Public Garden at Noank School

 Noank School Public Garden  

 On Thursday, January 23, 2014, there was a Public Meeting from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Groton Public Library. It was an open discussion of the proposal by an experienced group of local citizens to create a public food garden, available to all Groton taxpayers, on the Town property now occupied by the former Noank Elementary School.

 The overall intent of the program is to create space for the growing of vegetables for local consumption as well as to provide an environment for local agricultural education, but through financial grants which would eliminate costs to the Town of Groton.  

Approximately 30 Groton residents, three Group Leaders, the Mayor and 3 Town Councilors were in attendance. Questions and input from the audience resulted in a consensus of those present that plans should continue along the lines of a partnership between the Town and the Managing Group, and that this would be a positive step for the Groton community.  

There will be a follow up article with more details from this meeting within 48 hours. Stay tuned.