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This Week in Groton: Jun 22 - Jun 28
5 stories from Groton News this week.
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Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026
One Groton obituary was recorded for the week of June 22–28, 2026: Archer, George W., age 95, of Groton, who died June 23, 2026; notice posted through Anderson Family Funeral Homes of Ayer.
Sports
Groton sports roundup, June 22 to June 28
Groton's town government issued an update June 22 on its annual fireworks celebration, per the town website. On the recreation front, the town's ongoing pickup softball (Sundays) and pickup baseball (Wednesdays) programs remain open to participants — contact Jon Strauss at 978-870-8596 …
Morning Brief
Lawrence Academy Partners With Groton to Bring Back July 4th Fireworks
Groton's Fourth of July fireworks are confirmed, anchored by a new partnership with Lawrence Academy. The town issued a press release June 22 announcing the collaboration, preserving a community tradition that draws families each summer. Separately, a vacancy has opened on the Community…
Government · Complete Streets Committee
Complete Streets Panel Backs Lover's Lane Bid
Groton's Complete Streets Committee voted 6-0 to send the Lover's Lane sidewalk and crosswalk project out to bid.
Real Estate
Groton Median Tops $833K as June Sales Cluster in Mid-Six-Figure Range
Groton recorded 20 deeds between May 28 and June 26, 2026, with 14 carrying disclosed sale prices ranging from $145,000 to $2,435,000 and a median of $833,250. The standout transaction was 6 Little Hollow Lane, which closed June 2 at $2,435,000, the month's high by a wide margin. Six ad…
Morning Brief
Lawrence Academy Backs Groton's Annual Fireworks Celebration
Lawrence Academy will support Groton's annual fireworks celebration, keeping the summer tradition intact. The town confirmed the partnership in a press release this week, though a date and location have not yet been publicly announced; residents should monitor grotonma.gov for updates. …
Government · Sewer Commission
Sewer Commission Holds Rate Flat, OKs Transfers
Groton Sewer Commission held its sewer rate flat for fiscal 2027 and approved two small budget transfers.
Morning Brief
Lawrence Academy Set to Host Groton's Annual Fourth of July Fireworks
Lawrence Academy will again host Groton's annual fireworks celebration this Fourth of July, the town announced in a June 22 press release, keeping a community tradition intact. The town offered no additional venue details or start time in the release excerpt available, and residents are…
Government · Conservation Commission
Groton Conservation Commission Issues Enforcement Order Over Unauthorized Clearing of Trust Land
Groton Conservation Commission issues enforcement order to the town's Water Department over unauthorized clearing of conservation land.