I have been following the news regarding attempts to relocate Three Rivers Community College to downtown Norwich. Having worked in the city five years, I have a good idea what that would mean to the workers who already work downtown.

At present, there are about 200 workers at the Department of children and Families. They are in the most congested part of the city, and have been allotted three spaces where they can park state cars to bring children for visits. The rest of the workers have to park wherever they can.

The parking commission sees fit to ticket all cars left over two hours, and people are not allowed to park on the same street the rest of the day. Workers who are not given assigned parking places must find a place to park their vehicles. While I worked there the parking garages had waiting lists. I at one time inquired why DCF was in such as inconvenient spot and was told it was a political thing. I am sure the courthouse has the same problem.

I read the May 1 Norwich Bulletin, where it was stated, "Police and fire officials say they are not concerned about parking or traffic problems if the college is moved downtown."

They will probably have to hire 20 new meter maids if the parking garage on Water Street is removed. Someone has not done all of their homework or are just overlooking anything that would make the move unacceptable.

Students and workers have to get involved and flood the governor's office with the truth about the situation, before the move is foisted upon us.

AUDREY GRENIER

Voluntown