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Town of Groveland Invites Residents to Attend Veterans Day Ceremony

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Nov. 8, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Town of Groveland Invites Residents to Attend Veterans Day Ceremony

GROVELAND —  Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski is pleased to invite residents to the town’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday.

WHEN:

Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

WHERE:

Groveland Fire Department Headquarters, 181 Main St. 

WHAT:

Residents are invited to attend Groveland’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony next week, and join various town officials, veterans and veterans groups, local youth and the general public in honoring local veterans for their service.

The annual ceremony is organized by Retired Sgt. Maj. David Tuttle and will feature speeches from local veterans. A representative of the Groveland Board of Selectmen will also speak at the ceremony.

The Groveland Police Department’s Honor Guard, Groveland Boy Scout Group 87, and Pentucket Regional High School Chorus and Band will also perform at the event.

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Town of Groveland Announces Pines Playground Official Opening

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Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Town of Groveland Announces Pines Playground Official Opening

GROVELAND —  Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski is pleased to invite residents to attend the official opening of the new playground at the Pines. 

WHEN:

Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1-3:30 p.m.

WHERE: 

187 Main St. 

WHAT:

Local children and families are invited to enjoy the new playground this Saturday and participate in face painting, sand art, bracelet making, a bubble station, a scavenger hunt and a Touch-a-Truck event with the Groveland Police and Fire Departments. 

A ribbon cutting ceremony will also be held during the opening day festivities for the new playground.

“We’re thrilled to officially open the new playground, which will provide wonderful opportunities for all of Groveland’s youngest residents to play safely outdoors,” Dembkoski said.

Funded by Community Preservation Act Funds, the new playground is compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and includes safety features for toddlers as well. The playground also includes traditional swings and four slides, and was designed to offer play space for toddlers and older children alike.  

The playground area at the Pines has been temporarily closed since September while the new equipment was installed.

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Groveland Police to Host Annual ‘Stuff a Cruiser’ Food Drive

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groveland Police to Host Annual ‘Stuff a Cruiser’ Food Drive

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to announce that the Groveland Police Department is holding its annual “Stuff a Cruiser” food drive this weekend to benefit the Council on Aging and the Sacred Heart Food Pantry.

WHEN:

Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Groveland Police Station, 181 Main St. (in the rear parking lot)

WHAT:

The Groveland Police Department is asking residents and community members to donate canned goods and nonperishable food items to help those in need. This includes canned fruit, canned veggies, soups, baked beans, boxed stuffing mix, boxed potatoes and yams, peanut butter, jelly, jam, dried pasta and pasta sauce. 

Please note, the Groveland Police Department cannot accept perishable items, such as frozen turkeys.

The “Stuff a Cruiser” food drive was first organized in 2016 and is run by Det. Steve Petrone.

“We encourage residents to stop by the station on Saturday and help us collect much-needed food for the Council on Aging and the Sacred Heart Food Pantry,” Chief Gillen said. “It’s because of the hard work of Detective Petrone and the generosity of the community that this drive has been such a success for the past several years.”

 

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Town of Groveland Invites Residents to Attend Tonight’s Annual Pumpkin Festival

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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Town of Groveland Invites Residents to Attend Tonight’s Annual Pumpkin Festival

GROVELAND —  Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski is pleased to invite residents to attend the town’s fifth annual Pumpkin Festival tonight. 

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: 

Town Hall Lawn, 183 Main St.

WHAT:

The Town of Groveland is encouraging residents, visitors, business owners and family members of all ages to attend tonight’s pumpkin festival. Those attending are also invited to come in costume.

The annual festival will include a carved pumpkin contest for children ages 12-years-old and younger, as well as a contest for those 13-years-old and older. The top three pumpkin carvers in each category will be awarded prizes. 

At the festival, children will also have the opportunity to take part in a kids costume parade.The festival will additionally include tractor rides, library activities, crafts and food.

Any questions about tonight’s event should be directed at the Groveland Selectmen’s Office at 978-556-7207. 

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