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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…

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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…

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Government · Park Commission

Park Commission votes to comply with turtle gate order

Groton's Park Commission voted unanimously to comply with a Conservation Commission order restricting access to the town's baseball-field road, amending it so the gate can open any day a turtle monitor is present rather than only on weekends.

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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 …

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Real Estate

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…

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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…

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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…

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Real Estate

Groton's June Median Tops $833K as Prices Span $145K to $2.4M

Groton recorded 20 deed transfers between May 31 and June 29, 2026, with 14 carrying disclosed sale prices ranging from $145,000 to $2,435,000 and a median of $833,250. The month's standout transaction was 6 Little Hollow Lane, which sold June 2 for $2,435,000 — the highest price in the…

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