Left In Lowell

While most were focusing on “the flu” the Lowell Sun carried an article about an alleged threat from School Committee person Regina Faticanti against Lowell School Superintendent Chris Augusta Scott.

A special School Committee meeting was scheduled then postponed. On Wednesday, when the Superintendent was at WCAP during her weekly appearance, she was asked directly about the alleged threat. Her response “no comment.” There was no denying, rebuffing or clarification, simply, “no comment.” Add the fact that the Sun reported that School Committeewoman hired a lawyer and that attorney did not deny that he was hired, I think we have a problem.

I have posted before on School Committee Faticanti’s abrasive style when she verbally attacked the previous School Superintendent, her colleague Jackie Doherty and recently the City Auditor; then there was her outbursts against school trips. I do not know who her advisors or allies are but whoever they may be, they should sit her down and ask her to publicly apologize. As for her colleagues, sometimes they act like enablers. One can be devoted and dedicated to the students of Lowell and yet maintain their civility.

Perhaps today’s press conference will signal the end of the invasion of the Boston media. They know no boundaries. Regarding the misfortunate the two young boys from Lowell who caught the flu, everyone in a position of authority, the parents, the school, the doctors, health department acted responsibly. Except for the media!

I cannot believe the herds descended on the schools and even in the children’s neighborhood. They even knocked on the door of their house. I believe a lot of this panic was drummed up so that people watch TV, buy newspaper and listen to the radio.

Just to show my disdain for the hysteria mongers, I feel like buying a ticket and flying down to Mexico. Of course, I would take Joe Biden with me.