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After living in the same rural spot for many years, observing the changing light, the changing seasons, thinking about this patch of earth we call 'Groton', observation becomes a form of meditation, a way to align the mind to nature and to oneself.
Bob Pine has been observing, studying and...
The Parvati Parameswara Temple, Inc. has purchased a two-acre property at 546 North Main Street next to Anytime Fitness at 536 Main Street. According to Land Use Director Michelle Collette, the religious organization eventually plans to build a structure on the site for worship.
The purchase...
The four recipients of Groton Woman's Club scholarships from Groton-Dunstable Regional High School are Alexandra Thaon, Joseph Orlando, Alexandra Pray, and Ben Navetta.
Speaking to a group of high school volunteers, Groton Lakes Association [GLA] Board member Lynda Moore presented a compelling case for the need to monitor boats and trailers at the public launch sites on Lost Lake and Knops Pond, and Baddacook Pond to prevent the spread of non-native invasive weeds...
UNFUNDED EDUCATION MANDATES (S 3 -- Amendment #554)
Senate 16-23, rejected an amendment allowing cities and towns to petition the state for a waiver of any unfunded mandate relating to education that the state has imposed on a community without paying for it. The amendment requires the state to...
Newly re-elected Selectman Jack Petropoulos was unanimously selected by his colleagues to serve as the Chairman of the Board for the coming year. Selectman Anna Eliot will serve as Vice-Chairman and Stuart Schulman as Clerk. Outgoing Chairman Josh Degen congratulated Petropoulos, along with the re-...
With the Planning Board suing the Zoning Board of Appeals, and with former members of Groton's fire department suing the town in federal court, Selectmen dodged a third legal imbroglio by withdrawing their backing of an application to apply the herbicide Sonar to Baddacook Pond, an application that...
Referring to a request for a one hour parking restriction in front of the Natural Market at 148 Main street, Selectman Josh Degen advised his fellow selectmen that they would "be opening a can of worms" if they grant such a special restriction.
He said that the town will soon have new municipal...
Hollingsworth & Vose, a global leader in the supply of advanced materials for filtration, battery separator, and industrial applications, announced plans to add Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery separator production capability in its East Walpole manufacturing facility.
This expansion will...
Groton Herald:
You have served in many different elected political offices. Politics and politicians are often maligned at all levels of government. How do you respond?
Hon. Robert Hargraves:
I believe there is no higher calling than public service. By definition, politics is a powerful tool....