Editorials
The people of Groton stepped up and did the right thing for our town and our young people by voting to approve the $9.5 million in additional funding for FloRo. But, As Bud Robertson, chair of the Finance Committee, made clear, the town was confronted with a Hobson’s choice – voting against the...
One of the major questions to come out of the Sep. 6 Primary aside from those who won election was how the District-wide vote would be impacted after the redrawing of District lines that carved the Town of Groton essentially in half by keeping Precincts Two and Three in the First Middlesex and...
We love Groton history, what Groton is today, and – most importantly – thinking about how to build a better future for all. One of the initiatives celebrating Groton’s past, present and developing our future is the Destination Groton Committee.
We agree that Groton could benefit from...
We love Groton history, what Groton is today, and – most importantly – thinking about how to build a better future for all. One of the initiatives celebrating Groton’s past, present and developing our future is the Destination Groton Committee.
We agree that Groton could benefit from...
We do not have to look beyond our household budgets to understand how much expenses have increased. We can all see our grocery bills and the cost of our home repairs; who does not cringe every time you stop to fuel up your vehicle?
I do not believe it is fair to point the finger solely at "COVID...
Groton will participate in the State Primary on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and in the State Election on Tuesday, November 8. Voters will have the opportunity to vote by mail or early vote-in person for both election events. The polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm on election days.
The...
Our democracy is under threat. One of the ways to protect us from tyranny is to reinvigorate our Memorial Day observance and parade. We may need to do a better job teaching civics in the schools. But the lessons of civic engagement, pride and patriotism should not come only at school but in our...
“We applaud plans to develop a hybrid hearing model that retains the benefits of remote access for the public. Across the commonwealth, remote access to public meetings has significantly increased public participation in state and local government, and has lowered longstanding barriers for people...
Some say the opening of Groton Hill Music Center this fall will be "epic", an event that will change Groton forever. In this view, hordes of people will suddenly be drawn to our little town, will visit and then want to move here. In fact, one of the reasons for the creation of the Destination...
Increasing the supply of reasonably priced housing in Groton has become confused by the word "affordable." In common parlance the term "affordable housing" is a single concept. But in fact, it refers to two different types of housing. "Affordable housing" can refer to either: 1. Subsidized...