Letters
Last year, Pro Publica reported the figures regarding the compensation of school leaders of two of Groton’s private institutions. The Headmaster of Lawrence Academy reportedly earned a salary of $448,393, accompanied by additional compensation totaling $211,025, resulting in a combined income of $...
In last week’s Groton Herald, there were two different points of view from residents regarding property tax equity.
One resident felt it was fair to ask senior residents to take out a loan against their home to pay property taxes to support the school budget.
The other resident presented an...
In the early 90s, we had two young children in the Groton-Dunstable schools and like many of our friends and neighbors, were involved parents. My husband and I were educators; he was on the school committee and we both spent time supporting our kids’ teachers in the classrooms. The town was growing...
In the March 8 issue of The Groton Herald, Nancy Murphy, GDEA President stated, "We would like to stress how negatively the school district would be impacted if the override does not pass."
We, who collect SS, live on fixed incomes. If we are lucky enough, we have investments to supplement our...
I’m writing to share in a beautiful moment of connection and community that happened here in Groton at the end of February. Many members of the LGBTQIA= community, allies and loved ones who also care deeply came together to support local transgender and nonbinary people as well as the greater...
As a student who has been part of the Groton Dunstable school system for a decade, I am compelled to share my perspective on the upcoming budget override. While there are numerous reasons why I believe this override is crucial, I want to emphasize one aspect that I find particularly critical.
If...
This letter is in response to Nancy Muller’s letter that was in the 3/15/24 edition of this paper. Ms. Muller laments the fact that demographics show that our community is aging and she points out that the age group of 25 to 44 year olds has decreased by 25% over the last three decades.
She...
I am writing in response to some of the misinformation and brazen partisan talking points published in a Letter to the Editor last week attacking Representative Scarsdale for her vote on the state’s most recent supplemental budget.
As I am sure the writer of that letter knows, both Groton and...
I understand in America we don’t get to haggle for prices that much, with one exception being in the town budgeting process. But just because we have the opportunity to say no to higher prices doesn’t mean we should. I’m a value shopper, yet I don't mind paying more for something if it is a good...
Hello, I’m Michelle Parks, proud mother to Ella, 6, Eva, 5, and Jack, 3. My children are bundles of curiosity, love, and determination. Currently, Ella is thriving in Kindergarten at Florence Roche after completing two years at Boutwell. Eva is currently in her second year at Boutwell and eagerly...