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Groton Center Adds Food Pantry Delivery for Residents

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…

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Groton Center launches home delivery for Loaves and Fishes Pantry

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…

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Groton Declares Level 3 Critical Drought

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 …

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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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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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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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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…

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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. …

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