Opinion

Editorial

Let’s Change the Trend

By Johanne Presser, Co-Editor of the Month | March 1, 2020

At the risk of being overly dramatic, I must say that without a reverse in direction, I fear that our society and democracy are in trouble. Self-interest, greed, hypocrisy, and the desire to beat one’s opponent at any cost seem to carry the day while civility, fair play, and a willingness to compromise are on life support in the public arena. Not only in politics is this true, but it is bleeding into other areas as well. Well-heeled parents pay to have their children’s SAT scores altered or bribe athletic directors to get their kids into prestigious schools. The Astros and the Red Sox cheat to win baseball games and a World Series and are not stripped of the championship honor.

Editorial

High Time for a Town Manager

By Mary Ann Muska, Co-Editor in Chief | March 1, 2020

Recent events ranging from, among others, the problems with the Town Hall renovations, the development of Ffyler Place, the police department’s morale, and the stalled Bridge Street school/community center bring to a head the realization that complex problems face even a small town such as Suffield and that expertise in the area of public administration is needed.

Editorial

Kids These Days…

By Gene Zanor, Co-Editor of the Month | February 1, 2020

A generation is defined mainly as a group of people born around the same time and raised sharing similar characteristics, preferences, and values (Source: The Center for Generational Kinetics).