Ghost of Midnight

Critical mass and communication in Waterbury

Posted by Debra on the Waterbury FPF today about the actions of the local long-term community recovery director (Tropical Storm Irene disaster coupled with closing of major employer)…

I want to publicly commend Barbara for her postings on the Waterbury Front Porch Forum.

I admire the way she gets the information out about what projects are happening around town and their status.  Her updates to the proposed MC, and times of meetings that are being held, have always been non-opinionated and informative.  Also, the inclusion of the various other things going on within our town (e.g., the demolition & reconstruction tours being done at the State complex and even info. about our town’s annual Green-Up Day), are all to the point and give good information for those with a possible interest.

FPF has proven to be a great media tool for passing information quickly, as often-times the date of a meeting or a special event cannot really be planned for because by the time we read about it in the Record, that day is almost upon us and it may be too late to do something.

More & more town citizens sign-up on FPF every day, and while not everyone in this community has a computer, or access to one, most do or they have a smart phone.  I’m also guessing that not everyone takes time to log into Waterbury’s Town site.  I know I don’t, as I often forget or cannot take time to go the extra step to do so.

But notifications for each FPF hit my personal email box on a daily basis and they are right in front of me.  I have found, like I’m guessing others may have as well, that these postings are a a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening (be it projects, updates, for sale stuff, special events, etc.) within our community.

I hope Barbara, or someone else, will continue getting town information out on FPF – even when this current bond vote is resolved one way or the other – as I think it’s a great way to communicate to those who live here, and, for all of us to stay informed as a community.  Thanks for doing these, Barb!