Letter To The Editor: Fill Use Issues Should Not Be Politicized

To the editor:

Let me first say that I love my town. I’m proud of its economic health and vibrant downtown as well as the school system. It has been wonderful living in Fairfield, up until the political games started up.

True, Fairfield is dealing with incorrect usage of fill and a bad contractor. Two town employees betrayed our trust and are being prosecuted for their actions. But, why is this issue front and center on election eve? The suddenly remembering the fill issues we have been working on eliminating in town for years is beyond me!

In particular I thank my RTM members for keeping me fully informed without scaring the daylights out of me. Thanks for that Lauren Bove, my current RTM 7 rep and neighbor. With my three additional RTM reps, Mark McDermott, Jill Vergara and Karen Wackerman, I have been apprised of the situation in a non-alarmist, but truthful way. I’m thankful for their efforts.

This town once boomed with industry. The byproducts of industry may be materials we would rather not have around us now that we know better. So, let's get on with it. Fairfield is not alone. All towns have had to manage similar situations. From what I see, all steps are being taken out of an abundance of caution.

I’ve never witnessed such histrionics, hyperbole and just plain fear mongering until just prior to this particular campaign season. I’ve even seen strange signs popping up that have nothing to do with the election and are literally “fake news.”

This is not new news people. We have in the past and are now and may in the future have to deal with problems such as this. It should not be politicized; it’s shameful. I will not vote for anyone who has taken part in ramping up fear and anger just to get a win on a local board or commission.

Signed,

Ellen Blomberg

Fairfield