The City Shop, City Hall and Wage Memorial Library will be closed Monday, February 16th for President’s Day

Are you a Groton resident looking to get involved in local issues and decision-making? Are you a registered voter that has resided here for at least three months? If so, you may be interested in running for a seat on the City Council. The City of Groton has three wards, and each of them has an open position this year for a 2-year term! If you are interested, feel free to stop by Groton City Hall and take out a nominating petition. The deadline to file nominating petitions is March 24th by 5pm.

The City of Groton is accepting applications for the following summer recreational positions: Public Works Laborer/Park Caretaker, Cemetery Caretaker, Assistant Part-Time Swimming Pool Manager, Swimming Pool Lifeguards, Baseball Groundskeepers, and Baseball Gatekeepers. If interested in applying, please click the link below and complete the application. Return completed applications to City Hall at 120 North Main Street or via email to city.doug@nvc.net. Please try to have applications returned by March 3rd at 5pm at the latest. Positions are open until filled.
Application Link - https://aptg.co/djNygl
Application Link - https://aptg.co/djNygl

Advertising space is now available at the Baseball Complex! This is a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization to families, players, and visitors throughout the season.
Annual Options
Big Field: $250/year
Little Fields Only: $550/year (new this year)
All 3 Fields: $750/year
4-Year Options
Big Field: $750
Little Fields Only: $1,550 (new this year)
All 3 Fields: $2,250
The 4-year option may be paid in two installments: half due now, with the remaining balance due in September.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4460/Grotoncity/affa5c91-e9ae-40be-9094-f7a4ff3f3534/2026-Baseball-Sign-Contract.pdf?disposition=inline
Interested or have questions? Contact City Hall or email city.april@nvc.net
for more details.
Annual Options
Big Field: $250/year
Little Fields Only: $550/year (new this year)
All 3 Fields: $750/year
4-Year Options
Big Field: $750
Little Fields Only: $1,550 (new this year)
All 3 Fields: $2,250
The 4-year option may be paid in two installments: half due now, with the remaining balance due in September.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4460/Grotoncity/affa5c91-e9ae-40be-9094-f7a4ff3f3534/2026-Baseball-Sign-Contract.pdf?disposition=inline
Interested or have questions? Contact City Hall or email city.april@nvc.net
for more details.
The City Shop, City Hall, and the Wage Memorial will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The City of Groton is accepting applications for the following summer recreational positions: Baseball Coordinator, Softball Coordinator, Jr. Legion Coach, Jr. Teener Coach, Girls' Softball Coaches (U8/U10/U12/U14/U18), Day Baseball/Softball Coach, Concessions Manager, and Swimming Pool Manager. If interested in applying, please click the link below and complete the application. Return completed applications to City Hall at 120 North Main Street or via email to city.doug@nvc.net. Please try to have applications returned by February 17th at 5pm at the latest. Positions are open until filled.
Application Link - https://aptg.co/djNygl
Application Link - https://aptg.co/djNygl

Groton Skating Rink Winter Hours

City Hall and the Wage Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1st. Payments may still be made online or placed in the drop box.

⛸️ Ice Skating Rink Hours ⛸️
Opening today at 1:00 PM!
Hours of Operation during Christmas Break:
Tuesday, Dec 30: 1–9 PM
Wednesday, Dec 31: 4–9 PM
Thursday, Jan 1: 1–9 PM
Friday, Jan 2: 1–10 PM
Saturday, Jan 3: 1–10 PM
Sunday, Jan 4: 1–9 PM
Monday, Jan 5: 1–9 PM
See you on the ice! ❄️⛸️
Opening today at 1:00 PM!
Hours of Operation during Christmas Break:
Tuesday, Dec 30: 1–9 PM
Wednesday, Dec 31: 4–9 PM
Thursday, Jan 1: 1–9 PM
Friday, Jan 2: 1–10 PM
Saturday, Jan 3: 1–10 PM
Sunday, Jan 4: 1–9 PM
Monday, Jan 5: 1–9 PM
See you on the ice! ❄️⛸️

Ice preparation is ongoing, and the rink is not yet ready for skating. That said, progress is being made, and there is a possibility the rink will be ready to open tomorrow.

Due to inconsistent weather conditions, the Skating Rink will remain closed at this time. For everyone’s safety, please stay off the ice. The Public Works Department will reevaluate conditions on Monday.

Notice: City Hall/Wage Memorial Library will be closed on
Wednesday, December 24,
Thursday, December 25, and
Friday, December 26.
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 24,
Thursday, December 25, and
Friday, December 26.
Merry Christmas!

The Groton Chamber is gathering 2026 events for the online community calendar and the City of Groton mobile app. If you have an event to include, please email it to city.april@nvc.net
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We just received word from Heartland Waste that their truck is on its way from Aberdeen. Garbage will be picked up today!

