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Police Chief Mike Luth (right), says “A hearty welcome to Groton Police Department’s two newest officers, Ian Pereira and Tyler Melanson. They will soon be attending the police academy, representing the Groton Police department as they begin their training. We look forward to working with them for many years to come and are confident they will excel during this important first step in their careers.”

Groton’s new Fire Chief Art Cheeks was enthusiastically welcomed to the Select Board Meeting on Monday, July 29 by a standing-room-only crowd of Fire Department members, Police Department members, his family and many friends as he was sworn in to his new position by Town Clerk Dawn Dunbar. Amid applause, Chief Cheeks’ new badge was pinned to his uniform by his wife, Barbara. Fire Chief Art Cheeks three-year renewable contract began on July 1, 2024 and will be in full force and effect until June 30, 2027. Photo by Steve LIeman

Groton’s new Fire Chief Art Cheeks was enthusiastically welcomed to the Select Board Meeting on Monday, July 29 by a standing-room-only crowd of Fire Department members, Police Department members, his family and many friends as he was sworn in to his new position by Town Clerk Dawn Dunbar. Amid applause, Chief Cheeks’ new badge was pinned to his uniform by his wife, Barbara. Fire Chief Art Cheeks three-year renewable contract began on July 1, 2024 and will be in full force and effect until June 30, 2027. Photo by Steve LIeman

Pictured above, l-r, are Groton-Dunstable students Ayda Creek on piano, Anoushk Yadav, Steven Chen, Trishuli Mandal, Tyler Goss and Alex Degrass performing at the Senior Recital at Groton Hill Music Center on Saturday, June 15th. The group, led by senior Anoushk Yadav on the flute, performed his own music, as they did at G-D's graduation on May 31, held at Groton Hill as well. Budding musicians continue to amaze their audiences with their talent and dedication, blessed to have a facility as magnificent as Groton Hill right here in town. In the spring, the Groton Hill Senior Recital is a wonderful way to involve friends and family in their children's music education and provide the opportunity to show off their hard work with the people whom they love. It inspires students to aim higher and continually improve. Photo courtesy of Nancy Ohringer.
