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Author Talk & Book Signing: Colonel William Prescott — Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill

October 13, 2025

Destination Groton Committee will host Donald R. Ryan for an author talk and book signing of his new work, Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Sunday November 2, from 2-4 pm at the Prescott Community Center.  Admission is free to all.

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North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce

September 30, 2025

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced it sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign in the Town of Groton located on the common at the intersection of Route 119 and Nod Road.

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Destination Groton Awarded $20,000 Grant to Celebrate America’s 250th

July 8, 2025

The Destination Groton Committee  has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) through the FY2026 Massachusetts 250 Grant Program.

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Destination Groton Confab Focuses on Future of Town Center

November 25, 2024

GROTON, MA—Last Thursday’s gathering of Groton Business Association members, town leaders and invested citizens explored strategies for creating a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly Town Center. The group came together to strategize on next steps for both a $50,000 One Stop: Rural…

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Groton featured in viral Instagram tourism post

October 31, 2024

Groton was recently featured in a viral Instagram tourism post created by New England tourism influencer Alaina Pinto. The Reel has generated over 510,000 views and 10,000 “likes” since publication on October 25, 2024. It highlights 10 “must dos” if…

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Groton Receives $50,000 grant to produce a Town Center 10-year Vision Plan

October 15, 2024

Town Manager Mark Haddad announced today that Groton was chosen among a crowded field of applicants for a State One Stop: Rural Development Fund grant of $50,000. “This grant request was submitted by the Destination Groton Committee and will allow…

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Groton’s Revolutionary Legacy: How the Prescott Family Led Groton and The Region Through the American Revolution

September 6, 2024

The Groton Herald: September 6, 2024. Author | Joshua Vollmar Uncover the remarkable history of the Prescott family, key figures in Groton’s contribution to the American Revolution. While the family played significant roles throughout the conflict, it was William Prescott…

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Groton Asks: How Can We Attract Small Businesses, Capitalize on Tourist Draw

April 20, 2024

The Groton Herald: April 19, 2024. Author | Barbara Scofidio An April 12 meeting at The Groton Inn presented by the Groton Business Association & Destination Groton brought together town leaders and local business owners to discuss potential economicdevelopment strategies…

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Groton Business Forum

April 19, 2024

Event Photo Gallery On Friday April 12th at the Groton Inn, the Destination Groton Committee and the Groton Business Association hosted the inaugural Groton Business Forum with the theme of: Creating Business Opportunities for Economic Growth. Close to 100 attendees…

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Woman at the 2023 Groton Tourism Conference.

District Conversations with Representative Scarsdale

December 1, 2023

1st Middlesex District Representative Margaret Scarsdale sits down with Destination Groton Committee Chair Greg Sheldon

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