This is somewhat of a test poll to see how I like the free service from pollhost.com. I’m pretty sure IP addresses are being tracked by the poll, so poll taker beware.

Selection   Votes Row A All the Way, I vote Republican  13% 11 Row B All the Way, I Vote Democratic  44% 37 Mix and Match, I balance my votes  5% 4 Pick and Choose, I Vote for the Best Candidates  37% 31 Other, I have my own system  1% 1

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Other things to note around town include the looming problem that gargabge disposal is turning out to be. Apparently political leaders signed a contract in 1985 that turned over a garbage disposal plant over to a private contractor. Seems like a pretty sweet deal. More here.

Then there’s David Park, recently appointed to the Historical Commission, seeking a council seat. Park will be running as a Republican in District C, currently represented by Democrat Fred Bondi and Republican Nick Kydes. At Large Council member Joanne Romano is also from District C. Also serving At Large is Democrat Kevin Poruban, who was appointed to replace Jay Olmstead Sawyer, is from District C and also chairs the Democratic District C committee. Poruban said he plans to run as well. Laurel Lindstrom earlier this year declared she is running for Common Council. According to the Hour article.

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The disaster declaration declared over the weekend apparently doesn’t include individual homeowners. Governor Rell is not pleased. From The Hour:

“Inspectors from (FEMA) counted more than $31 million in private losses from the storm,” Rell said. “What these homeowners need right now is assistance in putting things right again in their own homes.”

Norwalk Mayor Richard A. Moccia said the storm cost the city “several hundred thousand dollars.”

“We’ll put our numbers together and apply to get some aid,” Moccia said. “But I’d like to see homeowners eligible to apply for some loans and hopefully get some assistance.”

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