Town of Groton

06/12/2026

HEAT WAVE

The 4-Day Heat Wave is expected to continue thru Sunday. Please see below for the list of area cooling locations as we as tips to handle the heat.

Town of Groton, CT & Surrounding 2026 Cooling Centers
Call 2-1-1 or New London HUB 860-580-6800 for shelter

Groton Human Services- Open normal business hours
2 Fort Hill Rd Tel: (860) 441-6760, Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM; Sat/Sun Closed

Thrive 55+ Active Living Center- Open normal business hours
102 Newtown Road Tel: (860) 441-6785, Hours: Mon- Fri 8:30AM- 7PM; Sat 8:30AM-11:30AM; Sun Closed

Groton Public Library- Open normal business hours
52 Newtown Road Tel: (860) 441-6750, Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM; Fri. 9AM-5:30PM; Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun 1PM-5PM (Library closed Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Bill Memorial Library- Open normal business hours
240 Monument Street, City of Groton Tel: (860) 445-0392, Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs:10AM-8PM; Wed/Fri: 10AM-5PM; Sat: 10AM-3PM; Sun Closed

Mystic-Noank Library- Open normal business hours
40 Library St, Mystic Tel: (860) 536-7721, Hours: Mon-Wed: 10AM-7PM; Thurs-Sat:10AM-5PM; Sun Closed

Town Hall Annex- Open normal business hours
134 Groton Long Point Road Tel: (860) 446-5970, Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM;
Sat/Sun Closed

Town Hall- Open normal business hours
45 Fort Hill Road Tel: (860) 441-6640, Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM; Sat/Sun Closed

Town of Groton Police Department
68 Groton Long Point Road Tel: (860) 441-6712

Front entry area has limited available space 24-hours per day, 7-days per week
City of Groton Police Department

295 Meridian Street, City of Groton Tel: (860) 445-2451
Front entry area has limited available space 24-hours per day, 7-days per week

Preventative tips to stay safe in extreme heat:

• Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
• Find an air-conditioned location. (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers.)
• Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
• Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.
• Never leave pets inside of parked vehicles because temperatures can soar to life-threatening levels within minutes.

For emergency management news and resources, visit the state’s CTPrepares website at https://portal.ct.gov/ctprepares

05/31/2026

THE LEDGES FIRE

Our hearts go out to those affected by the fire at The Ledges. The fire has resulted in 47 displaced families. Those impacted can reach out to the Town of Groton's Human Services Department for assistance. The Department is located at 2 Fort Hill Road in Groton. You can also call 860-441-6760 or email [email protected]. Office hours are M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Human Services will also be taking donations to directly help those impacted. Please reach out to Human Services if you would like to donate food, gift cards, cash, or cleaning supplies. Please wait on donating clothing at this time until the exact needs are known.

Thank you to the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department and the Town of Groton Police Department, along with area mutual aid responders for your efforts in preventing this from being an even worse tragedy.

05/28/2026

Northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge
Rehabilitation Project

From https://portal.ct.gov/dot/projects/gold-star-memorial-bridge/rehabilitation-of-the-northbound-bridge?language=en_US

CROSSOVER IN EFFECT BEGINNING MAY 30, 2026

Please be advised that the I-95 northbound crossover will be installed and implemented the evening of Saturday, May 30, 2026. Lane closures will be required on I-95 northbound from 8:00 p.m. Saturday to 8:00 a.m. Sunday. Beginning on May 31, 2026, the project will be in its "permanent" condition for the next four (4) years. Only two (2) lanes of traffic will be allowed on the northbound bridge. All other northbound traffic will be required to use the crossover onto the southbound bridge to travel in the northbound direction. A crossover is a temporary traffic setup that shifts vehicles from their normal side of the roadway to the opposite side so traffic can continue moving safely while construction is going on.

05/19/2026

SUMMER HEAT

As we enter the summer heat, please be aware the following locations are available as cooling centers:

Town of Groton, CT & Surrounding 2026 Cooling Centers
Call 2-1-1 or New London HUB 860-580-6800 for shelter

Groton Human Services- Open normal business hours
2 Fort Hill Rd Tel: (860) 441-6760, Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM; Sat/Sun Closed

Thrive 55+ Active Living Center- Open normal business hours
102 Newtown Road Tel: (860) 441-6785, Hours: Mon- Fri 8:30AM- 7PM;
Sat 8:30AM-11:30AM; Sun Closed

Groton Public Library- Open normal business hours
52 Newtown Road Tel: (860) 441-6750, Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM; Fri. 9AM-5:30PM; Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun 1PM-5PM (Library closed Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Bill Memorial Library- Open normal business hours
240 Monument Street, City of Groton Tel: (860) 445-0392, Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs:10AM-8PM; Wed/Fri: 10AM-5PM; Sat: 10AM-3PM; Sun Closed

Mystic-Noank Library- Open normal business hours
40 Library St, Mystic Tel: (860) 536-7721, Hours: Mon-Wed: 10AM-7PM; Thurs-Sat:10AM-5PM; Sun Closed

Town Hall Annex- Open normal business hours
134 Groton Long Point Road Tel: (860) 446-5970, Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM;
Sat/Sun Closed

Town Hall- Open normal business hours
45 Fort Hill Road Tel: (860) 441-6640, Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM; Sat/Sun Closed

Town of Groton Police Department
68 Groton Long Point Road Tel: (860) 441-6712
Front entry area has limited available space 24-hours per day, 7-days per week

City of Groton Police Department
295 Meridian Street, City of Groton Tel: (860) 445-2451
Front entry area has limited available space 24-hours per day, 7-days per week

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Town of Groton Residential Sewer Reminder:
The 2025 residential sewer tax bill 4th quarter is due by June 30, 2026. Payments by mail must be post marked June 30, 2026 or prior. Any payments received after that will be delinquent. Contact the Tax Office at 860-441-6670 option 4 if you have any questions.

04/28/2026

https://youtu.be/rouDrFjYs4o?si=PCqyTgbpgoP6NMgc

Groton Arbor Day Ceremony 2026

04/23/2026