Rachael Franco for Groton

The potential of a solar farm at the Groton Transfer Station has been discussed since I first arrived at the Council. The time has come where it may be feasible. Much more to research and review... stay tuned!

Town Council discussion:
https://www.youtube.com/live/79R5vB9SpPI?si=J2W7YYF1HvDgFqL-

Groton Considers Solar Array on Landfill to Offset Town Electric Bills GROTON – The town could wipe out its Eversource electric bills by building a 5 MW solar array on its capped landfill, a consultant told the Groton Town Council Committee of the Whole on Tuesday. Robert Klee, former Connecticut DEEP Commissioner now running Klee Sustainability Advisors, told the co...

Groton, Thank you for the honor and privilege! Hope to see many of you Tuesday, December 5th.

Congratulations and best wishes City of Groton Clerk, Councilors, Deputy Mayor Gweneviere Depot, and Mayor Keith Hedrick!

A beautiful Veterans Day Service, presented by the U.S. Submarine Veterans, hosted at the City of Groton.
~ May we never forget the service and sacrifices of our Veterans.

with Adam J. Puccino Sr., State Representative Christine Conley, Juliette Parker, Jill Rusk, Deputy Mayor Gweneviere Depot, and Mayor Keith Hedrick.

Good Day Groton,
The voters of Groton have spoken, and I am full of gratitude for their continued support.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Groton voters and their confidence in my ability to represent them. On their behalf, I will do my very best to represent them and their interests while serving on the Town Council. In the months leading up to the election, I spoke with many Groton neighbors from all parts of our great community and listened closely to their sincere concerns. I pledge to work, as part of the team, towards addressing these issues and working towards Groton’s growth and prosperity.
To the volunteers who came forward to assist with our campaign, I say a big thank you! We could not have succeeded without you! Many of you donated your precious time and funds to our campaign and I earnestly thank each and every one of you.
To my fellow elected Groton Town Council candidates, congratulations! I look forward to working alongside you as we focus on issues of importance for our community.
To the other candidates who ran for Town Council in Groton, thank you for participating in the democratic process.
Rachael Franco
Groton Town Councilor

2023 UNOFFICIAL GROTON TOWN COUNCIL RESULTS
Thank you voters of Groton!

THANK YOU VOTERS!
Democratic candidates closing up the 2023 Groton elections. 🗳

LETS GO GROTON!
Get out and vote, polls open till 8PM.

Hey, Groton D4, it's voting day!
Get out and vote at Mary Morrisson School!
Polls are open till 8PM
with: Dan Gaiewski David McBride

Hey, City of Groton D3, it's voting day!
Get out and vote at the City of Groton Municipal Building!
Polls are open till 8PM

Hey, City of Groton D2, it's voting day!
Get out and vote at the Thames River School
Polls are open till 8PM

Hey, Groton D1, it's voting day!
Get out and vote at the Groton Public Library
Polls are open till 8PM

Hey, D7 Mystic, GLP, Noank, it's voting day!
Get out and vote at Fitch Sr High School!
Polls are open till 8PM

Hey, Mystic D5, it's voting day!
Get out and vote at the School Administration Building on Flanders Road!
Polls are open till 8PM

Hey, Mystic D6, it's voting day!
Get out and vote at Mystic River school!
Polls are open till 8PM

⭐️ Our last door knocked for the 2023 Town of Groton Town Council election was the home of Michele Peters.
⭐️ Adam J. Puccino Sr., Jill Rusk, and I were happy to meet Michele, listen to her concerns, and take in the views from her lovely home.
⭐️ The Groton voters will choose their next Town Council this Tuesday.

📷 I captured some pictures as I campaigned and knocked doors around our great community. You will see beauty as well as needed improvements, history and spirit, as well as creatures living among us. 📷
💙 Thank you Groton for all that you offer, you are wonderful, and I love living here!

Thank you Ted and Robin Perry Hunt, your support means so much to me!

Honored and privileged to receive the endorsement of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)!

