Letters
The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs About Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy (and How to Fix It)
Last week I attended Jeff Fuhrer’s program at the Prescott Community Center, and I found it both engaging and thought-provoking. Fuhrer examined many of the assumptions we often treat as “...
It is ironic to me that the Nashua River Watershed Association uses the impoundment of the Squannacook River behind the Hollingsworth & Vose Dam to conduct its seasonal nature classes, yet supports removing the West Groton Dam in the center of West Groton.
The impoundment behind the West...
Ed Note: Recent email discussions among town volunteers and officials have highlighted an opportunity to improve a small but highly visible parcel of MBTA-owned land in the center of West Groton. As the Town explores options for managing invasive species on this property, one resident has suggested...
The recent article asserting that the number of housing units does not drive town service levels relies on an incomplete understanding of municipal cost structure. (See News Analysis, Page One, January 9, 2026 issue.)
While it is true that many town costs appear “fixed” in the short run, they...
Thank you to all who cooked, baked, organized, and delivered meals to seniors and community members in need on Christmas Day.
This project was initiated by the Groton Jewish Community Group more than 25 years ago and has since grown to include people of all faiths and ages. Once again, we were...
I'm excited to share a truly unforgettable experience I had over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Earlier this year, nearly 12,000 people submitted applications to volunteer as a White House Christmas decorator, and I am thrilled to say that I was one of the 150 selected!
Before we could begin...
Not a day goes by that I don't receive a call, a text, an email, or letter from someone asking for money; sometimes asking for more if I've already given. I do pick and choose where I can give. I live on a fixed retirement income; social security and required minimum distribution from my 401k....
The Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner for Groton Seniors at Gibbet Hill was fantastic. A big thank you to the Webber family, Gibbet Hill Staff, all of the local school volunteers , and the Police and Fire Department for providing over 250 seniors with a spectacular turkey dinner and all the trimmings...
In last week’s Groton Herald, an article described the Select Board’s desire to modify Proposition 2 1/2; the property tax law that keeps Massachusetts barely affordable.
The article describes the rising cost of municipal health insurance and municipal pensions, and the Select Board’s idea to...
Many towns in Massachusetts are facing the same dilemma: rising costs, school budget pressure, and repeated overrides. What’s striking, though, is how differently communities fare depending on one factor we don’t talk about nearly enough — whether they allow new housing.
Some of the state’s...