Time for action
Sounds like we need to start going after Stratford for information.
I think the plan should be:
1) Submit FOIA requests for the number of permit applications currently 'in limbo'. This info should also include what the permit application's status is and when it was actually submitted to the department.
2) Contact the Chief of Police in Stratford. Inform him of the law, the very clear answer from DPS on there being no significant delay. Inform the Chief that he and his department are in clear violation of the law.
3) Based on answers and conversation with the Chief of Police in Stratford, contact media and see if we can very publicly expose this as a reason for killing suitability and local authority in the permit process.
4) Inform the Attorney General and the main players (mayor, town attorney, etc) that Stratford is in direct violation of the law and if no action is taken by them to correct this, they are subject to a lawsuit.
5) Commit to lawsuit.
Any further ideas/corrections/comments/etc?
Ed, have you already started any other actions with regards to Stratford?