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Decision On School For Monday Should Come By Mid-Day Sunday

Town officials will meet if possible. If not they will conduct several conference calls on Sunday.

 

Town Manager Denis McNair said that a decision on whether there will be school on Monday will likely be made by mid-day on Sunday.

"I got picked up and took a ride around town and we went by McGee and the parking lot hadn't been touched yet," McNair said. "And it's not just the parking lots that have to be cleared by all the sidewalks and entrances and exits. It's a lot to do."

She said that Mayor Adam Salina talked to Superintendent David Erwin Saturday and they will all talk again on Sunday.

McNair said that she saw firsthand that most streets in town are just not passable.

"We're not as bad as some towns but were not good either," McNair said. "This snow was way more than anything we could take care of. The plows were going all day and all night but they have a long way to go. They are doing the best they can."

There were numerous calls to McNair saying that some streets didn't see any plows and they were upset.

"If a plow went through at something like 11 p.m. on Friday and never got back to that street it would certainly look like the plows had never touched that street," McNair said. "As always, we are worried if we can get to where we are needed for an emergency and the answer is we'll get there."

McNair said that there were a few carbon dioxide detector calls on Friday night because of blocked vents. She said there might have also been a medical transport out of Stonebridge 55 and over homes.

With the forecast calling for rain on Monday, McNair said additional problems may be on the horizon.

"I know it's a lot to ask but if the residents can find their storm drains and clear them, that would help alleviate some problems if it rains hard on Monday," McNair said. "We also have to worry about rain on the roofs because there is so much snow and that's heavy. The rain will make it heavier so that will be a concern. It is a concern for both houses and our schools."

McNair asked that residents please be patient and know the town is doing the best it can.

jltiede@gmail.com February 10, 2013 at 02:49 pm
The town is not doing the BEST they can . Pathetic, excuse after excuse.
CL February 10, 2013 at 03:57 pm
If we close school on Monday, then the district needs to take away 1 of the days that the school has off coming up from Feb 15-19. Come on people, take away 1 day from Feb vaca so these kids get out in a reasonable manner in June.

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greta stifel June 13, 2013 at 09:38 am
very sad indeed; so who is to blame for not teaching them? it is no wonder that the sat scores inRead More the DRG for Berlin and other townships are what they are....mediocre; at this comes right from the State of CT educational tracking stats a very telling article in Connecticut Magazine as well! the magnet schools are kicking the proverbial scholastic butts of the public school system. for less pay as well....so, the relationship of salary increases to all around better education;...well, all i can say is.....
William Brighenti June 16, 2013 at 04:40 pm
Berlin teachers' median annual salary is nearly $80,000, plus family medical benefits costing overRead More $20,000, plus the ability to retire at 55 years of age with summers off, winter and spring vacations, and virtually ever holiday known to man and woman, and a work day at the high school ending mid afternoon: not bad. Perhaps teachers salaries have little, if any, correlation to quality of education...huh?
Suzanne Helm June 12, 2013 at 02:08 pm
Next meeting to voice your opinion is at 7pm Community Center 6/13 Thursday. Friends of Pistol CreekRead More and the
Suzanne Helm June 12, 2013 at 02:14 pm
Friends of Pistol Creek Facebook page now up and running. Looking forward to your posts andRead More pictures on how you use Pistol Creek and what you have seen or done on the trails. Anything positive to help save this beautiful open space.
William Brighenti June 12, 2013 at 04:49 pm
How about signing my petition? I'd be happy to return the favor.
John Elsworth June 10, 2013 at 01:50 pm
Bill, you are correct on the motor vehicle laws an what should happen to drivers who break it.Read More There is also no law that people should eat food, but if they don't they will die.
John Elsworth June 10, 2013 at 01:57 pm
Bill, pushed wrong button an send comment off before I was finished. My point is everyone has toRead More use common sense in all situations an that includes parents on teaching there children as well as motorists. There will always be motorists who disobey the law an that is why parents must teach there kids about how to be safe an sound an not just say well there are laws on that. Make kids aware that accidents can happen an motorists speed an just be careful.
William Brighenti June 10, 2013 at 02:50 pm
Of course. But drivers need to obey the laws. If they don't, enforce the laws and make them payRead More the consequences of their actions: fines and civil lawsuits and higher insurance rates; loss of license;, prison for hitting a child.
chris choinski June 8, 2013 at 10:59 pm
heres a fun fact for ya, listening to you makes people want the old Berlin back. free ofRead More progressives like you
William Brighenti June 9, 2013 at 11:44 am
Name calling? Progressives? What next? Pinko Commie? I thought obeying the law, driving slow,Read More loving family and children were conservative values?
chris choinski June 9, 2013 at 06:38 pm
ok, first i would like to apologize for going a little nuts, i was a little worked up last night.Read More again, i apologize. but i dont believe i called you any names, i did however refer to the word assume, which you did when you said people like me speed. one speeding ticket in 13 years of driving (when i was younger). and you are correct, loving family and children are values i have, thats why i try to take the responsibility of protecting them, and not leaving their protection up to someone else (speeders in this case). but i guess that liberals/sheep, wouldnt know about that, wanting and thinking that the govt or someone else will be there to protect them. like i said in the other comment section, dont rely on others for your or others safety, rely on yourself.
William Brighenti May 31, 2013 at 08:03 pm
Thank you for speaking out, Gail. Where are our town leaders on this topic? I don't hear themRead More speaking out: do you?
Debra Tubbs May 31, 2013 at 09:24 pm
I live on Patterson Way and it is like there is no speed limit on this road.
William Brighenti June 1, 2013 at 09:06 am
What is the purpose of posted speed limit signs in residential neighborhoods if speeders are allowedRead More to drive recklessly, threatening the lives of children, pets, bicyclists, and others?