Groton, MA News

A grand time was guaranteed for all at a special anniversary parade held last Saturday, and by all accounts, the town's 350th Celebration Committee delivered.2.7

In the annual calendar of a food pantry, spring and the holidays are the high points for ... In addition to the food pantry, L&F; serves people of Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley by providing emergency shelter and resource referral, and by working with clients to promote their independence and self-reliance.3.7

The committee was pleased with the sincere interest expressed by all the candidates and the well-rounded municipal qualifications exhibited by those candidates we chose to interview, wrote Mercier, Burlington's ...2

With no discussion, the Groton Dunstable Regional School Committee took a vote last week that would, in effect, continue its appeal in state court of a recent decision requiring the district to pay an extra ...3.1

Groton voters will decide tomorrow night whether to allow an independent water district from West Groton to build a well in the town's public forest, a move that could eventually help the entire town meet its ...2.7

Retired residents are invited to volunteer their time and services at Nashoba Valley Technical High School.2.7

Representatives of the Shaw's Supermarket chain have told the Planning Board that if their new store -- at the Four Corners section of town -- is not open for business by mid-November to take advantage of the ...2.7

Ashby Congregational Church, located at the Common in Ashby, worship service and Sunday school at ... Ayer Church of God Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.2

A threat sent out over the Internet against students at Billerica High School did not fool police last night.2.7

Come and meet Andrea Silbert, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor 2006, at a cocktail reception and discussion event on Saturday night, Sept.2.7

An overflow crowd of residents endured more than two hours worth of testimony at the first public hearing session before the Zoning Board of Appeals Aug.2.7

In January and February, two cars slid on ice while rounding a sharp curve in the road and slid into trees in front of McDonald's home.2.7

The Groton Cultural Council is now accepting grant applications for financial support of community projects.2.7

While most students were enjoying the last few weeks of summer, teachers and some students at North Central Charter Essential School returned to school to prepare for the upcoming school year.2.7

In 1852, Harvard voted to build all its own schools, but did not "actually purchase" existing buildings until 12 years later, in 1864.2.7

The Groton Dunstable Education Foundation will kick off the new school year with an information booth at Grotonfest on Saturday, Sept.2.7

As in other towns, the recent spike in gasoline prices is not popular, but it has not altered driving habits much, although to some older drivers who experienced the spike in the 1973-74 time frame, it should.2.7

RIED:Crystal Campaigne and Joshua Burek were married Sept. 6, 2004, with a reception following at Fruitlands Museum.2

Communication is one of the things Alan Genovese wanted to work to improve upon in his first year as superintendent of the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District.2.7

The presentation will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street , Groton.2.7

A federal commission's decision Wednesday to spare two other major military bases in New England has awakened hopes that Otis Air National Guard base on Cape Cod will also survive.2.7

When the Community Preservation Act was first put before the people of Ayer, it was presented as a means to protect valuable land and water resources in the town.2.7

Mazy, the stolen golden retriever who ended up 76 miles from home in Westford, was found safe and healthy yesterday just before 6 a.m. Mazy turned up after owner Molly Rice left articles of her clothing ...

The signage pictures a horse bowing behind a white fence, and reads, "My name is Adios Amigo ... The sign is the work of 14-year-old Aubrey Krieger of Ayer, a member of the 4-H Middlesex Mavericks.2.7

In January the selectmen hosted a public forum to discuss closing a shortfall in downtown parking by adding a 350-space parking garage there.2.7

"Great plays don't just appear from nowhere; they evolve through collaboration," explains Village Theatre Project Artistic Director Troy Siebels, happily describing the success of the new theatre company's ...2.7

Well, apparently no one told that to Jack Crory, a Townsend resident and a junior at Fitchburg State College, who began his own theater company last year and is currently planning the group's second season ...2.7

A revised preliminary subdivision plan for the Julia Lane Extension project was presented to the Planning Board by representatives of Robert M. Hicks, Inc.2.7

As alternatives to the notoriously inefficient open fireplace, steel and cast-iron wood stoves have a deservedly strong reputation.2.9

The Groton man who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal accident told police multiple stories about ... Rubin noted Guilford was on probation for a case of larceny by check out of Ayer District Court at the time of the wreck, which could have given him reason to avoid the police.

The Merry Trippers senior travel group is sponsoring a Christmas markets trip to Budapest and Prague Dec.2.7

This week, the Planing Board closed the public hearings on a proposed Dunkin' Donuts going in on 17 Elm Street.2.7

The Dunstable Artisans are pleased to announce the acceptance of Groton resident, Mark Kick, back into the group after several years' absence.3.1

GROTON; If all goes well, lovers of fine apparel and those who just like to browse through well-stocked clothes racks will soon have a place in Groton to call their own when a new, high-end consignment shop ...3.3

To raise funds for the Grotonfest, a fee is charged for the rental of booth space and to become an individual sponsor.2.7