A Note From Mayor Hedrick | |
Happy New Year!
I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and are ready to back into the swing of things for the start of 2025.
As a reminder, Christmas Tree collection has begun and takes place Wednesdays through January 29. Please have trees curbside by 7 am and do not place them in plastic bags.
Thanks again to everyone who came out to take part in our special holiday events in December, and an extra special thanks to everyone who decorated their homes for the Holiday Lights Trail sponsored by Parks & Recreation. You all really helped to make the season shine in the City! Take a look at the Parks & Recreation Facebook page for photos of the winners!
There will be a Planning & Zoning Public Hearing on January 22 regarding the proposed changes to the City’s zoning regulations [see more below in Planning & Economic Development].
The City will host a special Black History Month Celebration on February 1 at the City of Groton Municipal Building. We hope you're able to join us! More details below...
There will be a Planning & Economic Development Public Hearing on February 19 regarding a proposed amendment to the Plan of Conservation & Development and adoption of the City’s first Community Resilience Plan [see more below in Planning & Economic Development].
A reminder that the Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Business will resume as usual on January 21. If your trash/recycling is normally picked up on Monday, it will be picked up on Tuesday that week.
The next United Way Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled for Friday, January 24, from 12:30 – 2:00 pm at St. John’s Christian Church. Click here to view the full United Way Mobile Food Pantry calendar.
As a reminder, be sure to check out my Facebook page and the City's social media pages (including the Groton City Police Department Facebook) and our website when significant weather events are forecasted for important City-wide updates and special events.
Respectfully,
Keith Hedrick
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The Municipal Building is open to the public Monday-Thursday from 8 am-4 pm
and by appointment only on Friday.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS | |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jan. 20: City offices closed
Jan. 24: Team Puzzle Challenge
Click here to view the full calendar
of meetings and special events
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MEETINGS
Jan. 14: Youth Advisory Committee
Jan. 16: PACT
Jan. 16: Harbor Management Commission
Jan. 21: Mayor & Council
Jan. 22: Planning & Zoning Public Hearing
Jan. 22: Bozrah Utilities Commission
Jan. 27: Committee of the Whole
Jan. 28: Zoning Board of Appeals
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SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY - VOLUNTEER ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Have you been thinking about getting more involved with your community in the coming year?
The City of Groton is seeking applicants for open positions on various boards and commissions.
Applications and other information regarding vacancies are always available at the City Clerk's office.
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- Beach & Parks Committee
- Board of Ethics
- Bozrah Utilities Commission
- CMEEC
- Committee of the Whole
- Conservation Commission
- Eastern Point Historic District
- Economic Development Commission
- Harbor Management Commission
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- Mayor and Council
- Planning & Zoning Commission
- Police and Community Together (PACT)
- Retirement Board
- Utilities Commission
- Youth Advisory Committee
- Zoning Board of Appeals
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Click here and here to review boards and commissions in detail. | |
STOREFRONT WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT | |
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This week, the Municipal Building storefront windows and doors will start to be replaced, marking phase two of the storefront renovation which began in June 2024.
The project is expected to take approximately two weeks (baring weather delays).
During construction, access to the Municipal Building will NOT be impacted. In addition, there will be an ADA accessible entrance available at all times during the project.
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NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING REQUEST APPLICATION | |
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The City has made an application available for those residents requesting traffic calming measures be evaluated for their neighborhood/street.
All requests will be reviewed by the local traffic authority. All requests should be submitted to the City of Groton, c/o Local Traffic Authority, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340 (via USPS, dropped off at the Clerk’s office, or emailed to lta@cityofgroton-ct.gov). The form must be completed in its entirety for the request to be considered. Requests do not result in the automatic installation or construction of a traffic calming measure.
Click here to learn more and review the application.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION | |
Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 beginning at 10 a.m. at the City of Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian Street) for our Black History Month Celebration. Visit our website for more details (which will be released soon). | |
TEAM PUZZLE CHALLENGE: JANUARY 24 | |
Our first Team Puzzle Challenge was such a success we are doing it again on Friday, January 24th! Join this family fun evening and show off your puzzle skills. The cost is $20 per team to register. Register here! | |
Our first next Pop-Up Farmers' Market will take place on February 9th - we hope to see you there! | |
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE | |
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Gift Certificates are available to purchase for the 2025 Beach Season at Eastern Point Beach.
Visit us in person at 295 Meridian Street, Groton or call us at 860-446-4128.
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RELOCATION OF MEMORIAL BENCHES | |
To protect our memorial benches at Eastern Point Beach from winter storm damage (particularly those closest to the water's edge where high wind/waves take their toll) we have moved some from their permanent locations to a more protected area on the property. Once the winter season of storms have passed, they will be moved back to their usual locations. | |
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Fall/Winter Program Brochure
Click here to view our Fall/Winter Program Brochure.
Rental Facilities & Parks
Click here for information about all of our rental facilities and parks - or call 860-446-4128.
Personalized Pavers at Eastern Point Beach
We are very proud of our new personalized paver walkway at Eastern Point Beach. Big thanks to Jenkins Landscaping for an awesome job! For information on how to get your family's personalized paver added, click here.
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CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION | |
PICKUP SCHEDULE FOR TRASH, RECYCLING AND BULKY WASTE | |
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It is important that you have your items out for pick up by the following times (NO exceptions)
6:00 AM— Memorial Day to Labor Day (Summer Schedule)
7:00 AM—Rest of the year
Most routes and starting points have changed, therefore, the time we arrive at your house has also changed. It is imperative for you to have your items out in time.
Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedules for Holidays:
- If a holiday falls on a Monday, and this is your pickup day, it will be picked up on Tuesday
- If a holiday falls on a Tuesday, and this is your pickup day, it will be picked up on Wednesday
- If a holiday falls on a Wednesday, and this is your pickup day, it will be picked up Thursday
- If a holiday falls on a Thursday, and this is your pickup day, it will be picked up on Friday*
- If a holiday falls on a Friday, and this is your pickup day, it will be picked up on Thursday*
*For Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, if these are your pickup days, Thursday Thanksgiving Day will be picked up on Wednesday morning and Friday the Day-After Thanksgiving Day will be picked up on the following Monday morning.
We will take only 1-2 cans or bags of yard clippings, brush or hedges with your trash. Call 860-446-4127 with any questions.
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SHORE AVENUE SEAWALL RECONSTRUCTION | |
The Shore Avenue reconstruction project began on May 28. Until further notice, the portion of Shore Avenue between South Prospect Street and Circle Avenue is closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. | |
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- If you see a catch basin that is clogged or full, please report it to the Public Works Department for cleaning at 860-446-4127.
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The City of Groton sells trash containers. The design is compatible with automated and semi-automated lifters, fit onto our garbage truck and are easy to tilt and roll. Click here for more information.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION UPDATE | |
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The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm, Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street to hear and possibly act on the following matters:
Zoning Text Amendment Application #03-24
Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Groton, CT
PZC submits Text Amendments to Sections 1-9 and Appendices to increase housing density with associated appurtenances, allow mixed-use development, improve clarity, and fix scriveners’ errors.
Zoning Map Amendment Application #01-24
Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Groton, CT
PZC submits Zoning Map Amendment to add five (5) new zones: General Commercial and Residential Zones (GCR): GCR-40, GCR-50, GCR-50.75, GCR-75 and Open Space Zone (OS).
Interested persons may be heard & written communications relative to the above matter can be sent via email to clerk@cityofgroton-ct.gov and creanel@cityofgroton-ct.gov. The time & location will be on the agenda & on the City calendar on the City website.
Application is on file & may be viewed:
• Via email if requested
• Viewed on the City of Groton website
- Select Applications - 2024
- Select TA 04-24 and TMA 02-24 Amend Zoning Regulations & Map
• At the City Clerk’s Office, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT
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Groton Launches HeatSmart—A Cost-Saving, Home Energy Efficiency Program.
To get started with your home energy assessment, call Lantern Energy Direct at 877-878-3006 and mention “HeatSmart Groton” or visit the program website at: HeatSmartCT.org/Groton
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Building or Renovating?
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the Planning & Economic Development team to discuss your ideas and plans for your property. To schedule an appointment email Patrickc@cityofgroton-ct.gov.
Commercial Space for Sale or Rent?
There's a growing interest for commercial space from enthusiastic entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their business to the City of Groton. If you have available space, email Cierra Patrick to discuss ways the City of Groton can help.
City of Groton's Bi-Weekly Business Update
Sign up here to receive our bi-weekly business updates prepared by the City of Groton's Economic Development staff.
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GREATER GROTON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM | |
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Join the Conversation!
Click here to sign-up for the Greater Groton Community Engagement Platform and participate in community discussions and planning efforts throughout Groton.
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SPACE HEATERS - USEFUL BUT DANGEROUS | |
Space heaters are handy and useful, but present numerous safety issues. Follow these safety tips as we enter heating season. Read on... | |
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You can pay your utility bill anytime, from anywhere, and anyway you want!
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Mail a Check: Send to Groton Utilities, PO Box 4109, Woburn, MA 01888-4109
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Pay By Phone: Call (860)-446-4000, Select Option 1.
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Bill Memorial Library
240 Monument Street, Groton
Food for Thought Book Club
January 14 | 12 pm
Music & Movement
January 21 | 10 am
Girls who Code
January 21 | 4:30 pm
Winter Painting for Kids
January 23 | 4 pm
Wonderful Winter Story Time
January 27 | 10 am
Visit the library's Facebook page
for a full list of events.
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Breezeline Winter Cinema at the Garde Arts Center
January 17th - March 9th, 2025
Step inside the beautifully restored Garde Movie Theater where the real “movie palace experience” comes alive with the 2025 Breezeline Winter Cinema Series. Featuring state of the art 4K digital projection, 8-channel surround sound, giant screen, and three seating levels.
Series Passes give you access to 20+ Oscar Nominated and award-winning movies from 2024 at a fraction of the price. Single ticket options are also available for all films. Enjoy your favorite movie candy, fresh popcorn, soda and adult beverages this winter.
MORE INFO | PURCHASE SERIES PASS
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Applications are open for the 31st Annual HBCA College Tour
Calling all High School Students!!! Considering attending an Historical Black University and looking for an opportunity to learn more. Join the 31st HBCA College Tour April 14-18, 2025. where we'll visit Morgan, Howard, Villanova, Cheyney & Delaware State.
Click here to get the Tour Application now or use this link to register and pay electronically access our electronic form.
For more information, contact: Mr. Fonville (860) 460-4129, Mr. Malone (401) 439-1839 or hbca_nl@yahoo.com
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Thames River Heritage Park Seeks New Boat Operator
Thames River Heritage Park Foundation is accepting proposals for a boat operator to manage the boats for the Park’s Hop-on Hop-off Harbor Cruise / Water Taxi service, history-themed tours and charters for the 2025 season. The boat operation was previously managed by Scott Arsenault of Vixen Ledge Marine, who retired at the end of the 2024 contract.
Proposal deadline: February 3, 2025.
View proposal requirements here.
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Town of Groton Small Business Pivot Grant
The Town of Groton Small Business Pivot Grant Program is a strategic initiative aimed at empowering local small businesses to adapt and flourish in the face of evolving market demands, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Grant Program is designed to support essential investments, enabling businesses to enhance their operations, revamp their strategies, and effectively navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
Learn more about the grant program here.
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