[Editor’s note: The author is a neighbor who attended the November 20 meeting. Readers are invited to share their thoughts either in the comments below or by emailing us at Wallyhood about submitting their own article.]

There was a strong turnout at last week’s hearing on the future of Wallingford playfield. Both sides spoke well; the problem was no one was listening. Side A’s supporters burst in to wild applause while Side B sat arms folded in stony silence. When Side B spoke, the favor was returned.

A missed opportunity for sure but not surprising given the “don’t give an …