Quinnipiac Watershed: the mere thought that drawdown from the Q. River might be limited seems to be worrying local water authorities. Fine. But water use formerly included major drawdowns for many industries which no longer exist, and that average daily water use is way less than it was decades ago. Southington, moreover, does have the Crescent Lake resource, which it purchased from Plainville years ago, as a resource.

Wallingford: the process of convincing the public that the school realignment is a good thing kicks off tonight and continues through Feb. 3, at least in this phase. It will be interesting to read the discussions.

Southington: It’s not quite clear from here what the parking issue is at St. Thomas Street. Is it that the street is too narrow? Clearly, no one should park where there are posted prohibitions, and not on cross walks or in front of driveways, but beyond that why shouldn’t people park in the streets? That’s what they’re for.