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The Ipswich Mills Dam and fish ladder

History Hiding in Plain Sight: How Mill Ponds Shaped Massachusetts Towns

by Russ Harris People driving through small Massachusetts towns pass them every day without much notice or care. A quiet pond in town. A low...

Two Youths Rescued from Marsh Off Broadmeadow Road

Two young people were safely rescued after becoming stuck in thick brush and mud in a marsh off Broadmeadow Road, prompting a coordinated response...

Cyberattack Disrupts Regional Dispatch System Serving Groton

A cyberattack on municipal systems disrupted operations at the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center in Pepperell early Tuesday, affecting...

Be A Part of It. Groton’s Tradition of Self-Governance

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, let’s remember the role Town Meetings played in coalescing support for...

Be A Part of It. Groton’s Tradition of Self-Governance

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, let’s remember the role Town Meetings played in coalescing support for...

Mv name is Nick Degaitas and I’m Running for Groton Select Board

I’m proud to call Groton home—along with three generations of my family. As a father and active community member, I feel a deep responsibility to...

Mv name is Nick Degaitas and I’m Running for Groton Select Board

I’m proud to call Groton home—along with three generations of my family. As a father and active community member, I feel a deep responsibility to...

Planning Board Split Over Stretch Code as Town Meeting Vote Approaches

A presentation by the Groton Sustainability Commission to the Planning Board on April 2 exposed clear divisions over whether to support the...

► Article 9 Raises Broader Question: Relieve Local Pressure or Preserve Leverage on State?

Article 9 appears to be without precedent in Massachusetts. Town Manager Mark Haddad said he has discussed the concept informally with a small number...

Groton Police Log For Week of March 23

Week of March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 At 1:17 PM, dispatch received a motor vehicle complaint from the traffic light on Boston Rd. The caller...

News

History Hiding in Plain Sight: How Mill Ponds Shaped Massachusetts Towns

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 9:05pm

The Ipswich Mills Dam and fish ladder

by Russ Harris People driving through small Massachusetts towns pass them every day without much...

Two Youths Rescued from Marsh Off Broadmeadow Road

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 9:02pm

Two young people were safely rescued after becoming stuck in thick brush and mud in a marsh off...

Cyberattack Disrupts Regional Dispatch System Serving Groton

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 9:01pm

A cyberattack on municipal systems disrupted operations at the Patriot Regional Emergency...

Obituaries

Elizabeth (Liz) Alexander

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 1:56pm

Elizabeth (Liz) Alexander died with family by her side at her home after a brief illness on March...

Margaret Sanders Lloyd

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 11:34am

On March 16, 2026, the world bid farewell to Margaret Sanders Lloyd, affectionately known as “Peg”...

Kerin Martland Griswould

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 1:10pm

Kerin Martland Griswould of Townsend, formerly of Groton, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026...

Features

Amy Degen: ‘The World Needs So Much Help - That’s What Drives Me’

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 3:16pm

by Barbara Scofidio Anyone who thinks of Amy Degen as Josh’s wife does not know Amy Degen. She...

Letter From Ukraine: I am A Child Of Independent Ukraine

Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 2:26pm

It is customary for a weekly newspaper like the Groton Herald to limit reporting to local...

Eyes + Ears Up on Beacon Hill

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 7:56pm

Gov. Baker vetoed and sent back to the Legislature a section of the cannabis bill that he...

Sports

Scores

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:26pm

Scores Boys Varsity Lacrosse April 2: Westborough 20, GD 7 April 6: GD 8, Advanced Math &...

Tennis

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:24pm

Groton-Dunstable’s #1 singles player and Senior captain, Nora Petros, returns a backhanded shot, leading the team to a 2-0 start. Photo by Matt Detora

Winter Sports Season at Groton-Dunstable Defined by Grit, Growth, and Community

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 1:49pm

Shorty says: So… what is school for? Grades, sure. College, maybe. But isn’t there always that...

Happenings

Prescott Community Center

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:42pm

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Open Mic Night, Friday, Apr 10, 6:30 p.m. - Free Event, A fun and entertaining...

The World of Turtles with Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:38pm

Join award-winning author Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson for an engaging, family-...

“The Barnstormers” Men’s Choir in Concert at Union Congregational Church

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:38pm

“The Barnstormers”, a 50-voice men’s choir, will perform a free concert at the Union...

People

Birth Announcement

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:51pm

Elizabeth Kay Hope Sommer was born Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the first child of Allegra Harris and Brad Sommer of Marlborough. She is the granddaughter of Lorraine Kay and Eric Sommer of Canton, OH and Russell Hope Harris and Deborah Johnson of Groton.

Middle School Science Olympiad

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:50pm

Congratulations to our Middle School Science Olympiad Competitors! A big shout out to our amazing 7th graders: Azeem Anjum, Pratyush Malhan, Jake Daniel, Archit Pathak, Soorya Balaji and Russell Bigelow for representing our school at the Massachusetts Division of the Science Olympiad held on Saturday, March 7! They competed against multiple other teams from across Massachusetts, showing incredible dedication, teamwork and scientific thinking. Special congratulations to Jake and Archit, who earned 6th place overall in their event — an outstanding accomplishment in such a competitive field! Codi Bennett is a 7th grade Science teacher and coach for the GDMS Science Olympiad Team. Pictured left are Jake Daniel and Archit Pathak, the 6th-place finishers! Photo courtesy of Codi Bennett.

Nashoba Tech Inducts Local Students Into National Honor Societies

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 6:44pm

Nashoba Valley Technical High School recently welcomed 81 students to its chapters of the National...

Schools

After Years of Pushing, Signs of a Thaw on School Funding

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 1:28pm

For the past year, Groton-Dunstable School Committee members and administrators have been pressing...

School Committee Certifies $54.7M Budget — With an Eye on Beacon Hill

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 6:34pm

Shorty says: Shorty is trying to wrap his head around this: We certify the school budget, as...

As Regional Schools Face Fiscal Cliff, State House Favors Earmarks & Niche Grants

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 6:14pm

Shorty says: So What Are We Actually Funding? The state just passed a $1.8 billion supplemental...

Letters

Be A Part of It. Groton’s Tradition of Self-Governance

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 8:58pm

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, let’s remember the role Town...

Be A Part of It. Groton’s Tradition of Self-Governance

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 8:58pm

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, let’s remember the role Town...

Mv name is Nick Degaitas and I’m Running for Groton Select Board

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 8:57pm

I’m proud to call Groton home—along with three generations of my family. As a father and active...

Public Notices

Public Notices are also online here.

Townsend Planning Board LEGAL NOTICE

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 5:17pm

In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 11, the Subdivision Control Law (M.G.L. Chapter 41, §§...

Townsend Land Use Department LEGAL NOTICE

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 5:16pm

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Townsend, acting by its Affordable Housing Trust...

REVISED DATE Dunstable Planning Board

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 5:12pm

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE At their regularly scheduled meeting, the Dunstable Planning Board will...

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