I think we have our first nomination for dumb campaign comment of the year. Let’s look at it first:

Briggs said with him becoming mayor, and the Democrats maintaining their majority in the Common Council, the Democrats would be able to control appointments to the city’s commissions, “so we can get things done.”

So Walter Birggs thinks all the current commisioners aren’t “doing anything” I’m sure that will come as quite the surprise to all the volunteers who serve on boards and commissions. Maybe this was a self depracating statement from Briggs, since he too, serves on a commision. In fact, when I think about it, what has the planning commission done in the years since he’s been on it?

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It looks as if the East Ave. widening project kicks off with a community meeting hosted by Norwalk’s DPW this Thursday September 20th. For those attending short attention span theater, this would be the project that will make 4 lanes out of whatever number you care to identify on East ave between exit 16 and Winfield street. The meeting will be held at City Hall, in the Community room at 7pm with Professor Plum and the lead pipe.

Widening East ave makes much sense. Especially in the area of the railroad bridge, where pedestrians and cars mix a little too closely. DPW has provide this phone number 203 854-7791 for more information.

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Imagine if Norwalk’s School superintendent had a clue about communication. It might look like this:

“Dr. Polansky thought anyone asking questions at a board meeting should have an answer by the next day,” Bonetti said. “Our goal is to put the answers up within 24 hours. It’s not a guarantee, but we’re shooting for the next day.”

Polansky said the idea came out of a retreat the board conducted in June.

“The board wanted to increase communications to the public,” Polansky said. “So this is the improved vehicle we are using. It’s all part of continuous improvement we’re striving for. We want to keep the information flow seamless.”

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