IMPORTANT: Town of Groton COVID-19 Pandemic Press Release
March 13, 2020
Based on a motion taken by the Select Board at an emergency meeting held on Friday, March 13, 2020 the Select Board has taken the following action relative to the COVID-19 pandemic effective immediately:
1. An emergency declaration was declared in the Town of Groton by the Select Board until further notice.
2. There shall be no public access to any town building effective immediately until further notice. The Transfer Station will remain open at this time.
3. All public meetings are cancelled effective immediately through March 30, 2020. Only the Select Board and the Board of Health will be allowed to meet in emergency session, if required.
4. The 2020 Spring Town Meeting has been postponed until Monday, May 18, 2020.
5. The Town Election will be postponed until Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
The Town of Groton is taking unprecedented steps in order to reduce the rate of spread by working proactively to reduce transmission and promote public health recommendations. We urge all citizens to exercise appropriate measures in order to reduce the risk of infection. Additional information regarding risk and containment can be found on the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/.
Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation with this. We will continue to update the community as information becomes available. Please keep checking the Town of Groton website and social media outlets for updates as they become available.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Haddad
Town Manager
Based on a motion taken by the Select Board at an emergency meeting held on Friday, March 13, 2020 the Select Board has taken the following action relative to the COVID-19 pandemic effective immediately:
1. An emergency declaration was declared in the Town of Groton by the Select Board until further notice.
2. There shall be no public access to any town building effective immediately until further notice. The Transfer Station will remain open at this time.
3. All public meetings are cancelled effective immediately through March 30, 2020. Only the Select Board and the Board of Health will be allowed to meet in emergency session, if required.
4. The 2020 Spring Town Meeting has been postponed until Monday, May 18, 2020.
5. The Town Election will be postponed until Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
The Town of Groton is taking unprecedented steps in order to reduce the rate of spread by working proactively to reduce transmission and promote public health recommendations. We urge all citizens to exercise appropriate measures in order to reduce the risk of infection. Additional information regarding risk and containment can be found on the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/.
Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation with this. We will continue to update the community as information becomes available. Please keep checking the Town of Groton website and social media outlets for updates as they become available.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Haddad
Town Manager
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info
The Board of Health has some information posted about Coronavirus (COVID-19) available on their page here.
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4th quarter Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills have been mailed, which is a few days earlier than normal. This was done solely to
March 20, 2020
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Transfer Station – Limitations on Disposal Items
Beginning Friday March 20 the Town of Groton Transfer Station will, until further notice, only receive town orange trash bags & recycling. The following fee
March 18, 2020
11:03 am
Emergency Declaration
Please see the attached document for the Emergency Declaration for the Town of Groton. Click Here to download it.
March 17, 2020
11:05 am
Groton COA Grocery Store Service
The Groton COA van will be going to the grocery store with limited number of riders. Please call 978-448-1170 24 hours in advance to schedule
March 16, 2020
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Notice: Suspension of Building Permits and Inspections
Due to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Building Department will indefinitely suspend the issuance of new permits and the scheduling
March 16, 2020
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COVID-19 Press Release – Town Buildings Closure
An updated Press Release was sent out on 3/23/2020 – View It Here IMPORTANT: Town of Groton COVID-19 Pandemic Press Release PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE
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Coronavirus Update for the Groton COA and The Groton Center
Due to the Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration and conversations with Town’s Emergency Management Director, all programs at The Groton Center that have more than
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Upcoming Public Meetings
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Select Board Meeting
March 30, 2020 7:00 pm -
Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee Meeting
March 31, 2020 4:00 pm -
Groton Electric Light Commission Meeting
March 31, 2020 4:00 pm -
Conservation Commission Meeting
March 31, 2020 6:30 pm -
Montachusett Regional Planning Commission Meeting
April 2, 2020 6:30 pm -
Montachusett Regional Planning Commission Meeting
April 2, 2020 7:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
April 8, 2020 7:00 pm -
Finance Committee Meeting
April 13, 2020 7:00 pm -
Recycling Committee Meeting
April 16, 2020 7:00 pm -
Finance Committee Meeting
April 21, 2020 7:00 pm
Open Committee Vacancies
Below are the Town boards and committees that have open vacancies. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out a committee interest form here.- Board of Survey - 2 open vacancies.
- Complete Streets Committee - 2 open vacancies.
- Great Pond Advisory Committee - 2 open vacancies.
- Historical Commission - 1 open vacancy.
- Housing Partnership - 2 open vacancies.
- Insurance Advisory Committee - 1 open vacancy.
- Invasive Species Committee - 4 open vacancies.
- Local Cultural Council - 2 open vacancies.
- Old Burying Ground Commission - 1 open vacancy.
- Personnel Board - 1 open vacancy.
- Sargisson Beach Committee - 1 open vacancy.
- Scholarship Committee - 1 open vacancy.
- Select Board Strategic Plan Sub-Committee - 2 open vacancies.
- Sustainability Commission - 5 open vacancies.
- Town Center Overlay District Design Review Committee - 1 open vacancy.
- Weed Harvester Committee - 2 open vacancies.
- Williams Barn Committee - 2 open vacancies.
- Zoning Board of Appeals - 1 open vacancy.
Town & Community Events
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Prescott School Community Center Presentation on How We Govern Ourselves
March 29, 2020 2:00 pm -
Prescott School Presents Stress-Proof Yourself:Emotional First Aid and Beyond
March 31, 2020 7:00 pm -
Prescott School Presents – Exploring Groton ART & LITERATURE
April 1, 2020 1:00 pm -
Prescott School Community Center Presents – Armchair Adventure Travel
April 5, 2020 2:00 pm -
Prescott School Community Center Presents-Social Security:Your Questions Answered
April 7, 2020 6:00 pm -
Prescott School Presents – Exploring Groton EDUCATION
April 8, 2020 1:00 pm -
Prescott School Community Center Presents- Save the Pollinators! Save the Planet!
April 11, 2020 9:00 am -
Save the date! Prescott School Community Center hosts A Spring Egg Hunt !
April 11, 2020 11:00 am -
Prescott School Presents- Springtime at Mass Audubon’s Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
April 14, 2020 9:00 am -
Prescott School Community Center Presents-Healthcare and Your Retirement
April 14, 2020 6:00 pm -
Prescott School Presents – Exploring Groton MUSIC & MATISSE
April 15, 2020 1:00 pm
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