Monthly Archives: May 2007
“E all you can E” radio ad
Every time I heard this stupid Rockville Savings Bank on the radio, I mean to write something about it, then forget. Today, I remembered. This ad begins with a Chinese-sounding woman saying “E All You Can E,” the meaning of … Continue reading
Filed under racism, Rockville Savings Bank
Celebrate! West Hartford this weekend
They’re getting set up for the hordes in the Center, with tents and rides ready to roll. It’s always a great time and this year will be no exception, though parking will be tighter. Plan on walking if you can. … Continue reading
Blue Back Square update in Courant
Today’s story lets us know that one of the two parking garages is open – though not to the public yet - but the Healthtrax fitness club and the Hartford Hospital building are a little behind schedule (which explains why I’ve seen ads … Continue reading
Filed under Blue Back Square, Hartford Hospital, HealthTrax, News, West Hartford Center
What does West Hartford need most?
A public mini-golf course? A skatepark? A new shirt for Joe Visconti? What?
Filed under West Hartford
Another bear in West Hartford
WTNH television reports that a bear was spotted today near the American School for the Deaf on North Main Street. Police searched for it, the tv station reported, but didn’t find the animal. A bear was seen over the weekend … Continue reading
DiBella should resign
I finally got a chance to catch up on the William DiBella saga today — and was shocked to find he’d survived a vote of no confidence at the Metropolitan District Commission last week, according to a story in the Journal Inquirer. DiBella, who’s … Continue reading
School budget slicing and dicing
At the hearing last night, the Board of Education heard lots of ideas for paring the proposed budget, according to today’s story in The Hartford Courant. “Hall junior Alex Porter suggested reducing the school year by four days to trim … Continue reading
So what happened at the hearing?
Any highlights, lowlights or otherwise? Did we learn anything? As usual, I had to be off at a kids’ activity. Maybe I can catch a rerun.
More than 1,000 hits here today
I’m stunned at how quickly this little blog is growing. We topped 1,000 hits for the first time today.
Filed under West Hartford
Education budget hearing tonight
If you care, show up! Public Hearing on Budget Reductions, Tuesday, May 29, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall – Legislative Chamber, Room 314.
Filed under Board of Education, education, Schools
