Stonington pothole held a historic gem
David Cruthers Groton
Publication: The Day
At this time of year, we laud and magnify the men and women who work for the public works departments of our local towns, who try and keep our roads safe and who, eventually, fill in potholes to keep our vehicles from blowing a tire. Having said that, there's a pothole that's been filled in Stonington that makes me sad.
At the intersection of Broadway and Washington Street, there was a bump that revealed a piece of rail. It was part of the remnants of the trolley that ran from Groton to Pawcatuck in the early 20th century (perhaps Day columnist Carol Kimball remembers it running).
As a child, I remember when the rails were all exposed on the Stonington side of the Mystic River, although the trolly cars had long since stopped their service. I remember being intrigued that trolleys and cars could share the same space.
I'm sorry that this little bit of local history has been buried. No offense to the Stonington Public Works Department, though, although this may be the only letter you'll ever read that someone was saddened that a pothole was filled in.
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At this time of year, we laud and magnify the men and women who work for the public works departments of our local towns, who try and keep our roads safe and who, eventually, fill in potholes to k...
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