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GROVELAND — The Town of Groveland Economic Development Committee in partnership with the Chesterton Company invites business owners and community members to a small business workshop this spring. 

WHEN: 

Wednesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

WHERE: 

A.W. Chesterton Company, 860 Salem Street.

WHO: 

• Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist, MA District Office, Small Business Administration 
• Michael Thompson, Northeast SCORE Mentor/Beverly Branch Manager 
• Nancy Gerardi, Regional Director, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Northeast Region 

WHAT: 

The Groveland Economic Development Committee and will be hosting a free small business workshop for businesses and community members.  

The workshop will include presentations from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Presentations will discuss services and programs offered by the SBA and how those programs can be of assistance to help start, expand, grow, and recover businesses.  

The workshop will also feature guest speakers and information on opportunities, outreach, loans, and more. 

Businesses and individuals who are interested in attending this event can register here.

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GROVELAND — The Town of Groveland, including the Groveland Fire Department, Groveland Police Department, Inspectional Services and  the Groveland Municipal Light Department responded to multiple calls during Thursday’s April nor’easter, including calls for multiple trees that fell onto homes 

At approximately 7:55 a.m., Groveland Fire and Police responded to King Street for a report of a tree that had fallen into a home.  

Upon arrival, crews observed damage to the front entrance of the home.  

There were no reported injuries. Groveland Municipal Light and Building Inspector Sam Joslin were on-scene.  

At 8:35 a.m. Groveland Fire and Police responded to Salem Street for reports of a tree that had fallen into a home, causing significant damage.  

Upon arrival, crews located the homeowner, who was home at the time, and safely helped them out of their home.  

There were no reported injuries. The Building Inspector and Groveland Municipal Light Department were on scene. 

The home was deemed uninhabitable, and the homeowner is being assisted by family.  

At 8:48 a.m. Groveland Fire and Police responded to Abbot Circle for another report of a tree that had fallen into a home.  

There were no reported injuries. The damage was contained to one room of the home.  

The Building Inspector and the Municipal Light Department responded once again.  

During these incidents, Groveland Fire also responded to multiple calls of downed wires across town, with assistance from Groveland Police.  

“We have a truly terrific team of professionals who are ready to respond at a moment’s notice, even during a somewhat rare spring snow and ice storm,” Chief Valentine said. “Our departments worked together seamlessly, with great communication from all. I am glad no one was injured in these incidents, and I am thankful for our partners for their professionalism and dedication to keeping our residents safe.” 

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GROVELAND — The Langley Adams Library is pleased to share that they will be hosting a Mystery Book Convention for residents and community members.  

WHEN:

Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

WHERE:

Langley Adams Library, 185 Main St.  

WHAT:

Langley Adams Library, in collaboration with Kensington Publishing Corp and Jabberwocky Bookshop, will be hosting a Mystery Book event for residents and community members.  

The event will feature a meet and greet with local mystery, crime fiction, and cozy book authors. Authors will be available for book signings and a variety of author panels to discuss books will be held throughout the day.  

Community members will also be able to purchase books from guest authors. Refreshments will be provided but lunch will be up to attendees. Fat Belly BBQ food truck will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for attendees to purchase lunch.  

The event is free, and registration is required. Residents and community members who are interested in attending can register here. Everyone who registers will get a gift bag containing special swag.  

For more information about the event click here.  

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