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Members of the Groton Garden Club
Groton Garden Club recently held its Annual Meeting in the Tent at Forge and Vine. After many months of masks, distancing, and re-imagining activities, members gathered in person for the end of the year event.
This year the Club presented a well-attended Annual Lecture on Natural Control...
Athlete Stephen Miller from Groton has registered to compete in the Consumers Energy AuSable River Canoe Marathon scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, beginning in Grayling, Michigan. More than 70 two-person teams will begin North America’s toughest, richest, non-stop canoe race. At...
University of Connecticut
The following students from Groton have graduated from the University of Connecticut. Ceremonies took place in December 202 and May 2021:
Bailey Erin Bobzien, Julianna Sylvia Elmasri, Marla Haddad, Molly Hutchins, Alexandra Blaine Pray, Keara Nancy Prince, Mark James...
Program Director Bob Coleman recently retired from the Groton Channel after 18 years. Bob is holding a memento presented to him by the Groton Cable Committee for his 18 years of service. Attending Bob’s celebration at Forge and Vine last Friday were (left to right) Noah Paulajka, Bob Coleman, Cable Comm Chair Robert Piché and new Groton Channel Program Director Ashley Doucette. Photo by Cable Comm member John MacLeod
Jeff Box, member of Groton Conservation Trust Advisory Council, seen here enjoying the "Wildflower at Sunset Party" at the General Field, organized by The Groton Conservation Trust. Photo by Steve Lieman
University of Pennsylvania
Born and raised in Groton, David Heffernan graduated Summa Cum Laude May 2021 from the University of Pennsylvania. Through the Management and Technology program, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School with concentrations in Finance and...
Donna T. Ward celebrates opening of her newly renovated property at 186 Main Street, the historic Hollingsworth Mansion, fully renovated by Platt Builders including the former carriage house.
Springfield College Dean's List
Springfield College recognizes Dean’s List students for the 2021 spring semester:
Hannah Barnes from Dunstable has a primary major of Health Science/Occupational Therapy.
Kelly McGuinness from Groton has a primary major of Health Science and Pre-Physical...
On Sunday June 6th, Groton Troop 3 honored four new Eagle Scouts: Bennett Taylor, Hunter O’Toole, Thomas Onishi, and Erik Tobies (pictured left to right). Since the troop’s charter in 1924, the troop has honored 109 Eagle Scouts. The Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony was held at the gazebo on Town Field. Photo courtesy of Troop 3