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Shorty: Did you know unpermitted removal of a beaver dam sparked a debate at the last Conservation Committee meeting? From "Beaver Deceivers" to balancing wetlands and community needs, learn how officials tackled the dam drama!
During their regularly scheduled meeting on December 11, the Groton...
Shorty: Find out how the Charter Review Committee navigated a complaint about open meeting law violations. Learn why the distribution of a memo sparked concerns about transparency—and how the committee plans to adjust its procedures. What about the balance between efficiency and public access to...
Town Manager Mark Haddad updated the Select Board regarding the PFAS piping installation scheduled for Chicopee Row. He said that the contractor for the project asked for consideration for work to be done during the daytime, as opposed to nighttime during the winter. The contractor is aware that...
DUNSTABLE — Chief William Farrell reports that the Dunstable Fire Department responded to and extinguished a four-alarm fire on Monday.
On Monday, Dec. 16 at approximately 9:35 a.m. Dunstable Fire responded to Pleasant Street for reports of a large barn fire.
Crews at the Pleasant...
Shorty: What do a teddy bear, a first plane ride, and a childhood dream have in common? Groton’s Lori Sullivan has brought them all together in her delightful children’s book, Murray’s First Plane Ride. Did you know the idea came to her mid-flight? Find out how Lori is winning over kids and parents...
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....