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GROVELAND – Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham, Police Chief Jeffery Gillen, and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew would like to invite residents to the sixth grade D.A.R.E Program Pay It Forward Car Wash.  

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The Town of Groveland officially opened the new community trail on Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m.

Representatives from MassDot, Senator Bruce Tarr’s Office, Stantec Design, and other businesses and individuals who helped bring this project together.

The new community trail was made possible through state funding in the amount of $2,465,385. The Town of Groveland also used Community Preservation Committee funding to help with the initial design. The trail opened a year ahead of schedule.

The 3.5 mile path will now be used to connect people, places, neighbors, and the community to the outdoors.

The trail connects with multiple community areas including, the Bagnall Elementary School, the Center Street Greenway, Shanahan Field and multiple residential neighborhoods.

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GROVELAND – Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham would like to share that the Town of Groveland are currently seeking residents to fill multiple open positions. 

Vacancies include:

Finance Board

The Finance Board is seeking to fill one member and two alternate member positions.

The Finance Board is responsible for making recommendations on all financial matters including budgets and town meetings. The role of an alternate member is to fill in if needed when a full board member is not available. A background in finance is preferred. 

Members and alternates can hold office for up to two years before being reappointed.  The board meets the second Wednesday of every month. 

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is looking to fill one open position. The mission of the Groveland Historical Commission is to protect, preserve, and promote Groveland’s historic structures, neighborhoods, and landscapes.

Members can hold office for up to three years before being reappointed. The commission meets as needed.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee is looking to fill three open positions. The committee is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of all Groveland playgrounds, facilities, athletics fields, trails, open space, and park improvements.

Members can hold office for up to one year before being reappointed. The committee meets the last Wednesday of every month.  

Board of Assessors 

The Board of Assessors is looking to fill two open positions. The Board of Assessors is responsible for the administration of a wide range of state laws pertaining to taxation. The board consists of three members and each member can hold office for up to one year, before being reappointed. The board meets as needed. 

All positions are volunteer, and require appointment by the Board of Selectmen. 

To apply for an open position, please email Town Administrator Oldham at ROldham@grovelandma.com. 

Positions will remain open until filled.
 

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GROVELAND – Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham would like to invite residents to the grand opening of the new community trail.

WHEN

Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m. 

WHERE 

Community Trail Main Street entrance, 446 Main St.

WHAT 

The Town of Groveland Community Trail will officially be open to the public on May 25, and residents are encouraged to celebrate the opening of the trail and the hard work of those who worked on the project. Refreshments will be available. 

The community trail is a 3.25 mile path that was created to help promote safe, healthy and scenic outdoor experiences for all ages and abilities. The trail connects with multiple community areas including, the Bagnall Elementary School, the Center Street Greenway, Shanahan Field and multiple residential neighborhoods. 

“I want to thank everyone who was involved in this project,” said Town Administrator Oldham. “Our new community trail will serve our residents and community members for years to come. I encourage area residents to visit the new trail to walk, bike or to just enjoy the outdoors.” 

The new community trail was made possible through state funding in the amount of
$2,465,385. The Town of Groveland also used Community Preservation Committee funding to held with the initial design.  

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