Groton Morning Brief, Nov. 4: Officer ratified, $2M budget gap looms

From Groton News

• Select Board ratifies new police officer, weighs budget gap The Groton Select Board took up a packed agenda covering a new police hire, a rising Groton School payment, and a projected fiscal 2028 budget shortfall that could force an override vote.Groton News
• Senior Center's third annual craft fair opens Thursday The Groton Senior Center holds its third annual craft fair Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Groton Center, with handmade goods and refreshments for shoppers.Groton News

Happening Wed, Nov 4

• 12:00 p.m.: Destination Groton Committee meets Wednesday The Destination Groton Committee holds a midday meeting Wednesday at noon at Town Hall.Town of Groton
• 2:00 p.m.: Groton Sewer Commission meets The Groton Sewer Commission holds a regular meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m.Town of Groton
• 6:00 p.m.: Regional school district curriculum committee meets The Groton-Dunstable Regional School District's Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Accountability committee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m.Groton-Dunstable Regional School District
• 7:00 p.m.: Groton-Dunstable School Committee meets Wednesday The Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m.Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee
• 7:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets at Town Hall The Historical Commission meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall first floor meeting room.Town of Groton

Yesterday in Groton (Tue, Nov 3)

• Fire department releases October run statistics The Groton Fire Department posted its monthly run statistics for October 2026, detailing the calls it responded to during the month.Groton Fire Department

Coming up

• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Thursday evening The Groton Planning Board holds its regular meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall second floor meeting room.Town of Groton
• Mon, Nov 9, 1:00 p.m.: Council on Aging meets at the Groton Center The Council on Aging holds its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Groton Center.Town of Groton
• Mon, Nov 9, 3:00 p.m.: Board of Assessors meets Monday The Board of Assessors meets Monday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Assessor's Office.Town of Groton
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Monday The Community Preservation Committee meets Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to review funding requests.Town of Groton
• Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 p.m.: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meets Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. in Town Hall's small conference room.Town of Groton
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: Earth Removal Stormwater panel meets Tuesday The Earth Removal Stormwater Advisory Committee meets Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Groton
• Tue, Nov 10, 7:30 p.m.: Water Commission meets Tuesday evening The Groton Water Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m.Town of Groton
• Wed, Nov 11, 11:00 a.m.: Veterans Day ceremony set at fire station The town holds its annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at Groton Fire Station, 45 Farmers Row, honoring veterans at the traditional 11th hour.Town of Groton
• Sat, Dec 5, 12:00 p.m.: GrotonFest Winter returns Dec. 5 GrotonFest Winter, one of the town's four seasonal Heart and Soul festivals organized with the Groton Business Association, takes place Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at noon.Groton Business Association

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