Groton development agency proposed  Groton - It's one thing to
hear about one of the world's largest drug companies tearing
down a former research headquarters. It's another thing to see
it.  John Scott has driven past Pfizer Inc.'s demolition site
several times, and it breaks his heart each time.  "They're
basically taking demolition equipment and ripping it to shreds,"
said Scott, referring to the leveling of the 750,000-square-foot
Building 118, which began in July.  The demolition of the
building, formerly the work hub of hundreds of scientists and
other well-paid pharmaceutical industry workers, has become one
of the most visible symbols of the decline in the number of jobs
at the five largest employers in Groton. The number is down
4,000 in the past decade, according to a report issued last
month by the consultant Milone & MacBroom.  Now plans are being
developed to try to reverse the trend by creating an independent
economic development corporation similar to ones in New London
and Norwich. And Scott,