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Shorty: Learn about the latest proposal for the former Clover Farms store in West Groton square. Learn what challenges stand in the way of using this property for retail sales. Find out how parking concerns and septic system issues could foil the future of this prime location. Will these obstacles...
Shorty: Learn how Groton’s Fall Town Meeting addressed critical issues, including the proposed water main extension for Heritage Landing and changes to town meeting quorums and polling hours. Despite Select Board endorsements, voters rejected two key articles. Find out which articles passed, what...
Shorty: Did you know that Question Five on the upcoming November ballot could impact your favorite local restaurant? Learn why local owners and operators believe this wage proposal could hurt small businesses, result in job losses, and even raise the cost of dining out. Find out what tipped...
Shorty: Did you know that Groton’s carbon emissions are higher than neighboring towns? What about the potential financial impact on residents and the strain on the power grid—how will the town adapt? Get the full story on the debate shaping Groton's environmental future.
by Russ Harris
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by Connie Sartini
Town Manager Mark Haddad advised the Select Board that he is recommending in Article 16 of the Fall Town Meeting Warrant regarding the Squannacook River Dam, that voters approve the transfer of $160,250 from the Excess and Deficiency Fund (Free Cash) to be expended by the Town...
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Shorty: Did you know that Groton’s early history isn’t just about English settlers, but also the Native Americans who lived here for thousands of years? Learn about the hidden stories of the Nashaway, Nipmuc, and Wampanoag tribes, whose presence shaped the land and history long before European...
• Representative Scarsdale Appointed to Working Group That Would Study Options to Address Challenges Posed by the Closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
• Working Group Created by Governor Healey Includes Scarsdale and Her Legislative Colleagues and Governor Healey and Her Team From the...
In Massachusetts towns, a charter is a governing document that outlines the structure, powers, and responsibilities of local government, similar to a constitution. It defines how town officials are elected or appointed, the roles of various boards and committees, and the procedures for managing...
The Senate approved a House-approved bill that prohibits the Department of Children and Families (DCF) from prohibiting placement of a child in a foster home solely based on the presence of any specific breed of dog in the home. The bill also updates animal cruelty and abuse reporting regulation...
In our town, a town rapidly gaining a reputation for charming concerts and serene landscapes, a new menace has emerged: goose droppings. At the September 16 Board of Health meeting, officials found themselves discussing an unlikely public health concern at the Groton Hill Music Center. The...