The Richland 2 School Board met for a special called Meeting – or maybe it was a work session – Tuesday night. They didn’t seem to know which it was. The District’s own publicity called it both. The Chairman called the ‘work session’ to order saying he hoped it would be no more than an […]
The Historic Future
April 26, 2013 By
Time heals all wounds. Unless your wound is a leaking roof or exposed wiring. Time does not heal those things. It makes them worse. Much worse. For historic architecture, stemming the tide of time requires constant maintenance and upkeep. Occupancy also seems to help; something there is about a building that wants people in it. […]
R2 Board Needs Better Budget Prep
April 25, 2013 By
The second public hearing for next year’s Richland 2 general fund budget was to begin at 5 p.m., Tuesday evening, at Westwood High School. Unfortunately, the public hearing was almost over before the Board even mustered a quorum. While there were several in the audience, not much of an effort was made by Board members […]
Marathons are timed events
April 18, 2013 By
Nearly three years ago, the Richland 2 community began hearing the phrase, “This is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.” First said by Superintendent Katie Brochu, then cabinet members and now district staff – it is the response whenever this question is posed: “When will we see measurable results from all the new initiatives that […]
Who Writes This Stuff?
April 12, 2013 By
You can tell by James Denton’s ‘Battle of the Bonds’ editorial (April 5) that he does not have to pay property taxes in Fairfield County. First of all, Fairfield County’s School District receives almost $31 million a year to spend. Their own auditor said millions could be saved each year by cutting unnecessary spending. Second, […]
So Long, Cheap Water; Hello, Water
April 12, 2013 By
The Town of Winnsboro’s long, arid nightmare, apparently, is over. After a year of living with the fear that FEMA tankers and National Guard airlifts may, at any minute, be their only source of potable water, Town Council lifted mandatory water restrictions Tuesday night. A rainy winter and the relief of Winnsboro’s Blythewood responsibilities by […]
Property Secured for Secret Project
April 11, 2013 By
Two items particularly perked my ears at the Tuesday night Richland 2 School Board meeting, held at Polo Road Elementary School. First, under Contractual Matters, the Board voted unanimously to accept a motion giving Superintendent Katie Brochu the right to secure a ground lease for 26 acres of land for a 99 year lease. While […]
Battle of the Bonds
April 5, 2013 By
In the world of Fairfield County government, apparently, there are bonds and then there are bonds. There are the quiet, unassuming bonds, from which taxpayers perceive no pain and that coast right through channels without so much as a bug on their windshield, and then there are the bonds that appear to hit every bumper […]
Manning Questions Fees
April 4, 2013 By
During closing comments at the March 26 Richland 2 School Board meeting, held at Conder Elementary School, Board member James Manning continued his pressure on the Board to track and disclose professional development fees. Manning said the Board should have empirical evidence to support the amount spent and received for professional development. The rest of […]
For Haslett
March 29, 2013 By
I’ve known Bill Haslett for a number of years, and I have yet to meet anyone who is more passionate about advancing the interests of Winnsboro and its residents. Bill is a courageous visionary who seeks to improve Winnsboro through his civic leadership, and his advocacy for all its citizens. As a town councilman, Bill’s […]
