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scamore
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 12:08:48 PM
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| I can agree with you massdee and the name of the law firm is KOPELMAND AND PAIGE p.c. out of 101 arch street boston, they are handling all of the cases for the city of everett |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 12:40:11 PM
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Kopelman and Paige is a huge law firm. I thought everything was done in-house with the qualified capable law team that we have now, and that was justification for the OTHER raise increases for Murphy and Barringer. I can’t even imagine what that is costing the taxpayers.
Speaking of the taxpayers, I received and estimated water bill which was EXTREAMLY high. WAY over what it should be. People need to be informed of that. Sounds to me like someone needs money fast to cover bills. Watch your water bills.
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 1:34:34 PM
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I received an estimated water bill too. I couldn't understand why it would be estimated since they no longer have to come in your home to read water meters. I checked with my neighbors and theirs were estimated also, some at twice their regular bill. It seems very strange.
Thanks for the heads up, Tails.
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Edited by - massdee on 10/08/2009 1:36:43 PM |
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makemelaugh
Member
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Posted - 10/14/2009 : 4:56:30 PM
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| WE HAVE A PERSONAL DIRECTOR CONFIRM TODAY JOANNE GREGORY, AND I BET THE MAYOR WILL ADJUST THE QUALIFICATIONS SINCE SHE DOES NOT MEET ANY OF THEM |
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massdee
Moderator
5299 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 5:19:14 PM
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I heard it was HR. Are they the same position?
Are you saying they are dumbing down the position?
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Edited by - massdee on 10/14/2009 6:02:46 PM |
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justme
Advanced Member
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 Posted - 10/14/2009 : 7:56:32 PM
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Originally posted by massdee
I heard it was HR. Are they the same position?
Are you saying they are dumbing down the position?
"Deb"
For some reason Deb, our fair city still insists on calling it Personnel instead of the more accurate (and modern) Human Resources.
Now that I think about it, maybe they're not really backward......... Having an HR Department would mean they have to actually work with employees. They would be expected to post open positions and place qualified people in them and not put people on the payroll just because the mayor owes them or wants something from a family member! |
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massdee
Moderator
5299 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 08:28:13 AM
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Rumor has it that Billy Thibeault was NOT the successful buyer of the lower Broadway site. I was told a developer purchased that property last Tuesday.
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 10/19/2009 : 8:55:26 PM
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Well, it's no longer a rumor, it was confirmed tonight by Peter Napolitano. Thibeault did not buy lower Broadway. Why is it going to take him 8 to 11 more months before he breaks ground for the enclosure? I don't get it.
"Deb" |
Edited by - massdee on 10/19/2009 8:56:20 PM |
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 10/19/2009 : 9:40:06 PM
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| I wish the councilor had elaborated on that point a little bit more too. There may be a good reason for it but, it's definitely not the timelime that we've been presented in thbe past. It may not be the councilor's job but haven't people learned that it's all about managing expectations. I hope that one of the local papers will run some type of follow up to the story but I'm not going to hold my breath waiting. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 10/19/2009 : 10:52:34 PM
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Isn't that a violation of the consent agreement and the DEP court order? I believe there was a time table that he had for the enclosure. That information can be easily obtained by the DEP, it's public record. They will have Rossi up in January and then it's going to be DELAY DELAY DELAY.
I appreciate the information and what was said, but I found it a little weak. I also didn't like the comment "Lets get this over with and move on to other stuff"
There is only one person to blame for this, and it's Thibeault NOT the councilors that have the guts to bring it to the floor when no one else would.
Also, the landfill "should" be closed by January. No one asked the question......where is this crap going to go once the landfill is closed? Thibeault must have some idea. That will be going down before the enclosure and I think that's more important right now. If the landfill closes, and he does not have a plan, we are back to square one with the ski slopes. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 10/20/2009 : 08:10:11 AM
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I find it interesting that the reason the enclosure has not been started is that Mayor DeMaria did not have a functioning Board of Health. Coincidence, I think not.
