Groton brief: Friday, September 25, 2026

Conservation Commission orders years of restoration after water contractor trespassed on protected land

Conservation Commission orders years of restoration after water contractor trespassed on protected land.

Commission orders cleanup after land trespass. Groton's Conservation Commission ordered a multi-year restoration after a water-department contractor's work near the Walker Cox Conservation Area encroached onto protected land. The panel also weighed the town's option on two Long Hill Road parcels bordering an Olmsted-designed landscape.Groton News

Water Department ends seasonal conservation program. The Groton Water Department has ended this year's Water Conservation Program, thanking residents for their cooperation.Groton Water Department
Fire department urges storm prep this weekend. The Groton Fire Department is reminding residents to prepare now ahead of a storm expected to bring rain and strong wind to Massachusetts this weekend.Groton Fire Department
Cultural Council seeks six volunteers for grant board. The Town of Groton is recruiting six volunteers for the Local Cultural Council, the board that reviews grant applications and awards funding for local arts, music, history and science programs.Town of Groton

Thu, Oct 1: Second-quarter tax bills due November 2. Groton's second-quarter real estate tax bill is dated October 1 and comes due November 2, the town is reminding residents.Town of Groton