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Town of Groveland Awarded $143,666 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant

GROVELAND – Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham is pleased to announce that the Town of Groveland has been awarded a $143,666 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant. 

The grant will be used for the continuation of the Johnson Watershed Flood Resiliency Project. The project involves implementing flood mitigation at several locations in the Johnson Creek Watershed, which will then providewildlife passage and habitat, stream and bank restoration, water quality benefits, increase resiliency, and improve public safety during future storms.  

MVP Action Grants, which are a part of the state’s Climate Resiliency Funding, are awarded to municipalities who are working to address and mitigate the impact of climate change. Communities are implementing proactive strategies to improve mature-based solutions for extreme heat and flooding, and climate resilience-focused regulatory updates.  

The Johnson Watershed Flood Resiliency Project is one of 79 projects across the state that was awarded funding. 

“I would like to thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration for awarded us this funding,” said Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham. “This funding will allow us to continue working to mitigate and eventually eliminate flooding at the Johnson Watershed locations. This project will help us remain climate-friendly while keeping the environment and our communitysafe.”  

For more information about the MVP program as part of the Climate Resiliency Funding click here.

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Town of Groveland Council on Aging Seeking Applicants for Part-Time Van Driver Positions

GROVELAND – Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham and Groveland Council on Aging Director Alyssa Lee would like to share that the Groveland COA is seeking applicants for part-time van driver positions. 

The starting pay is $16.04 per hour and van drivers are responsible for the transportation of elder and disabled adults both to and from their destinations in a safe and reliable manner. 

Applicants must have possession of a valid Class D motor vehicles license, a CPR certification and must maintain certifications in accordance with MassDOT.  

If hired, applicants may be offered a full-time position.  

For more information on the van driver position click here.  

Interested candidates should fill out an application here and send it to apply@grovelandma.com

The Town of Groveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Town of Groveland Highway Department Seeking Applicants for Full-Time Public Grounds and Cemetery Supervisor

GROVELAND – Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham and the Town of Groveland would like to share that the Groveland Highway Department is seeking applicants for the full-time position of public grounds and cemetery supervisor. 

The starting hourly rate is between $27.26 to $30 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Essential functions of a public grounds and cemetery supervisor include the management of the maintenance and care of town parks, cemeteries, and recreational grounds.  

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 3-5 years of related experience, with at least two years in a supervisory role. Additionally, possession of a CDL Class B License or a MA Hoisting Engineer 2A is helpful, but not required.  

For more information about the position click here

Interested candidates should fill out an application here and send it to apply@grovelandma.com

The Town of Groveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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City of Newburyport and Town of Groveland to Host Joint Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day

NEWBURYPORT — Newburyport Mayor Sean R. Reardon and Groveland Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham would like to announce that the City of Newburyport, in collaboration with the towns of Groveland and West Newbury, will be holding a joint Household Hazardous Waste Day this September.  

Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Newburyport Department of Public Services (DPS) lot, 16A Perry Way.  

During the event, residents and community members can dispose of hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally friendly way.  

Tradebe Environmental Services will be on-site to accept the materials. Acceptable materials include oil-based paints (paint cans that read alkyd, solvent or solvent-based, or combustible), varnishes, pesticides, pool chemicals, gasoline, and other household hazardous materials or chemicals. To view a full list of acceptable materials, click here

Municipal staff will also be collecting rechargeable batteries, including car and boat batteries, and items with mercury. 

Materials that will not be accepted are commercial or industrial waste, latex paint, ammunition, asbestos, radioactive material, fire extinguishers, and medical or biological wastes.  

When bringing unused or unwanted paint to Household Hazardous Waste Day, residents are reminded to pay attention to paint can labels. If the label includes words or phrases such as water-bases, latex, acrylic, vinyl, or reads clean up with soap and water, do not bring these to Household Hazardous Waste Day. 

Residents are reminded to follow safe handling procedures when bringing hazardous materials to the DPS. Safe handling procedures include leaving materials in their original labeled containers, making sure lids and caps are tightened and properly fastened, placing containers in a sturdy upright box when transporting them to the site, and never mixing chemicals together.  

Cost association for disposals are $30 for three gallons or pounds, $45 for up to 10 gallons or pounds, and $60 for up to 25 gallons or pounds of materials and are based on the size of the container. Cash and checks should be made out to the City of Newburyport. Credit cards will not be accepted.  

Additionally, Shred Source, a Newburyport-based company, will be providing a paper shredding truck for on-site document shredding during this event. The first file-size box is free, and each additional box will be $5. Cash and checks should be made out to the City of Newburyport. Credit cards will not be accepted. 

Residents are required to show proof of residence upon arrival.

For more information, please contact the City of Newburyport Sustainability Office at (978) 499-0413. 

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