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Volunteers step up to adopt Groton gardens; committee outlines support
Summary
Committee members reported a surge of interest in adopting town gardens after a social-media post. Kim Singer agreed to take over the John Kelly statue planting and others pledged to join cleanup events; the committee discussed linking volunteers with town resources.
Committee members said their social-media outreach and shared town postings generated new volunteer interest for Groton's beautification sites. One member reported that "Kim Singer is gonna take over the John Kelly statue," and noted that town channels (Mayor Parker, David Goode, Town of Groton Parks & Rec) shared the committee's flyer, increasing visibility.
Members discussed organizing volunteers, assigning garden adoptions, and ensuring new volunteers know where to get plants and water access. The committee emphasized that adoption implies responsibility: members repeatedly said neighbors should own ongoing maintenance, and volunteers should coordinate plant and watering needs with the committee. The group agreed to follow up with people who expressed interest and to schedule practice sessions for the town presentation to highlight volunteer efforts.
