A Note From Mayor Hedrick | |
The State & Presidential Election takes place in less than a month, see below for all of the information you'll need regarding polling places, early voting, absentee voting and more.
Our weekly Farmers' Market at Washington Park continues today (Tuesday) from 3 – 6 pm at the corner of Mitchell and Meridian Streets. Our outdoor Farmers' Markets will continue through the end of October. From November through April there will be Pop-Up indoor Markets hosted monthly in the City of Groton Municipal Building Auditorium.
There will be a FREE vaccination event for City of Groton residents taking place in the Municipal Building Auditorium. Ledge Light Health District has partnered with Beacon Prescriptions in New Britain to offer free vaccines for ages 3 and. Vaccinations available will be for the Flu (regular and high-dose), COVID-19, RSV, and Pneumococcal.
- Friday, October 18
- City of Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian Street, Groton)
- Appointments available* 10am-3pm
- Ages 3+
*Pre-registration is required using this link. Under comments, note which vaccine(s) you are signing up for. Within a few days of registration, you will receive paperwork by email. Please complete forms ahead of time and bring your ID and insurance information if you have it. Please show up at the time you registered for, no earlier. For questions regarding this event or assistance with registration, please contact Mary at Ledge Light Health District, 860-326-0753.
We are excited for our fall and winter special events. Save the date for the following and check out the Parks & Recreation section below for more programs (information about each event to be released as we get closer to each event):
- Groton City Haunted Trail, launches October 23
- Spooktoberfest Food Truck Festival, Washington Park, October 26 & 27
- Team Puzzle Challenge, November 8
- Winter Pop-Up Market, November 10
- Holiday Lights Trail, launches December 4
- Groton City PD Annual Holiday Festival, December 5
- Groton City PD Stuff a Cruiser, December 8
- Santa in the City, December 14
The next United Way Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled for Friday, October 25, 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
Oct 17: Blood Drive
Oct. 18: FREE vaccination event
Oct 23: Groton City Haunted Trail begins
Oct 26: Spooktoberfest Food Truck Festival
Oct 27: Spooktoberfest Food Truck Festival
Click here to view the full calendar
of meetings and special events
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MEETINGS
Oct 8: Youth Advisory Committee
Oct 16: Planning and Zoning Commission
Oct 17: PACT
Oct 21: Board of Ethics
Oct 21: Mayor and Council
Oct 22: Zoning Board of Appeals
Oct 23: Bozrah Utilities Commission
Oct 28: Committee of the Whole
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Groton Utilities
- Accounting Manager
- Manager, Engineering
View full job descriptions for open positions here.
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SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY - VOLUNTEER ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Applications and other information regarding vacancies on boards, commissions, and committees 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. | |
STATE & PRESIDENTIAL VOTING INFORMATION | |
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State and Presidential Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Polling Hours: 6 am – 8 pm
Polling Locations:
- District – 1: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Route 117, Groton
- District – 2: Thames River Magnet School, 250 Brandegee Avenue, Groton
- District – 3: Groton City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street, Groton
- District – 4: Mary Morrison Elementary School, 154 Toll Gate Road, Groton
- District – 5: School Administration Building, 1300 Flanders Road, Mystic
- District – 6: Mystic River Magnet School, 160 Fishtown Road, Mystic
- District – 7: Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School, 101 Groton Long Point Road, Groton
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Early Voting
Location: Voter Registration Office, 61 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT
Hours:
- October 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 30th: 10am - 6pm
- October 29th, 31st: 8am - 8pm
- November 1st, 2nd, 3rd: 10am - 6pm
Absentee Voting
If you are unable to or prefer not to vote in person on Election Day, please request an Absentee Ballot from the Town of Groton Clerk. To receive the ballot, an application must be filed with the Town of Groton Clerk. Applications are available by calling or visiting the Town Clerk’s office; (860) 441-6640; 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT. You may also apply online here.
