http://www.dls.state.ma.us/mdmstuf/Technical_Assistance/finmgtrev/Mendon.pdf
The major recommendation of this report is the dire need for the selectmen to hire a strong town administrator to focus the business of town government. Sound familiar? Professionally trained state watchdogs spent a few weeks in town and were appalled at the processes that pass for local government in Mendon.
Just so you know where your selectmen stand on this report, the DOR contacted all the people they interviewed in the preparation of the report prior to publication. Of the 3 members of the board of selectmen, only Lawney Tinio returned their call to discuss the report. Sharon Cutler and Ken O’Brien ignored the request to return calls from DOR. Not surprising since the latter two are enamored with their own self-importance and agendas to be named later.
Please take the time to READ THE REPORT. The Department of Revenue has requested that the report be presented to the town at a televised selectmen’s meeting with the local press in attendance. (We dare you to make the calls Ken) The DOR wants the taxpayers to know what is happening.
We know that the local paper (Milford Daily News) is aware of this report. Lets see how they treat it. They have been known to ignore important stories if they offend their friends or advertisers, money talks. The same is true for the local radio station.
Editorial note: The press is not free in 2005. All press is bought and paid for by their advertisers. Always follow the money. Your only hope of getting the real story is the Internet. The problem there is who do you believe? It takes some work on your part.
Read the report. We will be following this story like a bloodhound after a bad pair of gym shoes. Take the time to follow this. Changes are coming to Mendon that will change the way we look and the way we govern our people.
Democracy is NOT a spectator sport.
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