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tetris
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Posted - 08/11/2008 : 10:11:17 PM
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I don't believe that age is a good barometer for measuring the possible future performance of either of these young gentlemen or any elected official, for that matter. For example, in the last election, there were four people elected to the city council who had never held elected office in the city before, to the best of my knowledge. These four appear to of varying age. As of this point in time, none of them seems to have distinguished themselves. In fact, of the four, the one that may be the biggest disappointment so far is the oldest. He ran on a platform that his accounting background would be of great value with the financial issues facing the city. He was there for all of the budget hearings but I don't feel that he made much of an impact on the process.
I also don't understand the statement made by a current councilor that whoever gets appointed to the open council seat couldn't get re-elected next year. If there is someone else in the ward who is interested in the position, why haven't they put their name up for consideration for the seat at this time? Also, don't city council incumbents, no matter how they got their seats, seem to have an advantage in an election? Unless someone really screws up or they get really complacent when have a challenger for their seat, don't these incumbents rarely lose their seats?
I don't know either of these gentlemen, but given his parentage, my first instinct wouuld be that Mr. Ragucci may have an advantage in this vote. However, with my track record in making these types of predictions, the outcome could easily be the exact opposite. |
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Tails
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 Posted - 08/12/2008 : 09:11:00 AM
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I don’t know these two young men, and I’m sure they are good people just for the fact alone that they are interested and want to work and help their community.
My concern is it seems like my taxes go up, year after year after year. I hope who ever gets onboard with the council will be there to fight for the taxpayers of the city and all the homes people are loosing to foreclosure, a lot are thanks to the increases in taxes.
I am also weary of how tax dollars will get spent and other important issues. How many times have items passed/failed over one vote?
But, given the latest stream of violence in the city, it may be a good thing to have another young person on the city council to show how you can do something with you life.
Tetris, I saw a councilor in my ward and I asked about this and what they said was “If they don’t do good, they just won’t get re-elected” I knew that was a bull statement because the councilor from my ward (6) I feel, is one of the ones that makes jackasses out of themselves. Very nice person however, once the cameras are rolling…..yikes!
Hopefully, they will speak Monday night and I will listen to what they have to say as I’m sure the common council will take their vote seriously. Good luck to both and may they have the cities best interest in mind.
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massdee
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Posted - 08/12/2008 : 09:41:00 AM
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I am glad that the city council's vacation is coming to an end. Do you think Fourth Street will be on the CC agenda or does it have to go to the BOA first?
Good luck to both the young men running for the Ward 4 Council Seat.
Tetris, I couldn't agree with you more about the Alderman from Ward 6. I have been disappointed in his performance, too. |
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tetris
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Posted - 08/12/2008 : 10:10:28 AM
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| When I was at the planning board meeting, I overhead Alderman DiPerri say that he thought the next stop for the Fourth Street piece was a public hearing before the City Council. If that is true, I haven't seen any legal notices published in any of the papers for it. I guess we'll get a better idea when the Common Council agenda gets published later in the week. I can't believe how much I've missed this stuff. I'm almost looking forward to the headache that I'll probably have on Monday night. |
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Tails
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Posted - 08/12/2008 : 10:37:19 AM
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I think Fourth Street should really be a priority on the city council’s agenda. There was an issue with Garden Street, and the owner of Harley Davidson, and of course, Woody’s Tires easement.
Any idea how long a public hearing has to be advertised in the papers? I thought it was three weeks, but I could be wrong.
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Tails
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Posted - 08/14/2008 : 1:01:36 PM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0182-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To accept donations totaling $13,900.00 to be deposited into the FY2009 City Beautification Program Account.
2. C0183-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
That the sum up to, but not exceeding $15,000.00 be appropriated from the FY 2009 Stabilization Trust Fund Account to be applied to the School Department Bleacher Rental Account.
3. C0184-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
The City of Everett established a committee to prepare a Hazard Mitigation Plan, which contains recommendations for several potential projects to mitigate impacts from natural hazards. Such plan was considered at the public meeting of the Common Council on August 18, 2008 and the public meeting of the Board of Aldermen on August 25, 2008. Accordingly, it is hereby ordered the Mayor, Common Council, and the Board of Aldermen adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan, in accordance with Section 27 of the Charter of the City of Everett.
4. C0185-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To transfer the amount of $7,500 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the E-911 Office Supplies Account to purchase new dispatch chairs.
5. C0186-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
Theresa Shalsi shall be designated as a special municipal employee in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 268A, Section 20 (b) for the purposes of elections conducted by the City for 2008.
6. C0187-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
Carolyn Lightburn shall be designated as a special municipal employee in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 268A, Section 20 (b) for the purposes of elections conducted by the City for 2008.
