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Groton-Dunstable Cross Country
At the Frank Kelley Invitational at the Wrentham Development Center. In the freshman boys 3K race, Layne Wagner ran a 13.51 followed by Shiv Patel with a 14.33. In the boys open 5k, Greyson Duane…
Susan Horowitz - Groton Herald
Dr Susan Horowitz passed away on Friday October 2, 2026 in Syracuse NY, at the age of 81. Her final resting place is next to her parents in Binghamton, New York where she was born and raised. Susan moved from Groton to Syracuse, six years ago, to be near her niece and other family members. Susan took great pride in completing her Veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania. She was one of a very few female Veterinarians at the time.
Scores - Groton Herald
Football 10/9 - Medway 35, GD 0 Boys Soccer 10/8 - GD 1, Marlborough 1 10/10 - GD 0, Shawsheen Valley Voc 1 10/13 - GD 1, Oakmont 0 Girls Soccer 10/6 - GD 1,...
Happenings for week of October 16
November will soon be here. It’s not too early to think about pies. Christian Union Church will again be selling pies. Do you need one or two for…
Theo Recommends - Groton Herald
Digger is currently in theaters. For parents, this film is rated R. I recently viewed a double feature of Digger and Primetime in theaters. I watched Digger first and then
Groton Public Notices
In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, §§ 9 and 11, and the Code of the Town of Groton, Chapter 218, the Groton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM, in the Groton Town Hall, to consider the request submitted by Megan Daley/Fringe Hair Loft to operate a hair salon in the existing commercial building located at 777 Boston Road (Assessors’ Parcel 133-10). No substantive changes to the exterior of the site are proposed.
Dusntable Public Notices
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 138, Sections 12 and 15A, notice is hereby given that the Dunstable Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on October 27, 2026 at 6:15pm to consider an application from Dunstable Pizza for a new On-Premise Liquor License – Malt & Wine at 207 Pleasant Street, Dunstable. Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearing at Dunstable Town Hall, 511 Main Street, Dunstable.
A real Scottish statesman
Remembering James Stuart and a lost age of competent Scottish governance He was the youngest son of the 17th Earl of Moray. In direct descent from Scotland’s King James V. An Old Etonian who had had a distinguished Great War and the first love of a woman who would die, eight decades later, as a national treasure. James Stuart, from 1923 the nonchalant Unionist MP for Moray and Nairn, was a Scottish grandee. A lover of gossip.
Nashoba Tech Freshmen Participate in Second Annual Day of Service
At Nashoba Valley Technical High School, service isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a major part of every student’s day. It’s right there in the mission statement: “The school strives to promote citizenship through a safe…
Happenings for week of October 9
Join us in watching this film by Groton resident, Alex Woodle, that uses newly discoveered documents, together with oral histories of longtime residents to tell a 300-year…
Theo Recommends - Groton Herald
Citizen Kane can be rented on most on-demand platforms. For parents, this film is rated PG. Whenever there is something good within a particular parameter with regards to film, television, or video games, usually they refer to it as the “Citizen Kane of such-and-such”. It is the best possible thing within the franchise, within the medium, etc. But what is Citizen Kane (1941) actually like?
Groton Public Notices
Bids must be received at GELD’s office by 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the GELD Operations Center, 23 Station Avenue, Groton, Massachusetts 01450. Full specifications are included in the bid package which can be requested by emailing Tammi Lemire at tlemire@grotonelectric.org or calling 978-448-1150. Two (2) copies of the bids should be submitted and clearly marked Aerial Lift. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Groton-Dunstable Cross Country
On Tuesday, Sept 29. GDXC raced against Nashoba on their home course. GD boys 15, Nashoba 49. GD boys are undefeated. They swept the top 6 spots: Micah Pierantozzi, Greyson Duane, Andrew Kosiba, Ashton Duane,…
Groton-Dunstable Girls Soccer
Reese McAdam receives the ball in the midfield and turns into a 1v1 with the defender. Photo by Matt Detora
Groton-Dunstable Field Hockey
G-D took on Quabbin at home last Thursday. The Crusaders were defeated 2-0, but responded with a 2-0 win over Bromfield and a 2-2 tie with Oakmont on Friday and Monday. Photo by Matt Detora
Nashoba Tech Blood Drive
Students in the Nashoba Tech Health Assisting program scored a huge assist by helping the American Red Cross at the Day of Remembrance Blood Drive at Fenway Park in Boston September 11, the 25th anniversary…
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail can be watched on Peacock and Prime Video or rented on most on-demand platforms. For parents, this film is rated PG. If there is one thing I love the most that is not related to pop culture (film, TV, games, etc) then it is history, specifically medieval history, specifically English medieval history, and specifically English history from 1066-1377. Even then that is a big area of interest by historian standards.
