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Notes from the Old Noank Jail Climate Change and the need for Action by Ed Johnson The world as we know it is ending and the things that we take for granted won’t be there for us in the future. … Continue reading →

Notes from the Old Noank Jail KAREN SCHULTZMAN REMEMBERED by Ed Johnson (Some short remarks that really don’t do justice to the lady….ej) There was a recent obituary on Karen Schultzman which was a good summary of her life and … Continue reading →

Notes from the Old Noank Jail “A Quiet Advantage” by Ed Johnson When my wife and I lived and worked in New York City, our apartment was on the first floor near St. Vincent’s Hospital in the West Village area … Continue reading →

         Noank School as a Groton Community Garden in Connecticut   The Noank School property is now being actively considered for Groton community use as a public garden coupled with an agricultural learning program for students. A formal presentation/proposal is expected to be made to the Town Council … Continue reading →

When the Mystic Streetscape Phase I project was first being considered years ago, and public meetings were held to review plans, there were concerns raised by taxpayers pertaining to the re-design of West Main Street. The proposal was an attempt to beautify … Continue reading →

This was written and printed in several Media, including DAY and PATCH internet, plus Facebook and a large E-mail list. Unfortunately, some folks (Antipas and Peruzzotti) didn’t make it (came close) and both Bonds failed. Ironically, there was an article … Continue reading →

Is there anyone reading today who can cite at least one example where the Republican Congress has NOT been obstructive, much less restrictive, regarding President Obama’s proposed policies or political position appointments? And how many times have they tried to … Continue reading →

It would appear that, for reasons unclear to me, someone on the 2008 Charter Revision Committee decided to eliminate the ability of qualified non-resident taxpayers paying $1000 or more in annual taxes to vote in local elections involving any referendum, … Continue reading →

Notes from the Old Noank Jail by Ed Johnson Recently, a review of the Groton Town Charter, the Connecticut State Statutes and a recent communication from a Bond Attorney, indicates that non-residents who pay Groton Property Taxes in excess of … Continue reading →

In a lengthy session tonight, and with some members absent due to summer vacations, the Groton Town RTM discussed and voted to pass two ordinances which will now be referred to the taxpayers for the Referendum this fall. (1) By … Continue reading →