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Shorty: With the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Groton’s ambulance response times have skyrocketed from an average of eight minutes to over 24, creating a critical gap in emergency services. Did you know it would cost one million a year in new hires to solve this problem? What options...
Did you know Groton’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Working Group might be sidestepping Massachusetts’ Open Meeting Law? Find out why the Pay Your Fair Share advocacy group has filed a formal complaint, questioning the transparency of these meetings. Can the group’s work with local nonprofits be...
Shorty: With the school district seeking a $2.4 million increase, town officials are questioning how far funds can stretch. Who suggested a hard budget cap? Could an override be in Groton’s future? Discover what’s driving up school costs, learn about the town's schools/municipal spending split, and...
Sam Williams
Shorty: Did you know that Sam Williams, once a struggling student in Boston, found purpose during his time at MCI Norfolk, sparking a life-changing journey? Find out how Mr. Williams went from prison to earning a Master’s from Boston University, dedicating his life to helping incarcerated...
by Barbara Scofidio
Donna Nowak has an image in her head: It’s of a little boy standing there as his father emerges from the gates of a prison. You can just feel the small child’s excitement as he catches that first glimpse of his Dad.
Nowak, who works with incarcerated people as a volunteer...
Did you know Groton’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Working Group might be sidestepping Massachusetts’ Open Meeting Law? Find out why the Pay Your Fair Share advocacy group has filed a formal complaint, questioning the transparency of these meetings. Can the group’s work with local nonprofits be...
PFAS Contamination Spurs Groton and Dunstable Homeowners to Seek Filtration Solutions
As awareness of water contamination grows, residents of Groton and Dunstable are increasingly concerned about the presence of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in their tap water. PFAS compounds, which persist in...
Shorty: Did you know that Groton, has a unique place in the history of American art? Discover the fascinating connection between renowned Boston School painter Edmund Tarbell and local artist Mary Minifie, who’s bringing his legacy to life in her own work. Find out how both artists, separated by...
Image: Walter Iooss, Blue Dunk, Lisle, IL, 1987, archival pigment print. Gift from Andrew King, 2020.151.26.
The Fitchburg Art Museum invites the public to attend The G.O.A.T. Gala on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
A Night at the Museum provides support for FAM’s community initiatives, exhibitions, and special programs. This year’s celebration is inspired by the iconic sports photography of Walter...
by Connie Sartini
Town Manager Mark Haddad updated the Select Board on actions taken following the conclusion of Fall Town Meeting.
Haddad advised the Board that the Town did not receive the $2.4M Mass Works Grant to bring municipal water to the Heritage Landing 40B project on Cow Pond Brook...