City of Groton Government

11/09/2026

In observance of Veterans Day, City Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026. We will reopen for normal business on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Trash and recycling normally picked up on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday. Please have your trash and recycling out by 7:00 am. For more information, please call the City of Groton Highway Department at (860) 446-4127.

11/08/2026

All meetings are open to the public. Visit www.cityofgroton.com for meeting agendas and previous minutes.

11/05/2026

✨ Thank You to our Holiday Lights Parade Sponsors! ✨

The City of Groton extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses and community partners helping bring our inaugural Holiday Lights Parade & Tree Lighting Festival to life!

Presenting Sponsor: LEGS Landscaping + CYT Mystic
Sweets & Treats Sponsors: Karns Automotive Sales & Service; General Dynamics Electric Boat; Ocean Honda Groton; Trove Boot Co.
Lighting Sponsors: Outer Light Brewing Company; Groton Utilities; Mission Focus Legal Group; Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce; Berchem Moses PC
Supporting Sponsors: Chelsea Groton Bank; Palermo Pizzeria
Friend of the Festival: America's First Network Credit Union

Their generous support is helping us provide a free evening of holiday cheer and camaraderie. Community events like this happen because local organizations step forward, invest in their community and help create meaningful experiences for residents and visitors.

Please join us in thanking our sponsors for helping the City shine this holiday season!

11/04/2026

11/03/2026

Reminder about the police department hiring event taking place this Saturday.

🚨🚔 ONE WEEK AWAY! ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

The City of Groton Police Department’s Hiring Event is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 📅 Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 AM, and take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding career in law enforcement.

💪 Complete all three steps in one day:
✅ Physical Agility Test
✅ Written Examination
✅ Oral Board Interview

📋 Before you register:
✔️ Apply on Indeed for the Entry-Level Police Officer position.
✔️ Upload your signed Physical Fitness Medical Approval Form.

🌟 Ready to make a difference in your community? We’d love to meet you! Don’t wait—complete your application and register today!

👉 Register here: https://www.cityofgroton.com/655/Hiring-Event-Registration

Your future in law enforcement starts with one step. Take yours today!

11/02/2026

Reminder: Fall Leaf Collection

The City of Groton Public Works Department will collect leaves on the following Wednesdays:

📅 November: 4 & 18
📅 December: 2 — final fall collection

🚫 No leaf collection on November 11 or November 25.

Before you rake, remember:

✅ Place leaves only in biodegradable paper bags, trash cans or cardboard boxes no larger than 35 gallons.
❌ No plastic bags or grass clippings will be collected.
🍁 Keep leaves out of streets and roads. They can clog catch basins and cause drainage problems.
🗑️ Put tree twigs and hedge trimmings in your regular trash.

Questions? Contact Public Works at 860-446-4127.

11/02/2026

✨ Light up the City of Groton with us! ✨

There’s still time to register for the City of Groton’s inaugural Holiday Lights Parade & Tree Lighting Festival - presented by LEGS Landscaping and CYT Mystic - on Saturday, December 5!

Registration closes on November 18th.

Businesses, schools, nonprofits, community organizations, families and groups of friends are invited to participate with:

🎄 Decorated floats
🚗 Lighted vehicles
🥁 Marching groups
🎶 Musical or performance groups
✨ Creative illuminated entries of all kinds

The parade begins at 5:00 p.m. at Groton Heights Baptist Church and travels along Church Street, Broad Street, Monument Street and Meridian Street before concluding at the City of Groton Municipal Building.

Participation is FREE—just bring the lights, creativity and holiday spirit!

Following the parade, join us at the Municipal Building for warm beverages and treats, entertainment, caroling, photos with Santa and the City’s tree lighting around 6:30 pm.

Register your group today: https://forms.gle/2m82QooPXBs2wrUB9

10/29/2026

Check out these upcoming programs taking place at Bill Memorial Library.

10/28/2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of Bridge Nos. 07109 & 07110 carrying Route 349 over Birch Plain Creek in Groton on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTGroton0058.