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The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) held a Meet GLCF event on Thursday, April 25 at the Groton Inn. GLCF is Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 Groton Greenway River Festival set for Sunday, June 9. From left: Chris and Kirsta Davey, David Pitkin, Marion Stoddart, Martha Morgan, Jennifer Aradhya and Jennifer Keegan.
On Thursday, March 21, 2024 Groton Daisy Girl Scout Troop earned their Daisy Engineer Badges with the help of Groton's own licensed professional engineer and Planning Board member Alyson Bedard. Specifically, Alyson educated the troop on the topic of civil engineering and bridges by use of a fun bridge strength experiment! Photo courtesy of Julie Sanders, proud Troop Leader of Daisy Girl Scout Troop #77568.
The Groton Historical Commission, in an effort to highlight the extensive built heritage in Groton, has begun a pilot of a historic plaque program. Shown here is a plaque installed as part of the pilot at 228 Main Street for Jim and Claudia Desrosiers. It highlights that the house was home to two long-time Groton blacksmiths, Calvin Childs and Thomas Bywater. The Commission will make more information about the program available soon.
Happy Maple Sugaring Season! Groton Daisy Girl Scout Troop #77568 commenced the 2024 season by traveling to a local sugar shack to learn the science behind maple sugaring while simultaneously earning their "Daisy Think Like A Citizen Scientist" badges. A tasty and educational time was had by all! Photo courtesy of Julie Sanders, proud Troop Leader of Daisy Girl Scout Troop #77568.