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Town Manager Mark Haddad advised the Select Board that Bob Collins, a member of the Charter Review Committee, had reached out to the Board and Town Manager about designating the Charter Review Committee as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 268A. Haddad said he contacted Town...
Cannabis Waiver
At a recent meeting, Town Manager Mark Haddad reminded the Select Board of a decision made at their August 26 meeting, when the Board had authorized him to sign a Host Community Agreement (HCA) Waiver for United Cultivation. This decision followed a change in Cannabis Control...
The Fitchburg Art Museum invites the public to attend The G.O.A.T. Gala on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
A Night at the Museum provides support for FAM’s community initiatives, exhibitions, and special programs. This year’s celebration is inspired by the iconic sports photography of Walter...
Shorty: Learn how a father-son duo are tackling a complex cleanup at their longtime family property at the junction of West Main Street and Hill Road, opposite Nashoba Paddler. Discover why beavers, floods, and old farm equipment are making the job tougher—and what the Conservation Commission...
Dunstable Fire Chief William Farrell reports that the Dunstable Fire Department extinguished a barn fire on High Street Saturday night. Oct. 26 at approximately 10:23 p.m., the Dunstable Fire Department responded to a report of a barn fire at 288 High St. Firefighters arrived on scene and observed...
Shorty: Do you know why the Select Board is distancing itself from a demonstration aimed at two private schools? What’s behind their decision? Learn how the board responded to the “Pay Your Fair Share” protest and discover why they say this approach could harm negotiations. What about the...
Shorty: Did you know Groton just experienced its biggest September for water use in at least 24 years? Learn about the 20 million gallons pumped. Find out how ongoing projects, like the new water upgrades for the Groton Farms housing development are almost complete. And did you know that bids on...
Fall is in the air, and Groton's NOA Gallery will hold its Fall Artist Reception on Sunday, October 27 from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, meet the artists, and mingle with fellow art lovers
The Fall Show includes the work of artists Kathleen Bennett, Donald Bullens...
Shorty: Did you know the Groton Planning Board is working to increase accountability for the town's Master Plan? Find out how board members are addressing public concerns about follow-through and transparency. How about an annual review to track progress or a digital tool to keep everyone informed...
At the October 7 Board of Health meeting, things got a little fishy—literally. Kalene Gendron the town’s Health Agent, had some unexpected updates: a rogue fish vendor at the local Williams Barn market and mysterious reports of dogs potentially falling ill after a swim in the Squannacook River...