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justme
Advanced Member
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 Posted - 05/07/2008 : 9:51:24 PM
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I can't see that a reprimand for Tails is necessary. S/he has a right to express his thoughts and opinions and not be badgered and beaten by the likes of just wondering, JoeSister, and good old wanda bee. (who crawls out from under her rock periodically to cause trouble) I for one would be really happy if we could express an opinion, different from just wondering, without being hassled.
I'm not generally inclined to long for "the good old days" but when it comes to this blog, I certainly do. I still stop to read the new posts but generally try to hold back and stay out of the direct line of fire. Obviously, I lost that fight with myself tonight! |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 05/07/2008 : 10:01:27 PM
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Justme,
I couldn't agree with you more. Everyone should be able to express themselves and not have to put up with the nonsense that has been posted lately. Just my opinion. |
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just wondering
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/07/2008 : 10:21:01 PM
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| I have no problem with opinions.....but when you use a word as strong as "Illegal", it takes on the flavor of an accusation rather than opinion. There are some words that can be overlooked when an opinion is proved to be wrong. Illegal isn't one of those words....it tends to linger long after the accusation is proved to be incorrect. |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2008 : 10:47:19 PM
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| I believe that the standards on this board, for at least as long as I have been posting here anyways, have been that any opinion is fine, as long as it is labelled or it is obvious as such. If you want to present something as fact, you should try to back up it within that post or be prepared to provide some back-up when asked to. We don't always get that but at least we try. And the rules need to be applied equally to everyone. I don't know any other way to run a credible board. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 05/08/2008 : 10:51:19 AM
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I feel when you say “I think” or “I believe” (which I did) is an opinion and was my opinion.
Mayor Ragucci and Mayor Hanlon both had public hearings on this matter but the fact is Mayor DeMaria was the one that promised there would be more meetings and did I hear him correctly that his “staff’ changed his mind? Can he not make a decision on his own and what about his word to the neighborhood? Maybe things would have been a little more different if the common council had the courtesy of some notice on the issue and the developer showed plans as to exactly what is going to be done, especially the parking issues. People in the neighborhood deserve to know……especially the ones that took their own time to attend the ward meeting where they were promised there would be more……..to know what the sale involves before getting it jammed down their throats. They have the right to sit down with the prospective buyer and view the plans before any papers are signed. It's just the right thing to do.
You can’t just give the Mayor a blank check to close this type of deal without full disclosure. That was not fair that the deal failed last year but passed this year with flying colors. The bottom line is it’s all about money and is this how the Wood Waste deal will go through too, and then we end up fighting in court for years? I don’t trust DeMaria.
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JoeSister
Member
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Posted - 05/08/2008 : 12:01:13 PM
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Tails if you are a City Employee why are you blogging on the Taxpayers dime?
You mus have a real non-essential job. |
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Marie
Senior Member
114 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2008 : 12:07:37 PM
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| Then Tails must be the mayor! |
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just wondering
Senior Member
387 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2008 : 12:21:11 PM
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"I believe" is an opinion
"I believe" followed by "Illegal" is an accusation |
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just wondering
Senior Member
387 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2008 : 12:25:36 PM
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| Didn't the deal fail last year because both boards wanted to look into using that site for a youth center? |
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arthur
Senior Member
212 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2008 : 2:36:04 PM
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(6PM-JOINT CONVENTION-MAYOR DELIVERS ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 2009)
AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
1. C0111-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
Authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease conveying parcel known as Devens School/22 Church Street, or execute documents required in order to complete the sale of said parcel. Amended by adding 1). To be used for senior housing 55 years or older. 2). Developer not build any more than 22 units; and 3). Sale price not be used for abatement. (Passed as amended, sent down for concurrence on the amendments.)
