It is hard for me to write everyday on this website, (I am still not calling it a blog) because of my schedule, but I will try to update as much as possible with a variety of topics.

I guess the topic of the pool has come up again because of the recent consultant report. As many of you are aware, in 2005, my husband and I did a show that aired on Public Access Channel 15 entitled “Dangerous Intersections and the Pool.” In that show we offered ideas to make the pool more useful,  i.e. , a sign on Rt. 10 that says “Community Pool” with an arrow pointing to its location. I have noticed there is a sign advertising the pool in the Parks and Recreation billboard adjacent to the high school, but if you are not familiar with the town you would not know where the pool is located. Sometimes I think this town must be involved in the witness protection program, because they are so “secretive” about certain things. The powers that be finally went for the “snack bar” option which is a good thing. I for one really love the pool. I don’t get to go as much as I would like because believe it or not, I am shy about going out in public, but my recent assertiveness training class is helping me to overcome this fear.

The pool needs to be “advertised” on Channel 14 ALL THE TIME, like they advertise Vinny Carr’s Dance Party. A few years ago, myself and several others offered to get memberships from area businesses, but we never could work anything out with the town. Then, an organization entitled “Friends of the Cheshire Community Pool” came along, which I supported, but unfortunately, the person who started the organization had trouble getting people to attend the meetings.

Many people I have spoken to over the years indicated they liked the pool, especially in the summer. It is really nice. I bring many people there from many different communities and they are really impressed as they should be. However, the people I spoke to said one of the down sides in going to the pool is that it seemed to be always taken up with swim lessons or swim meets. Of course, this is how the pool makes money so I don’t have an answer for that one.

I had suggested possibly having a smaller community go in with us in supporting the pool, like possibly Prospect. But that was just an idea. The Parks and Recreation does have Flick and Float night, where one can watch a movie while relaxing in the pool. That is a great idea. The Dollar Days was also a good idea. I still think the Cheshire Community Pool should have a dinner/swim night for the adults in our community. That would be fun. As far as heating the pool, I think the idea for solar panels is good and also possibly exploring geothermal energy as another alternative.

I have received feedback from many of you regarding the ongoing sign postings. I know I will have more “streets” on the list within the next few days so keep in touch with the website.

Also a few people wanted to know what the law is regarding local law enforcement jurisdiction on state roads. This is in response to the person who contacted me about motor vehicle incident several days ago the 691 exit ramp in Cheshire. To refresh, the person who contacted me stated that he was nearly run off the road by a motor vehicle as he attempted to turn left onto Rt. 10 from the 691 exit ramp. The person claimed that when he contacted the local police, they told him to contact the state police.

I am not sure if our local police department has jurisdiction on Rt. 10 even though I have seem them from time to time pulling over motorists. The Town of Cheshire Public Works does not plow Rt. 10 in the winter. They leave that up to the state Dept. of Transportation. I know if there is an accident, the CPD comes out and I have seen them parked on that exit ramp enforcing traffic rules. I always thought the local police in any town has authority over the part of the state road or highway that goes through the portion of that local town. I hope to get an answer by next week from our local police.