Saturday, September 3, 2011

The Editor's Notepod, Sat., Sept. 3, 2011

Story reveals another defendant in a potentially capital murder case from Milford was allowed to plead guilty with life imprisonment, in contrast to the Cheshire home invasion case where such a request has been denied. Hard cases make bad law, is the legal aphorism, but in fact, every case is different, and it is in distinguishing cases that our legal system has been shaped.

Indications from orchardists in Southington and Middlefield that this year’s apple crops were relatively undamaged by Irene. This is good for them and for apple fanciers.

Digitalization of Meriden police helps communications and eliminates dead spots around the city and helps the public. Encryption in effect hides police operations under a blanket which excludes the public, and, ultimately, separates the department from scrutiny which the public is entitled to make.

New cafeteria-style lunch room at Dodd Middle School in Cheshire seems to make life more attractive to students and eases different types of food service. It saves time as well, which is a distinct plus.

Managers’ union in Wallingford has won an award which will cost $230,000. If Mayor Dickinson’s past reaction to such awards is any guide, he will be consistent and look for ways to find necessary funds by leaving positions unfilled and by, if necessary, reducing staff.

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