Letters
Dear Editor:
My name is Marlena Gilbert and I am a candidate for the one-year school committee seat in the upcoming May election. I am also a taxpayer and a parent of a child in the school district which makes me a highly invested candidate in both my son's education as well as the town.
I would...
Since announcing my candidacy for Groton Selectman I have been asked by many people what my background was. I have also heard from a few people incorrect perceptions about what I did while working in Washington DC for sixteen years. The intent of this letter to the editor is to set the record...
Dear Editor,
The first Groton Board of Selectmen that I became aware of consisted of Bob Ricciardelli, Bob Hargraves, and Arthur Blackman. These men had disagreements, often emotional, but I don't remember anyone opining that the Board was "dysfunctional". The streets got plowed after a...
Dear Editor
In a letter printed in this week's edition of the Groton Herald, [See Letter: What Has Changed?] also appearing on the Groton Line, the writer observes that: "...our Board's tendency toward disharmony began exactly, almost to the day, when Fran Dillon [ed note: former Selectman]...
Dear Editor:
While the snow banks don't show it, spring is only two and half weeks away. Spring is welcomed by almost all this year. It is time for green to reappear. It is a time for change from the cold and snowy depths of winter.
It is also time to remove one caustic underlying force from the...
The following Email was Sent to Town Manager Mark Haddad by Selectman Josh Degen. It is reprinted her with the author's permission.
In order not to violate the Massachusetts open meeting law, I ask you to forward this email to my fellow board members.
Early today Selectman Eliot accused me of...
Dear Editor:
On behalf of 14 families and 32 children who directly benefited from this year's Community Children's Fund during the December holidays, the Commissioners of Trust Funds would like to express thanks to the many people who donated their time and money to make this year's season of...
Dear Editor:
The issue regarding the emails between Jack Petropoulos and Art Campbell has been kicking around for some time. I believe we need to get the matter behind us, and the best way to do that is to shine a light on it.
It is my understanding that there are at least four candidates (...
Motivation for sign on corner of Hollis and Champney Streets is unclear. Could it be Editorial Comment; or Could it be a Cry for Relief . . .?
Dear Neighbors,
The Groton Finance Committee is obligated by the Groton Town Charter to select two members for the Groton Town Charter Review Committee.
The Finance Committee has decided to invite a qualified member of the public to be one of our designates.
Below you will find a text copy of...