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Shorty: Did you know Groton’s Charter Review Committee is considering major updates to the town’s governance? Find out what changes could streamline hiring practices for police and fire chiefs, whether the Parks Commission might shift from elected to appointed leadership, and why "Parks and...
Shorty: Did you know that language in the $4 billion “Mass Leads” bill will reshape Devens by removing housing limits and business growth? Learn how this change might address housing shortages, boost the local economy, and tackle challenges like healthcare and infrastructure. What about the...
Shorty: Did you know Groton’s tax base is 95% residential, leaving just a sliver for commercial and industrial properties? How about the fact that opting for a split tax rate could mean some savings for homeowners—but a steep cost for local businesses? Who said that a split rate “would severely...
Shorty: “Given the choice between occasional headlights and a 10-foot chain-link fence, I think I’d take the headlights,” said one planning board member. Find out why Groton Hill Music Center’s proposal is sparking debate and what alternatives are being explored.
On December 2 the Planning Board...
by Connie Sartini
At the November 4 Select Board meeting, Town Manager Mark Haddad provided an update on the progress of the PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Working Group. The group is studying ways to encourage Groton’s non-profit organizations to contribute to the town through PILOT agreements....
Contract Renewals
The Groton Select Board, at their Monday, December 9 meeting, unanimously voted their intention to Renew the Employment Agreements with the following employees: Police Chief Michael Luth; Town Clerk Dawn Dunbar and Town Manager Mark Haddad.
Haddad stressed, “Chief Luth has...
Did you know voters across Massachusetts just sent a message about health care reform—one that’s bridging political divides? How about a system that eliminates insurance companies and guarantees coverage for everyone? Is it even possible? In November’s election, a single-payer health care ballot...
Voices united in holiday spirit. The incredible 57-member choir of the 51st Annual Groton Community Christmas Concert lit up the season with music and joy, bringing together singers from many communities. A beautiful tradition of harmony and togetherness! Photo Courtesy Nancy Ohringer
The Groton Community Christmas Concert, hosted at Union Congregational Church, welcomed attendees to a night of music and holiday cheer. This year marked the 51st anniversary of this cherished event, continuing a tradition that began in 1973. The concert was founded by Edie Tompkins, who...
Shorty: Did You Know Emergency Calls in Groton Are Up 10–12% this year? Learn why the Groton Fire Department says doubling their size is the only way to keep up with demand. What about the impact of Nashoba Hospital’s closure on response and transport times? Chief Art Cheeks calls it a public...
Shorty: What happens when a routine maintenance project skirts environmental regulations? Find out how the West Groton Water Supply District handled grading and gravel installation within a sensitive buffer zone—and what the Conservation Commission had to say about it. Learn why a ‘negative...