Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Editor's Notepod, Tues., Dec. 6, 2011

Train death in Wallingford: It’s hard to keep people off the tracks. You can’t fence the entire line. But it’s traumatic for railroad crews and for riders who happen to catch sight of the results of a suicide or accentual killing.

Connecticut Gas prices are continuing to fluctuate. That gives us all a chance to shop around for the bargains, even if we only save a couple of cents per gallon on a thankful (which will amount to a dollar or two) – it makes us feel good.

New officials were sworn in in Meriden to the city council and to the board of education. It is a reminder of democracy’s virtues that this process works so smoothly year after year, even when times are difficult.

Southington Water board has received some good advice on its practices. We hope it is taken promptly.

The Wallingford sorting USPO service due for a hearing on closing, also Stamford, as post office seeks ways to save $20 billion. A potential job loss of over 600 is not good news at all.

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