City council comments

I read with interest the recent articles regarding two important issues put before the Bangor City Council.

In reference to the limitations on methadone clinics: Kudos to the councilors who voted for it and shame on those against it! One would have to live in a vacuum to see “no problem” here. There is a wealth of take-home methadone being sold on the streets by clinic outpatients. I can’t help but wonder how these “poor addicts” can go without such badly needed medication if they really need it. Quite likely, if the clinic’s “take-out” practice was discontinued, there would be a marked loss of interest in the program.

In reference to the article on traffic calming measures, I cannot imagine anyone living on or driving down Kenduskeag Avenue from Little City to Harlow Street not recognizing the traffic hazards and dangers to children, pets and anyone trying to cross the street. The street is used like a racetrack for drive-through traffic! I read the list of criteria that must be met in order for an area to be eligible for traffic calming: There must have been at least four crashes in the area. We are talking about the lives of residents and pedestrians – not fender benders! Lastly, how did the folks on Howard Street manage to qualify for their island and speed bump without meeting such criteria?

Jennifer Anthony

Bangor