Happenings for October 2
Sunday, October 4, 2026: 163 West Main Street Groton, MA 01450 Sponsored by the Squannacook River Runners Part of the WMAC’s Grand Tree Trail Race Series
Groton Public Notices
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room, to convene the hearing for the application of Donald Black, 22 Mountain Lakes Trail, Groton, MA 01450, for a petition for a variance to build a garage within +/- 5 feet of an old paper road on Lot 129-147, 22 Mountain Lakes Trail, Groton, MA. Please refer to Section 218-5.7- E (1) and any other applicable section of the Groton Zoning By-Law.
Townsend Public Notices
Townsend Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will be holding a public informational hearing on October 15th, 2026, at 6:00pm at Town Hall, 272 Main St. in the Upper Chambers Room. The hearing will also be held virtually via Zoom meeting at: The purpose of this hearing is to ascertain the needs, possibilities, and resources of the town regarding community preservation possibilities and resources.
Scores - Groton Herald
Football 9/25 - Somerville 30, GD 3 Golf 9/23 - GD def Westborough 9/24 - GD def Ayer-Shirley 9/29 - GD def Leominster Volleyball 9/23 - GD def Montachusett, 3-09/29 - GD def Hudson,...
Girls Varsity Soccer
G-D Girls Varsity Soccer took on Leominster under the lights at Doyle Stadium last Tuesday evening. Photo by Matt Detora
Dunstable Public Notices
In accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL c.131 §40, its associated Regulations (310 CMR 10.00) and the Town of Dunstable General Wetland Bylaw, the Dunstable Conservation Commission will hold a joint public hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30pm to consider a Notice of Intent filed by KB Properties LLC for property owned by KB Properties LLC and located at 309-315 Main Street, Map 17, Block 140 Lots 1&2.
Can Scottish Labour survive?
The party has failed its core voters and left itself without direction It was late at night in June 1989, as tellers toiled and the bundled votes in the Glasgow Central by-election increasingly piled high. Months earlier, Scottish Labour had been humiliated by Jim Sillars’s insurgent Scottish National Party triumph in Glasgow Govan. Now Labour was back, romping home with 55 per cent of the poll. A party grandee turned to a BBC journalist.
Pinwheels for Peace
Every Groton-Dunstable middle school student made a pinwheel this year to recognize International Day of Peace on September 21. Pinwheels…
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Greater Boston announces that Karla King of Groton is one of two local volunteers with the girl empowerment nonprofit organization who have been awarded the Remarkable Volunteer Award by its…
Happenings for September 25
In advance of the October 3 Town Meeting, the town moderator will hold open office hours for voters with procedural questions. The office hours will be in the Community…
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service can be rented on most on-demand platforms. For parents, this film is rated PG. It is 1969, Sean Connery resigns as James…
Groton Fire Department Responds to Fire Caused by Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion
Fire Chief Arthur Cheeks reports that the Groton Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire Thursday afternoon that started in a home after lithium-ion batteries reportedly exploded. Sept. 17, Groton Fire responded to a reported structure fire at Nashua Road after a resident reported lithium-ion batteries had exploded. The resident reported smoke and flames in the home, originating in the bedroom.
Boys Varsity Soccer
Groton-Dunstable was under pressure much of the opening half, the backline showed an ability to win the ball, play physical and clear it away. Photo by Matt Detora
Girls Varsity Soccer
Groton-Dunstable Girls Varsity Soccer Team dedicated their September 17 game to Morgan’s Message, a foundation dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health in athletics and ensuring mental health is treated with the same importance…
Groton Public Notices
In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, the Groton Historic Districts Commission (GHDC) will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday October 6, 2026, at 7:30 pm at The Groton Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450.
Dunstable Public Notices
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Dunstable will hold a public hearing at Dunstable Town Hall, 511 Main Street, Dunstable, MA 01827 on Thursday October 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM to hear the application filed by Jon and Ginger Hughes of 1 Trask Way in Dunstable, MA, to grant a variance from a particular dimensional requirement of the zoning bylaw in connection with the construction of a proposed garage on their lot.