Notice to the Groton SD Community
Chapter 9-3 Snow and Ice Removal
9-3-1 Duty of Owner or Occupant. It shall be the duty of the owner, occupant, or person in possession or in charge of any lot, parcel, or plot of ground of business property located within a commercial zoning district, fronting or abutting upon any public sidewalk, to keep such sidewalk free and clear from snow and ice at all times. When it is impossible to take snow and ice from such walk because it is frozen to the sidewalk, the owner, occupant, or person in possession or in charge of such lot shall sprinkle or spread such suitable material upon the same to prevent the walk from becoming slippery and dangerous to travel, and in removing snow from said sidewalk it shall be unlawful for any person to shovel or blade the snow so removed into the street after the street has been cleared of snow by the city snow removal equipment.
The property owner, tenant, person in possession, or person removing snow and ice from any sidewalk, public or private driveway, parking lot or parking area, shall dispose of accumulated snow and ice upon such property as follows:
A. Snow and ice shall not be deposited on any sidewalk at any time.
B. Snow and ice shall not be deposited on any public street or alley at any time.
C. Snow and ice shall not be deposited so as to obstruct or interfere with the passage or vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at any time.
D. Snow and ice shall not be deposited upon or around any mailbox so as to obstruct or interfere with the delivery or collection of the United States Mail at any time.
E. Snow and ice shall not be deposited upon any fire hydrant, as specified above, so as to obstruct or interfere with access to the fire hydrant at any time.
F. Snow and ice upon the property shall be piled on the same property or hauled to any appropriate disposal site off premises.
Chapter 9-3 Snow and Ice Removal
9-3-1 Duty of Owner or Occupant. It shall be the duty of the owner, occupant, or person in possession or in charge of any lot, parcel, or plot of ground of business property located within a commercial zoning district, fronting or abutting upon any public sidewalk, to keep such sidewalk free and clear from snow and ice at all times. When it is impossible to take snow and ice from such walk because it is frozen to the sidewalk, the owner, occupant, or person in possession or in charge of such lot shall sprinkle or spread such suitable material upon the same to prevent the walk from becoming slippery and dangerous to travel, and in removing snow from said sidewalk it shall be unlawful for any person to shovel or blade the snow so removed into the street after the street has been cleared of snow by the city snow removal equipment.
The property owner, tenant, person in possession, or person removing snow and ice from any sidewalk, public or private driveway, parking lot or parking area, shall dispose of accumulated snow and ice upon such property as follows:
A. Snow and ice shall not be deposited on any sidewalk at any time.
B. Snow and ice shall not be deposited on any public street or alley at any time.
C. Snow and ice shall not be deposited so as to obstruct or interfere with the passage or vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at any time.
D. Snow and ice shall not be deposited upon or around any mailbox so as to obstruct or interfere with the delivery or collection of the United States Mail at any time.
E. Snow and ice shall not be deposited upon any fire hydrant, as specified above, so as to obstruct or interfere with access to the fire hydrant at any time.
F. Snow and ice upon the property shall be piled on the same property or hauled to any appropriate disposal site off premises.

Sorry for the inconvenience, but winter weather has hit again. Garbage pickup will NOT take place today and is rescheduled for Tuesday, December 2. Stay safe and warm!

City Hall and the Wage Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. Wishing you all a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!

Improvements are underway at our Community Center!
Whether you need a large space for gatherings or meetings—or a room for small groups—we have options to fit your needs.
Rental rates and additional details are available on our website: https://www.grotonsd.gov/page/community-center
Whether you need a large space for gatherings or meetings—or a room for small groups—we have options to fit your needs.
Rental rates and additional details are available on our website: https://www.grotonsd.gov/page/community-center





The Groton City Council has declared the following item as surplus property: Direct Lift 4 Post Hoist with a 9,000lb capacity. The hoist is operational but needs a slide repaired.
Bids are due by December 2nd, 2025, at 5:00pm and will be opened that same evening during the regular council meeting at 7:00pm. Bids will be accepted at Groton City Hall at 120 N Main Street or can be mailed to PO Box 572.
Please call 605-397-8422 or email city.doug@nvc.net with any questions.
Bids are due by December 2nd, 2025, at 5:00pm and will be opened that same evening during the regular council meeting at 7:00pm. Bids will be accepted at Groton City Hall at 120 N Main Street or can be mailed to PO Box 572.
Please call 605-397-8422 or email city.doug@nvc.net with any questions.





The City Shop, City Hall & Wage Memorial Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
Trash Pick-up WILL take place on Tuesday, November 11th.
Trash Pick-up WILL take place on Tuesday, November 11th.

