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Architectural Drawing of Townsend PFAS Water Treatment Plant. Plant will cost about $13 Million
• As Groton Continues to Examine Options for PFAS Water Contamination in High School Area, Townsend Moves Quickly to Solve Its PFAS Problem
• Groton’s PFAS Problem Complicated As It Includes Addressing Private Wells of Homes Surrounding High School
• Rapidly Changing Regulatory Environment Makes...
The Origins of Hiking Can Be Traced Back to the Nomadic Life of Early Humans
by Russell Harris
Ancient humans started hiking out of Africa more than 200,000 years ago. The act of hiking was fundamental to our species physical, intellectual, and social development.
We can easily reconnect with...
by Connie Sartini
At their July 17 meeting, the Select Board unanimously approved Town Manager Mark Haddad’s appointment of Nandi Munson of Shirley as the Community Engagement Specialist for the Groton Council on Aging.
A Licensed Social Worker and Certified SHINE Counselor, Munson comes to...
Some traditions are too good to skip because of bad weather. The Groton Lakes Association’s annual decorated boat parade and competition was held on July 8 in the quest for sunny weather. Prizes were given to the vessel captains whose decorations best expressed one of three themes: Patriotism (Board Room), Uniqueness (Lost Lake Horse) and best Non-motorized Achievement (Scott Neal/Ben Franklin). Congratulations to the many creative boaters who transformed Lost Lake and Knops Pond into a sea of red, white and blue. All boaters are invited, so stay in touch for next year’s parade and the GLA Boating Poker Run, Saturday, August 26 at www.Grotonlakes.com
July 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. Groton Police and Fire personnel responded to a report of a multi vehicle accident on Long Hill Road in which one vehicle rolled over and the driver was entrapped. A red Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound when it was struck from the right by an SUV that was exiting Riverbend Drive. The impact caused the Tacoma to cross into oncoming traffic, striking one car and causing it to strike a third. The driver of the red Tacoma truck was transported to hospital by the Groton Fire Department for unspecified injuries. The accident remains under investigation. See more photos page 5.
In his update on PFAS to the Select Board, Town Manager Mark Haddad said, “One of the most pressing issues facing our community today is PFAS. Groton is just one of many communities in Massachusetts that is being impacted. PFAS does not break down over time and continues to accumulate in our...
by Jim Barisano
For just a moment, imagine that you are a child of the 1980’s and you came of age in that “sweet period” of legendary cinema experiences like The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Neverending Story and Star Wars. Now imagine that by the time you were in high school back in the 1990’s your...
Council on Aging
Groton Council on Aging has recommended three new members for appointment to the Board and the Select Board voted the recommendations for new members: Tony Serge, Harris McWade and Lois Young.
Prescott Lead Paint
Following a lead paint inspection at Prescott School, Town...
by Kevin P. Kelly,
GELD Manager
The Groton Electric Light Board voted unanimously to update the current Time of Use Electric rate and make it optional for the next 90 days, then have it replace the standard residential rate beginning on September 24, 2023 (with the October 31, 2023, bill). The...
by Connie Sartini
At the Select Board’s June 26 meeting, Town Manager Mark Haddad advised the Board that he wanted to pull an item listed on their agenda in order to discuss his recommendation regarding the playground located behind Prescott School and his lack of support for the project based...