Veto Override

Well, as with any pork project, it turns out that some people consider much of the $225 million Gov. Romney vetoed to be absolutely essential. Democrats plan to reinstate the spending and probably have the votes to do it.

‘‘A perfect example is the installation of a traffic light at Route 44 and Plymouth Mobile Estates in Plymouth,’’ Murray said. ‘‘With a fatality at the intersection, this is a major public safety concern that must be addressed.’’

Former Plymouth Selectman Eugene Lane’s wife, Dolores, was killed in an accident at the intersection in 1997.

I'm sorry to hear about Mrs. Lane's tragedy and confess that I'm not 100% clear on who is in charge of what when it comes to road construction...but isn't a traffic light a local issue?