Letters
Dear Editor,
John Ellenberger's letter in the Nov. 21 issue of the Groton Herald contends I am a strong advocate of Groton's Charter and present form of governance. I plead guilty as charged.
However, Mr. Ellenberger in advancing his own opinion, admittedly shaped by a personal experience,...
To The Editor:
Members of the Groton Dunstable Educators' Association addressed the GDRSD School Committee at its meeting on Nov. 12, 2014. Here is a summary of our speakers' remarks:
GDRHS Ranked #86 in US
Newsweek Magazine (September, 2014) ranked Groton-Dunstable Regional High School #5 in...
Dear Ediitor:
It appears that there is a new civics lesson for the young people of Groton when members of the Planning, Health and Zoning Boards disagree. Instead of maximizing critical decision-making skills, they sue each other at $375 per hour per attorney. Is this the model that we want for...
Dear Editor:
There is honor and appreciation for our service men in Groton and I had the pleasure of experiencing it first hand on Tuesday, Nov. 18. My nephew, Staff Sargent Eric Trask, and his family stopped by our home in West Groton to visit with us before he moved onto his hometown of...
Dear Editor:
On Thursday, November 20 the senior citizens of Groton, once again, were privileged to attend the Annual Holiday Dinner at Gibbet Hill Grill. It is an inspiring evening complete with great food and great friends. It seems the entire town of Groton conspired to make this event a...
Dear Editor:
The holidays are a wonderful time for us to reflect on our blessings and give thanks for what we have. All of us at Loaves & Fishes are thankful for your support, which allows us to serve our neighbors in need all year long. But, the holidays can be a challenge for our clients...
To The Editor:
On Saturday, golf pro Jim Tennant's last day, a couple of dozen golfers gathered at the Groton Country Club to express their admiration and appreciation to Jim for doing such a great job this summer with lessons, clinics, youth programs, leagues, and improving the golf experience of...
To The Editor:
Mr. Cunningham, our longest serving selectman, was one of the original architects of the new town charter. Since a new town manager was hired and the town began operating under the new charter, he has been extremely aggressive in defending the absolute authority of the town manager...
Dear Editor,
The current discussion concerning the need to establish a formal exit interview process utilizing the Personnel Board as an independent entity requires immediate action and confirmation by the Board of Selectmen.
This is not a new or unusual practice by successful and well managed...
Dear Editor:
There has been considerable discussion about possible uses for Prescott School. I would like to add to the list for Prescott School to be used as a downtown repository and display area for Earl Carter's fabulous collection of Groton historical material.
Suzanna Black
Lost Lake Drive