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Book Review – SCUDDING – written by George Maynard

Notes from the Old Noank Jail, by Ed Johnson Book Review: SCUDDING written by George Sherlock Maynard Note – The nautical use of the term “scud” describes “to run before a gale with little or no sail set.” ———————————————————————————————————- This … Continue reading

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Noank Rowing Club – Shell House Dedication

Blog | Ed Johnson’s Blog Noank Rowing Shell Dedication Posted by Ed Johnson, June 16, 2013 at 06:26 pm The Noank Rowing Club, in conjunction with the Groton Parks & Recreation Commission, finally held their formal dedication ceremony for their … Continue reading

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Why all the fuss with the IRS?

Why all the fuss with the IRS? Posted by Ed Johnson, May 21, 2013 at 02:09 pm Comment Recommend Why is there such a fuss with the IRS? Were they not simply doing their job in their investigation of ultra … Continue reading

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Noank Memorial Day Parade and Picnic

Noank Memorial Day Parade and Picnic Posted by Ed Johnson, May 16, 2013 at 07:20 pm Notes from the Old Noank Jail There will be a Memorial Day Parade in Noank Village on Monday morning, May 27th, 2013 which will … Continue reading

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N oank Market Annual Meeting 5/4/13

Notes from the Old Noank Jail Noank Community Market – Annual Meeting by Ed Johnson On Saturday, May 4th, 2013, at 10:00 AM, the first annual meeting of the Board, Stockholders, Members and Staff of the Noank Community Market, was … Continue reading

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Solar Power in Noank

Admin Twitter_new Nearby Ed Johnson Home News Events Directory Pics & Clips Commute Real Estate More Stuff Welcome back, Patch Blogger! Blog Central Edit Profile View Other Blogs Write a New Blog Post Your Blog “Solar Power in Noank” was … Continue reading

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Problems with the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District

NOTES FROM THE OLD NOANK JAIL Summary of Poquonnock Bridge Fire District Problems by Ed Johnson Lately, as most of us living in Groton are aware, there have been a series of issues pertaining to the method utilized by some … Continue reading

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Groton Referendums & Taxation without Representation

Blog Preview Groton Town Referendums – the need to rectify Taxation Without Representation Posted on February 19, 2013 at 5:04 pm Notes from the Old Noank Jail by Ed Johnson Recently, we have been reading that the Groton Town Council … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Town Council – Budget and School Security

A Public letter to: The Honorable Mayor Somers, Members of the Groton Town Council, Town Manager and Town Clerk Subject: 2013-2014 Budget As I am unable to attend the public section of the Council meeting on Feb. 5th to provide … Continue reading

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Noank School Reuse Committee Finalizing Plan

Ed Johnson Part-Time Journalist Noank School Re-use Committee Finalizing Plan Posted on January 20, 2013 at 4:26 pm Email Print Recently, the Noank School Re-use Committee (NSRC) has been meeting, obtaining cost estimates and formulating a plan of action for … Continue reading

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