Meriden: It looks as if the school resource officer issue may become part of a power demonstration between council and school board. That’s not the best strategy.

Meriden: discussion of Windsor’s anti-profanity ordinance, which has been revitalized but not yet used on an actual student. With a potential fine of $103, questions arise about inability to pay and alternate penalties, as well as the wonder that with the number of issues to face why there is a concern about profanity.

State: given the nature of the problem, it’s kind of a shock to learn that 9 of 16 domestic violence shelters in Connecticut are not staffed around the clock. That and other issues, including GPS tags for serious offenders, should be looked at for legislative remedy, but it’s a tough year.

Meriden: East Cemetery has available plots, it seems, but Corporation Counsel Michael Quinn is absolutely correct is suggesting that any revenue from sales should go straight into a maintenance fund.