Obituary notices, week of August 31 through September 6

One Groton obituary published this week: Halleran, Edward J. Jr., 85, of Groton, who died Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Ayer Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Ayer. He was born and raised in Ayer, the son of Edward J. and Fern (Moore) Halleran, and is survived by his wife, thr…

Groton Records 17 Property Transfers as Median Sale Price Reaches $760,000

Groton's registry of deeds recorded 17 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Nine listed a disclosed price, ranging from $321,000 to $934,900, with a median of $760,000. The period's top sale was new construction at 15 Oriole Drive, which sold for $934,900 to Massoud Ghasemzadeh Barvarz.

Groton Posts Unofficial Results From 2026 State Primary

Groton posted unofficial results from the 2026 state primary Tuesday night, closing out primary week. The town clerk's office directed residents to the tallies via a link posted to the town website at 10:31 p.m. Sept. 1, with results still awaiting certification. Separately, Town Manage…

Groton manager cancels Flock camera contract, effective immediately

Groton's town manager cancels Flock Safety camera contract, punts policy decision to 2027 town meeting.

Groton to End Flock Safety Camera Contract, Plan Permanent Solution

Groton will end its Flock Safety camera contract and develop a permanent surveillance plan for the Spring 2027 Town Meeting. Town Manager Mark Haddad announced the termination Monday in a press release posted to the town website, saying officials will use the months ahead to craft a las…

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

One Groton obituary was published this week: Mangan, William Joseph. William Joseph Mangan, 82, of Groton, Massachusetts, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his home; he was born in Boston and predeceased by his parents and siblings. His notice was posted by McGaffigan Family Funeral Hom…

Groton Opens In-Person Early Voting for State Primary

Groton has opened in-person early voting ahead of the Massachusetts state primary, the town announced in a notice posted to its website. The alert, posted as of Saturday, August 29, 2026, directs residents to a linked schedule for exact early-voting hours and locations rather than listi…

Planning Board denies cell tower permit after zoning variances rejected

Groton Planning Board unanimously denies a cell tower special permit at the regional high school after zoning variances failed.

Groton-Dunstable School Committee Opens Year, Approves $14.7 Million in Warrants

Groton-Dunstable schools open the year with a $146,000 literacy grant and a model-school nod for Florence Roche. Superintendent Dr.

Groton panel requires wetlands filing for Radden Road shed plan

Groton conservation board orders full wetlands review for a Radden Road shed, splits over a contested Common Street driveway.

Groton Assessors Launch Five-Year Cyclical Property Inspections

Groton's Board of Assessors kicked off a five-year cycle of mandatory property inspections Monday, complying with Massachusetts Department of Revenue rules. The inspections, which began August 24, will roll out across the town's properties over the coming five years as part of the state…

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

This week's obituary notices column carries one Groton, Massachusetts obituary: Young, John III, 63, who died August 19, 2026, with a notice posted to Legacy.com. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole, and her husband, Seth Bonchack; service details were not specified in the available …

Groton Deed Sales Range From $375,000 To $1.74 Million On Skyfields Drive

Groton recorded 20 property deed transfers from July 24 to Aug. 22, with disclosed prices ranging from $375,000 to $1,741,500 and a median of $806,250 among the 14 sales that reported a price. The other six sales, all transfers within the same family or into a personal trust, did not disclose a

Select Board previews 19-article fall town meeting warrant

Groton previews a 19-article fall warrant led by a citizen petition to kill its license plate reader cameras.