Fireworks blasts were uncalled for
The shocking irresponsibility by city and public officials to permit the Americana at Brand complex to blast music and fireworks between 11 p.m., midnight and beyond on Thursday, a school night, is an utter violation of civility.
This unprecedented violation of tranquillity and peace in our homes is a reflection of greed by politicians for developer money and city officials’ complete disassociation from the community.
I will certainly not forget this occurrence each time I go the ballot box in the coming years.
SCOT L. SPICER
Glendale
Not thrilled about wake-up sounds
I am sure all the Glendale residents who rise before dawn to earn a living were as thrilled as I was to be jolted awake last night by a pyrotechnic display at the Americana at Brand gala Thursday night.
By my clock, the fireworks began at 11:13 p.m. Isn’t there a noise ordinance that goes from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.?
If you were going to deprive me of sleep, the least you could have done was invite me to the party.
COLIN WILLIAMS
Glendale
Better job needed on getting word out
I think the Glendale News-Press could do much in advising the public, especially seniors, regarding getting around town.
Now that we have the fantastic Americana at Brand to entertain us all, it would be nice for those of us who no longer drive or want to face the heavy traffic all trying to enter the Americana at Brand at one time, to know how to get there by Beeline.
I could almost walk there, but with the total lack of seating on Brand Boulevard (all seats seem to have been removed with the road-widening event and never replaced) it is impossible for me to get around as much as I would like.
A small diagram of routes, times and any other information would help many people, not just myself. I do not consider myself an outsider, having lived in Glendale since 1979.
ROSEMARY BARLOW
Glendale
Developer’s remarks not on par with acts
From the Glendale News-Press account (“A taste of Americana”) on Friday, there were a lot of class acts at Thursday’s gala; however, some of the developer’s remarks were not among them, especially his verbal jabs at General Growth and the introduction of the $89-million jurors.
ROBERT BURNS
Glendale
L.A. not the answer for council meetings
Does Ray Trim think that the oral communication policy in Los Angeles should be a model for Glendale (“City Council meeting regulars have it good,” April 19) ?
