Barbara Mehlman

Employment

Sad Highways

I drive the Merritt Pkwy in Connecticut often when I go to visit my daughters in Massachusetts. This highway is considered one of the most scenic in the northeast and for good reason-- beautifully landscaped and exquisitely groomed, especially the center median. Last week, as I drove to Massachusetts, I couldn't help noticing that the median and shoulders were all full of weeds. This is also true on the Northern State Pkwy on LI. It means that groundskeepers have been eliminated; equipment is being idled to save gas, wear and tear.

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