As Hurricane Irene’s flood waters receded the region settles back into what feels like a new normal an uneasy routine we know can be upset by Mother Nature.
After a momentary pause for Labor Day we go headlong into the opening of school and all the activities it encompasses. College, high school and recreation sports, dance and language classes, religious instruction and the myriad other things that families find time to do throughout their week put us back on local roads trying to fit everything into hectic schedules.
Local government in our area has been busy all summer, but debate over consolidation of the Princeton municipal government, the future of the Valley Road building or how to develop a transit village in West Windsor are among hot-button issues that will keep our politicians cogitating.
And, with all of the state Senate seats on the ballot this fall, as well as local races and referenda, the political pot will rise to a boil by November.
Before we get that far, we will all stop on Sunday and remember where we were 10 years ago when terrorists took over four commercial jets, using them to attack the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and make an attempt on the White House.
We will remember the loss of those who died in those buildings and planes, the heroic sacrifice made by firefighters, police and emergency responders of all kinds, and the ongoing efforts of our military to eliminate the threat altogether.
Suffice it to say we all have a lot on our plates as we make the transition from summer to fall. We’ll keep our fingers crossed that Mother Nature will give us a break from any more demonstrations of her powerful lessons.
