City of Groton -

Please check your sump pumps!
Ensure that your sump pumps are discharged outside and not into the sanitary sewer. With the recent rainfall, our Public Works Department has noticed an increase in flow and have experienced sewer backups.

Thank you for immediate your cooperation!

The 2025 Street Chip Seal Project will begin August 18th and continue into the week, if weather cooperates. Please move your vehicles, campers, etc. if they are in the affected areas

Starting today, August 12th and continuing approximately a week and a half, the City of Groton will be cleaning and videoing sewer lines in the center of town. The map indicates what lines will be done. If your house is not vented properly there could be some sewer backup. Please put your toilet seat down. If you smell sewer gas, be sure to run water down your traps.
Please share with your neighbors, thanks!

The City Of Groton plans to conduct adult mosquito control tonight, Wednesday, August 6th starting at approximately 8:45 PM. In the event of inclement weather another attempt will be made Thursday night.

Heartland Waste Management has noticed an increased amount of bagged grass clippings in residential garbage cans during their weekly routes. As a reminder, grass clippings are NOT to be disposed of in your weekly garbage.

Thank you for your cooperation.

As baseball season wraps up, please return your uniforms as soon as possible. You can drop them off at City Hall during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM) or place them in the after-hours drop box. Thank you!

Due to the recent heavy rainfall, please make sure your sump pumps are discharging outside and not into the sanitary sewer to help prevent backups. We appreciate your prompt attention to this important issue!

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!