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Shorty: Did you know a beloved Groton teacher’s legacy is now shaping the future of local students? Find out how a $200,000 donation from Joseph DiPietro led to the creation of the Peter Twomey Youth Center Trust Fund, ensuring after-school programs thrive for years to come. Learn how this new fund...
Shorty: Did you know Groton’s draft Master Plan has sparked both excitement and skepticism among town officials and residents? Learn how the ambitious goals aim to shape the town’s future, and find out why some are questioning its feasibility and priorities. What about concerns over affordability...
Shorty: Did you know Groton’s draft Master Plan aims to shape the town’s growth while preserving its rural vibe? Learn how this roadmap tackles housing, transportation, sustainability, and more. Find out what strategies could address pressing challenges, all claiming to ensure a vibrant future for...
• Post Election Analysis: Groton’s Vote in Presidential Election Followed Statewide and National Trends in Voting Patterns Although on Smaller Scale
Shorty: Did You Know that in the 2024 Presidential Election, Donald Trump made surprising gains across Massachusetts, including in traditionally...
Gov. Healey announced $3.2 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce to 29 organizations to train and place 514 apprentices across the state. The grants, which include contract renewals and new awards, leverage more than $2 million in state funding complemented...
by Jeff Wallens
The Groton Community Christmas Concert returns with the inspiring theme “I Will Sing with the Spirit!” Join the community for two uplifting performances at Union Congregational Church in Groton, Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. and Monday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m.. Admission is free...
by Barbara Scofidio
There’s a special kind of person in every community, on every board, who’s not focused on praise or being in the spotlight—but on making things happen. He or she just wants to move a project or a cause forward and create positive change.
Groton’s Julie Platt is one of...
Did you know a local developer’s donation saved Groton more than $20,000 on lighting project for the police Dept parking lot? Learn how the town is balancing cost-saving measures with essential upgrades for public safety. Find out what’s behind the police department’s push for new technology, and...
Learn why the Conservation Commission issued an emergency stop-work order on a grading project by the West Groton Water Supply District. Did you know the project came within 10 feet of a perennial stream, sparking fears of runoff and flooding? What about residents’ concerns over past flooding and...
A demolition permit for the Prescott House, on the Groton Hill Music Center property, adjacent to the Music Center, has been issued, according to Takashi Tada, the town’s Land Use Director. Speaking during last Thursday’s Planning Board meeting, Tada provided an update on the status of the historic...