☔️ A little rain won't stop us ☔️
Jill Rusk, Dan Gaiewski, and I had an amazing day chatting with our friendly neighbors across Groton, from Fort Griswold, to Blueberry Hill (Hello Tracey St Louis-Harris), onto PQ, and finishing out the day in Mumford Cove! ☔️

🎃 Spectacular time volunteering at GLL Trunk or Treat! So many happy smiling faces, awesome costumes, and a warm night filled with wholesome fun for the whole family! Thank you Groton CT Little League and Community Speaks Out for putting on this great community event!🎃

with: Adam J. Puccino Sr., Jill Rusk, and Dan Gaiewski

Impressive evening at the Groton Elks Lodge #2163 Law Enforcement Night, celebrating the Police Officer of the Year Awardees.

Congratulations and thank you to all the Police Officers who were recognized for their service, sacrifices, and contributions to our communities.

Town of Groton Police Department Officer of the Year Devin Bedard, you make your department and our community proud. Thank you!

🦞 Amazing evening chatting with good neighbors in Noank, with Adam J. Puccino Sr. 🦞

🌾 Inspiring time chatting with our pleasant neighbors in Poquonnock Bridge, from Depot & North Rd, to Rt 1, with Bruce Jones, 🌾

Hello Groton, It has been a pleasure to serve as your Town Councilor. While much work has been accomplished, there is still more to do. Make sure to VOTE Nov 7th!

Rachel Franco (D) - Candidate for the Groton Town Council Rachel Franco (D) is a candidate for the Groton Town Council. The election will take place on November 7, 2023.

🍀 Phenomenal evening chatting with our neighbors in the hospitable Winding Hollow and Spy Glass neighborhoods with Jill Rusk, Dan Gaiewski, and Adam J. Puccino Sr.. 🍀

Spectacular evening honoring the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship awardees. The students speeches were heartfelt, moving, and inspiring. Congratulations and best wishes to all, may your future shine bright!

🌶 CHILI, CHILI, CHILI🌶
We had a great time serving Tim Beebe's, Grotonctdemocrats, award winning chili to a packed room at Thrive 55+ Active Living Center Chili Cook Off!

With Jackie Massett, Katrina Fitzgerald, Jill Rusk, Dan Gaiewski, Bruce Jones, Juliette Parker, David McBride, Christine Conley, Chelsea Meade, and Robb Meade.

🌶 CHILI, CHILI, CHILI 🌶
Jill Rusk, Dan Gaiewski, and I had a blast volunteering and serving chili at the CELEBRATE MYSTIC – MYSTIC AQUARIUM’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Great event, great people, great restaurants, with great chili! Though, I was a bit partial to the Harp and Hound Irish, smoked brisket chili! 😉 Hey, Friar Tucks Tavern, we can't wait to see the votes! 😁

Great job Mystic Chamber and Bruce Flax!

🏠 Spectacular evening chatting with neighbors in friendly Fieldcrest with Juliette Parker 🏠

🌳 Awesome evening chatting with our charming neighbors in Mystic, from Lambtown to Haley Rd with Dan Gaiewski, and Adam J. Puccino Sr. 🌳

GROTON'S ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 7th
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🍂 Wonderful evening chatting with our pleasant neighbors in beautiful Mystic with Juliette Parker 🍂

🌊 Extraordinary day chatting with neighbors in fabulous Mystic with RTM D6 candidate Bill Keep, and Town Council candidates Jill Rusk, and Dan Gaiewski 🌊

⭐️ Joyful time chatting with gracious neighbors around Morse Ave in Groton City with Bruce Jones, ⭐️

Out meeting residents along Morse Ave. Bruce Jones, Groton Town Councilor Rachael Franco for Groton

✨ Tremendous evening chatting with wonderful neighbors in the City's 5 corners neighborhood ️✨️
Adam J. Puccino Sr. and I then stopped by Par Four to enjoy a snack and support the Groton Ct Rotary at their Tip a Rotarian fundraiser. 💛