Not the most important issue that we face today, but I disagree with David Collins' assessment of the sidewalk work done in New London recently, "Contractor with $1.6 million no-bid NL sidewalks deal sold off granite," (Aug. 2). I'm grateful to Mr. Collins for much of his watchdog work on our behalf. He may be right about several points in his article, but he dismissed the need for the work by looking at only one small area. The sidewalks on Pequot Avenue really needed the work. I think they look great now and I'm grateful that New London repaired them.

Jim Gillooly

New London