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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 6:00:34 PM
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| Well, as I told you at the beginning of this conversation, when I asked for him a couple of weeks ago at the Everett store, I was told he had gone to Saugus. Given the amount of unfounded gossip that frequently gets posted out here, I prefer to give the young man the benefit of the doubt. |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 08/17/2008 : 6:14:23 PM
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Well I can tell you witout a doubt that he is not working for any Best Buy store anywhere. He can explain why this is if he chooses to. I already know the entire story.
Sally
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Tails
Administrator
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 Posted - 08/17/2008 : 6:43:26 PM
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| Concerning the Best Buy sign, I hope Anthony Ranieri is not going to go through the entire thing again. We all have listened to the same thing over and over. I’m sorry but this item has been the biggest waste of time. I don’t know if he/people are unprepared, but Ranieri needs to get all the players at the same table. Seems like it was done in drips and drabs. It’s a sign for goodness sakes. They have to keep Ranieri on the “completion” of the sign and the five minute rule. |
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justme
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Posted - 08/18/2008 : 08:45:58 AM
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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.
What am I missing with this? How could this plan be considered before the meetings have taken place? Is someone jumping the gun or am I misunderstanding the statement? |
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 08/18/2008 : 09:57:32 AM
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| It's not just you, justme (LOL!); as I said in my comments, I didn't get it either. Seems very presumptuous. |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2008 : 9:24:28 PM
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Are the two Napolitano's related?
I am curios as to where the younger Napolitano stands on Wood Waste. I noticed he didn’t second Simonelli’s motion to have the Mayor appear at the next meeting to discuss the public hearing for Wood Waste, which was promised back in June. I know it’s early and time will tell. I just hope he’s there for all the right reasons.
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 08/18/2008 : 9:43:55 PM
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Does anyone know what the secrecy is concerning the fire fighters reserve list and why we need a legal opinion on it? Why not just come out and say exactly what it is? I certainly have my suspicions as to what it is, and I know I have issues with the names on the list, but I don’t think that’s what the issue is….
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tetris
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Posted - 08/18/2008 : 11:22:43 PM
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A prety ho-hum meeting for the most part. Bruno is still struggling running the meetings; not much of a headache tonight though. Not much skipping around the agenda with the notable exception of the selection of the new councilor, which was entirely appropriate. The new microphones were nice but they're not an improvement if they don't use them (i.e., Joe King for one).
#2. Disappointed that no one commented on the fact that the money was being taken out of the stabilization fund. Oh well, maybe someone on the BOA will notice.
#3. English translation: Approve a plan that you have never had a chance to review or have even seen, for that matter, so that the city can be eligible to apply for additional grants. Sounds like business as usual.
#4. The way I understood the explanation of this, the available money for this transfer will come from a projected decrease in training costs associated with a decrease in the department's turnover rate. I know that decrease in the turnover rate is probably being measured over a longer time period but it seems kind of early in the fiscal year to be certain that this trend will continue. I'm not disputing the need to this expenditure; just the way that it is being done seems to raise some questions. Let's hope that this isn't the start of a trend.
#9. I guess the issue is the legality of using the reserve list. We'll have to wait and see what the law department has to say.
#12. And on it goes...
#16. Congratulations to the new councilor. It's hard to tell if the council made the right choice; we'll just have to wait and see. I thought that it might have been a tigher vote because of the Ragucci "legacy" but it just goes to show what I know, once again.
#21. They are taking the equivalent of cash now. Even if you were able to hand out fines, it probably wouldn't stop this from happening. If you threw them in jail, that might have a deterent effect but do you really want to do that? I laughed when I read an editorial in the Leader-Herald a few weeks ago that stated the new recycling program would stop this problem. In my view, it only makes it worse.
#23. It is amazing what people will steal, in this case, even if it is bolted down. It's hard to believe that the junk yards would be knowingly accepting this stuff. If they find it after the fact, is it reasonable to assume that they would report it if they can't concretely tie it back to a particular hauler?
#25. I often have a little fun at Councilor Simonelli's expense. I have to give him credit tonight though. Right or wrong, he just won't let go of the idea of having a Wood Waste "public hearing"; good for him. I have told people who have asked that I felt that part of the reason that the mayor scheduled his town meeting was to fulfill Simonelli's request. I didn't think that would placate Simonelli though. I was going to take Simonelli to task a little bit for maybe backing down on this issue when I gave my preliminary analysis of the agenda; I'm glad that I thought better of it. Another "wait and see" issue. |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 08/19/2008 : 3:02:10 PM
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#16. Congratulations to the new councilor. It's hard to tell if the council made the right choice; we'll just have to wait and see. I thought that it might have been a tigher vote because of the Ragucci "legacy" but it just goes to show what I know, once again.
