As the General Assembly session came to a close without taking any action on adjustments to the second year of the State’s budget, monies for municipalities shrank.
The most important loss to East Hartford is the State’s funding of the Early Reading Success program, valued at just under $ 700,000. The Board of Education will have to find that money somewhere else.
State Representative Michael Christ, 11th assembly district covering portions of East Hartford and South Windsor, has stated that he will not seek re-election to the House this year.
State Representative, 9th Assembly District has formally announced he will not seek reelection this year. He has served East Hartford well in the past ten years and will be missed. Being a multi-town representative, only one can wonder which town (East Hartford, Manchester or Glastonbury) will put forth the next candidate.
According to my friends at Exotic, Walmart is not coming to the Silver Lane plaza. The pet store will still be relocating to the smaller strip mall in June.
I was unable to attend last night’s TPZ meeting but I did watch it on Channel 5. I came away from the meeting with one, single observation:
You have a choice - where do you want it?
It seems as though there are three choices: The former Elks Lodge, Prestige Park or the North Meadows. Plain and simple.
You may not like it, want it, or patronize it; you’re eventually going to get it, because that is the law.
If you support the proposed zoning changes explained last night, the clubs can open in these areas without applying to the TPZ. I wonder, exactly just how many adult clubs can open in these deisgnated areas. (I didn’t do the math). Both of these areas would have significant impact on traffic and quality of life in the surrounding residential areas.
In my opinion, the former Elks Lodge seems to be a perfect location for an adult club. It is easy off/easy on rte 84 and seems to have little impact on the surrounding residential areas.
Face the facts everyone….you have a choice make….
If you have ever watched the BofE meetings and wondered what, exactly were the content of the policies that were being reviewed, there is some great news!
If you go the the website, under meeting agendas you will find links to the actual policy that is coming up for discussion/action.
Thank You
Does anyone know where the Mayor’s report for 2007 is?
I have found the 2006 report:
But have been unable to locate the 2007 report. Was one issued?
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Soon, those who filed a 2007 tax return will start receiving their economic stimulus payment from the Federal Government that is, if you qualify. The payments are scheduled to commence in early May and run through July.
Have you considered how you will spend this windfall? Here are some suggestions:
1. Make an extra escrow payment to your mortgage company to offset this year’s increase in property taxes.
2. Fill up your oil tank (home heating fuel is now at $3.999/gal).
3. Supplement your future gas consumption (gas is now at a record high and rising, I just paid $ 3.559/gal for 87 octane).
4. Stock up on some consumables for your every day needs (toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex, etc).
5. Pay down some high interest credit cards.
6. Make a charitable donation - the non-profits are hurting just as much as we are.
7. Save it.
The Crime statistics for the first quarter of 2008 have been published on the Town’s website:
Jan Feb Mar Total
Murder 0 0 0 0
Rape 1 0 1 2
Robbery 6 4 3 13
Agg Assault 9 8 4 21
Burglary 31 40 30 101
Larceny 76 71 69 216
MV Theft 10 9 8 27
Arson 2 1 1 4
Totals 135 133 116 384
For the same period in 2007:
Jan Feb Mar Total
Murder 0 1 0 1
Rape 4 2 6 12
Robbery 10 6 12 28
Agg Assault 3 9 7 19
Burglary 35 15 19 69
Larceny 58 47 75 180
MV Theft 16 11 20 47
Arson 0 1 0 1
Totals 126 92 139 357
There is a noticeable increase in burglaries and larcenies…
The Board of Education will ask the Town Council to approve a Novermber ballot referendum question seeking $1.9 million for capital improvements. The improvements include new roofs at two schools, outdoor track repairs and boilers.