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Town Meeting resumes tonight at the Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School. The session will start at 7:00PM with Article 24. This is expected to be the final night of the Spring Town Meeting. The full warrant can be found here http://townofgroton.org//DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?PortalId=0&EntryId=22235

The second night of Town Meeting begins at 7:00PM tonight at the GD Middle School!

Home Page - Discover Hidden Treasures!

During the Month of May, over 40 communities across the 994-square-mile Freedom’s Way area, home to over 750,000 people, will offer free, public programs featuring “hidden treasures” in their towns. The many fun and creative activities will enable residents and visitors of the region to explore the nature, culture, and history of Freedom’s Way’s communities. Participating communities and organizations have selected “hidden treasures” that tell exciting or unexpected stories from its history and will share its story with the public. “Treasures” featured will be objects held in local collections, public monuments, buildings, and landscapes. Events scheduled for Groton are the following: 1. The Essential Honeybee. Reservations required. Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Tues. May 2, 7:00–8:30 PM. Learn about the vital role of the honeybee in our environment with expert Kenneth Warchol, Worcester County Bee Inspector. With honey tasting! Space is limited. Brought to you by the Groton Public Library. 2. Birds and Nature Walk. Nashua River Rail Trail, Station Ave. parking lot, Sun. May 14, 8:30–10:30 AM. Join birding enthusiasts Russ and Wanfang Murray for a spring bird and nature walk along the Nashua River Rail Trail. Brought to you by the Groton Trails Committee. 3. Footprints of the Glaciers. Williams Barn, 160 Chicopee Row, Sun. May 14, 8:00–11:00 AM. Moderate 5-mile hike includes climbing Groton’s highest drumlin (and viewing several others in the swarm), traversing eskers, and passing by bedrock outcrops and vernal pools. Brought to you by Groton Trails Committee 4. What Glaciers Left Behind. Groton Town Hall (start location), 173 Main St., Sat. May 20,| 9:00–11:30 AM and Sun. May 21, 1:00–3:30 PM. An interactive Geology Bus Tour of Groton’s glacial features for geology enthusiasts of all ages. Space is limited. Must pre-register at geologybustour@gmail.com. Funding provided by Groton Trust Funds. 5. A Challenge to a President in a Divided Nation. Boutwell House, 172 Main St., Sat. May 20, 1:00–3:00 PM. Historian Brian Bixby will talk about the actions that brought about the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson and the role of Groton’s George Boutwell in those proceedings. Self-guided tour afterwards. Brought to you by Groton History Center. 6. Gifts of the Glaciers: How Glaciers Guided Our Natural and Human History. Nashua River Watershed River Resource Center, 592 Main St., Tues. May 23, 7:00–9:00 PM. Learn how Groton’s geographic location and the Ice Age glacier created a rich biological environment, unique in Massachusetts, as told by local experts Robert Pine, Geologist, and Michael Roberts, Archaeologist/Historian. Brought to you by Nashua River Watershed Association and Groton Conservation Trust. Visit: www.discoverhiddentreasures.org for a full listing of program events by town and by date.

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Town Meeting kicks off tonight at 7:00 PM at the Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School auditorium. We hope to see everyone in attendance. The full Town Meeting warrant can be viewed online at http://townofgroton.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?PortalId=0&EntryId=22235

Town Hall will be closing at 5:00PM tonight so that staff can prepare for Town Meeting tonight.

The Council on Aging (COA) will be holding informational sessions about articles 9 & 10 set to be voted on at the Spring Town Meeting. Article #9 is in regards to the purchase of the Lawrence Trust Land on Farmers Row. Article #10 is design money for building a senior center. The Town Meeting Senior Center Review Committee will be COA Feasibility Study will be available to answers questions and take feedback during these sessions. Sessions will be held at below places and times. Friday April 7th 10am Town Hall Saturday April 8th 10:15am Library Tuesday April 11 7pm Town Hall Wednesday April 12th 7pm Senior Center Thursday April 13th 10am Senior Center Tuesday April 18th 1pm Senior Center Wednesday April 19th 7pm Lost Lake Fire Station Saturday April 22nd 10am Senior Center

Groton Community Survey

Town Resident Survey! We are requesting that all Groton residents take a few minutes to complete a quick survey. The data is being used by Matrix Consulting group who is performing a municipal audit on the functions and services of the Town. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GrotonSurvey

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will be holding two public meetings to present proposed changes to the Town's Charter. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, April 5th 2017 at 10:00AM-12:00PM and 7:00PM-9:00PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Town Hall. The proposed changes will be presented at the Spring Town Meeting on April 24th, where a vote will be taken to adopt the proposed changes. The public is encouraged to attend and ask any questions they may have about the proposed changes. You can find the draft charter documents on the Charter Review Committee page at http://townofgroton.org/Town/BoardsCommittees/CharterReviewCommittee.aspx

Due to the expected snow tomorrow Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday March 14th and all public meetings for that day have been cancelled.

Groton Fire Department

Town Hall will have a delayed opening because of the weather conditions. We will open for business at 10:00AM today February 13th. All Morning Public Meetings have been cancelled for today.

Town Hall and the Library will be closed today due to the snow storm. Stay safe everyone.