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86Pennies Don't Fall From Heaven
by William F. Torpey
The hue an cry we hear of late from government officials and banks over the severe shortage of pennies may be vexing to those who have to cope with the effect of the problem, but, personally, I find the situation laughable. published 3 weeks ago
74State Lotto Winners: Beware!
by William F. Torpey
If you're ever lucky enough to win the Connecticut Lotto, don't quit your day job yet, or at least until you check the bottom line on your bank account. Lotto officials like to tout the top line figure, but when all is said and done the amount you get may disappoint you. published 3 months ago
70Help! It's Me Against Them
by William F. Torpey
Whoever said "You can't fight City Hall" was right. I found out the hard way. The state of Connecticut bilked me out of $6, but gave me the cold shoulder when I cried "foul." Runaway government can do whatever it wants with impunity! published 11 months ago
69Boy Scouts Have It Right: Be Prepared
by William F. Torpey
Why do government agencies -- city, state and federal -- invariably, and inevitably, wait until it's too late before taking action? It seems to me that government at every level should create a panel whose job it is to uncover potential problems. published 4 weeks ago
67Keep the Buses Rolling
by William F. Torpey
When Westport Connecticut's Board of Finance voted in 1993 to eliminate its bus subsidy, the vote threatened to put the brakes on the town's buses for good. A campaign was waged to try to avoid the impending disaster. published 10 months ago
63So Why Not Ride Free?
by William F. Torpey
Want to create a thriving, popular bus service for a community? Almost anyone can tell you how: Operate lots of clean, efficient buses throughout the district over a wide range of routes on a schedule that cuts waiting time to a minimum with well-paid and happy bus drivers. published 11 months ago
59All That Traffic Allows
by William F. Torpey
Poor engineering of highways and the careless placement of traffic signs has, in my opinion, led to many major and minor accidents over the years. I'll bet you can spot several poorly placed signs the next time you're out for a drive. published 10 months ago
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