Nashoba Valley’s emergency medical system is nearing collapse after the closure of its NVMC? Learn how 13 fire chiefs are urging Governor Healey for $9.6 million in funding to stabilize the crisis. Find out why winter risks, longer transport times, and overworked first...
by Robert Stewart
State Representative Margaret Scarsdale announced last week that she was chosen by Governor Healy’s office to lead a sub-group that would study viable solutions to the lack of hospital services in the Nashoba Valley and specifically to work on the restoration of emergency...