COMMUNICATIONS
7. C0123-08 Resolution
Traffic Commission Report on Resolution offered by 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, with a recommendation of approval for removal of the sign closest to Alpine Avenue (Note: This will clarify the no parking area without any additional costs to the City for new signage and labor to install it.).
8. C0137-08 Ordinance
Traffic Commission Report on Ordinance offered by Councilor Sal DiDomenico and Alderman Michael Marchese-To add Fuller Street to list kept on file in the City Clerk's Office for exclusion of heavy and commercial vehicles; with recommendation for approval for a 90-day trial period.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. C0069-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report offered by Councilors Leo McKinnon and Mille Cardello-That the Chief of the Fire Department, Fire Commissioners, Mayor, Veterans Commissioner and Union Officials of the Fire Department and other Members of the Council and Board that were informed on this matter be invited to the next Public Safety Committee meeting on an old issue of the Firefighter Reserve List; with a recommendation to request further time.
10. C0067-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Peter Napolitano-Respectfully request that both Chief of Police and Chief of the Auxiliary Police appear next Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss the present and future role of the Everett Auxiliary Police; with a recommendation to request further time and to invite Chief Mazzie and Chief Caruso to the next meeting.
11. C0059-08 Committee Report
Public Safety Committee Report on Resolution offered by Councilor Leo McKinnon-That the Parking Clerk and Police Union Representative attend next meeting of the Public Safety Committee to discuss overnight parking, how much the ticketing is generating financially, and if there is additional parking infractions that they should be ticketing for, such as, no parking twenty feet from the corner or driveway infractions, and why they are not citing violators; with a recommendation that the Parking Clerk inform the Parking Enforcement Officers to enforce all parking violations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. 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 attend meeting with an update on completion of signage.
13. C0129-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
To seek assistance from Senator Galluccio and Representative Smith with the flooding that occurs when it rains on Bizzaro Lane, as it is my understanding that there is an agreement between the City of Everett and the State that the State maintains Bizzaro Lane here in the City of Everett.
NEW BUSINESS
14. C0171-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Chief of Police, Chief Steve Mazzie, respond this meeting, Monday, August 18th, with a response to the recent rash of violence that has occurred in the City, and to explain what has been going on, and to explain what we can do about controlling these incidents within our City. Communication received from Chief Mazzie in response, as he is unable to appear this meeting.
15. C0172-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
To have the City Engineer appear this meeting, Monday, August 18th, with an explanation about Ashton Street drainage problems and water overflowing during storms, as I have witnessed this on many occasions during storms when the citizens have called me to witness this water overflow.
16. C0173-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
Pursuant to Section 7 of the City Charter, that the Common Council vacancy in Ward Four be filled by a majority vote of the Common Council and a person so elected to fill such vacancy shall hold office until his/her successor has qualified, who shall be elected at the next biennial city elections.
17. C0174-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To place a stop sign to improve safety and curtail speeding motorists on Beacon Street, at the intersection of Main Street.
18. C0175-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To place stop sign on Norman Street, at the intersection of Williams Street, to curtain speeding and improve safety, at request of Traffic Commission.
19. C0176-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To place a "No Heavy Trucking" sign on upper Clark Street, at the intersection of Main Street, at the request of the Traffic Commission.
20. C0177-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
To relocate the existing crosswalk in front of 15 Summer Street ten feet in an easterly direction, so that it will be next to their driveway, at the request of residents of the Whitney Lorenti House.
21. C0178-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
To review Article IV. Recyclable Materials, Section 16-111 with regards to the effectiveness of the recycling program and prohibiting the removal of recyclable materials by unauthorized persons. Many residents complaining about unauthorized persons continuing to pick through their recycle bins for cans and bottles.
22. C0179-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
To commend City Services Park Department for all their hard work and efforts in re-mulching all our tot lots for our children to play safely in; and the general daily cleaning of all our parks and playgrounds. Great job!
23. C0180-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Lou Sierra
Sign Department's Joe Nolette appear this meeting relative to discussing an on-going problem with street signs in the City of Everett, and what we can do to help eliminate this predicament.
24. C0181-08 CC Worksheet
Common Council Worksheet
Monday, August 18, 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 John Leo McKinnon-That all crosswalks within all school districts in the City of Everett be painted before the school year begins in the interest of public safety so that the children in this city can make it to school safely. Referred to: City Services Engineering Department
2. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-To replace the “DO NOT ENTER” sign at the corner of Newton and Bryant Streets. Referred to: City Services Sign Division
3. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-To replace the “STOP” sign at the corner of Mohan and Edith Street. Referred to: City Services Sign Division
4. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-To fix the “TURN LEFT” sign on the Island across from the Walgreen’s Parking Lot in Glendale Square. Referred to: City Services Sign Division
5. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-Replace the “BROADWAY” Street sign in Glendale Square on the Mobil Gas Station side. Referred to: City Services Sign Division
6. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-Research the corner of Shute and Edith Street to see what name is on the sign that is missing and replace the sign with proper individual name for that Square. Referred to: City of Everett Veteran’s Commissioner.
7. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-To replace the fire hydrant at 65 Ashton Street. Referred to: City Services Water Department
8. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-To clean the catch basin on Ashton Street due to overflowing during the last big storm. Referred to: City Services Water and Sewer Department.
9. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon: Speed trap be placed at the corner of Shute and Edith Street with Police enforcement due to complaints of increased speeding within school zone. Referred to: Police Traffic Division
10. Sponsor: Councilor Stephen Simonelli: To have the City Engineer inspect the sewer covers in the street at 154 Union Street. Residents at that location are complaining of daily shaking of their homes due to vehicles driving over the sewer covers. With a request for a response back to Sponsor in two weeks. Referred to: City Engineer.
11. Sponsor: Councilor Stephen Simonelli: To have Union Street, from the intersection of Malden Street to the Chelsea line, to be resurfaced due to heavy traffic and trucks hitting potholes and sewer covers causing houses to shake. Referred to: Mayor, City Engineer and City Services Director.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted:
Caroline McCorry
Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
City of Everett Website: www.You must be logged in to see this link.
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tetris
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 07:56:03 AM
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After such a long layoff, I was expecting an agenda with more meat on it. Oh well; let's sink our teeth into it anyways.
1. Will I get yelled at if I don't include a comment on this item? Pretty, Pretty!
2. For anyone keeping score, the transfer can't be made from the budgetary fund balance (free cash) because it probably hasn't been certified yet. Even though it is a small amount, I'd like to see the stabilization fund replenished from free cash once it has been certified. The Mayor's Reserve Fund could have been considered for this transfer as well. I've said it before, this item needs to be included in the budget as long as the city continues to rent bleachers for the stadium every year.
3. Does anybody get this item? The wording of it is really strange. Chapter 27 of the charter was no help; it essentially says that the mayor must inform the city council of laws that need to be enforced.
4. Let the transfers begin! I get the feeling that there may be a lot of them this year.
7. No expense; CT-H should be pleased.
9. Does anyone know what is the actual issue being discussed is? I know we could speculate.
11. I don't have a problem with the Parking Enforcement Officers enforcing all parking violations as long as they properly trained to do so.
12. And on it goes...
13. Ditto #12
14. Very disappointing that the chief can't be there to speak on this item.
16. May the best person win.
21. They are actually stealing now; but, how do you enforce the law without arresting the people that are doing it?
22. Is this really necessary? In the eyes of some, the parks department is now just doing their job the way it always should have been done. Have all the lots been re-mulched? I go around to quite a few of them with my nephew and I'm not sure that they all have been done.
23. Anybody know what the actual problem is?
24. 1) I thought that painting all of the city's crosswalks was going to be a priority this year?
A general comment. I thought President Bruno wasn't allowing anyone to be called up in front of the council without it being voted on at the prior meeting? I always thought that was rather harsh and only served to slow down the process even more. Is this a one-time thing, only being allowed at this meeting due to the long layoff? That works for this meeting but what about the next one? |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 08:46:01 AM
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Originally posted by massdee
I have heard two names, Adam Ragucci, former Alderman John Ragucci's son, and another young man D.J. Napolitano. Has anyone heard any other names?
Well they might want to talk to people at Best Buy about Mr. Ragucci. Seems he recently lost his job after many years, very abruptly.
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 08:56:01 AM
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| No he didn't, Sally. He transferred to the Saugus store. |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 08:58:05 AM
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No, he transferred from Saugus to Everett. And when he left Everett he attempted to get a job in Saugus, and they would not consider hiring him. Go ask someone who works there if he works there, because he does not.
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 09:06:07 AM
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Well, I was at Best Buy in Everett a couple of weeks ago asking for him and was told he went to the Saugus store.
All that aside -- what does it matter to his quest to be a member of the Common Council? |
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 09:16:22 AM
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And this is why we can't get decent people to run for office. Do you have any evidence other than third person heresay, Sally? Otherwise, it's probably best to step back from making unfounded and potentially libelous statements.
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 4:53:02 PM
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Call Best Buy and ask for him.
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 5:41:18 PM
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| That would prove nothing other than he either does or doesn't work there anymore. |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 5:53:40 PM
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Ask people who work there. What more can I tell you.
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COMMON COUNCIL 2008
