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Town officials working to address “terrifying” parking conditions
Safety concerns over chaotic parking at Groton’s recreation fields are prompting a $425,000 redesign of the 64-acre complex, but the project is already behind schedule and faces environmental hurdles.
“If you go there on a...
Monday was a milestone for the Nashoba Valley – and it happened because of you.
When Nashoba Valley Medical Center closed, our community faced a public health crisis. But you refused to accept that losing a hospital meant losing hope. Your calls, emails, and advocacy fueled a coalition that...
Shorty: Half a million dollars just to keep breathing — that’s the bill Groton faces as its firefighter air packs hit the end of their 15-year life and can’t be recertified. After four failed federal grant tries, the town will borrow the money, spread over five years. Meanwhile, another $211,000 in...
Shorty: Groton has built a three-way safety net to keep open space truly open. Since 2006, the Community Preservation Act has required every purchase of conservation land to carry a third-party Conservation Restriction, reviewed by the state. In Groton, that means the town, the Groton Conservation...
by Connie Sartini
At its August 25 meeting, the Groton Select Board, acting as the local licensing authority, conducted a public hearing on the transfer of the Off-Premise All Alcohol Package Store License for the Groton Market, 235 Main Street. The license would move from current owner John...
Part One: What It Means for Groton Residents
Editor’s note: In an interview with the Herald — his first detailed discussion of the new Groton satellite emergency facility (SEF) — Mr. Justin Precourt, President of UMass Memorial Medical, explained what the project means for the region. His...
Commissioners emphasize long-term strength despite shortfall tied to development delays
Groton water bills could increase by about $10 a quarter under one proposal commissioners discussed Monday, as the Water Department looks to close a projected $100,000 budget shortfall.
Rate Hike on the Table...
Shorty: Did you know the “golden hour” after a heart attack, stroke, or trauma can mean the difference between life and death? Find out how Groton’s new emergency facility promises to cut ambulance rides from nearly an hour down to 20 minutes. Learn why doctors, first responders, and state leaders...
Shorty: Did you know some Groton residents want a new, independent budget review group—separate from FinCom? Find out why petitioners say Town Meeting needs more neutral facts before big spending votes. Learn what the Select Board had to say about adding another layer of analysis. What about you?...
Shorty: Meat isn’t just messy in the kitchen — it’s messy in the paperwork too. Groton’s Board of Health is wading into a rare state review of a Nashua Road meat facility. Health Agent Kalene Gendron said she’s never handled one before and even called in the USDA for help. The feds clarified the...