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I find it incredible that we still don't have certain major roads such as Mansfield Avenue, to mention one, clear. We have town workers putting sand back on the beaches as opposed to clearing a few trees on Mansfield Avenue and I am sure elsewhere. I also find it odd that there is no police presence throughout the town. I occassionally see a DPD car pass, but there is no traffic control at all.
I don't understand why there isn't a stronger (if at all) police presence and how we can't clear a couple of trees to get certain roadways clear. I, along with two neighbors, could easily clear these trees with a chainsaw. Did it at two homes yesterday with wires and yet today nothing is happening. The politicians here in Darien (CLNP included) are saying how well prepared we are yet I dont see any visible progress. They are patting themselves on their back but no real progress on certain major roads has been made where it matters in my opinion. Many agree with this opinion. One tree on Brookside as another example could easily be clear but yet the town has done nothing (except put some sand back on the beach) and people are driving all over the lawn at Cherry Lawn Park causing much damage.
Im not talking about many trees either -- one at the end of Overbrook Lane and Mansfield and another by Saint Nicholas for example to clear much of Mansfield.
CT Light and Power is also still assessing -- seriously?
Just an opinion and we should be asking these questions.
As for the police, there have been bad accidents becuase people have been flying through intersections. Yes, we were told to treat all lights without power as stop signs, but I am not sure that those from other towns merely travelling through our town got that memo.
Really? I thought the hurricane in 1938 was worse...
I respect your views but you seem to be a very bitter individual to be honest. You don't seem to be open to listening to others opinions and perhaps you are friends of the first selectwoman. There has been a lot of talk from her about preparedness but a lack of action "based on what she is saying". My observation was about our priorities. Clearing the trees off the main roads or brushing the sand back onto our beaches? Nice attempt to suggest it's for an additional tide. I have actually not been inconvenienced in any meaningful way, and don't mind dealing with no power. I am however keeping in mind three elderly neighbors of mine, one with a serious heart condition, should they need emergency assistance. Regarding who can cut the trees, well, we could all learn from Governor Christie in NJ who didn't bother with the EPA and all the red tape to protect his residents. I think it would be okay for our town workers here in Darien to cut these trees and not wait for CLNP. Don't worry Mr Sini, it would be okay if we did it as i did over the weekend with a tree and wires in my drive (don't tell on me). Maybe i should have waited a week for CLNP and kept my family of four held up in my house. It would be good for you to stop generalizing about your fellow residents and understand, with an open mind, that these are constructive comments nothing more. See you at Starbucks for a cup of pumpkin spice late' -- I'll be the dude in the Nantucket reds.
I cannot help but think of that young mom trying to evacuate in NY. With rushing flood waters, she lost her grip on her young sons age 2 and 4. Today they were both found in a nearby marsh. Gone. Lost precious lives. How fortunate we are that Sandy did not take more from our community.
John Sini says "80 years" but Siwanoy, mentions one 74 years ago--as though, that changes the dynamic and perspective that John Sini offers. Then I point out his obvious lie "my maternal grandfather was a Fleet Admiral." And he says that my mind cant comprehend there are more. haha Siwanoy --I named the 4-5 that ever existed. My mind is definitely capable of comprehending a 5th through 10th Fleet Admiral, if you would be so kind as to list them. In fact, just provide a link. Or are you going to say , like you normally do, that you never said that?
Ms Ritchie is right, there are so many devastating stories out there particularly the one she mentioned. As I mentioned yesterday, we can do without power but need to be concerend for others and our neighbors. We are very blessed to not have experienced such tragedy.
http://darien.patch.com/articles/live-wire-sparks-fire-near-where-darien-kids-play