Letters
This letter is in response to Marlena Gilbert’s article in the Feb. 9, 2024, edition of this paper entitled “Groton Officials Scrutinize School Budget & Employee Benefits in Town Budget Review”. Marlena points out an area where the school district’s budget is out of whack with their “market...
Considering a significant matter such an override is no small thing - for anyone. I have to hope that everyone can agree that the financial implications of voting for an override will be considerable for all members of the community.
I also have to hope that everyone can agree that the real-life...
How much in EXTRA taxes will you pay in property taxes if this Proposition 2 ½ Override passes?
Your property tax bill is your share of Groton’s overall tax levy. This override will allow that levy to go up by a total of $5,500,000. It will step up your property tax bill each year for three...
The Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Nomination papers for Groton’s elected offices are available as of Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in the Town Clerk’s Office. Almost all elected offices have an expiring term. A complete list of openings is available at www.grotonma.gov...
I know many of you received your highest bill of the year, last month, so I have some great news for next month.
Last week the GELD Board voted to remove the power cost adjustment PCA from the February and March bill.
With this change, the effect is that our rates will be 15% lower for...
Why I will endorse Massachusetts Republican State Committeewoman Kathy Lynch, for re-election to the new Worcester and Middlesex District (formerly First Middlesex), and why I would not endorse recently entered opponent, Beth Lindstrom. The District includes Leominster, Westford, Fitchburg, Groton...
The T.R.E.A.D. Committee (Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled) is pleased to announce an extension for applications to April 1. This has been made possible by an influx of donations from the community after the previous deadline of January 31.
T.R.E.A.D. is committed to provide assistance to...
The Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Nomination papers for Groton’s elected offices are available as of Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in the Town Clerk’s Office. Almost all elected offices have an expiring term. A complete list of openings is available at www.grotonma.gov...
The Nashua River Watershed Association’s (NRWA) Board of Directors has not taken a vote regarding the disposition of the West Groton/ Leatherboard Dam on the Squannacook River. The deliberations regarding the repair and continued upkeep or the removal of any dam involve ecological, safety,...
Regarding the reporting on the new fee structure for the Groton Center, your title of “...Groton Senior Center...” is correct. It seems that the citizens of Groton who were opposed to the “All are Welcome” stones at the sides of our roads into town are right; all are not welcome. Even the taxpaying...