Fear of technology at Wallingford Town Hall?

Wallingford Mayor Bill Dickinson’s threat to shut down the town’s web site over a new state law that requires towns to post public meeting minutes online has again raised the issue of how the mayor views technology. There have been some very interesting posts in our Forum section on the topic. I agree that residents should be worried that the mayor’s fear and lack of understanding of technology may be wasting tax dollars. I don’t completely agree with the post by “Prejudice.” The Wallingford Democratic party has made some strides during the past year to offer alternatives to the mayor’s agenda. That said, I’m not sure they will be able to come up with a strong enough candidate to defeat a mayor that will probably run for his 14th term.

If you would like to hear more about the technology issue and the Wallingford Democratic party check out the weekly internet radio show that I do every Sunday with my partner John Sullivan. John and I interview Vin Avallone, chairman of the Wallingford Democratic Town Committee. Simply go to www.sullivanoneonone.com to hear the interview.

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Yankee Silversmith Inn gone - share your memories

It seems strange to drive down Route 5 and not see the Yankee Silversmith Inn. Like a lot of people, I feel a connection to the restaurant. I can remember eating in the dining car as a young child with my grandparents and wondering if it was going to move. When I started at the paper, I covered some nasty labor disputes between Silversmith staff and ownership. My fondest memory is eating there one New Year's Eve more than 10 years ago. It was a last minute decision and I was thrilled when they were able to seat us right away in the upstairs area usually reserved for private functions. I can still remember the candlelight struggling to illuminate the dark wood room. The world-famous popovers were overdone, but still delicious. I bet a lot of folks have some favorite memories of the Inn. Submit them to the blog and I’ll read some during my daily video.