BOSTON "“ Some town leaders say the federal stimulus package, with its promise of creating jobs, is neglecting to invest in the cornerstones of community life, from new city halls to recreation centers.
There's some money to hire police officers, but no money to rebuild the stations they work in. The opposite's true for firefighters. No money to hire more, but at least some funding to improve firehouses.
Money for wind turbines? Yes. New traffic signs? Yes. Hybrid car discounts? Yes.
Money for new libraries? No. New town halls? No. Swimming pools? No. School athletic stadiums? No.
While there may be some money to plunk solar panels on that aging municipal building, there's no money set aside to replace it
"Stimulus" Has Strings Attached
