Monday Open Thread

I think Turffie is telling us all to go out and enjoy this beautiful day. She is likely doing the same.

I was at a meeting when that was brought up by, the explanation was that the sidealk was buckling in many areas. The argument was that especcialy along the side on Tierney Street, where buses unload for kids performing or adults that it was getting dangerous and that it could be a liabilty issue, and there were also bad areas in front where people walk especially during the summer when the joggers and walkers us Eest Avenue for there exercise. The question was raised about other sidewalks in town, and it was agreed that other area need it also, but since this was City hall and it had a great deal of use that it should be done. I hope we are not going to get into the businesss of saying that City hall is getting special treatment at the expense of the rest of the City, the sidewalk is used by all citizens and there is no special benefit to any city worker. It is also being done in house so no capital funds are being used and it will not impact the flooding budget.

Not to mention as was mentined in a press story, that right now he is on the edge of an ethics violation, because he is advocating the compostion of a board that may some day have to look at him or any other ZBA commsioner. We all know the real reason for this, he upset that his co-hort on the ZBA is being investigated by those terribble politicians that he rants about so much, but he had no trouble wanting them to vote for his appoinment to the board. It always amazes me that some people try to make headway by implying all elected offcials can not be trusted universaly although in Norwalk’s case we have never had a major scandal, then ask for their support when appointed to a board. The the board members become holier than thou about how they are above politics. Does the Historical Commission ring a bell. Mr Tully if you want to worry about ethics,look right next to you at the next ZBA meeting, The only person brought up in recent memory before the present commission is your soulmate and good buddy “Ann fired by the real estate company for violating her clients trust Carbone”.
One more thing, check the ZBA minutes and see how many times he reminds everyone he is an archetect or how many appeals have been taken on decisons by this board since he and Carbone have been on,because of improper comments made by his Tulliness.

Oh come now. Don’t you think there’s always some thread that binds all of us somehow in some way? The simple rule of thumb is to know enough to recuse yourself when voting on any issue that might present a conflict of interest. Period. Must we look for drama all the time? Smile and smell the roses, for goodness’ sakes. By the way, I don’t even know the Briggs, but I do know it’s very difficult to get decent candidates when election time rears its head. I have to laugh when people threaten to not vote for this one or that one. I want to reply with, “Geeee. Whattayou considering running, then? If not, just who ARE you planning to vote for?” We should condsider ourselves lucky that well-meaning citizens volunteer to take on the job of serving our city with all its aggravation and committment. What a thankless job!

I doubt that Alex Knopp is in any way tied to the funding issues alluded to.

Sidewalks are a lawsuit waiting to happen. The buses run around empty. Maybe we should lower the fare and get more people on them. Smaller buses that arrive more often might be more useful.

The train stations do NOT have enough parking.

The taxis need to be there for every train arrival at every station – not just South Norwalk. There never seem to be enough of them at the peak hours. I wish we had British style taxis. How come we don’t have a taxi stand at the key shopping areas- near the theatre, at SoNo – especially for late night drinkers who need a taxi home. At the shopping strips along Route 1 we could use a few taxi stands.

Bicycle paths and the ability to take a Bike on the train or bus would be great. Need security to guard the bikes at train stations.

The parking lots that are for commuter ride sharing need to have security and would also be a good spot for a taxi stand. People get nervous if no one is there or they don’t have a backup way to get home.

13, Facts? What facts. More unsubstantiated allegations from someone afraid to put down their name. Alex Knopp wasn’t in office when the state issued funds for the project.

#15, believe it or not, The Hour gets stuff wrong too.