In case you missed it, my column last week covered the proposed raising of the minimum wage and the state Senate’s passage of the bill that would do so. I voted against that legislation because of the serious ripple effects that I believe will result from it, namely more minimum wage workers being laid off, …
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“I’m here today on this beautiful day,” said Marie Pyznar from the Save Our State rally in Hartford. “…to say no to tolls. Tolls are a tax.” Marie’s sentiments were shared by hundreds of concerned citizens who descended upon the State Capitol on Saturday, May 18th. While opposition to tolling proposals was a focal point …
As one of those CT taxpayer’s and residents you called moronic for disagreeing with you on tolls, I demand an apology, Mr. Aresimowicz! I called your office to speak with you on this issue. I was very surprised when a member of your staff hung on up me. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, I …
The creation of the Eagle Academy by the Enfield Board of Education and the GOAL team is a fantastic thing for our town to look forward to adding to our educational system. Having a special needs school right here in Enfield will be extremely helpful in bringing our own children back into their own community …
A tragedy has struck our town and our community. A family lost a husband and a father. Many of us lost a friend and a mentor. At times like this, it is only natural to ask questions as we try to make sense of something that defies explanation. As we grieve for Tom Sirard and …
The proper function of government is to do for the people what cannot be done well by individuals. The more government tries to do, the less it does well. We should focus on core government functions, public safety, education, transportation and public health. We should have all the government we need, but ONLY the government …
