Editorials
In a year marked by difficult budget decisions and spirited debate, it’s easy to lose sight of a deeper truth: Groton and Dunstable are home to some truly exceptional educators. At times, the tone of public discourse can make it feel as though townspeople and teachers are on opposing sides. But...
It’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong. But sometimes, we need to stop and ask: What’s going right? Here in Groton, the answer is—surprisingly—a lot.
Over the past year, we’ve faced real challenges. The closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center left the region without local emergency care. But...
As the Destination Groton Committee continues shaping an ambitious new vision for our town center [see story page 1], this is a good moment to pause and reflect. Big plans come with big consequences—and once certain changes are made, there’s no going back.
At the heart of Groton Center’s...
On June 23, Groton voters will have the opportunity to approve a plan that gives the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District the funds it needs—without raising property taxes beyond the limits set by Proposition 2½. We urge voters to attend the special town meeting and support this proposal,...
As Groton Town Meeting prepares to vote on proposed changes to the Town Charter, we find most of the Charter Review Committee’s recommendations to be thoughtful and constructive. But one proposal deserves a firm and serious “no”—the plan to eliminate the restriction that prevents members of the...
Governor Maura Healey wasted no time blasting efforts to dismantle the federal Department of Education, warning that it would rip away $2 billion from Massachusetts schools. She declared:
“Massachusetts is home to the first public school in the United States, and we have the #1 schools in...
Uncle Sammy sat on a wall,
Built brick by brick, never to fall.
For decades it stood, unshaken, unbowed,
A fortress of freedom, both mighty and proud.
Marshall and NATO laid brick upon brick,
A shield against chaos, a time-tested trick—
“Trade and alliances, laws that are just,
Will keep war at...
Shorty: Did you know that Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC) was once a non-profit community hospital, built through years of hard work, fundraising, and taxpayer investment—only to be flipped for profit and ultimately shut down? Who actually profited from its closure? Find out how private equity...
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...