Groton Spring Town Meeting and Election

Groton’s annual Spring Town Meeting will commence on Monday , April 26 in the Groton-Dunstable Middle School Performing Arts Center located at 344 Main St. Groton’s Annual Town election will be held on May 18. One must be a Groton registered voter in order to participate in these events. April 6, 2010 is the voter registration deadline for these town meetings. The Town Clerk’s office will remain open until 8:00 PM on April 6.

There are several important articles to be discussed at town meeting, including the FY 2011 budget. This year’s town election has contested races for several of the offices. Please participate in the ultimate of grass roots democracy during these town events.

There are some town elective office seats for which no candidates are announced. These seats include School Committee (2 seats), Park Commission (2 seats), Board of Health, Water Commission and Housing Authority. These positions are excellent opportunities for individuals to apply their unique skills in service to the Town. The deadline to submit nomination papers is March 30. Please visit election information page or contact the Town Clerk’s office to learn more about being a candidate!

The Board of Selectmen approved the creation of the Prescott School Redevelopment Committee. For more information on the committee and how to volunteer, click here

Avoid paying a late fee with your dog registration. Annual dog registrations are due no later than March 1, 2010. The dog registration fee is $10 per spayed or neutered dog, $15 for an unaltered dog. The late fee, effective March 2, is $10 per dog.

Dogs can be registered at the Town Clerk’s office, 173 Main St. Office hours are Mondays 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 8:30-4:30 and Fridays 9-4. Online registration is also available here. Look for the Town Clerk’s department and select Dog Registration. The Town Clerk may also be reached at 978-448-1100.

The Board of Selectmen have adopted new regulations pertaining to street naming and building numbering. The full text can be found here.

Click here to read the Board of Selectmen's request for proposal for disposition of real property known as Tarbell School.

The 2010 organizational chart for the Town of Groton can be found here.

Groton Town Census forms were mailed to all households the first week of January. We appreciate your efforts in returning these forms to the Town Clerk’s office by the end of February.

During March and April, you will also be receiving the Federal Census Form. The Federal Government conducts a census every 10 years. The Federal Census is a separate activity from the Town census. The Federal Census affects our State’s standing in Congress and federal funding.

Dog Registrations are also due by the end of February. Dogs may be registered in person at the Town Clerk’s office, by mail or on-line here. Avoid late fees – register your dog now!

Nomination papers for Groton’s Annual Town Election are available as of February 1, 2010. Nomination papers can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 173 Main St. Each year, seats on most elected boards are open for election. This year, the seats are open on several boards and commissions. Click here for more information.

If you would like to run for a board or commission, please fill out the following Candidate Background Sheet to let residents know something about you. Completed forms should be returned to the Town Clerk in Town Hall, faxed to (978) 448-2030 or emailed to townclerk@townofgroton.org.

Mark Haddad, Groton's Town Manager, has prepared the initial Fiscal Year 2011 (which starts July 1, 2010) budget. It can be found here.

The United States Census Bureau will be hiring people to work on the 2010 Census and will be using Groton's Legion Hall as a testing space for applicants wanting to work for the 2010 Census. If you are interested, you may call 1-866-861-2010 or visit the website www.2010censusjobs.gov.

The latest influenza policy for the Town of Groton can be found here.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a fact sheet on the H1N1 "Swine" Flu.

Click the "Online Payments" item under the Quick Access links or here for more information.

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Groton, founded in 1655, has a population of 10,406 (2006 Town Census) and is located in the Nashoba Valley area in northwestern Middlesex County. The town is governed by Town Meeting. With an area of 32.54 square miles, Groton is the largest town in Middlesex County. There are 106 miles of plowed or maintained roads within the town. Town Hall is 320 feet above sea level and the highest elevation is at Chestnut Hills at 516 feet above sea level.

This section provides information about Groton's town government as well as federal, state, and county officials.

Groton Town Hall