This website has been developed to make it easier for you to find information about the City of Groton and the services offered by each department.

The City of Groton, a political subdivision of the Town of Groton, was incorporated in 1903 as the Borough of Groton. A new form of government was adopted in 1964 and the name was changed to the City of Groton. We are governed by a strong mayor and six councilors elected at large that are the policy makers. There are many appointed boards and commissions.

The Thames River bounds the City on the west and Long Island Sound on the south. The City is about 3.1 square miles in area and has a population of nearly 10,000. We enjoy a large industrial base. Housing ranges from historic homes to new apartments. The Avery Point branch of the University of Connecticut and its Marine Science program are located in the southern part of the City. There are many recreational facilities including a public beach, baseball fields and walking trails.

We offer a full range of municipal services: paid fire department, police, trash collection and more. The City of Groton is a public power community. We provide electric, water and cable television to our residents and others at rates at or below those offered to surrounding communities.

Please come and visit. Come to stay. I hope you find this website informative and helpful.

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“Concerts in the Park” will be held again this summer in Washington Park in the City of Groton. We’ve added an extra concert! There will be seven (7) Friday night concerts in June, July and August. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m.

The concert series is co-sponsored and co-produced by Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department.

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