Farewell to Diane Mudge

A Board of Ed member named Mudge
On spending she just would not budge
She said "Why spend in haste?
"Let's first cut the waste
"In detail through budget let's trudge"

To everyone she did confide
She found a new place to reside
From education
She made resignation
'Cause she moved to the Farmington side

While principals eat out at Max's
Diane will now pay less taxes
Getting more for her money
Her days will be sunny
And instead of board meetings, relaxes

Meanwhile in West Hartford town
Conservatives are feeling down
Claire Kindall will party
And feel like a smarty
In increasing taxes we'll drown!

Lib Brassil will take Diane's place
And others will enter the race
To fill Diane's shoes
The public will choose
A fresh new conservative face

Diane, may good luck follow you
As you bid West Hartford adieu
But without you to fight
To keep spending tight
What will us conservatives do?

West Hartford Dogs Do Beware

West Hartford dogs do beware
In this town you haven't a prayer
The town may seem cool
But don't be a fool
There's an anti-dog attitude there

A big box pet store called PetSmart
Was off to a glorious start
But at Bishop's one day
The store went away
Done in by a poor profit chart

3-Dog Bakery was a store
Where dogs went to eat, drink and more
It used to be fun
But that fun is done
Last year the store closed its last door

A place called Reigning Cats and Dogs
Sold booties and leashes and togs
The store is no more
Now dog paws are sore
When walking in snow, rain or fogs

Without a West Hartford Dog Park
Where will the town dogs go to bark?
Home Depot withdrew
So with no place to poo
The future for dogs looks quite dark

Town council is starting to talk
When dogs go outside for a walk
Should bring their own scoop
To pick up their poop
A new law for walking the block

No dogs on the Derby Town Green
Said an article recently seen
When reading the text
Wonder "Is this town next?
"Dogs banned from West Hartford town Green?"

Was it the economy alone
Or a plot by a party unknown
That dog stores in town
Were all shut down
And left many dogs without bone?

So who is behind this commotion
To set anti-dog plans in motion?
The house cats in town
Want to wear the top crown
And give all the dogs a demotion!

Parking Blues

Taking my girl out on dates
I'm shocked at the new parking rates
I'm sad to report
I'm one dollar short
And paying is something SHE hates!

With each visit to CVS
My frustration I must express
I cannot afford
To park my red Ford
The increase, it's just more B.S.

Those with money may come eat at Max
At Joseph A. Banks they buy slacks
They just pay a five
For a valet to drive
For the rest its an increase in tax

Out of towners may whine and may balk
And of high parking rates they may talk
We who live here
When getting a beer
Just park at Whole Foods and then walk

But parking at Whole Foods in town
Is something the cops now look down
They give you a ticket
As if to say "Stick it!"
Which turns my smile into a frown

It used to be free after eight
The new time you better keep straight
You're safe only when
You're paid up 'till ten
When dining at Grant's very late

The new parking rates do remember
When thinking of each council member
Then please make a note
When you go vote
The upcoming eighth of November

The parking spot search was no fun
With Blue Back and Center I'm done!
I said "Screw it all
"I'll head to the Mall
With plenty of spots and costs - None!"

West Hartford Singing Star

On that TV show called "The Voice"
The people have made their first choice
West Hartford's own
Javier Colon
With pleasure we all now rejoice

West Hartford News Update Haiku

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