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Shorty: Did you know that disturbing protected wetlands could lead to $25,000 fines—or even jail time? Find out why Groton issued an enforcement order over alleged illegal work near a vernal pool. Learn what counts as an “agricultural exemption”—and what doesn’t.
On Tuesday, April 8, the Groton...
The town of Groton has cleared a significant hurdle in securing federal funding for local recreational facilities, officials announced at Tuesday's Finance Committee meeting.
A $1 million grant application for improvements to Cow Pond Brook Fields has been approved at the state level and will...
Shorty: “We need rain,” said Thomas Orcutt, Groton's water superintendent, who described the [Nashua] river as down “four or five feet” from normal levels.
As Massachusetts grapples with what officials describe as a “significant drought” affecting the Commonwealth, the town of Groton has secured...
by Connie Sartini
In preparation for the 2025 Spring Town Meeting, the Select Board supported all 11 CPC proposals in Article #8 of the Town Meeting Warrant.
CPC Proposal A: West Groton Rail Trail - $70,000 to secure rights to a section of rail line from the MBTA (from the river bordering...
Shorty: “For those who think we’re skirting housing requirements, we’re not,” said Planning Board member Russ Burke. “We’re creating options and meeting the need.”
Facing a state deadline and the risk of losing critical funding, Groton’s Planning Board voted unanimously last Thursday night to...
Shorty: “For those who think we’re skirting housing requirements, we’re not,” said Planning Board member Russ Burke. “We’re creating options and meeting the need.”
Facing a state deadline and the risk of losing critical funding, Groton’s Planning Board voted unanimously last Thursday night to...
Groton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to revise the language of its Conservation Fund policy in response to pressure from the town’s Finance Committee for greater fiscal transparency—while firmly defending the need for confidentiality in land acquisition negotiations.
At the heart of...
A proposed constitutional amendment (H 67) would ban the state from taking private property for private commercial use, economic development, or any non-public purpose without the owner’s consent.
Sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading) said the measure responds to the Kelo v. New London...
by Lacey McCabe, on behalf of the Groton Dunstable Regional School Committee
The cafeteria at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School was buzzing on April 2—not with the usual lunchtime chatter of students, but with laughter and conversation shared across generations. At circular tables set with care...
by Connie Sartini
At their March 31 meeting, the Groton Select Board voted unanimously to ratify the contracts renewals for the Chief of Police and the Town Manager. They also approved the increases for the Groton Patrolmen’s Association and the Groton Superior Officers Association NEPBA Local...