The Editor’s notepod, Friday, October 10, 2008

Friday, October 10, 2008

Meriden/region: so it is still good advice to stay away from politics and religion in office conversations. And it’s also up to everyone to maintain the wall between discussion of objective fact and opinions. Much easier said than done, and much harder today, when almost everyone feels one ought to wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve or risk being called a hypocrite. Very much c.f. the story about not wearing political buttons or symbols to the polls. It tends to provoke confrontation.

Southington: student representatives on board offer ideas on drop off situation at high school. It’s good to have these young people present — and they probably have more knowledge of on-the-ground conditions than anyone else.

Wallingford: The style in princesses has changed over the years, and nothing shows it more. The present King of Thailand has reigned since 1946; the older sister of Princess Maha Chakri Sinindhorn lost a child in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

The Editor’s notepod, Thursday, October 9, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Meriden: More bad news for AT&T workers on Deerfield Lane. 60 jobs, following 200 earlier in the year. Makes one long for SNET, which did not have the option of moving jobs to . . . wherever. It was May of 2004 that the union picketed in Meriden site against then-SBC and police protection was required. They reached a five year contract in July 2004, and then SBC bought AT&T which was Cingular but not singular, and they all became AT&T and around we all go.

Wallingford: Another old house finally ready to be deconstructed or demolished. Too much waiting around dos properties no good.

Meriden: Walk to school brings officials out to check out safe sidewalks. If there’s cash, why not get it? But it will take a plan.

The Editor’s notepod, Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Meriden: Kendzior gets extension of contract and high marks. I don’t recall that happening within the span of the manager system.

Wallingford: more on the trash plant. There’s a lot to look at here. Are the other towns in the current pact looking as well?

Wallingford/Meriden: VNA still operating, despite July lightning strike and fire. People seem not to know this.

Southington: a second hotel to be built directly across the street from the first; neither built, both approved. Seems kind of guaranteed to make both unprofitable. But that’s competition. First comer gets the good spot. Next in line sensibly goes to the second-best, which, by definition, would be NOT across the street. But that’s only if there’s any individuality in a hotel.

Wallingford: the litter ordinance seems to be somewhat different than was hoped? Or tough to enforce? Or tough to comply with?

The Editor’s notepod, Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Meriden: Council creates a committee to help form plan for high schools’ future. Seems a logical and cooperative step. Certainly beats shooting dueling proposals back and forth. They also approved the deal with Meriden gas Turbine, at least in rough form.

Wallingford: I continue to be envious for Meriden of Wallingford’s municipal generating capacity, as demonstrated by the renovated Pierce Plant. This durable facility went from oil to coal (I think) a couple of decades ago and has now been refitted with natural gas and diesel fuel, and can now emit up to 85 megawatts, which is substantially more than its old 22 mw.

Meriden: Mayor says annual clean-up will continue. This is a good thing to be doing.

Wallingford: have to take a look at the proposals on the trash plant. The deadline is coming right along.

Down by the river.

Beantown baby.

Sox are going to the ALCS!

Again.

It gets better every year.

NOW, if you told me at the beginning if the year that the Sox would have to go through Tampa Bay to get to the World Series…

I would asked you if was for a layover on a flight.

Go get em boys!!

This is starting to shape into a rematch of LA and Boston. Instead of hardwood, this battle will be played in the grass and dirt.

EAsports

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