Editorials
As Groton Town Meeting prepares to vote on proposed changes to the Town Charter, we find most of the Charter Review Committee’s recommendations to be thoughtful and constructive. But one proposal deserves a firm and serious “no”—the plan to eliminate the restriction that prevents members of the...
Governor Maura Healey wasted no time blasting efforts to dismantle the federal Department of Education, warning that it would rip away $2 billion from Massachusetts schools. She declared:
“Massachusetts is home to the first public school in the United States, and we have the #1 schools in...
Uncle Sammy sat on a wall,
Built brick by brick, never to fall.
For decades it stood, unshaken, unbowed,
A fortress of freedom, both mighty and proud.
Marshall and NATO laid brick upon brick,
A shield against chaos, a time-tested trick—
“Trade and alliances, laws that are just,
Will keep war at...
Shorty: Did you know that Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC) was once a non-profit community hospital, built through years of hard work, fundraising, and taxpayer investment—only to be flipped for profit and ultimately shut down? Who actually profited from its closure? Find out how private equity...
I live here in Groton, a quaint little town,
In Mass, not Connecticut, please write that down.
The Herald's our paper, its charm can’t be beat,
Local stories make national strife obsolete.
The police blotter’s a gem, oh, the stories it tells:
Lost livestock, lone crashes, and advice that compels...
On a cold winter day, when even the toughest houseplants are giving up hope and the only thing buzzing is your heat pump, it may seem like the wrong time to think about pollinators. After all, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are nowhere to be seen, and flowers are a distant memory. But while...
Massachusetts is charging ahead with Governor Maura Healey’s $4 billion “Mass Leads” bill, promising shiny new housing and economic expansion. [See Story Page 1] But here in Groton, we’re left scratching our heads.
Build it and they will come, right? But what happens when they get sick? Or need...
Shorty: D0 you know why Groton-Dunstable’s schools are caught in a funding crisis, leaving taxpayers to shoulder more of the burden each year? Find out how the outdated “hold harmless” formula is failing our district and what Project 211 can do to change it. Learn why local advocacy is essential to...
A master plan should guide a town toward a unifed vision, offering clarity and focus. Unfortunately, Groton’s current draft master plan resembles a sprawling list of goals, creating confusion rather than direction.
This is not a criticism of the Planning Board or Land Use Department. Their hard...
Shorty: Did you know Massachusetts is facing an unprecedented wildfire season? Learn about the extended outdoor fire ban in Groton and what’s fuelling this crisis. Find out how local officials are responding to the high fire risk and what steps you can take to protect your community. Discover the...