Letters
Dear Editor:
We have been asked to comment on the proposed jump in the Mass. Meals Tax from 6.25% to 7%. Selectman Degen, who is anti tax, is for this bump up claiming Nashua's meal tax is 9%. Let's face it, when it comes to taxes, pennies and nickels count. Let's see: The poor Mass. taxpayer...
Dear Editor,
On August 25th at approx 2:30 at Groton Place/Sabine Woods aka the "Dog Park." A white dog that seemed to be a Goldenpoodle, Poodle, or Labradoodle bit our puppy.
Our puppy only had a small bite and is completely OK. But, amidst the stress, we did not ask the owner about the...
Dear Editor:
Maura Healey's singular focus on the job she seeks is practically a guarantor of her success in the primary election, in the later general election, and in the job itself, that of attorney general of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
It's a difficult job to which she aspires, and...
Dear Groton Residents,
The Groton Council on Aging Outreach Program works in collaboration with the Groton Police, Groton Fire and Groton Emergency Services. Over the last few years, we have experienced some very severe weather that has left many without power, heat, food, water, medications, air...
Dear Editor
I will cast my vote for Don Berwick as the Democratic Candidate for Governor in the Primary Election on September 9. We are fortunate to be able to choose from three well-qualified aspirants: Attorney General Martha Coakley, State Treasurer Stephen Grossman, and Don Berwick.
All three...
Dear Editor:
Please visit our upcoming fundraiser at the Groton's Fireman's Muster on Labor Day, Sept. 1. Our organization, Hooper's Crew, is dedicated to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association. We started fundraising in honor of our family member, John L. Hooper, a Vietnam Vet and a retired...
Dear Editor:
There is a long and strong tradition of Girl Scouting in Groton & Dunstable and I am pleased to say it is continues to thrive here. This year we have 20 active Girl Scout troops, from Kindergarten through Middle and High School. Our girls learn how to work in teams, discover and...
Dear Editor,
Last Wednesday 87 citizens braved soaring temperatures and the threat of thunderstorms and came together on the banks of the Nashua River to participate in Groton's portion of the state-wide "Pipeline Resistance Relay Walk".
The Groton Stop the Pipeline Coordinating Committee (SPCC...
Dear Editor:
As the Realtor responsible for the expanded marketing of town owned properties, I am trying to explore all options for the reuse of the Tarbell School. This visually striking building was born as a school in 1914. Now, 100 years later, can it be re-born as a school? A charter school?...
Dear Editor,
At the July 14th Board of Selectmen meeting, when a vote was called for during the debate to require Open Meeting Law training for all Committees and Boards, one member was recorded as abstaining. No explanation was given.
I will never understand why any elected representative at...