Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor — March 2024
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Contract Settlement for Teachers; The pitfalls of presentism: learning from the past, preparing for the future; and Dear People of the Great State of Connecticut,
Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/category/voice/page/7/)
Unsigned editorials are the consensus opinion of the editorial staff and publisher. Commentary pieces express the opinion of the writer and not necessarily the opinion of the Drummer.
Contract Settlement for Teachers; The pitfalls of presentism: learning from the past, preparing for the future; and Dear People of the Great State of Connecticut,
Dear fellow residents of Granby. The time has come for everyone to stand up for all that this town offers: open spaces, scenic rivers and streams, a park, lands for agricultural products, professional services, and lots of good restaurants, just to name a few.
In the December issue’s letters, Deb Roe suggested that those interested in less aircraft noise and cleaner air for Granby should contact her. Roe has updated her email address to GranbySky@gmail.com
Enigmas are things or people that baffle us like a puzzle or riddle that we struggle to solve. One enigma is the mix of good and evil in our day. It seems like the cycle of history yet again repeats itself.
Construction – A Complex, Multifaceted Industry and Why aren’t students riding the school buses?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are hailed as a sustainable solution to reduce environmental impact by reducing emissions from traditional fossil fuel-powered cars. However, the production of EVs is not without its environmental challenges.
Things, especially education, that affect and influence us in our childhood shape the kind of adult we turn out to be. And so, as in nature, children are a product of their environment as in the expression “as the twig is bent, the tree is inclined.”
Do not block the box and A Not-So-Silent Killer
In the pursuit of a stable society, the concepts of equality, equity and opportunity have been at the forefront of discussions on education reform. Each has its merits and potential drawbacks, and striking the right balance is essential for meaningful progress.
Consequences, An accident waiting to happen, Appreciation for Granby’s first responders, Bad incentives and the Forward Party solution, VOTE on November 7, Granby Center Issues, and BOE Thoughts