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Two weeks ago marked the 1-year anniversary of a bill signed into law in 2023 that allows undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a learner’s permit and Massachusetts standard driver’s license. The law requires an applicant “without legal presence” in the United States to provide the Registry...
A gas main was ruptured during construction at the Marion Stoddart Middle School, leading to a rapid response from the Groton fire department and National Grid.
Town Manager Haddad said, “You may have seen a lot of fire trucks down at the middle school."
He explained that although the gas...
New Groton Fire Chief Art Cheeks. Photo by Steve Lieman
by Russ Harris
In a unanimous vote on July 1, the Groton Select Board ratified the appointment of Deputy Chief Art Cheeks as the new fire chief. The decision followed a comprehensive and rigorous selection process designed to identify the most qualified candidate to lead the department.
“We...
by Connie Sartini
Town Manager Mark Haddad advised the Select Board that Town Counsel was currently drafting a Home Rule Petition regarding the tax-exempt properties in Groton.
At the June 10 Select Board meeting, Haddad advised the Board, “The Assessors are compiling a list of all Non-...
by Connie Sartini
Town Manager Mark Haddad opened discussion at the July 15, 2024, Select Board meeting on the proposed repairs to the Island Road bridge. The Island Road bridge is in need of repair or replacement and removal of a beaver dam under the bridge that is affecting the flow of water...
Airborne Museum Dedication: Left to Right: Henri Jean Renaud, Karen Tucker Barisano, Marc Lefevre, President of the Airborne Museum and former mayor, Sandra Duggan, Yvette Renaud, Jim Barisano. Photo Credit: David Paull
by Jim Barisano
As we approach the 248th Anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, this succinct statement, “Freedom is not free” by Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Walter Hitchcock, rings out for me like our fabled liberty bell. Here in the United States, we have lived in relative...
Notice To Our Readers
By tradition and long-standing practice, The Groton Herald takes the first two weeks of July for staff vacations. Consequently, there will be no paper published the weeks of
July 5 and July 12. We resume publication with the paper dated July 19.
We are grateful for the...
Spanning a century of tradition, the scouts of Groton's Troop 3 gather to celebrate this remarkable milestone. United by the enduring values of leadership, integrity, and community service,
this historic photo captures the essence of scouting's past, present, and promising future. Photo by Steve Lieman
One Hundred Years of Learning and Teaching; Groton Boy Scout Troop 3 Celebrate Centennial by Honoring Past and Present Experiences of Hundreds of Groton Boys Touched by the Scouting Tradition
The One Hundred Years of Troop 3 Chronicles the Adaptability for Changes and the Endurance of Core Values...
by Ross Harns
At their regularly scheduled meeting on June 10 the Groton Select Board met with three members of the Sustainability Commission to review the latest updates on the town’s climate action initiatives and agreed to create a new task force to spearhead future efforts.
Sustainability...
by Ross Harns
The Select Board voted to sign a resolution opposing the proposed expansion of Hanscom Field, which has sparked environmental concerns among local officials and residents in at least 15 towns.
The Sustainability Commission initiated the discussion at the June 10 meeting of the...