City of Groton -

The City Of Groton plans to conduct adult mosquito control on Tuesday, July 8 starting at approximately 8:45 PM. In the event of inclement weather another attempt will be made Wednesday night.

In celebration of Independence Day, we kindly remind all residents to adhere to the City of Groton’s ordinances concerning fireworks.

6-4-2 Fireworks. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, keep for sale,
or offer for sale to any person in the City of Groton any firecrackers, Roman
Candles, rockets, or other fireworks or explosives from which firecrackers,
blank cartridges, or other fireworks may be made or manufactured.
Fireworks shall be defined as those fireworks classified by the US
Department of Transportation as Class C (Common) Fireworks (C.F.R. Title
49 - Transportation, Part 173.100 (r)) effective on January 1, 1983,
including but not limited to those fireworks designed primarily to produce
visible effects by combustion, that must comply with the construction,
chemical composition, and label regulations promulgated by the US
Consumer Products Safety Commission (C.F.R. Title 16 -Commercial
Practices, Part 1507), effective on January 1, 1983.
No person shall discharge or shoot any fireworks or firecrackers of any kind,
within the City of Groton. Public display of fireworks is permitted at any time
with the written consent of the City Council.

🎆 City Offices Closed for Independence Day 🎆
In observance of Independence Day, all City Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th. We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday as we celebrate!

📢 City Offices Closed for Juneteenth In observance of Juneteenth, all City Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, June 20. Thank you for your understanding!

We are incredibly grateful for the continued generosity of our Groton SD Community in supporting our summer recreation programs. Your donations make a lasting impact, helping us provide a fun, safe, and enriching environment for all participants. We would like to extend a special thank you to the Kroll family for their heartfelt donation of two benches in memory of Bill Kroll. These benches not only offer a place for rest and connection but also serve as a meaningful tribute that will be appreciated by families for years to come. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are thankful for each and every contribution.

LAST CHANCE TO SHOP! Baseball players- We've received baseball equipment and clothing donations from several families and Common Cents. Items are available for a freewill donation to Enrich Groton. Be sure to drop by City Hall by FRIDAY, June 6th to shop! Items will be removed thereafter.

Softball players: Please pick up your jerseys from City Hall as soon as possible! We're open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM—thank you!

Pool Brick Fundraiser Listing Now Available! We’ve received several requests to share a list of pool bricks that have been purchased, so we’ve compiled an alphabetical list for your convenience! The listing is now available online, and we encourage you to take a look. If you're interested in purchasing a brick to support our ongoing pool fundraiser, please don't hesitate to contact City Hall at 605-397-8422 for more information. Your contribution will help fund important improvements to our community pool, and each brick serves as a lasting tribute to your support. Thank you for helping make our pool project a success—every brick counts! https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4460/grotoncity/5685732/Brick_list.pdf

Groton Swimming Pool Buy-A-Brick For $100.00, you can have your name, the name of a loved one, your business, or organization as part of the new pool. (Up to 2 lines of 14 spaces) Let your children or grandchildren find their name or yours along a walkway, on a wall, or in the landscaping. Remember a loved one on a brick “In Memory Of” Contact City Hall, PO Box 587, 120 N Main, Groton, SD 57445 or 605-397-8422 or city.april@nvc.net for purchase or more information.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on the following day, Tuesday, May 27.

Little League Baseball Practice Schedule Starting May 20th, practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. • U12: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM • U10: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM • U8: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

📣 Schedule Announcement – Baseball, Softball & T-Ball 📣 Schedules for Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball are now being posted online as they are finalized! 🗓️⚾🥎 Stay up to date with game dates and times by visiting https://www.grotonsd.gov/page/baseballsoftball or by downloading the Groton, SD mobile app on your smartphone. Make sure to check back regularly as updates continue!

Attention swimmers! Pool hours, schedules, and fees are now available online. Visit the links below to view the latest updates and plan your visit: PDF Document: https://5il.co/3g4su Website: https://www.grotonsd.gov/page/swimming-pool Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575802814716 We look forward to seeing you at the pool!

2025 Summer uniform pick up has commenced! Be sure to stop at City Hall, located at 120 N Main St., today from 1-6pm or tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13th from 1-6pm. If you do not have anything to pick up but have fees to pay, be sure to do so online at https://www.paymentservicenetwork.com/PaymentPage.aspx?acc=RT28439

The City of Groton is still seeking a Baseball Day Coach for the 2025 season. The position entails leading practices for the U8, U10, and U12 baseball teams. Practice dates would land on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from approximately 9:00am to 12:15pm. If interested, please stop by City Hall or complete the application at the link below and email to city.doug@nvc.net. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4460/grotoncity/5191885/ApplicationForCityEmployeeSEASONAL_-_2025.pdf

5/5/2025 UPDATE - LOCATION CHANGE The City of Groton invites residents to attend our upcoming public meeting on May 6th, 2025, at 7pm to discuss the future wastewater project and funding package. This is a great opportunity for community members to ask questions, provide feedback, and learn more about the project's impact. Representatives from IMEG and NECOG will be in attendance as well.

4-1-11 Yard Waste Removal. The person, firm, corporation or business responsible for disposal of yard waste shall not place or leave on any public street, road, alley or sidewalk or other public ground in the City of Groton, any yard waste which may obstruct the free use of said street, road, alley, or sidewalk of public ground or which could obstruct storm water, gutters, or inlands. For a first violation of this ordinance, a fine of $25 shall be imposed; for a second violation a fine of $50 shall be imposed; for a third violation a fine of $100 shall be imposed; for a fourth violation of this ordinance a fine of up to $500 shall be imposed. The city finance office shall notify the violator of any such violation and the amount of fine to be imposed for that violation as described above, and if the violator remits payment for that fine directly to the City Finance Office, no further action will follow on that violation. If the violator refuses to remit payment for that amount demanded within 30 days from the date of the written notice, the case can then be prosecuted as a criminal offense.

Groton garbage routes are back to normal, effective immediately! Thank you for your cooperation in preserving our streets during spring thaw!

In observance of the Easter Holiday, City Hall, Wage Memorial Library and the City Shop will be closed on April 18th and April 21st.

Please make sure your sump pumps are discharged outside, not into the sanitary sewer. To prevent backups, all sump pumps must be properly directed outside. Thank you for your cooperation. Reminder: Spring Cleanup is April 28 to May 2. Drop items at the City Shop or call City Hall at 605-397-8422 for pickup.