BREAKING NEWS: I DID HEAR that the Republican Town Committee picked a replacement for Steve Carroll who resigned. It is officially to be announced this coming week. I really like Steve Carroll and am sorry he resigned. But this new person M.B. (no–it is not a man) will be GREAT for the RTC. I am not involved with the RTC so I WILL NOT give out the name. It will be up to RTC members.

As far as the Democrats go, I do not know who they picked. I am not privy to that information.

I know a lot of you have told me that you have enjoyed the “Florio vs Ruocco” video.  It was interesting to say the least, because Cheshire is not used to unrehearsed or should I say, emotional speeches.

And you notice, this meeting has not re-aired on Channel 14 Town Government Channel as of yet!!
Hmm!!

Well, this is a first.

Speaking of Town Council, I want to thank my many supporters out there who have contacted me asking if I would put my name in to fill the vacant Democratic spot on the Town Council when Elizabeth Esty leaves the end of this year to assume her new responsibilities as 103rd District State Representative in Hartford.

Well, first of all, I am still a Republican, even though I REALLY AM DEMOCRATIC and always will be. Number two: I don’t reside in the First District, but I guess I could pull a Hillary Clinton and become a Carpetbagger. (I reside in the Third District).

Number three: You know darn well it would be a COLD DAY IN HELL if I ever got nominated by one of the two parties to be selected for a seat on the Council. WHY?? Because they DON’T LIKE ME!! But that is OK. Also, I would not just vote with my party all the time either. I would vote my conscience and what the MAJORITY, emphasis on the word majority, would want me to do!!

I think it is an EXCELLENT IDEA though. Do you think any of those Democrats would have the guts to mention my name as a potential candidate?? NO!! Even if I was put on the Town Council as a fill-in, I would go in as an Independent anyway. This way here I would have all the power!! That is what I want–ALL THE POWER. I would be the pivotal vote. EXCELLENT!!! But if you think about it, that might be the way to go because none of the two parties would be able to say I was playing politics.

Something to think about.

Now speaking of excellent ideas: I really like this “idea” from Great Britain that is being used in some communities there to slow drivers down. It is cute, but I wonder how effective it is after a few days.

This idea reminds me of the mannequin that a lower Fairfield County town used several years ago to try to control speeders. They placed a police officer mannequin in one of their unmarked cars. It was great the first day. The problem was, the mannequin, fell over in its seat and no one from the Police Department came by to prop it back up. So guess what? All it ended up doing was bringing on laughter from the public because it looked totally ridiculous!!

So, with that in mind, click below to see Great Britain’s solution, for what is is worth, to slow down speeders.  Notice where the mannequins are located.

Will we be doing this in Cheshire?? Maybe!!

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Getting back to the original topic-Politics-apparently, this election year saw the most women (102) seeking election to our Connectiut State Legislature.  It also showcased the use of Public Financing, which Cheshire’s own Elizabeth Esty did use.

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I found an article that highlights just this subject: entitled “Clean Elections-Women on the Way Up.”

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Speaking of Public Financing-here is another look at how the public views this topic.

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On an ending note: myself and many of you are wondering what is going on with W/S Developments site plan for this proposed Lifestyle Center to be built at the I691 Interchange zone in North Cheshire near the Southington line.

First the site plans were supposed to be put in front of the Plan and Zoning Commission in September of this year, then October now November, (which is rapidly coming to a close). And as you know from previous posts, the Town of Preston has all but ditched its idea to convert the old Norwich Hospital site into upscale housing and shopping and I believe Renaissance Square in Naugatuck has hit a pothole because of the economy.

Now if you read my newsfeeds from Sunday, the Hartford Courant has a story stating that despite the economic downturn, Blueback Square in West Hartford has been working out financially.

You know, this paper keeps flip-flopping on this story. I just ran a link from them a few months ago where they stated that “depending upon who you asked” Blueback Square was a hit or a miss.

I am providing a link to the Courant story in case it falls off the Newsfeeds and you want to re-read it.

Click here for Blueback Square article

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