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   Shorty: Learn how a basement space in downtown Groton could soon host health treatments like infrared saunas, cold plunge tanks, and red-light therapy. Find out what makes this project unique, what challenges lie ahead, and how it claims to transform self-care in the community. Did you know the...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of its third annual “Name A Snowplow” contest, inviting elementary and middle school students statewide to name 12 snowplows that will keep Massachusetts roads safe this winter. The contest highlights the creativity...
Shorty: Did you know that Massachusetts has lost an estimated 18,000 lives to opioid overdoses in just 15 years? Learn how new legislation and local initiatives, like Groton's community-driven efforts, are tackling this crisis. Find out how settlement funds are being used to save lives and promote...
The Crystal Ball Says Goodbye to Residency Rules    On February 15, 2024, the House approved a bill to scrap the requirement that fortune telling license applicants must live in the city or town for at least a year.    Supporters say the rule is outdated—perhaps it wasn’t in the cards anymore.   ...
Shorty: Did you know the idea of pollinator pathways started right here in the Northeast? Do you know why? Learn how a grassroots effort to save bees and butterflies grew into a nationwide movement connecting communities through gardens and corridors. Find out what inspired its creation, how far it...
Shorty: Did you know unpermitted removal of  a beaver dam sparked a debate at the last Conservation Committee meeting? From "Beaver Deceivers" to balancing wetlands and community needs, learn how officials tackled the dam drama! During their regularly scheduled meeting on December 11, the Groton...
Shorty:  Find out how the Charter Review Committee navigated a complaint about open meeting law violations. Learn why the distribution of a memo sparked concerns about transparency—and how the committee plans to adjust its procedures. What about the balance between efficiency and public access to...
   Town Manager Mark Haddad updated the Select Board regarding the PFAS piping installation scheduled for Chicopee Row. He said that the contractor for the project asked for consideration for work to be done during the daytime, as opposed to nighttime during the winter. The contractor is aware that...
  DUNSTABLE — Chief William Farrell reports that the Dunstable Fire Department responded to and extinguished a four-alarm fire on Monday.      On Monday, Dec. 16 at approximately 9:35 a.m. Dunstable Fire responded to Pleasant Street for reports of a large barn fire.      Crews at the Pleasant...
Shorty: What do a teddy bear, a first plane ride, and a childhood dream have in common? Groton’s Lori Sullivan has brought them all together in her delightful children’s book, Murray’s First Plane Ride. Did you know the idea came to her mid-flight? Find out how Lori is winning over kids and parents...

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