Concerns about the Parcel Next to Town Hall
Recently, the Planning Commission approved two related items for parcel S-137-C—the Town-owned property next to Town Hall: Item A2: A zone change from Valley Residential (VR) to Public Use (PU). Item…
Opinion
Transparency, Transparency, Transparency — and… The Parcel
What in the sam hill is going on with the two acres next to Town Hall that the town recently purchased, hereafter referred to as “the parcel?” How far along are town council’s plans to construct a…
Parking Lot Problems
A local woman who prefers to stay anonymous wrote: “I’ve lived in the canyon for 15 years and often experience street harassment specifically in parking lots by local men, not tourists. It’s always…
Let’s Change the Rules of Procedure at Town Council Meetings
Another Opportunity for Improved Communication
E Cutler’s Editorial Comments About the Preceding PC Mtg Recap:
Without making any judgments about the comments submitted by Springdale residents, it is absolutely clear that those comments should have been addressed. No matter how grateful I am for the Planning…
With Change There Is Opportunity
The Springdale Community Forum (SCF) is an all-volunteer, non-partisan group dedicated to fostering community engagement and ongoing civic dialogue with our local public officials. In part, we…
Time for Town Council to Rethink Public Hearings
At the last Town Council meeting there was one Legislative item, and ten Administrative action items. Of those 11 items, 2 were marked as Public Hearing. At the discretion of Council, all 11 could…
Important Message: Housing Committee
In the December edition of our Town Newsletter, Barbara Bruno called anyone who criticized her, as a candidate, a part of the problem in Springdale. She then highlighted the need for more kindness in…
A Word of Explanation
In case you missed the Mayor’s offering in the December Town newsletter, she quoted an article encouraging empathy for those who run for office, encouraging civility and the importance of…
Mayor Demands Civility from Others While Personally Being Petty
I’m choosing to remain anonymous, not out of fear of disagreement, but because it has become clear that our mayor’s way of handling criticism is to ignore it, diminish it, or cast doubt on the person…
A Community Oversight Committee Just Makes Sense
Springdale: A Community Oversight Committee – Just Makes Sense The mayor has agreed to place my request for an Independent Community Oversight Committee on a future Town Council agenda (date still…
Barker River Park
In last week’s Town Council meeting, there was much that felt out of sync and whiplash inducing. I ranted a bit, though I am not publishing that. If you’re interested, let me know. I will be…
Town Council Has Full Plate but Should Make Room for Dessert—Humble Pie
"Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even…
Speaking of Facebook Posts
Speaking of facebook posts, there was one Nov 11, on Zion Canyon Community Unity from a Rockville resident asking what was up with internet in Rockville. Hers wasn’t working and she had seen…
Is Town Council Prioritizing Upgrade over Preservation?
Springdale Is Investing over $1.3 Million in Barker River Park Renovations—But Should the Real Priority Be Protecting the Hillside Above It?
Getting to Know You — Coming Full Circle
It was such a pleasure getting to know Lillie Baiardi for the last issue. She has been a friend for a while, but having to get the details was so fun. She is well worth getting to know. I promise if…
“Spirit of Place” and “Village Character”
“Spirit of place” refers to the distinctive atmosphere, character, or emotional essence that makes a particular place unique and meaningful. It’s a concept used in architecture, landscape design,…
Why Education by ChatGPT
ChatGPT said: A free educational system provides deep and wide-ranging benefits to society — economic, social, civic, and even moral. Here are the major ones: 1. Economic Growth and Innovation Higher…
Public Education, Please
I recognize that many people believe the common misconception that our educational system only benefits those who have children in school. There is no good metric which is not improved by having an…
Check Out November’s Town Newsletter
I always read the monthly Town Newsletter and always appreciate the information in it and always have a link to it in The Springdale Sun, often in the “Never Bored in Springdale” column. The town…