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Taxing Older Cars in Groton, CT – an UPDATE

Notes from the Old Noank Jail 7/16/15 Taxing Older Cars in Groton, CT – an Update by Ed Johnson In October, 2013, I submitted the following Article in local Media, including PATCH, Groton & Mystic TIMES, Facebook and my local … Continue reading

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Groton Planning Problems

Most of you are aware of my concerns with Groton Town and School Budgets and the fact that, as citizens, we don’t have more direct control of tax increases and expenditures by having an annual Referendum. The following letter-to-the-editor of … Continue reading

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Canary in the Coal Mine?

To our Noank area neighbors…. 5/21/15 at 7:00 PM EDT 1) We missed the annual Noank Fire District meeting because of our trip to visit family but we did submit absentee ballots which were accepted by the district. I have … Continue reading

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Solution to the drug problem?

Gloucester, Mass…..Police target drug demand instead of supply By ANDREA HOLBROOK – Associated Press – Sunday, May 17, 2015 GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) – Gloucester police Chief Leonard Campanello’s phone was ringing off the hook Monday. The calls were generated by … Continue reading

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Fords Lobsters – Final Summary

To our neighbors, 3/12/15 Thurs 7:00 PM EDT I have just received informal information which I am passing along to you. Below is what I have been told is a brief summary of the final decision by the Noank Zoning … Continue reading

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Ford’s Lobsters Expansion – Final decision 03/11/15

image Ford’s Lobsters in Noank. Jill Connor / The Press Zoning panel allows more seats at Ford’s … with conditions 0 Comments Most Popular Burdick’s lawyer presses claim with Town Council, calls for ‘accountability’ … Police Logs: Monday, March 9, … Continue reading

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Letter to DAY concerning proposed changes in Fire District Voting Procedures

To the Editor of the DAY                            “If  it works…don’t fix it” and “bigger is not better” This is in reply to the article “Bill targets fire district elections” in 1/22/15 Region Section. Representative John Scott is wrong to criticize how CT fire districts … Continue reading

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Re-Use the Noank School Building

RE-USE THE NOANK SCHOOL An Open Letter to the Groton Town Council I understand the frustration of running into much higher figures than anticipated for tearing down the Noank School. However, I request that the Council and the RTM reconsider … Continue reading

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Ford’s Lobsters – Public Hearing – Nov. 18, 2014

Noank Zoning Public Hearing re: Ford’s Lobsters 11/18/14 A public hearing was held at the Noank Fire District meeting hall downstairs from 7:00 PM until being recessed at approximately 11:50 PM Tuesday night. Site Plan material was presented by representatives … Continue reading

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Noank Community Market – Membership & Events

Noank Community Market – Membership & Events Recent changes at the Noank Market By Ed Johnson (Open Post) Updated October 10, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Noank Community Market wants to let our loyal members and customers know that we … Continue reading

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