So who is the new councillor?
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 08/19/2008 : 7:23:51 PM
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 1:41:20 PM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
1. C0196-08 Order/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno, as President
To accept donations totaling $2500.00 to be deposited into the FY2009 City Beautification Program Account.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. 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.
3. C0171-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
That the Chief of Police, Chief Steve Mazzie, respond to the recent rash of violence that has occurred in the City.
4. 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.
5. C0189-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Stephen Simonelli
Mayor appear next meeting relative to scheduling of open public hearing on all issues involving Wood Waste.
NEW BUSINESS
6. C0190-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To make Kelvin Street a one-way street from Tileston Street to Wellington Ave, in a southerly direction.
7. C0191-08 Ordinance/s/Councilor Anthony F. Ranieri
To make May Street a 1-way street from Tileston Street all the way through Bizzarro Lane.
8. C0192-08 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon
To have representatives from Schnitzer Steel be invited to next meeting of the Common Council, as well as, the Fire Chief, to discuss the recent fires at the water front plant and to see what the cost to the City of Everett is to respond to these fires.
9. C0194-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio
That the American Flag be hung on front of the City Hall in observance of 9/11 and Veterans Day, and be removed just after Veterans Day.
10. C0193-08 Resolution/s/Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks
That National Grid finish the job on Baldwin Avenue at Pole #1381, where there is a double pole.
11. C0195-08 CC Worksheet
Common Council Worksheet
Tuesday, September 2, 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 Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That crosswalks are painted on Santilli Highway, from the Mellon Bank to Sacramone Park. Referred to: City Services Director and Engineering Department
2. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That the trees be trimmed along Baldwin Avenue and Park, so that people can walk, as trees hanging down over sidewalks. Referred to: City Services Director and Park Department
3. Sponsor: Councilor Catherine Tomassi Hicks-That the manhole at 17 Baldwin Avenue be checked because of complaints that during heavy rainstorms the cover lifts up from the ground. Referred to: City Services Director and Sewer Department
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
Adm. Assist. /Office Manager, Everett City Council Office
council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminder:
9/8 6:30PM-JOINT CONVENTION/PUBLIC HEARING (Planning Board recommendation on Fourth Street)
9/8 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
9/15 6:30PM-WARD TWO MEETING IN KEVERIAN ROOM
9/17 7PM (WED. NIGHT BECAUSE OF ELECTION) COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
9/18 6PM BILLS & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING
9/22 7PM BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 08/28/2008 : 1:47:00 PM
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I'm not understanding this....
Reminder:
9/8 6:30PM-JOINT CONVENTION/PUBLIC HEARING (Planning Board recommendation on Fourth Street)
Is this JUST for Fourth Street and why have a public hearing about it after the fact and I don't recall seeing any "public hearing" posted in any of the newspapers and I also thought you have to publicize a "Public Hearing" for three weeks? |
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Posted - 08/28/2008 : 2:24:43 PM
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| A public hearing on 4th st took place on 7-28-08 and that was in the papers. No idea what this is about.Ive never seen it on tv or the papers either and its funny that its under reminder. |
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arthur
Senior Member
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Posted - 08/28/2008 : 2:24:53 PM
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| I believe it's the planning board calling a public hearing and notice has to be posted in city hall not in the papers, I could be wrong |
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Tails
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Posted - 08/29/2008 : 2:18:54 PM
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I cant imagine how much time has been wasted over a Best Buy sign. Is this something that needs to be on a common council agenda over and over? Cant they work on this OFF camera and then announce their resolution at a meeting?
I do like Chief Mazzie, but I hope he makes it a priority and comes to this meeting and gives advice or just say something about all the violence going on and how we can help. I cant remember ever having three murders in one summer and the city is going downhill. No one has respect anymore, loud motorcycles all hours of the night, cars parked up on curbs never ticketed, I'd like to know if the city is going to do anything.
Wood Waste....Wood Waste....Wood Waste...what is the big deal with setting up an open public hearing that was promised back in June? How many times does this have to be on the calendar? I cant blame Simonelli because he's not getting any answers.
Two Streets in the Village that Ranieri wants to "all of a sudden" make a one way... one week after the mystery of "who put those illegal signs up".....lets blame Sherry Clancy! She never shows up. I knew he was going to blame Best Buy.
It's very hard to believe this is the 7th anniversary of 9-11. Seems like yesterday....
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