2. A0114-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Jason Marcus
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Jason Marcus-To repeal the two-hour parking ordinance in front of 177 Elm Street. (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
3. A0115-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Jason Marcus and Michael Marchese
Favorable Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Aldermen Jason Marcus and Michael Marchese-To place a 15-minute parking sign, not to exceed 30 minutes, at 177 Elm Street. (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
4. A0117-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman L. Charles DiPerri
Favorable Traffic Commission Report-To make Sammet Street no parking on the south side, from Taylor Street to Shute Street. (Ordained sent down for ordainment)
5. C0112-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Sal DiDomenico
To amend Chapter 1, Section 22 (b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett by replacing the term "treasurer/collector" wherever it appears in said subsection with the term "code enforcement". (Enrolled sent up for enrollment)
6. C0113-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor William L. Cardello
That Section 12-9 (a) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the end of said subsection: "All businesses required to be registered under MGL Chapter 112: Section 87H and other applicable sections and or Chapter 112: Section 87AA and other applicable sections shall be required to obtain a special permit to operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 A.M. (Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment)
7. A0108-08 Ordinance/s/Aldermen Robert J. Van Campen, L. Charles DiPerri and Councilor Joseph F. Hickey
That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended by inserting a new Chapter 13B entitled "Maintenance of Vacant and Foreclosed Residential Properties"; with a request to provide all members a copy (5/7/08). (Enrolled, as amended, sent down for enrollment)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. C0095-08 Committee Report
Rules & Ordinances Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Peter A. Napolitano-That the City of Everett adopt an ordinance requiring businesses, such as major retail stores and places that serve alcohol that have been experiencing excess responses by the Everett Police Department, to have a police detail; with a request for further time.
9. A0100-08 Committee Report
Rules & Ordinances Committee Report on Ordinance offered by Alderman Robert J. Van Campen-That Chapter 18-148(b) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett be amended by changing the hours of the Resident Parking Sticker Program in designated residential areas from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; with a recommendation(4/1/08) for favorable action to amend Chapter 18-148 paragraph (h) of the Residential Parking Sticker Program with new timeframes for enforcement in dwelling districts "12am to 9am" and business districts from "1am to 7am"; with a favorable recommendation (5/6/08)
10. C0035-08 Committee Report
Public Service Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilors Bill Cardello, Rosa DiFlorio and Lorrie Bruno-That the Committee on Public Service meet to discuss neighborhood concerns regarding the Church on Webster Street; with a recommendation that the matter be referred back to Sponsors.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. C0010-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony Ranieri
Relative to National Development Company and the lack of signage at the entrance to Best Buy. (4/7-Referred to Mr. Julius Ofurie-City Engineer for update this meeting 5/19)
12. C0089-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
Police monitor School Street for vehicles speeding, at residents request. (4/7-Referred Police Traffic Division for response back in 30 days for this meeting 5/19)
13. C0104-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To have the Superintendent of Parks and Playgrounds submit written inspection and evaluation of all parks and playgrounds in the City relative to their condition with recommended ways to clean graffiti off the tot lots and signage; check on broken equipment like swings, and other pieces that could cause harm to children; to resod with mulch and sand where needed, and general maintenance of all lawns, trees and bushes, and a daily trash and clean up schedule of all parks starting with Ward Two Playgrounds, and to invite Mr. Pietrantonio to our last meeting in May, the 19th, with his written report.
14. C0082-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
That the Mayor of the City of Everett, along with the Director of Community Development , City Engineer and the Recreation Commission consider the purchasing of the M.D.C. Swimming Pool from the State, with the possibility of redeveloping the area to a recreational area and parking which is badly needed in that area.
NEW BUSINESS
15. C0115-08 Order/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That the corner of Oakes Street and Hazel Park be dedicated and named the “THE PESCE FAMILY, JAMES, JOSEPH, FIORE, LESTER AND ORLANDO”, all having served in various branches of the United States Armed Services.
16. C0116-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
That the Landlord of Best Buy, spokesperson Sherry Clancy, from the National Development Company, the Manager of Best Buy, Adam Ragucci, and Julius Ofurie, the City Engineer, be invited to the next meeting June 2nd, to give an update on the progress of the signs at Best Buy.
17. C0118-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Leo McKinnon
To have the Director of the Water Department attend next meeting to explain the current water bills that were recently sent out.
