Editorials
I live here in Groton, a quaint little town,
In Mass, not Connecticut, please write that down.
The Herald's our paper, its charm can’t be beat,
Local stories make national strife obsolete.
The police blotter’s a gem, oh, the stories it tells:
Lost livestock, lone crashes, and advice that compels...
On a cold winter day, when even the toughest houseplants are giving up hope and the only thing buzzing is your heat pump, it may seem like the wrong time to think about pollinators. After all, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are nowhere to be seen, and flowers are a distant memory. But while...
Massachusetts is charging ahead with Governor Maura Healey’s $4 billion “Mass Leads” bill, promising shiny new housing and economic expansion. [See Story Page 1] But here in Groton, we’re left scratching our heads.
Build it and they will come, right? But what happens when they get sick? Or need...
Shorty: D0 you know why Groton-Dunstable’s schools are caught in a funding crisis, leaving taxpayers to shoulder more of the burden each year? Find out how the outdated “hold harmless” formula is failing our district and what Project 211 can do to change it. Learn why local advocacy is essential to...
A master plan should guide a town toward a unifed vision, offering clarity and focus. Unfortunately, Groton’s current draft master plan resembles a sprawling list of goals, creating confusion rather than direction.
This is not a criticism of the Planning Board or Land Use Department. Their hard...
Shorty: Did you know Massachusetts is facing an unprecedented wildfire season? Learn about the extended outdoor fire ban in Groton and what’s fuelling this crisis. Find out how local officials are responding to the high fire risk and what steps you can take to protect your community. Discover the...
Property Tax Reduction For Volunteer Firefighters And EMTs (H 2832)
The House gave initial approval to legislation that would allow cities and towns to establish a program to reduce the property tax for volunteer, call or auxiliary firefighters and EMTs in exchange for their services. The...
In 2022, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the SAPHE 2.0 Act, giving more power and responsibilities to Boards of Health. It's the kind of reform you’d expect to hear about with triumphant fanfare: standardizing public health across municipalities, improving data sharing, and boosting workforce...
At Fall Town Meeting, Groton voters put the brakes on a citizen’s petition to lower the town’s speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph in certain residential areas. But let’s be clear—this wasn’t a case of residents saying, “Speed on, my friends.” They’re fully aware there’s a problem. It’s just that the...
The Groton Local Cultural Council (LCC) plays a key role in supporting local projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences through state funds provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). These funds are awarded to individuals and organizations in the community to promote access,...