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The Lost Lake Sewer Advisory Committee spent the past year attempting to understand and quantify the factors that affect water quality in Lost Lake, its associated ground water and nearby Whitney Well.
The Committee, led by Selectman Jack Petropoulos, believes that septic systems at Lost Lake...
Selectmen, by majority vote, called a Special Town Meeting for Monday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center to vote on a non-binding referendum in opposition to the Proposed Tennessee Pipeline that reportedly will traverse a number of properties including Groton-Dunstable Regional High...
After going to press with the story headlined: "Kevin Lindemer, Energy Expert, To Lead Study Of Pipeline Proposal", the Herald has learned that Mr. Lindemer cannot provide public input on the pipeline due to his being an elected public official and the consequent potential for a conflict of...
Garry McCarraher, Fire Chief in Franklin, MA was recruited by Town Manager Mark Haddad to prepare a document titled Fire Chief Recruitment Profile, the purpose of the document being to set forth the complex management challenges facing the new fire chief in the coming months and years and to define...
Town Manager Mark Haddad announced that the Fire Chief Search Committee has selected two finalists for Chief of the Groton Fire Department. According to the Groton Charter, the Town Manager is responsible for organizing a search committee for the purpose of screening and presenting candidates to...
After going to press with this story, Kevin Lindemer learned he cannot provide public input on the pipeline due to his being an elected public official and the consequent potential for a conflict of interest. As of Monday evening, Mr. Lindemer had permission from his company to publically discuss...
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, as amended, and the Town of Groton Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Groton Conservation Commission will hold a continuation of a public hearing on Tuesday, June 10,...
A new 250-mile natural gas pipeline is being proposed for construction through the northern part of Massachusetts and into southern New Hampshire. The new pipeline, if constructed, will increase the supply of natural gas for New England and according to the company proposing to build the pipeline...
Town Manager Mark Haddad advised the Board of Selectmen that there are concerns from residents regarding the proposed Northeast Expansion Project by energy company Kinder Morgan and their apparent plans for the Tennessee pipeline to cross some Groton properties located on the north side of town....
With a relatively low turnout at Town Elections this week, incumbents were reelected to their seats in contested races while the School Committee will see a new face among the five Groton members. Two positions on Selectmen were open for election this year and incumbents Peter Cunningham and Anna...