Nashoba Valley Chat

More Business?

2007-03-13T15:30:07Z

There are often small businesses moving into our local towns. Sometimes, they later close due to a lack of sufficient interest. Would you like to see more businesses move into your community?

User Submission - Paying for Trash Removal

2007-03-06T16:07:05Z

I do not think it is fair for the people who recycle in townsend to have to pay to have there trash removed . why dont they go after the ones that do not recycle its not to hard to figure out who doesn't!

School Safety

2007-03-06T13:50:23Z

There are often stories in the news about child predators and others who would do harm to children. Do you believe access to our local schools should be more strictly monitored or are you content with things as they are?

Investing in the past

2007-02-23T18:23:40Z

The senior population in area towns is on the rise. Some towns have full-time senior centers, others have less than that or nothing. Do you think town government should increase its spending on the needs of seniors to keep up with the growing population?

Chapter 40B affordable housing law

2007-02-16T15:40:15Z

Several state politicians are proposing changes to the Chapter 40B affordable housing law. Do you think the law requiring that each city and town have a minimum of 10 percent affordable housing stock needs changing?

Are YOU concerned about the closing of Ayer Train Station?

2007-02-09T15:53:24Z

It is no longer a secret that the Ayer train station is slated for closure, in favor of a regional station, perhaps in Devens or Shirley. Is that a concern for those who currently use the Ayer station or for businesses in Ayer's downtown?

Do you think education budgets should be cut back?

2007-02-06T15:42:58Z

Discussions of fiscal year 2008 town budgets are underway. A lot of emphasis
is being put on increases in education funding. Do you think education
budgets should be cut back to minimize the effects on taxpayers?

Local Property Taxes

2007-01-26T20:29:14Z

Local towns are beginning their fiscal year 2008 budget cycles; all are facing the possibility of overrides or budget cuts. Do you think there is an unfair burden on local property taxes to fund government?

Should there be a tax override to provide more money for town and schools?

2007-01-19T16:41:59Z

Area towns are facing a budgetary crisis for FY2008. Do you believe the towns should live within their means or would you prefer a taxpayer-approved override to provide more tax revenue for town and school costs?

Who should determine the future of Devens?

2007-01-16T14:12:18Z

There are approximately 100 voters in Devens, most all of which would prefer that Devens become its own town. Who do you think should determine the future of Devens, those who live there or voters in Ayer, Harvard and Shirley, the towns from which the land was taken to build Fort Devens?

Another Year, Another False Promise

2007-01-02T15:33:05Z

Another year, another false promise. Recent polls suggest that most Americans can not stick with their New Years Resolutions. In fact, more often than not people are repeating the attempt each year. What is your New Years Resolution and how will you make it happen in 2007?

Holiday Shopping in 2007

2006-12-22T16:39:05Z

It's no secret that the holiday season is also the most busy season for shopping. It's also no secret that when you add a lot of people, one goal and no rules you are bound to get mayhem. From cutting in line to fist-fights I'm sure your town has seen it all during this time of year. Now a days more people are discovering how to avoid this mess by doing things like online shopping or getting it done before Thanksgiving. Whatever your methods may be Nashoba Valley Chat wants to know... What is holiday shopping like in 2006?

It's no secret that the holiday season is also the most busy season for shopping. It's also no secret that when you add a lot of people, one goal and no rules you are bound to get mayhem. From cutting in line to fist-fights I'm sure your town has seen it all during this time of year.

Now a days more people are discovering how to avoid this mess by doing things like online shopping or getting it done before Thanksgiving. Whatever your methods may be Nashoba Valley Chat wants to know...

What is holiday shopping like in 2006?

Do you think affordable housing law is a threat to the character of local towns?

2006-12-13T13:56:42Z

Speak Out! Let Nashoba Valley know what YOU think about affordable housing laws by posting your comments below.

Do you think commercialism has taken over the December holidays?

2006-11-29T14:51:51Z

Do you think 2.5 to 3 years in prison for the death of Evan Holofcener is a fair punishment?

2006-11-17T18:16:06Z

	Melissa Reynolds of Ayer, (seen at her arraignment in 2001), was sentenced to 2 and a half to 3 years in prison for the death of Evan Holofcener, whom she hit as he rode his bicycle in Groton. Do you think this is a fair punishment? view full story

Melissa Reynolds of Ayer, (seen at her arraignment in 2001), was sentenced to 2 and a half to 3 years in prison for the death of Evan Holofcener, whom she hit as he rode his bicycle in Groton.

Do you think this is a fair punishment?

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