Supervised Absentee Balloting
Supervised Absentee Balloting Is held at Groton Nursing/Convalescent Homes Including:
- Odd Fellows – Fairview
- Mystic Healthcare and Rehab
- Groton Regency
- Academy Point
- Solstice Senior Living
- Other Assisted Living/Elderly Housing complexes upon request
Voter Registration
Register online: Connecticut Online Voter Registration
Unsure if you’re registered? Visit Voter Registration Lookup: Voter Registration Lookup (ct.gov)
Learn more about Voter Registration: Voter Registration (groton-ct.gov)
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Entry Level Police Officer
- Dispatcher
- Entry Level Police Officer - CPCA Exam
Apply online at policeapp.com.
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SPOOKTOBERFEST FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL AT WASHINGTON PARK | |
Register your City address to be included on the map by October 21st by clicking here. | |
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Seeking Your Input on Youth Programming in Groton City 2024
The newly reconstituted Groton City Youth Advisory Committee is seeking input on current programming to assess our offerings and meet the needs of the community. If you are a current, past, or prospective participant in Groton City youth programs, or if you are the parent of a child or young adult who lives in Groton (City or Town), we would be very grateful for your input on the following survey. We are especially eager to hear from Groton youth who have participated in Groton City programs in the past or who are interested in participating in Groton City youth programming in the future.
Seeking Your Input on Youth Programming in Groton City 2024 (google.com)
Buscando su opinión sobre la programación juvenil en Groton City 2024 (google.com)
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FARMERS' MARKET AT WASHINGTON PARK | |
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Weekly (Tuesday's) through October | 3 - 6 pm | Washington Park
The City of Groton Farmers' Market, with support from Groton Utilities, is proud to offer the dollar-for-dollar match for the 2024 season! Use your EBT/SNAP card and you will receive a match for up to $20 to be used on food items at the market. The City of Groton and Groton Utilities are committed to our community and being able to provide families healthy food options.
Outdoor Markets will continue through October. Markets will move indoors (City of Groton Municipal Building Auditorium) for monthly events beginning in November. Winter Pop-Up Market dates: November 10; December 8; January 12; February 9; March 9; April 13.
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Register for all programs here.
Family
- Family Swim | Sundays, 9/15 - 11/17
- Groton City Haunted Trail | 10/23 - 11/6
- Holiday Lights Trail | 12/4 - 12/18
Youth
- Soccer Clinic, Grades 1-5 | 9/13 - 10/18
- Basketball, Shoot Straight, Grades 1 - 2 | 12/7 - 3/8
- Basketball, Shoot Straight, Grades 3 - 5 | 11/25 - 3/3
- Golf Lessons | 9/7 - 10/5
- Karate I, ages 5 - 12 | 9/24 - 10/22
- Karate II, ages 5 - 12 | 11/12 - 12/17
- Babysitting Safety & CPR/First Aid | 9/28
- CPR AED for Youth 13-18 | November 9
Adult
- Adult Swim | 9/3 - 8/28/25
- Tennis | 9/12 - 10/31
- Golf Lessons | 9/5 - 10/2
- CPR AED For Adults | 10/26
General
- Make Your Own Tea Workshop | 10/6
- Melt & Pour Soap Making | 10/18
- Team Puzzle Challenge | 11/8
- Make Chai Tea Workshop | 11/11
- Melt & Pour Soap Making | 11/15
- Make and Take Tea Workshop | 12/14
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BLOOD DRIVE AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING | |
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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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Leaf collection will take place on Wednesdays on the following dates: October 23 & 30, November 6, 13, & 20 (no pick up 11/27) and December 4.
Please do not sweep leaves into the street or road. Leaves accumulate into catch basins and clog them creating drainage problems. LEAVES WILL NOT BE COLLECTED IF PLACED IN PLASTIC BAGS.
NOTE: If you have leaves that need to be picked up after the official Leaf Collection is over, please call the Highway Office at 860-446-4127 and leave your name, address, phone number and about how many bags of leaves you have and we will pick them up on a Wednesday. One week notice is required.
