$100k for Kids in Motion

"State Senator Thomas P. Gaffey (D-Meriden) today announced final action on a $100,000 award toward installation of a 'boundless' playground in Cheshire" (SenateDems website).

And in another press release from Tom Gaffey, he was "hoping to send a message about the lack of vision and direction in the state Department of Transportation--and to draw attention to the myriad, ongoing problems in Connecticut's transportation system." In other words, he publicly tattooed DOT Commissioner Ralph Carpenter. And respectfully requested that Gov. Rell begin a nationwide search for the most qualified candidate.

Reasons cited for rejecting Mr. Carpenter as DOT Chief included "how the DOT has handled issues regarding the Q-Bridge in New Haven, drainage work along a stretch of Interstate 84, the lack of adequate parking at some train stations, truck weigh stations, incomplete work on the Merritt Parkway, the slow pace of renovations to some Virginia rail cars, and a reluctance to release certain bid documents." And of course we've seen the dollars being flushed down the toilet on the Rte 42 reconstruction project.

I wholeheartedly agree with Senator Gaffey on this.

Tim White
Town Council, 4th District