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by Connie Sartini    In late December, Chairman of the Select Board Alison Manugian, sent the following letter of support to the Community Preservation Committee advising of the Select Board’s unanimous support for the West Groton Rail Trail.    “At its December 16, 2024, meeting, the Groton Select...
Shorty: Find out how an 82-year-old driver was airlifted to the hospital after a crash and how a dirt biker fell through the ice at Lost Lake—but managed to swim to safety. How about some tips to stay safe this winter? Learn what you need to know to avoid these dangerous situations! Groton Police...
   “President Carter lived a life dedicated to peace, human rights, democracy and moral clarity. He set an enduring example of what it means to serve others, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. I'm sending love and strength to the Carter family as they, and our nation,...
Dear Representatives Scarsdale and Sena & Senator Cronin, Massachusetts’ public education system has long been a source of pride for our state—a towering oak in the forest of American public schools, the best public schools in the nation many say.  But even the mightiest oak relies on healthy...
Shorty: Did you know Groton has a Complete Streets Committee? What does the Complete Streets Committee do anyway? Their goal is to create safer, more accessible roadways. Learn how the committee is balancing tight budgets, state regulations, and community needs. Find out how unexpected changes,...
Massachusetts lawmakers have taken significant steps to protect the welfare of cats and dogs by passing two landmark bills: one banning the practice of cat declawing and another establishing stricter regulations on the sale and transfer of young animals. Both measures, now awaiting Gov. Maura...
by Barbara Scofidio         Many people have a dream of opening a retail store. They talk about it, they research it, they might even come close….but they just never do.    For Michele Glorie, who goes by the title of Chief Eclectic Officer (CEO) at her new Main Street store, Glorie Dayz, it didn’t...
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll have unveiled the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative, an effort to advance geothermal energy adoption and decarbonization in the state. Inspired by Governor Healey’s 2023 trip to Ireland, the program...
Shorty: Did you know the materials used in construction—like paints and adhesives—could expose workers to toxic "forever chemicals" linked to cancer and other serious illnesses? Find out how a UMass Lowell research team is uncovering hidden risks in the industry and working to make construction...
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has intensified her push for an audit of the Massachusetts Legislature, sending a letter last week to top Beacon Hill Democrats, including House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). This comes after voters approved Ballot...

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