Welcome to the Lake Groton Association web site. This site is designed to provide information for residents and visitors to Lake Groton (historically known as Groton Pond) in Groton, Vermont.

2010

North End Loon Chick at two weeks by  John Zahara at the Smaltz camp

Beaver in the Pond picture by Darlene Sprague

• Boat Launch Public Hearing A public meeting has been set for Friday, September 3^rd, at 3 p.m. to discuss the Agency of Natural Resources’ plans to create a public boat access on Lake Groton.  The meeting is open to the general public and will be held at the Groton Nature Center on Boulder Beach Road in Groton State Forest.

• North End Loon chick born July 13th - the nest is by the Hosmer Brook inlet and the loon parents and chick may be there or on the lake.  Watch for them and please keep your distance and do not try to get close.  See picture to the right..  Also chick at south end - please keep distance to observe.

• Bob O'Grady - Groton Pond Invitational Golf Tournament. Monday, August 2nd has been cancelled.

• July 4th Boat Parade Winners!  The Overall Winner: the Spencer Camp.  The Harold Puffer Most Patriotic Boat: the Cirone Camp "Red Cross".  The Most Creative Boat:  the Maloney Camp.  Honorable Mention:  The Concannon Camp.  Best Decorated Shore Line: Edson Camp. The Forest Country Store donated prizes for the overall winner, Runner-up (Concanon Camp) received a gift certificate for a Pizza and Drink donated by Bill Kane of the Upper Valley Grill and General Store, and the DuBois Family presented a gift basket to the best decorated shore display. Click here for pictures. Thanks to Darlene Sprague, Jon Desilets, John LaRosa and Warren Edson for picture contributions.  Also movie of the lead Dubois boat  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zhF25-MM8M by John Desilets.

• Bulky Waste drop off is now offered as a standard service at the Groton/Ryegate Recycling Center during their normal hours of operation. (If not convenient for you, please inform them & exceptions can be made).  There will no longer be Bulky Waste Days in Groton and Ryegate. For more information, see the Recycling Information.   

• Don't "P" in our Lake or on your Lawn!   Find out why not and how not to.

• Association news letters - If you are not receiving them in the mail, then Rusty Reader does not have your correct address. Please e-mail him the info at oreste@charter.net

• Association Emails - the association is sending important, current and up-to-date information via email to all those for whom they have email addresses. These email addresses will not be included in the online directory unless you specifically request it.  Send your email address to jonsandy@htcplus.net to be included.

• Article Tips on Replanting a Lake Shoreline from the Spring Federation of Lakes & Ponds Newsletter.

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• Friday, Sept. 3 -  Public boat access meeting at 3 p.m. to discuss the Agency of Natural Resources’ plans to create a public boat access on Lake Groton.  The meeting is open to the general public and will be held at the Groton Nature Center on Boulder Beach Road in Groton State Forest.

• Saturday, Sept. 4 - Annual Meeting and cookout at the Boulder Beach Pavilion.  Rain or shine. New Meeting Start time 10:30, cookout follows.

• Two Minute Summer Vacation!  Watch the WCAX video No Pain, All Gain Hiking (Owls Head) - click on the link over the picture.
        

Please provide any comments or suggestions on this website to  Dave Spencer   Thanks!