Monthly Archives: January 2008
Goodbye, Superintendent Sklarz
The town’s $188,000-a-year school superintendent, David Sklarz, is retiring in June 2009. Sklarz, 61, has done a commendable job dealing with the town’s conflicting demand of maintaining a great school system without hitting people up for more money to pay … Continue reading
Abandon town manager form of government?
The town government’s entire structure could be overturned. At least some politicians are seriously talking about the possibility of throwing out the town manager form of government that has guided West Hartford for years in favor of a system that … Continue reading
Filed under News, town manager, West Hartford
10-year plan needs public input
Just want to help make sure people are aware of this one, because dull as it sounds, it’s actually a crucial planning document that will make a real difference in our town’s future: Community Forum PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT Wednesday, … Continue reading
Filed under planning
Connecticut Democratic primary
Wow, our votes may matter. I’m in the awkward position of liking most everyone in the race, though I worry that John Edwards is too flimsy for the job. Obama and Clinton are terrific speakers and embody something drastically different … Continue reading
Filed under Democrats, presidential primary
The Connecticut primary, Republican edition
I keep imaging a group of Republican business leaders sitting around in Washington trying to figure out which of these candidates angling for the GOP nomination could possibly be worth investing in. They’re all seemingly decent — except for Rudy, … Continue reading
Filed under presidential primary, Republicans
Let’s get rolling again
Without my colorful, useful calendar from the town — discontinued to save money, without any warning at all — I only just realized that it’s 2008 and that this blog needs some attention. It looks like we’re going to have … Continue reading
Filed under blog, West Hartford
