Monday, October 3, 2011

The Editor's Notepod, Mon., Oct. 3, 2011

Last week, local school systems differed in whether or not they closed in observation of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, observed by many Jews. Cheshire schools were closed, others simply excused those who chose to miss school, whether teachers or students. Our ability to see how other people make decisions is one of the most interesting aspects of our American freedoms.

We’re just as glad Wallingford’s Town Council did not take the subpoena route for investigations of the Housing Authority. Such an investigating committee is a tool to be wielded with greatest care.

Platt High School in Meriden is offering a forensic science class this year, and it seems to have gotten off to a good start. While there’s a fairly high “yuck” factor in some of what is dealt with, the kids have been forewarned and have signed onto this program.

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