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'One Life Was Lost and Now One Will be Ruined'

A look at comments from Patch account holders in the region.

“Fires, floods, sinkholes, dead children, and worse still parking problems. Wow. The neighborhood has room for two golf courses within half a mile of the spot but a low income family??? Bring on the wrath of God.” –

Sobriety Checkpoint Nets Many Offenders

“Maybe they should man a guard shack 24/7, like a checkpoint Charlie. Think of the overtime and taxpayer money that could be spent, AND 100% compliance with every law. Papers please.” –

“I thought they did an excellent job. Now, if only more violators of the ‘Stoptional’ signs on Old Green Rd could be cited. Serious accident/injury is certain.” – Robert Hennessey

Driver Charged in Crash That Killed Oxford Teen

“I think the entire situation is terrible. One life was lost and now one will be ruined. I hope that this will be a wake up call to the younger generation of drivers on the road.” -

Weston Selectmen Deny Taser Appropriation

“Yep, that makes total sense; wait for another incident and hope that a neighboring town will help cover our butts.” –

Students Trashing Federally Mandated Fruit

“Is the fruit organic? If not then they are being given fruit that has pesticides. How is this healthy? And oranges and apples are the only choices? Yuck. How about grapes and berries? Someone else also mentioned that the mandate did not call for two fruit servings but rather for a fruit and a vegetable. So how about some organic fruits and vegetables as healthy and tasty choices. Instead of spending so much money on sports send some of that over to the meal budget.” –

Tree Fort on Former Mayor's Property at Center of Controversy

“COME ON!!! It's a treehouse. Rules and regulations are great, until someone takes advantage of them. I would be interested to know who's quality of life is hurting.” –

“There are no regs on a tree house and there for the zoning and building committee should go fly a kite. Tell the neighbor to live with it.” -

What Should Take Fashion Bug's Place in Stratford?

“Thank Walmart for destroying another store in Stratford. Cheap junk made in China.” –

Connecticut Voters Give Big in Presidential Race

“Stand back America and perceive reality as accurately as possible. If you succumb to campaign illusion you are destined to fail.” – 

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Brooke Burling May 24, 2013 at 08:33 am
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Laura Tulley May 23, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Thank you everyone for your comments. Carl - will try not to be offended by your "anyone withRead More half a brain" comment. I am dismayed to hear Dawn that you have made this effort and been turned down by the town and police department (it's not uncommon for me to see the police speeding up and down Moose Hill Road too!) Glad to hear, though, that I am not alone in seeing a need for people to get a grip on the road. Slow down. Hang up. Comply with stop signs and stop lights. Be courteous.
Laura May 23, 2013 at 11:17 am
I have been tail-gated so many times - everywhere in Monroe - I drive a little over the posted speedRead More limit BUT I respect the people walking (most of the time in the wrong direction) and bike riders (they too ride in the wrong direction. HANG UP THE PHONE - DON'T PIGGY BACK thru a stop sign, and learn the right of way rule. AND STOP SIGNS mean S T O P!!! Robin lane people are good for running stop signs. And Pepper Street is 25 mph - NOT 45 or 50!!! Walkers & runners FACE TRAFFIC - Bike riders RIDE WITH TRAFFIC. AND one more thing - don't block the drive ways if there is a stop light - and someone coming in or out - let them and move on. THANKS for letting me get this off my chest!!!!!
Dawn May 22, 2013 at 10:28 am
Good luck Laura, My husband and I tried to get some on Purdy Hill Road from Rt.111 to Rt.25. theyRead More said they can't do it. I have asked numerous times to have a police officer sit in Farmview or use our driveway, said it's too dangerous, go figure. Tired of drivers around town having no respect for other drivers and people walking on side of road. It gets to the point that I don't even want to leave my house. Get a clue people slow down, stay off phones, it's not hard.
Pictured from left: Rev. John Hanwell, S.J., President; Dr. Robert Perrotta, Principal, Mark Giannini; John Hanrahan, Dean of Guidance & College Advising; and Jon DeRosa, Director of Student Activities & Christian Service.
Nancy B. May 22, 2013 at 03:08 pm
Congratualtions to Mark and his family!!!!! Well done Mark.....your future is bright!