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Is Enfield considering privatizing trash removal? Let's discuss.

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  Recent discussions in the Enfield CT Open Forum have sparked concerns about a potential plan to privatize the town's trash removal services. This originated from a union post suggesting this idea might be under consideration. While details remain incomplete, the implications could be significant for our community, and we need clarity before any decisions are made. Current service excellence Enfield’s municipal trash pickup has long been a model of reliability and quality. Our town’s workers know the community, understand our unique needs, and deliver consistent, dependable service week after week. These relationships and local knowledge are assets that cannot be easily replaced. Questions that need answers Financial impact and analysis Has the town conducted a thorough cost-benefit analysis of privatization? Are there multi-year projections to show the expected return on investment? How would privatization affect long-term cost stability for residents? What will happen to the to

A case for the Felician Sisters' affordable housing project

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An op-ed I wrote for the Journal Inquirer in support of Felician Sisters' housing plan. It appeared Wednesday. But the op-ed also makes a case that our town government lacks authentic leadership. The Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on this project was continued to July 28.