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'One Life Was Lost and Now One Will be Ruined'

A look at comments from Patch account holders in the region.

 

“Fires, floods, sinkholes, dead children, and worse still parking problems. Wow. The neighborhood has room for two golf courses within half a mile of the spot but a low income family??? Bring on the wrath of God.” –

Sobriety Checkpoint Nets Many Offenders

“Maybe they should man a guard shack 24/7, like a checkpoint Charlie. Think of the overtime and taxpayer money that could be spent, AND 100% compliance with every law. Papers please.” –

“I thought they did an excellent job. Now, if only more violators of the ‘Stoptional’ signs on Old Green Rd could be cited. Serious accident/injury is certain.” – Robert Hennessey

Driver Charged in Crash That Killed Oxford Teen

“I think the entire situation is terrible. One life was lost and now one will be ruined. I hope that this will be a wake up call to the younger generation of drivers on the road.” -

Weston Selectmen Deny Taser Appropriation

“Yep, that makes total sense; wait for another incident and hope that a neighboring town will help cover our butts.” –

Students Trashing Federally Mandated Fruit

“Is the fruit organic? If not then they are being given fruit that has pesticides. How is this healthy? And oranges and apples are the only choices? Yuck. How about grapes and berries? Someone else also mentioned that the mandate did not call for two fruit servings but rather for a fruit and a vegetable. So how about some organic fruits and vegetables as healthy and tasty choices. Instead of spending so much money on sports send some of that over to the meal budget.” –

Tree Fort on Former Mayor's Property at Center of Controversy

“COME ON!!! It's a treehouse. Rules and regulations are great, until someone takes advantage of them. I would be interested to know who's quality of life is hurting.” –

“There are no regs on a tree house and there for the zoning and building committee should go fly a kite. Tell the neighbor to live with it.” -

What Should Take Fashion Bug's Place in Stratford?

“Thank Walmart for destroying another store in Stratford. Cheap junk made in China.” –

Connecticut Voters Give Big in Presidential Race

“Stand back America and perceive reality as accurately as possible. If you succumb to campaign illusion you are destined to fail.” – 

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Priscilla Lynn May 18, 2013 at 06:25 pm
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marie pham May 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm
In my opinion, Adam's has the best cannoli in the area. The filling is just incomparable. And whenRead More the shell is crispy, it's perfection! My family is very grateful that you guys are around.
momof3 May 16, 2013 at 07:00 pm
Forgive me, I guess I don't quite see how we are 1 million over budget? What financials are youRead More referring too? The third quarter statement of account? Was last year the year the BOE returned $ to the town? Absolutely agree with you about the middle school, we need more STEM offerings. Right now high schoolers are required to show they are proficient in Microsoft Office. Many take a semester long course to help prepare for the test (seems like that time could be better spent). Other students just take the proficiency test. Seems like this can be something that can be addressed earlier than high school. Why not offer the course to 8th graders, and let them show they are proficient in Microsoft Office before they even get to high school.
Alrick H Man IV May 16, 2013 at 10:20 am
It seems apparent to me as I watch children getting picked up in the morning by school buses thatRead More there is some stream lining that could be done with the school bus budget. There are at least five separate buses that pick up children in front of my hose on Jennings road each morning 4 of which are all elementary. Can all these children in a two block radius go to different schools and if they do why. all the buses are almost empty when they pick up these children. Why then potentially are we paying all this money for buses when less can be used?
Dawn Llewellyn May 15, 2013 at 07:40 am
"But what does this amount to? How does a solid education translate to the all important SATRead More scores?" Fairfield Warde 2012 scores: Reading 537, Math 548, Writing 555 Fairfield Ludlowe 2012 scores: Reading 545, Math 545, Writing 558. Greenwich is in our DRG B
Andrew Graceffa May 15, 2013 at 09:32 am
For flat, easy terrain, the beach area and old post road offer the best situations. On weekendsRead More you'll find plenty of bike riders in the area so you'll have some company and there is plenty of scenery. Also, there are a couple of multi-use off-road paths located at Ash Creek (near Fairfield Metro Station) and Pine Creek.
Lisa G May 14, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Hi, there are lots of beautiful trails in CT. Google "rails to trails" and enter your zip.Read More Here's a link to the trail I walk....it starts in Trumbull and goes to Monroe. http://www.traillink.com/trail/housatonic-rail-trail-in-trumbull-%28pequonnock-valley-greenway%29.aspx?utm_expid=5284793-5&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26rct%3Dj%26q%3D%26esrc%3Ds%26source%3Dweb%26cd%3D2%26ved%3D0CDEQFjAB%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.traillink.com%252Ftrail%252Fhousatonic-rail-trail-in-trumbull-%28pequonnock-valley-greenway%29.aspx%26ei%3D82SSUfOYIKnq0wG_74HwAg%26usg%3DAFQjCNHFcjZlNfHcnxHhm3pQD9iSINlF4g%26bvm%3Dbv.46471029%2Cd.dmQ