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Insisting they want to clear their good names, saying Selectmen denied their due process rights by refusing to conduct a fair and open public hearing - a public hearing explaining the legitimate reasons for their termination - Attorney Robert H. Bowen of Lunenburg, said the dismissed firefighters...
In a marathon five hour executive session starting 7:30 Friday morning, Selectmen conducted a series of rolling interviews, interviews with town officials and fire department employees, investigating complaints filed by four former call fire fighters alleging wrongful termination, retaliation,...
Groton Resident Ann Elizabeth Murray, 68, resident at 551 Longley Road, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle while walking near her home on Longley Road Friday, July 18 at approximately 6:30 p.m. According to a press release issued by Groton Police Chief Donald Palma, "The victim was...
For Immediate Release, June 21, 2014
Until June 2014, Clarence Jefferson, Stephen Tervo, Benjamin Miele, and James Horan were members of the Groton fire department. M.G.L chapter 48 section 42 (the so-called "strong chief" law) gives the Fire chief the authority to remove firefighters " for cause...
Volume 39 - Report No. 29
July 14-18, 2014
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THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on three roll calls and local senators on six roll calls from the week of July 14-18.
EXPAND BOSTON...
Groton Herald:
Is it true that winter electric and heating costs in New England are two-thirds higher than most of the rest of the United States? If so, please explain why our regional costs are higher.
Kevin P. Kelly, GELD Manager:
I have been misquoted on this before, so I am not surprised by...
The Groton Herald has learned that grievances filed by four former call firefighters alleging wrongful termination, harassment, coercion and retaliation by town officials - if found to be valid - could potentially lead to financial settlements or protracted court cases involving significant legal...
Board of Selectmen Chairman Josh Degen, in an effort to ensure that the town officials are well educated on the Commonwealth of Mass. Open Meeting Laws, recommended to his fellow board members the town request training on the Open Meeting Laws for elected and appointed officials and their support...
The town of Groton has steadily been improving its bond rating and has now reached the top S&P rating - AAA. Each year, Town Manager Mark Haddad told Selectmen he and his finance team ask Standard & Poors' to evaluate the town's rating, and this year it reached the highest rating, even with...
Art Campbell, owner and operator of the Groton Line news website, and administrator of the popular talkaboutgroton list serve, appeared before Selectmen to register an official complaint about his difficulty obtaining official information from Town Manager Mark Haddad.
Mr. Campbell began his...