Saturday, February 5, 2011

The Editor's Notepod, Sat., Feb. 5, 2011

Meanwhile, snow continues almost unmelted, so the lack of yield from Saturday’s storm was welcome indeed, giving public works folks in Meriden a chance to address some problems like uncleared handicap parking spots. There are limits to what can be expected or accomplished, so in addition to patience, a good thaw would be most welcome.

Defendants in the Cheshire home invasion trial of the second defendant are exercising some aggressiveness in filing motions in the progress of this case. Given the convictions of the first defendant, it’s not surprising that attorneys are seeking to explore whatever directions they can find in aid of their client; as defense counsel, this is their duty under the law.

You’ve got to give Wallingford Mayor Dickinson high marks for invention, weaving The Lord of the Rings into his State of the Town speech, as he did at Ashlar Village this week. His continuing role as fighter for fiscal responsibility seems to be continuingly popular.

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