Letters
Dear Editor:
I am voting for Josh Degen for selectman. I do not agree with anyone 100 percent, including Josh, but I do respect his willingness to speak out on tough issues, even when he knows it’s politically unpopular and he will catch guff. I wish more people were willing to take that chance in...
Dear Editor,
As many have noticed, we are entering a new era of management and leadership in the Groton Dunstable Regional School District. This new era has been characterized by sound strategic planning principles, including: data-driven assessment, vision-building, community engagement, and...
Dear Editor:
I came to Groton over 40 years ago having spent my early years in Maine. I am a practicing attorney and mediator, a wife, mother, and grandmother.
I served as a Water Commissioner years ago but most of my community involvement has been in the non-profit sector. In the past, I have...
To the Editors:
Groton is a beautiful, small town. Our community values include protection of natural resources, historic preservation, quality education, and fiscal responsibility. Groton has a wealth of volunteers who serve in municipal government and not-for-profit organizations. The...
Dear Editor:
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse the candidacy of Olin Lathrop for Commissioner to the Groton Electric Light Department (GELD). In my opinion, Olin represents the best choice for GELD to navigate future trends in the electric utility industry.
He also recognizes the sound...
Dear Editor:
The Superintendent and School Committee have worked for more than a year analyzing data, reviewing research studies, and publicly discussing the identified needs of the district and the corresponding budget proposal. In the spirit of collaboration and transparency, we have worked...
Dear Editor,
As residents and taxpayers realize the availability and benefit of an independent financial audit of the school district finances, a process that has helped many communities, it does not make sense to approve a permanent tax override and then to do an audit.
Audit first, override...
Dear Editor,
This year there will be at least one new member of the Board of Selectmen. This is the perfect opportunity for us to bring a different perspective to the team. As your elected representative, I will be your voice for fiscal sobriety, transparency, and leadership. I ask for your vote...
Dear Groton Voters,
My name is Marlena Gilbert. As a candidate for the Groton-Dunstable School Committee in the May 2016 Groton Town election, I offer you some insight on what our school committee could improve upon and some proposed methods to accomplish those improvements.
I believe that our...
Dear Editor:
It is not often that one comes across a candidate for Selectman in Groton that is as qualified for said position as Barry Pease.
I have had the privilege to work with him on the Finance Committee for the past 2 years. During this tenure, I havtwo found him to be a fast learner and a...