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from the Groton Dunstable Regional School Committee

This year’s spring election has very important ballot questions for voters.  Two questions are related to the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District.  One question involves debt exclusion and the other question would increase both towns’ assessments for the FY09 operating budget.  Both of these questions are sometimes referred to as “Proposition 2 ½ Overrides”, and we would like to briefly explain them and encourage your support.

Here's my 2 cents on FIOS and cable.

I use Charter ONLY for Internet access. I don't pay for TV service. That's about $500/year savings. The aerial is on my roof and there's a coax wire that comes down to my TV set.

From the office of State Rep. Robert S. Hargraves

The House Republican caucus has made local aid one of its top legislative priorities for years. The caucus has also pushed for early agreement on local aid amounts, through an extra-budgetary local aid resolution, as a way to provide municipalities and school districts with reliable and timely information for the crafting of local budgets every spring.

by Lisa Dingle

28 June 2007

Today, I read a column by Lowell Sun Columnist Dan Phelps. When I searched for info on Dan Phelps, I learned that he has worked for the Lowell Sun for twenty years. I don't know what Mr. Phelps has done at the Lowell Sun for 20 years, but I'd like to think that 20 years with the same news organization would produce someone interested in facts.

by Maria Amodei

Two weeks ago the Dunstable voters said no to an override to keep the town budget balanced while continuing to provide services at the current level. Roughly 900 people voted.

One spring day in 1999, author Steven King was walking on the shoulder of a road in Lovell, Maine, where he owned a home. The driver of a Dodge Caravan, approaching him from behind, lost control of his vehicle when a dog in the car distracted him. The car struck Mr. King, seriously injuring him, changing his life forever.

The daughter of my Mom's best friend was killed under similar circumstances, walking on a country road in Nova Scotia.