I received a review copy of the book, Groton, this past weekend, and I wanted to share my thoughts.  So, here’s my quick book review…

First off, here’s the info on the book from the publisher, Arcadia Publishing:

Groton, $21.99, Arcadia Publishing.  Available at local retailers, online bookstores, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or 888-313-2665.

Now that we have the basics out of the way, let me tell you that the book, compiled and written by members of the Groton Historical Society, is wonderful.  Containing over 200 vintage photos that provide a glimpse into mid 19th and early 20th century life in Groton, Groton is an interesting read about the town of Groton, its past citizens, and the wonderful architecture around town.

In fact, my daughter, who is a freshman in high school, was fascinated by the book.  She really enjoyed all the photos and the history of the people and places of Groton.

Here are some highlights from the book (and this is taken from the press release):

• Features the ordinary and extraordinary people, places, and events that molded the town
• Showcases the quality of education in Groton through Groton Academy (now Lawrence Academy), the Lowthorpe School of Landscape Architecture and the Groton School
• Immortalizes buildings in Groton that have been lost to fires, demolition or changing boundary lines

The Groton Historical Society is hosting a Special Open House on Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to launch their book.  The open house event is at the Boutwell House on 172 Main Street in Groton, MA.  If you would like more information, please call 978-448-0092, or visit the Groton Historical Society website.

The Groton Historical Society will be hosting a Book Signing to celebrate the publishing of their book, “Groton.”

Refreshments will be served and a display will be set up with some images and documents that were featured in the book. All profits from the sale of the books purchased directly from the Groton Historical Society will benefit the historical society. For more information, call 978-448-0092.

I spent some time and added links to all the different town websites from the Nashoba Valley towns.  You can see the links in the column on the right.  Eventually, I’d like to provide links to just about any important town government or services in the area.

Do you have any suggestions for what might be important?  If so, please leave a comment.

Thanks,
Chuck

My son and daughter were shoveling the back deck the other day, and our dog, Ginger, was enjoying the snow.  Hope everyone is staying safe!