[Amended 4-26-2025 ATM by Art. 27]
There are hereby established in the Town of Groton pursuant to the provisions of MGL C. 44, § 53E 1/2, the following revolving funds:[1][2]
Program or Purpose | Representative or Board Authorized to Spend | Department Receipts | FY 2026 Spending Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
Stormwater Management | Earth Removal/Stormwater Advisory Committee | Stormwater Management/Low-Impact Development Fees | $20,000 |
Conservation Commission Land Management | Conservation Commission | Agricultural/Silvicultural Fees | $50,000 |
Building Rental Fund [Added 4-30-2018ATM by Art. 13; 4-29-2023ATM by Art. 33] | Board of Selectmen | Amounts Collected for Building Rentals | $50,000 |
Affordable Housing Marketing | Town Manager | Fees from Developers for Affordable Units | $20,000 |
Home Recycling Equipment Support | DPW Director | Sale of Recycling Equipment | $10,000 |
Access for Persons with Disabilities | Commission on Accessibility | Handicap Parking Violation Fines | $10,000 |
Council on Aging Program Fund [Added 4-30-2022 ATM by Art. 23] | Council on Aging Director | User fees received from users of Council on Aging programs | $40,000 |
Boat Excise Tax Fund [Added 4-24-2017 ATM by Art. 28; 4-29-2023 ATM by Art. 33] | Town Manager | Maintenance and Improvements of Waterways | $5,000 |
Transfer Station Glass [Added 10-21-2019 ATM by Art. 14] | DPW Director | User fees received for use of Glass Plant | $20,000 |
Senior Center Fitness Equipment [Added 10-21-2019 ATM by Art. 14] | Council on Aging Director | User fees received from users of fitness equipment | $10,000 |
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to MGL C. 40, § 5G, Article 28, ATM 4-24-2017, established a Municipal Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund for the receipt of 50% of boat excise tax payments made under MGL C. 60B, §2, and payments from the state or federal government, and the expenditure thereof for waterways maintenance and improvements, and law enforcement and fire prevention as authorized by MGL C. 40, § 5G.
[2]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to MGL C. 40, § 3, Article 13, ATM 4-30-2018, established a Building Rental Fund for any amounts collected by the Town for Town building rentals, other than the rental of schools, to be expended without further appropriation by the Board of Selectmen for building-related upkeep and maintenance, and further, to accept the proviso of the second paragraph of MGL C. 40, § 3, to allow any balance in such account at the close of the Fiscal Year to remain available for expenditure, without appropriation, for such purposes in future years.