Done with Deadlines

02/27/2021

How would YOU improve policing in Saratoga Springs? Task force recommendations are ready for your review; public comments welcome at online forum Wednesday, March 1. Learn more in my latest donewithdeadlines post: https://www.donewithdeadlines.com/2021/02/27/new-police-policies-up-for-review-in-saratoga-springs/

12/08/2020

My latest Done With Deadline post focuses on what you and I can do to prevent demolition by neglect in Saratoga Springs. The Preservation Foundation makes a great case for saving these Phila Street buildings and not rewarding owners' intentional neglect.

https://www.donewithdeadlines.com/2020/12/08/tell-saratoga-springs-to-nix-demolition-by-neglect-on-historic-phila-street/

09/28/2020

I've long advocated reforming the city's form of government -- but the proposal on this fall's ballot would DIMINISH accountability. My post explains why I'm voting NO.

Barbara Lombardo shares local stories and her unique brand of commentary.

08/26/2020

On the 7th anniversary of the Darryl Mount incident, let's see how the SSPD handles conduct complaints now that police personnel records can be accessed. For the record: I believe Black Lives Matter AND that most police officers do their job with integrity.

Barbara Lombardo shares local stories and her unique brand of commentary.

08/25/2020

A prayer and a post for the Saratoga Springs mayor who helped turn around downtown and married me (twice, to the same guy). Ray Watkin died Aug. 23, 2020 at age 91.

Barbara Lombardo shares local stories and her unique brand of commentary.

07/16/2020

I don't know if this will convince you to support your local newspaper, but it should at least give you a better understanding of what the staff is up against.

Barbara Lombardo shares local stories and her unique brand of commentary.

05/29/2020

What should the media do to build greater understanding, respect, and tolerance?

Barbara Lombardo shares local stories and her unique brand of commentary.

05/11/2020

Supervisors representing Saratoga Springs -- Matt Veitch and Tara Gaston -- and other populous municipalities in Saratoga County facing uphill battle dealing with county government colleagues and issues.

Barbara Lombardo shares local stories and her unique brand of commentary.

04/30/2020

Never mind the Sharpie scrawl. Here are a few of the policy disasters and character failures that warrant voting Trump and his enablers out of office.

Barbara Lombardo shares local stories and her unique brand of commentary.

04/21/2020

Sharing some stories about life during these unimaginable days.
https://www.donewithdeadlines.com/2020/04/21/when-did-this-coronavirus-nightmare-begin-for-you/

03/31/2020

I have CHANGED MY MIND about these briefings, which are neither brief nor informative. I'll set my record straight at some point, but for the moment suffice to say I totally disagree with this post!

Should the mainstream media keep televising Trump's daily briefings? Here's my 2 cents. What do you think?
https://www.donewithdeadlines.com/2020/03/31/err-on-the-side-of-airing-trump-but-dont-let-him-off-the-hook/

03/25/2020

Look in the sky for inspiration from the International Space Station. That's what I did.

https://www.donewithdeadlines.com/2020/03/25/international-space-station-shows-what-we-earthlings-can-accomplish-together/