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justme
Advanced Member
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 Posted - 08/30/2009 : 2:08:28 PM
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Does anyone know if this is the final list for Charter Review?
Charter Review:
James P. Murphy
Dorothy Martin
Joseph Nolette
Stephen Bruce
Patricia Foley
Dorothy Martin Long
Ronald Keohan Jr.
Alfred Lattanzi
Jason Marcus
Claire Laidlaw
Larry Cardinale
David Pretti
John F. Hanlon
Doreen Kelly
Lisa M. Tufts
Frances Ryan
Michael Gilbert
Thomas Mills III
George Desiderio
Bennie P. Schiavo
Robert E. Sansone
Paul Schlosberg |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2009 : 08:52:14 AM
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No. All the names on thal list are running for charter review; bu,t there are also three additional names on the final list:
Joe Hickey
Teke Ndi
Michael Bono.
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 3:51:03 PM
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I can't pick nine names from that list. I hope they do some kind of campaigning so we know more about the lesser known names.
"Deb" |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 9:10:04 PM
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| I thought we vote for five from that list, am I wrong? |
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justme
Advanced Member
1428 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2009 : 9:14:15 PM
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Okay, let's break it down and pool our resources and knowledge......... Here's the list in alpha order.
Michael Bono
Stephen Bruce
Larry Cardinale
George Desiderio
Patricia Foley
Michael Gilbert
John F. Hanlon
Joe Hickey
Doreen Kelly
Ronald Keohan Jr.
Claire Laidlaw
Alfred Lattanzi
Dorothy Martin Long
Jason Marcus
Dorothy Martin
Thomas Mills III
James P. Murphy
Teke Ndi
Joseph Nolette
David Pretti
Frances Ryan
Robert E. Sansone
Bennie P. Schiavo
Paul Schlosberg
Lisa M. Tufts
Off the top, I'm eliminating the following because of political involvement.
John F. Hanlon
Joe Hickey
Ronald Keohan Jr.
Claire Laidlaw
Jason Marcus
David Pretti
Paul Schlosberg
I'm eliminating the following because I don't think they're right for the job.
Dorothy Martin (I hope I've got the right one here)
I believe we want intelligent, level headed, people with sound judgment capable of looking at the big picture. People who are objective and will make their decision based on what's good for the city, not what's good for them.
So, look at the list(s) and let's start moving people around. Is there someone you think is too interested in advancing themselves? Deosn't have the intelligence? Too stubborn to work well as part of a team?
Let's hear it.............. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 08/31/2009 : 9:48:00 PM
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I think maybe I would add George Desiderio to your list. He is the former VSO, right? His age could be a factor. This commission will be very time consuming and we will need people with intelligence and stamina.
I just reread my post. I'm not saying Mr Desiderio is not intellegent.
BTW, Justme, you have the right Dorothy Martin.
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Edited by - massdee on 08/31/2009 9:54:16 PM |
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justme
Advanced Member
1428 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2009 : 05:04:28 AM
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| Speaking of intelligence............ What's a VSO? |
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massdee
Moderator
5299 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2009 : 07:02:59 AM
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Veteran's Service Officer......Joe Hickey's position, maybe I have the wrong title.
"Deb" |
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justme
Advanced Member
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Posted - 09/01/2009 : 07:30:23 AM
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Okay, I've now cut my list of candidates to 16 from 25 and broke it down further. I now have:
Definite...........
Dorothy Martin Long
Possible..........
Michael Bono
Stephen Bruce
Larry Cardinale
Patricia Foley
Michael Gilbert
Doreen Kelly
Alfred Lattanzi
Thomas Mills III
James P. Murphy
Teke Ndi
Joseph Nolette
Frances Ryan
Robert E. Sansone
Bennie P. Schiavo
Lisa M. Tufts
Not getting my vote:
John F. Hanlon
Joe Hickey
Ronald Keohan Jr.
Claire Laidlaw
Jason Marcus
David Pretti
Paul Schlosberg
Dorothy Martin
George Desiderio
Let's work on the possibles.
Teke Ndi......... Is this the man who ran for school committee a couple of years ago?
Joseph Nolette......... City employee - I don't like the idea of city employees also being elected officials but this is different so I'll keep him in for now. Don't know him at all but have heard he's a good worker.
Anyone else know anything or have reason to want to move the possibles to definite or no way?
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Edited by - justme on 09/01/2009 07:31:01 AM |
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massdee
Moderator
5299 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2009 : 07:37:41 AM
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Didn't Teke Ndi run for mayor a few years back, too? I would add him to the "No" list. It seems like he has an axe to grind.
I happen to know Stephen Bruce. He is an Everett Fireman, well educated, a veteran and very committed to any project he takes on. I think he would be a good choice.
Will the people running for Charter Review have a spot on ECTV like they do for candidates running for office? At least that way we can put a face to these names.
"Deb" |
Edited by - massdee on 09/01/2009 08:57:26 AM |
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justme
Advanced Member
1428 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2009 : 07:12:54 AM
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| Done! Now if I can only find out who the rest of these people are & if they're right for the job............ |
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Fran
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 08:50:14 AM
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| I will vote for Paul S. since he took a stand to change city government back in the 80s. I'm also voting for John Hanlon and Ron Keohane because they have good and diverse municipal experience. While John was a terrible Mayor he was a good city clerk and a great Alderman. As an assessor, Ron has gained the respect of his assessing peers and is helping Saugus get back on track. No on Dotty Martin, did nothing on the school committee and nothing on the common council. |
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tetris
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Posted - 09/02/2009 : 09:36:55 AM
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I’m not sure how people will feel about this information in regards to considering charter review candidates but to add to the discovery process, I’d like to present the following for your consideration.
Isn’t Alfred Lattanzi the owner of the hardware store on Main Street that got caught in the infamous audit? And isn’t he married to Delores who I believe works at City Hall. At least a caption to a picture in last week’s Advocate (“Mayor DeMaria with some of his many volunteers from City Hall.”) would lead me to believe so.
And isn’t Michael Bono the owner of some type of company that does plowing? I'm pretty certain that he got up to speak at the last town meeting to find out how the city chooses which subs get called for plowing help. I am certain that he was appointed to the planning board back in January of this year. |
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massdee
Moderator
5299 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2009 : 12:19:51 PM
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Speaking of the Latanzi's, I remember reading that they were campaign contributors for the mayor. Not that, that alone should move him over to the "No" list, but with his wife working at city hall and maybe an axe to grind about the audit, I think I would move him to that list.
"Deb" |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2009 : 1:45:47 PM
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In an attempt to be as fair and accurate as possible, I went back and looked at the Michael Bono appointment to the Planning Board. It was to fill an unexpired term ending in March 2009. It was passed by the BOA on 12/22/2008 and the CC on 01/20/2009. By reviewing the city council agendas, I could not find a re-appointment of Mr. Bono or anyone else to this position.
I’m not sure what happens when appointments lapse like this. I suppose that the Mayor could have made a temporary appointment and we wouldn’t know about it unless we contact City Hall though. So is Mr. Bono still a member of the Planning Board? Can’t really say.
BTW, it appears that Planning Board members do receive a small stipend for their service. It looks like the chairman gets $1,200 a year and the other members receive $1,000 a year.
The city web site should have a list of all active boards, their members and the expiration date of each appointment. That list should also include all the other staff appointments (Treasurer, Auditor, Chiefs, etc.) as well. |
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