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New Residents Discover Illegal Stream Alteration On Their West Main Street Property
A Groton couple's dream of installing a backyard pool has turned into a regulatory nightmare after conservation officials uncovered what they call one of the most serious wetlands violations in recent memory.
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A long-discussed infrastructure project took a step forward at the June 10 meeting, as Groton’s Conservation Commission reviewed plans to repair the aging Squannacook River dam, which straddles the boundary between Groton and Shirley on West Main Street in West Groton. The dam, classified as “...
by Barbara Scofidio
The regional coalition that sprung up to fight Kinder Morgan in the mid-2010s did more than stop the pipeline project. It fostered a spirit of advocacy among its members (which included Margaret Scarsdale long before she became State Representative) that continues to this day...
by Connie Sartini & Russ Harris
Groton Select Board voted unanimously on Monday, June 10, to dismiss a complaint filed by Parks Commission member Rob Foley against Town Manager Mark Haddad, concluding that the allegations did not warrant further investigation.
The complaint alleged that...
By Joshua Vollmar
Imagine that April 19, 1775, has just happened. Though no one knew what to call it yet, the American Revolution had begun. Militia from throughout the New England countryside descended on the area around Boston, determined to ensure the British army could not launch another...
Shorty: Did you know Groton Hill Music Center’s parking lot lights are supposed to shut off section by section after events? Find out why neighbors say that’s not happening—and why some are blaming glowing bollards more than spotlights. Learn how the Planning Board is taking a collaborative...
Shorty: Did you know a 12-acre land deal in Groton promised for conservation never happened? Learn how the agreement was forgotten. Find out who still owns the land, and what the town is doing about it now. What about the risk of future development?
A land deal tied to a 2009 subdivision was...
Possible Future of Groton Center? This architectural rendering by InSitu Architecture shows a conceptual aerial view of potential changes at the intersection of Main Street and Station Avenue. Proposed elements include a roundabout, narrowed travel lanes, and redesigned pedestrian areas—all part of the Destination Groton vision for a more walkable, mixed-use town center. Groton Town Hall is visible at right.
Shorty: Did you know Groton residents spend up to $77 million a year shopping in other towns? Find out how the Destination Groton Committee wants to bring that money back home with an ambitious plan to transform downtown into a walkable village center complete with mixed-use buildings, traffic...
Massachusetts may not always win on pothole repair or affordable housing, but when it comes to economic performance, we just took home the blue ribbon.
In a new WalletHub report comparing all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 economic indicators, the Bay State landed at the top—...
Once, Spain ruled the world.
It had the best gold, the best silver, the best cathedrals, the best conquistadors—and confidence to spare.
The Spanish Empire stretched from Peru to the Philippines. But while the rest of Europe embraced science, reason, and reform, Spain took another path. It...