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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. The timeline for project completion is 180 calendar days. | |
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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 | |
The Planning and Zoning Commission has been hard at work on draft zoning regulations that pertain to the General Commercial Zone. There will be an informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19th in the auditorium at Government Center. Planning & Zoning Commissioners and staff will give a formal presentation on the proposed changes and why they will benefit the City. Following the presentation, the public will be invited to ask questions. This is not a public hearing on an existing application, and no vote will be taken until the document comes to the Commission as an official application. The public is encouraged to attend with curiosity and an open mind. | |
Sign up for the FREE City of Groton Business Newsletter here. | |
CLEAN WATER WORKSHOP AT GROTON ESTATES - OCTOBER 11 | |
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We're excited to announce the kickoff of HeatSmart Groton—an initiative designed to help residents cut their energy costs while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The City and Town of Groton has partnered with PACE and Groton Utilities to develop this program.
HeatSmart Groton makes it easy for you to increase the energy efficiency of your home through the Groton Utilities home energy service. There is no cost for the visit, which typically includes a home energy assessment, weather stripping, on-site air sealing, LED replacement bulbs and a written report that gives you a road map to home weatherization like insulation, water heaters, windows, and energy-efficient appliances. Although there is no obligation for participants to do deeper weatherization, Groton Utilities provides excellent rebates for attic insulation – up to $2.50/sq. ft. – and up to $2500 for heat pump hot water heaters.
HeatSmart Groton also helps familiarize people with heat pump technology—highly efficient systems that use significantly less energy to heat and cool homes than traditional combustion methods. The benefit to the resident is a comfortable, more energy-efficient home that emits fewer greenhouse gases into the environment.
The program will run until December 2025. We hope you join us in the journey to energy efficiency and transition towards renewable energy. Stay tune for educational events.
To get stated with your home energy assessment, call Lantern Energy Direct at 877-878-3006 and mention "HeatSmart Groton: or visit the program website at Groton » HeatSmart CT
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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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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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Friends of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
240 Monument Street, Groton
Narrated Tour of Starr Burying Ground
Sunday, October 13 | 2:00 PM
Starr Burying Ground
Three Groton historians will lead a walking tour of the Starr Burying Ground, resting
place of many who played important roles in town history – including nine soldiers slain in
the Battle of Groton Heights.
Visit their website
for more information.
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National Coast Guard Museum Update & Reception
You're invited to a special event introducing the National Coast Guard Museum to the region, where you’ll get an exclusive update on this incredible project!
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
Location: Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT
ALL WELCOME – RSVP by OCT 25– cgmuseumassociation.org/newlondon
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Bill Memorial Library
240 Monument Street, Groton
LEGO Free Build
October 10 | 3 - 5 pm
Crossing the Veil: When the Dead Speak
October 22 | 6:30 pm
Spooky Story Time
October 30 | 10 am
Trick or Treat at the Library
October 31 | 10 am - 8 pm
Visit the library's Facebook page
for a full list of events.
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Avery-Copp Museum
154 Thames Street, Groton
Ghosts of Groton Bank
October 28 | 6:30 - 8 pm
Harvest Herbal Tea
November 10 | 1 - 3 pm
For more information, click here.
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Go (Get Outdoors) Groton
The first GO (Get Outdoors) Groton stakeholder workshop takes place October 23rd from 4:30-6:30 at Project Oceanology.
This event will have a keynote address from national experts on outdoor play and education, followed by facilitated activities to expose and address barriers that create inequitable access to outdoor experiences for young people, and of course, we’ll have food for all.
Learn more and RSVP here.
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Always Home's Groton Wheels2Work
The Town of Groton has partnered with social service nonprofit Always Home to provide eligible Groton families with solutions to their transportation emergencies. Supported by a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Always Home’s Groton Wheels2Work is restricted to low-income or moderate-income Groton families with minor children.
To learn more about the eligibility criteria for Always Home's Groton Wheels2Work program and to access the Groton Wheels2Work Questionnaire, please click here.
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