Editor’s Note 6/30/2016
By Editor at June 30, 2024 | 7:15 pm | Print
I am so proud of our Facebook group. Readers of this paper continue to ask important questions and impact the City. This week due to so many questions and concerns we were able to learn a bit more about what is happening at the Stanley Quarter Park Pond.
The problem with the pond is the Canadian Geese. Their fecal matter has nutrients that destroy the pond. The geese need to be removed in order for the pond to be useable. I hear many people say “leave the geese alone” as the City tries options to remove them. We can’t have it both ways.
No one seems to be able to find a solution. It is sad that the City will eventually have to spend $1 million to dredge it only for it to come back to this mess in a few years.
But, back to my original point. Our readers are the best. As other papers try to catch up to us we are so proud to be the ones again raising questions and bringing awareness to issues affecting our great City. It is one of many reasons we are the best news source in the City. A big thank you to all our readers.
The Fireworks are Monday. I just love the Great American Boom. It is definitely one of New Britain’s premier events. I would not be surprised if 50,000 people view it this year.
New Britain continues to show off it’s greatness while cities like Hartford waste their money on an unnecessary baseball stadium.
There will be music, vendors and rides there. Check out Vinci’s Fried Dough for some good food.
See more on the fireworks on page 1 and see how our readers feel about it on page 2.
Our last big reminder this week is that taxes are coming out. It’s never a fun thing, but those of you who pay only car taxes will pay less this year. Those of you who have homes should remember if you add up your new property tax and car tax, you may actually be paying less in total than last year. Strange but true.
Read more about taxes on page 1 and don’t forget to check to be sure you have the proper bill.
Time of this week’s joke found on Facebook.
“If good things are in store for me, where the heck is the store?”
I think it is just one of those sayings people say. But I like the twist.
Until next week find your store and keep reading New Britain’s #1 Most Trusted Newspaper!
