Editorials
It’s been 16 months since residents first brought their concerns about persistent noise from rooftop air-conditioning units at 240 Main Street to the attention of the Board of Health. Over that time, these residents have shown considerable patience as they worked through proper channels, meeting...
Shorty: Did you know that hearing loops could make a world of difference for Groton’s residents with hearing loss? Learn how this simple but effective technology can transform public meetings, concerts, and town events by cutting through noise and echoes. Find out why Groton should lead the charge...
1. Financial Strain on Households The rejection of the tax override underscores the financial strain many Groton taxpayers face. Despite the town’s high per-capita income, a significant portion of the community can no longer handle ever-steeper increases in their property tax. While Groton...
Once upon a time in a land far, far away there was a beloved institution known to its people as Bedford Falls Hospital. This special place for healing served the good people of Bedford Falls with dedication and care. They were proud of the hospital. Its walls echoed with the sounds of recovery, and...
The Planning Board’s frustration over low turnout and engagement at their community forums on the Master Plan is understandable, but blaming the public misses the mark. The real issue lies in the Planning Board and Barrett Consulting Group’s failure to explain the master plan process and its...
As we approach the 248th anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence, Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Walter Hitchcock's statement, “Freedom is not free,” resonates powerfully. Despite decades of peace and prosperity, it is essential for us to reflect on the sacrifices that have secured...
At the top of the front page of every edition of this newspaper, the parts-per-million of CO2 equivalents for each week are shown. It is shocking to see the part-per-million creep relentlessly upward month-by-month, year-by-year so that the atmosphere now contains about 55% more CO2 than it did...
As the future of Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC) hangs in the balance, the next few weeks will be critical in determining its fate. The hope is that a responsible new operator will be identified to ensure this vital hospital continues to serve the public health needs of our community....
Groton, like most cities and towns in Massachusetts, is facing a fiscal shortfall. Insufficient Chapter 70 school funding by the state, based upon a 4.5 percent inflation rate when the actual inflation rate hit eight percent, combined with a decline in enrollment, has left the town and School...
In the process of selecting candidates for critical roles like superintendent of schools, community engagement and transparent communication are essential. Unfortunately, the School Committee made no effort to publicize the venue and timing of the current superintendent interviews beyond the direct...