The making of a masterpiece
Fifty years on, I, Claudius remains television’s greatest political drama Half a century since its debut – first airing, on BBC 2, on 20th September 1976 – I, Claudius is hallowed, broadcast gold. An epic taking in eight decades of the grandeur that was Rome from the perspective of the decent old man that against long odds became its fourth Emperor.
Happenings for September 18
Residents of Groton and surrounding towns are invited to discover the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® practice. Join us for an Open House:
Groton Dunstable Youth Soccer
After weeks of planning and preparing, Groton-Dunstable Youth Soccer began their fall season last Saturday, Sept. 12 at Cow Pond Brook fields on a beautiful sunny day. Players and coaches were more than ready to…
Groton Dunstable
Scoreboard Football 9/10 - Acton-Boxborough 43, GD 19 Boys Soccer 9/8 - Littleton 3, GD 0 9/10 - North Middlesex 2, GD 1 Girls Soccer 9/8 - Littleton 1, GD 0 9/10 - GD 1,...
Groton-Dunstable Boys Varsity Soccer
The Boys Varsity Soccer team opened up the season at home, hosting Littleton. Photo by Matt Detora Despite creating a few second half chances, G-D was unable to get on the board against the Tigers,…
Groton Senior Golf
Groton Senior Golf League Match 10 9/15/26 Low Net & Second by Flight A: 34.5 (tie) Andy Palmer & Mike Vorse B: 31.5 Fred Kobs, 32.5 (tie) Jim MacDonald & Vince Pothier C: 29.5 Martha...
Townsend Public Notice
In accordance with MGL Ch. 40, §15C – Scenic Roads, MGL Ch. 87 – Shade Trees, Townsend General Bylaws Chapter 106 – Scenic Roads, and Planning Board Rules and Regulations, Article IV, §175-31 through 175-34 – Hearings Under the Scenic Road Act, the Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. in the Select Board Chambers at Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street, Townsend, Massachusetts, and remotely via Zoom, regarding an application...
Dunstable Public Notices
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Dunstable will hold a public hearing at Dunstable Town Hall, 511 Main Street, Dunstable, MA 01827 on Thursday October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM to hear the application filed by William and Kathleen Mitchell of 157 Forest Street to reduce or modify the applicable zoning bylaw requirements in connection with the construction of a proposed 40-foot-by-40-foot accessory barn on their lot.
Groton Public Notices Sept 18
In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, the Groton Historic Districts Commission (GHDC) will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday October 6, 2026, at 7:30 pm at The Groton Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450.
Happenings for September 11
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Football - Groton Herald
Head Coach James Creed and his staff break down the scrimmage with the team. Photo by Matt Detora
Theo Recommends - Groton Herald
Whiplash can be rented on most on-demand platforms. For parents, this film is rated R for swearing. Unlike prior reviews, this one will contain spoilers, so be warned.
Edward J. Halleran, Jr.
Edward J. Halleran, Jr., 85 of Groton, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Ayer Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Ayer. Ed was born in Ayer on February 2, 1941. He was the…
Field Hockey - Groton Herald
Lily Testa gets the ball over the goalie’s outstretched pad and into the back of the net. Photo by Matt Detora
Townsend Public Notices
In accordance with MGL Ch. 40, §15C – Scenic Roads, MGL Ch. 87 – Shade Trees, Townsend General Bylaws Chapter 106 – Scenic Roads, and Planning Board Rules and Regulations, Article IV, §175-31 through 175-34 – Hearings Under the Scenic Road Act, the Planning Board and Tree Warden will hold a joint public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. in the Select Board Chambers at Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street, Townsend, Massachusetts, and remotely via Zoom, regarding an application...
Groton Public Notices
In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Groton, the Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Groton Senior Center, 163 West Main Street, to consider revisions to the Board of Health Regulations, Chapter 332 Wells. Copies of the proposed revisions to the regulations are on file in the Town Clerk’s office and the Board of Health office at the Town Hall. The Town of Groton does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
Happenings for September 4
Left to right: Paul & Carol Tucker – Owners of SignLogics, Joshua Vollmar, Michael Noseworthy – Groton Inn General Manager, Jim Desrosiers. Courtesy photo
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