By Diane Birdsall: I attended the ZBA meeting the other night and it was the democratic process at its best and at its worst. The issue was the cafe license or dba The Chocolate Shell ‘shop and cafe’. I appreciate the enthusiasm Barbara Crowley has brought to her new bespoke chocolate shop. Warren Hannas, my landlord for the past four years, has made many improvements to … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
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Op-Ed: Sorry, College Shouldn’t Be For Everyone
Shortly before the holidays, the state announced that college enrollments in Connecticut had suffered a 2-percent decline from 2012. At a time of economic stress, when Connecticut’s public colleges are a comparative bargain that might keep more students from fleeing to other states, how could this be? My reaction: Well, duh! To be fair, the drop in enrollments probably has … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Sorry, College Shouldn’t Be For Everyone
Op-Ed: Gun Violence Needs A Public Health Remedy
Susan Campbell argues in this column published today on one of our partner websites, CTWatchdog.com, that the nation must take a public health approach to reduce gun violence. She points out, "Labeling something a public health issue is a game-changer. It brings together researchers and policy-makers across all sectors." Click here to read the full column. … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Gun Violence Needs A Public Health Remedy
Op-Ed: Proposed Path to a Safer Society
Sandy Hook School is an earthquake that shakes the soul of human decency. My response: I acknowledge the right to have a hunting rifle and a pistol for self-defense. The right to self-defense is a root of liberty. Equally important is a coincident right of people who choose not to own a gun: the right to live in a safe and secure society. This right is an indisputable … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Proposed Path to a Safer Society
Op-Ed: The River Fix for Fatal Attraction
With a salmon hatchery program no longer clouding issues, the US Fish & Wildlife Service (US F&WS), National Marine Fisheries Service, and directors from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire have a singular opportunity to redeem the Connecticut River restoration. They’re currently making choices for restoring migratory fish north to Bellows Falls, … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The River Fix for Fatal Attraction