18. C0119-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
Police Traffic Division place speed trap in front of 40 Vernal Street between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. due to numerous requests for same, before someone gets killed, as there have been two accidents in that area.
19. C0120-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To have more parking at the 7 acre park.
20. C0121-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That the American Flag be hung by Facilities Maintenance Department in observance of Memorial Day on the outside front of the City Hall Building.
21. C0122-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Peter A. Napolitano
That the Wire Department check each of the traffic lights on South Broadway (Rte 99) from Sweetser Circle to the Boston Line due to numerous complaints that the crossing controls do not work causing a public safety hazard for residents crossing Route 99 to conduct business on the opposite side or to catch the bus into Boston. A report is requested back to the Common Council by the June 16th meeting.
22. C0123-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That the City remove the two no parking here to corner signs and replace with no parking this side signs between 134 and 126 Garland Street.
23. C0124-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
That the City Services Department place back the sewer cover in front of 110 Florence Street, and respond back to Common Council when completed.
24. C0125-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
To request the City to give an update of when sidewalks will be done on Florence Street.
25. C0126-08 CC Worksheet
Common Council Worksheet
Monday, May 19, 2008
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair, replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage, playground equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate worksheet and voted on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed, referred to the respective departments for their response back to sponsors.
1.Sponsor: Councilor Leo McKinnon-That the sidewalk in front of 20 Greenhagle Street be fixed, it is cracked and pushed up and making it hard for people to walk in that area. Referred to: City Services Highway Department, City Engineer and Mayor’s Office.
Adjourn
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 05/16/2008 : 09:22:36 AM
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Item #1.
It will be interesting to see where this goes after reading the "Commentary" in Thursday's Leader Herald.
Item #3
I still don't get the wording on this. (wish someone would explain it)
Item #11 & 16
Please Best Buy, put the signs up, so this will go away.
Item #14
I expect some type of announcement pertaining to this issue.
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massdee
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Posted - 05/16/2008 : 11:00:17 AM
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| The joint convention begins at 6:00 PM, that will adjourn and then they will begin the CC meeting at 7:00 PM? |
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makemelaugh
Member
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Posted - 05/16/2008 : 11:22:43 AM
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| ok want a laugh did anyone see the ad in the back of the everett leader for sporting goods oopppppssssssss guess they left out a letter and man are they upset (that being the sporting goods) I don't know why they advertise there have you ever read the paper and seen all the mistakes. Guess they don't have spell check |
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2008 : 1:12:13 PM
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Item #1 - Let's wait to see what happens.
Item #5 - Status should be: Enrolled in concurrence, sent down for ordainment since it originated in the CC. Should get caught.
Item #17 - Anybody have any idea what this item is all about? We've had small errors in our water bill two out of the last three billing cycles but nothing major.
Item #19 - So let me get this straight. She wants more parking for the park but two weeks ago, she voted against fixing the road that leads to the park. Sounds about right...for her!
Items #21 - 23 - Last week, I took a shot at Matewsky for putting items like this on the agenda so I guess one is needed here too. The difference with Common Council though is that they have their worksheet that is supposed to be used for this type of item. If they don't want to pick up the phone, they can use the worksheet. Why are these items on the regular agenda?
Item #24 - Happened to walk down Florence Street last Sunday. They have asphalt sidewalks, just like Cottage Street and Gladstone Street. There are probably others scattered throughout the city as well. The park side of lower Florence Street hasn't had a real sidewalk since I was a teenager (35 or so years) and probably before (ever?).
Still haven't gotten back the two items about the Board of Fire Commissioners that were referred to the City Solicitor's office two CC meetings ago. Didn't appear to be that complicated. Noticed in this week's Leader-Herald legal notices that the ordinances that were passed to eliminate the board had been signed into law by the mayor. So now we have some ordinances changed for it and others not. Probably not a big deal in this case, but it looks unprofessional. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 05/19/2008 : 8:17:54 PM
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| Okay, What happened with Mr Simonelli? I heard him say something about Wood Waste and lower Broadway and the next thing I know they took a five minute break. |
Edited by - massdee on 05/19/2008 8:25:01 PM |
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