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tetris
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 07:11:03 AM
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Justme,
I arrived before 7:00 PM. I noticed Vetrano & Pedullo in the second and third rows from the stage on the side that common council filed in on (you may see them on TV then) almost as soon as I sat down. Pedulla came in later (but not late) and sat by himself. I also thought that I saw Henderson at the ceremony but couldn't tell because I was sitting almost directly above him. I did see him in the audience on TV at one of the organizational meetings. Also in the audience, at least at the BOA meeting, was Hanlon's City Solictor (I wish I could spell names). Won't any of these people go away?
A couple of other things from last night that support things that we have been talking/hearing about. Stat Smith confirmed that Carlo had met with the current Speaker of the House but didn't mention what was discussed. Carlo mentioned that Hanlon had chided him for missing a number of transition meetings.
I didn't think that the tape of the ceremony captured the volume of the applause very well; it seemed much louder in person. |
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Tails
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 Posted - 01/08/2008 : 08:49:57 AM
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I was there last night mainly to see the new high school. I think Carlo did fine. He is not the best speaker but look at Mayor Menino. Carlo was very, very nervous and rightfully so. He will get better and get used to it. It’s a little early to start calling him buffoon and he is no buffoon. He was in higher level classes at with my sister and was very smart in school. I didn’t see his face drop when Father Lando mentioned his children went to St. Anthony’s. He wants what’s best for his children and there is nothing wrong with becoming something of yourself so you can have the means to send your children to private school. It’s a nice church school and there are other city councilors/city workers who send there children there. The new Mayor is not perfect and will make mistakes as everyone does. If he does make a mistake, let’s hope he corrects it unlike the former Mayor. I also want to mention good luck Lorrie Bruno! She looks like a no nonsense gal and that is exactly what the common council needs.
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wanda bee
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 09:20:18 AM
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Well said Tails!
The only thing I am waiting to see is if Carlo replaces a lot of Hanlon's staff and cuts the unnecessary jobs he created.
"New Begining" to me means start fresh with young, intelligent,
energetic people who want to work to make Everett a better place.
Some of the department heads now are just interested in getting paid and not working for their paychecks.
I wish Carlo all the Best, I think he will do fine, lets all just give him a chance.
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massdee
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 09:35:25 AM
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| It is understandable that Carlo was nervous and many of our local politicians are not good orators. I think what most of us are waiting for is who is staying and who is going. I feel that will start to set the tone for what is ahead for the city. A lot of us are still holding our breaths on what is to become of lower Broadway, too. His association with Mr Thibeault is still a great concern to many of us. This is not knocking Carlo, these are real concerns. We all want him to succeed, it impacts all our lives. So many of us were burnt by Hanlon, that we just can't help being skeptical. |
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massdee
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 10:22:43 AM
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Coffeelover1965,
We have plenty to complain about when it comes to the past two years. It's not BS, it's what happened. I believe there are plenty of us who post here that have been involved in politics in this city in one way or another. We all also know about the behind the scenes shenanigans and back room deals. I am glad there is a forum for people to give and learn information on what is wrong and what is right with our city. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 11:06:02 AM
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I listened to his speech and I took it as there will be a lot of replacements/changes. As he stated “the days of just showing up to work are over” I think we all know who he was speaking of and not just one person. He needs to get in there and start working to see who’s valuable and who’s not. Believe me, you are going to see changes/replacements but give him time. (not too much I hope, LOL)
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massdee
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 11:20:09 AM
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I have not heard Carlo's speech yet. I have channel 16 on now and am waiting to see if they will show it after the city council organizational meetings are over.
Tails,
I hope you are correct, we do need a great number of changes. I, for one, am willing to wait and give him a chance, but it does need to happen fairly quickly.
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justme
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 12:06:16 PM
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| coffeelover..............Take your lecture somewhere else. We're very happy sharing thoughts, ideas, opinions, and information here. If you want to participate, you're more than welcome but I don't think telling us how bad we are is a very good start. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 12:32:14 PM
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I just re-read coffeelover's post and I think they were referring to knocking down Mayor DeMaria. There was a lot of yelling but coffeelover can speak for themselves.
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 12:39:54 PM
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| Actually, "when it comes to politics" - I do think the taxpayers have plenty to complain about, given the last several years with a bloated illegal budget, incompetent hires, and let's not forget all the new hires during a "hiring freeze." That "bi***" is legitimate one and it doesn's lose its legitimacy if said taxpayer doesn't run for office. Everybody has a right to be concerned after these last two years. Everybody. |
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Fran
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Posted - 01/08/2008 : 12:49:53 PM
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| Does it really matter where his kids go to school. Maybe he wants to incorporate religion into there academics. Besides I believe the person he beat has children in the same school. With all the issues facing the city this is such a none issue. |
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