We are all most likely well aware of the poor condition of Hartford's parks and public spaces due to layoff's of Public Works staff. But you have to wonder what people getting off of I-91 at Pulaski Circle in Hartford think of their first impression of Hartford. In the center of the traffic circle is a planter that was originally donated to the city by the Greater Hartford Jaycee's. Unfortunately, maintenance of the island is the City of Hartford's responsibility, and they seem to have forgotten about it. It would seem that numerous city officials drive by this spot everyday and apparently ignore its condition.
These traffic islands as you enter the city at different points are the first
impression that many visitor's have of our city, and it must make you wonder what they think of Hartford if we can't even maintain our "welcome mats".
For several years I have been trying to get the city to start an "adopt-a-spot" program , similar to those most of our suburban neighbors have where a group or organization would volunteer to maintain areas that the city obviously can't or won't. The island I have pictured here I have weeded for the past 5 years prior to this summer. This year I decided not to since we are laying off city laborers while increasing the Mayor's staff with $100,000 plus a year jobs.
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