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Peter Napolitano
Member
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Posted - 10/20/2009 : 12:06:26 PM
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Hello Everett Average Citizens,
I was hoping by this time you would be able to view the City Council Committee reports on the City Website but there seems to be a few bug to still be worked out so I have registered myself here to elaborate on what is going on with Wood Waste. Wood Waste has ceased its efforts to relocate to lower Broadway. They lost the bid to purchase the property. They are continuing to argue in court over the sale, but the timeframe for litigation and the timeframe to build the enclosed facility do not sync up so they are moving ahead with the Boston St. location. They are planning to keep the Paint Ball Co. building (which they refer in the committee report as the old Adam's furniture building) and will be building the enclosed structure onto it. The DEP requires the Board of Health to sign off on the plan before they will consider a modification to the license and permits to start the construction. Prior to the construction of the permanent structure, the DEP will require them to erect a temporary structure to show that they can manage the operation. That's what the 8 to 11 month timeframe comes from before they break ground for the permanent structure. According to their attorney, all grinding will be done within the structure and no debris will be allowed on the outside of the building. Also there will be no storage of materials on the attached Chelsea properties owned by Wood Waste. Regarding the landfill, the questions were asked by both myself, Alderman DiPierri & Councilor Simonelli. Newburyport will be capped before the end of the year. The biggest problem last year was that the type of materials they were piling up could only be designated for the Newburyport landfill. They will not be accepting that type of materials that were used in Newburyport and new materials will go out the same day that they come in to other designated landfills. I made it clear to Mr. Rossi that he will be asked to appear again after the first of the year to provide an update and if there appears to be any build up of materials, much sooner. I know that to some residents; whatever we do will not be enough. Wood Waste has been in Everett since the mid 90's. This is a frustrating issue that some of us have been dealing with for several years with very little support or help. When this issue was first brought up last year, both Millie Cardello and I on separate occasions offered our help and knowledge on this issue and it was refused. We're stuck with Wood Waste and cannot force him out of the City. If you disagree, I'd love to sit down with you over coffee and hear your plan. All I want to do is put this behind us and move on to doing what's right for the community. I don't usually respond directly on the internet but contrary to popular belief, I have never taken Wood Waste lightly. Stay tuned!
Peter A. Napolitano, Common Council, Ward 1, 617-389-7340 panward1@aol.com |
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 10/20/2009 : 1:05:40 PM
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Councilor,
Thank you for the update; it’s much appreciated.
I know that you are only the messenger on this update, but I think that the biggest problem that people are still going to have on this issue is that the time line doesn’t match up with what we’ve be told in the past. The sooner that it is firmed up for good, the more comfortable people will be that this issue is finally on the path to an end.
Perhaps when you have Wood Waste back up again, it could be at a regularly televised meeting. Also, perhaps the city could also extend an invitation to the DEP to appear as well to explain the permitting process. That might really help. I know that they may decline to appear but at least they won’t have the excuse any more that they can’t appear because they are in litigation with Wood Waste.
I’m glad to hear that the proposal to post committee reports on the city web site has not fallen to the wayside. Though I would much rather have committee meetings available on ECTV, making the reports available online would seem to be a somewhat reasonable alternative to find out what went on at the meetings. |
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massdee
Moderator
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Posted - 10/20/2009 : 3:14:12 PM
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Councilor Napolitano,
Thank you for your update. I do have a few questions and a statement.
What are and why are there going to be modifications to the license and permits to start the construction?
Why hasn't the Board of Health signed off on this already? It's been in the works for some months now.
I do disagree with you on your statement that Crow Lane was the only place in Massachusetts that took that type of debris....Wood Waste itself stated if Crow Lane didn't re-open they would be going elsewhere in the state with the debris. In my opinion, it all came down to money. Mr Thibeault owns Crow Lane thus it would have been less expensive to dump the debris there. It has always been and will always be about the money, after all he is a businessman.
I realize we cannot force Wood Waste out of the City but the City has also been remiss in their duties of strict enforcement down there. I, like you, have followed this issue for many years, as far back as the J. McCarthy Administration. It has never been as frustrating as it has since the DeMaria Administration came into office.
I truly believe we would not even be to the point where we are at now if Councilor Simonelli hadn't pushed the issue. He did this with very little to no support from his fellow Councilor's. In fact, some Councilors acted like petulant children at the Common Council meetings. I didn't always agree with Councilor Simonelli's method but his message came through loud and clear. He was fighting for all the Everett Average Citizens.
We will never be able to put Wood Waste behind us. As long as they are located in the City of Everett they need to be monitored and be made to stay in compliance with all state and city laws. In my honest opinion, that is what is right for the community.
You can count on many of us to "stay tuned"......
"Deb" |
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Tails
Administrator
2682 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 7:20:14 PM
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I do appreciate this update and I don’t mean to shoot the messenger in anyway but it’s not easy when it comes to Wood Waste. I don’t think anyone in the city will deny that we have been slapped in the face over and over from Wood Waste.
This does answer some questions for me.
It also sounds to me like Rossi is telling fibs once again. There certainly were other options rather than the Crow lane landfill, which issued a cease and desist in March 08. It was Rossi that kept coming up to the council and saying “If the landfill will not open by July 14th, we have “Plan B” Rossi’s infamous “Plan B” was concerning other landfills in the state to ship this to.
This man lies so much that he can’t even get the truth straight. I don’t believe a word Rossi says or any promise he makes.
As for the enclosure, I don’t see how he can keep paintball. If he can’t store stuff on the Chelsea side, and he’s keeping paintball on the Everett side, we are looking at a smaller enclosure than before.
Where is the plan for the enclosure that was due on March 13th per the DeMaria administration’s consent order? We all have a copy of it, it was in the papers.
I also can’t imagine what kind of bugs need to be worked out to have Committee Meeting Reports online. Unless people just don’t want it, and don’t want attendance records on there. Attendance records are important to me. It’s a big decision factor in my voting.
Thank you for the update.
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More Rumors............
