Friday, December 16, 2011

The Editor's Notepod, Fri., Dec. 16, 2011

An examination of the CL&P and NU experience during storm Albert seems to reveal that there were some unexpected and challenging difficulties. It’s not a surprise, but it is worth observing that the cure may prove more costly than the disease.

There is more on the possibility of a Meriden school closing because of the budget game. This is absolutely one of the worst cost choices one would have to make.

Plainville-Southington Regional Health Director Charles I. Motes Jr. is planning to retire. His career has indeed been an interesting one, and he is has been a valued and competent professional town official

The affordability gap for winter fuel is opening wider, according to a Hartford report. This doesn’t surprise us much as energy continues to cost more.

A windfall state grant for West Main has permitted Meriden City Council’s Finance Committee to reallocate around a million dollars to next year’s street paving account. Because the state has come through with cash for the West Main Street improvement project, the city’s money can go over to a repaving account, moving that process forward.

Gift to Stevens school in Wallingford by local Toyota dealer and Toyota Corp match for technology. This should help this elementary school stay in the fore with science and math.

In Southington, a committee to implement middle school plan has been named and will meet after holiday season.

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