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Groton's Town Clerk released state primary voting information Monday, giving residents an early look at the upcoming election process. The News Flash post, published July 27, did not yet specify polling dates or locations, directing residents instead to check the town's election page fo…

Groton's real estate tax demand fee rose to the state maximum this year, town officials confirmed this week. Effective May 1, 2026, the fee charged on overdue tax and excise payments climbed to $30, authorized under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 15, town officials said.…

The Groton Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on its Fiscal Year 2027 annual plan, inviting tenant and public input. The notice, posted to the town's website Wednesday, says the plan is meant to give residents insight into the agency's operations and priorities for the coming …

Groton Center begins delivering Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry groceries to residents facing food insecurity, town officials announced July 16, 2026. The new service targets a long-standing transportation barrier for those seeking help from the Devens-based pantry. Meanwhile, the Town Cl…

Groton Center launches grocery delivery to close a transportation gap for Loaves and Fishes Pantry. The Groton Center announced Thursday it is now delivering groceries from the Devens-based Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry to residents facing food insecurity who can't make the trip themsel…

Groton has declared a Level 3 Critical Drought, its most serious water-conservation designation, town officials announced this week. The Town Clerk's office will close Friday, July 17, 2026, resuming normal hours Monday, July 20, and the real estate tax demand fee rose to $30 as of May …

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…

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 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'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…