Groton MA Police Department

This week we have been dispatched to a number of dogs left in vehicles. We were told by the owners that they were "just running into the store" and would "only be gone a few minutes". They told us that that they had "left the windows open", that their was "a fan for the dog", and that the "car was parked in the shade".

Residents should be aware that open windows and fans won't help keep the dog cool when the temperature in the car reaches upwards of 140 degrees.

Please leave your dog at home when running errands this summer, if you wouldn't sit in the car without air conditioning running, then don't force your pet to!

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“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” — James Allen

Thank you to those service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can be free 🇺🇸

All,
With the forecast of continued rain for tomorrow morning during the Memorial Day Parade, we urge all attendees to dress appropriately. It is the responsibility of the Groton Fire Department and the Groton MA Police Department to ensure the safety of those participating. We are attempting to communicate with the organizers of the event.
If the Parade remains on, please use caution when marching or driving to and from the memorial service on the mound.

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🚨🚨The Groton Fire Department is working a brush fire on Chicopee Row near the high school. Traffic is detoured around the area at Reedy Meadow Rd and Kemp St. Please seek alternate routes 🚨🚨

While this weekend for many is the unofficial start to the summer season, it also is an important day where we honor our military members who died while serving our country.

So if you are around this long weekend, we hope that you will join us, Groton Fire Department, and all the other groups helping us to honor our men and women who died in combat protecting our country.

Get ready to show your Groton pride!! You're invited to a fun-filled night at the ballpark!

The Town of Groton is hosting a Town Takeover Night at the WooSox game on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Polar Park in Worcester. The game starts at 6:45 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, family, and friends while enjoying America’s favorite pastime.

How to get tickets:

Click on the below link:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/GrotonTT26

Be sure to grab your tickets early, as this is a popular summer event! Whether you're a baseball fan or just in it for the atmosphere, this is a perfect way to celebrate summer together as a community.

Each ticket that is sold $5 will be donated to the Friends of Prescott at the Prescott Community Center.

We hope to see you there and let’s fill the stands with Groton spirit!!

With spring in full bloom, it is that time of year where we begin to get door to door sales. The Groton Police Department is happy to announce the "Do Not Solicit List".

At Fall Town Meeting, voters passed a bylaw requiring soliciting/door to door sales to register with the town. You can read more about the new bylaw beginning on page 17:
https://portal.grotonma.gov/storage/Town_Meeting/Town%20Meeting%20Minutes/2025_Fall_Town_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

With the newly amended Town of Groton, MA By-Law on Door-to-Door Solicitation, the Groton Police Department will provide those approved for soliciting with a "Do Not Solicit” List when they are given their permit.

To add your address to the list, please email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Do Not Solicit List’ and give your name and address. Those soliciting will be given the list of addresses in town that do not permit door to door solicitation.

Violations of this provision are subject to a $300 fine and a revocation of their permit!