Groton Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 9, 2026
The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Groton on or around July 9, 2026.
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Groton Declares Level 3 Drought, Bans Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use
Groton has declared a Level 3 Critical Drought and banned non-essential outdoor water use, town officials announced this week, citing a state determination. The town also issued an update on its Annual Fireworks Celebration and confirmed the real estate tax demand fee will rise to $30 e…
State Declares Critical Drought, Groton Bans Outdoor Watering
Groton enters critical drought status, triggering an immediate ban on non-essential outdoor water use. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts declared a Level 3 — Critical Drought for the Northeast Region on July 6, 2026, a designation that includes Groton under the state's Drought Managemen…
Groton Bans Outdoor Water Use Under Level 3 Critical Drought Declaration
Groton is under a mandatory outdoor water ban after Massachusetts declared a Level 3 — Critical Drought for the Northeast Region on July 6. The Commonwealth's Drought Management Plan triggered immediate enforcement by the Groton Water Department, prohibiting non-essential outdoor water …
Groton Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 5, 2026
The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Groton on or around July 5, 2026.
Groton Median Hits $825,000 as June Sales Cluster in Six-Figure Upper Tier
Groton recorded 20 deed transfers between June 6 and July 5, 2026, with 13 carrying disclosed sale prices ranging from $600,000 to $1.6 million and a median of $825,000. The month's standout transaction was 92 Common St., which sold June 25 for $1.6 million, with Jeanne M. Nutt as selle…
Groton Transfer Station Closes for July 4 After Normal Friday Hours
Groton's Transfer Station is closed Saturday after operating on its normal Friday schedule, leaving residents without drop-off access on Independence Day. Town Hall, which was also shuttered Friday, July 3, remains closed today; online services at grotonma.gov are available 24/7 for bil…
Groton Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 3, 2026
The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Groton on or around July 3, 2026.
Groton Town Hall closes Friday for Fourth of July holiday weekend
Groton Town Hall will be closed Friday, July 3, as the town observes the Independence Day holiday. The Transfer Station gets a split schedule — open Friday at regular hours, then closed Saturday, July 4. Residents needing permits, payments, or other in-person services at 173 Main St. sh…
Groton Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 1, 2026
The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Groton on or around July 1, 2026.