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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Change town
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Groton Morning Brief, Nov. 4: Officer ratified, $2M budget gap looms

Select Board ratifies new officer, floats override scenarios for $2 million fiscal 2028 gap. From our own coverage: Select Board ratifies new police officer, weighs budget gap; Senior Center's third annual craft fair opens Thursday.

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Groton Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Craft fair returns to Groton Center

Groton Senior Center will host its third annual craft fair this Thursday at the Groton Center. From our own coverage: Two Groton obituary notices published this week; Senior Center hosts third annual craft fair.

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Government · Select Board

Select Board Ratifies New Police Officer

The Groton Select Board voted unanimously to ratify Mark Francis as the town's newest police officer, replacing Ian Pereira. Francis brings 20 years with the Townsend Police Department.

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Real Estate

Groton October Home Sales Range From $49,000 to $2.5 Million

Groton recorded 17 property transfers in October 2026, including 11 market sales ranging from $49,000 to $2.5 million, with a median price of $545,000. Six additional transfers involved only nominal consideration, consistent with trust or family transfers, and were excluded from price calculations.

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Groton Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Governor signs new home-rule charter

Governor signs Groton's new home-rule charter, letting the town manager appoint most boards and committees. From our own coverage: ZBA weighs garage variance for fire-rebuilt home; Select Board takes up housing fee waiver, new charter.

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Groton Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Conservation panel presses on $550,000 land deal

Conservation Commission presses ahead on $550,000 Worthen Drive land deal despite resident's price objection. From our own coverage: Select board addresses conflict in counsel's dual representation; Planning board presses on battery project's fire, telescope concerns.

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