Riff Raff makes a good point: Not every businessperson is the Boogie Man. Breen has fairly thorough credentials and if elected would be the best educated selectman in years. That doesn’t make him Warren Buffet but it would seem to be better than a bombastic punk who measures citizen value by how long you have lived in Mendon.
That said, the devil you know in this case is just that, The Devil. Shaheen is arrogant, mean spirited and has a personal agenda that has nothing to do with what is best for the community. Remember Louie DePalma, Danny DeVito’s character in Taxi? Bingo! Shaheen’s myopic selfishness has hurt the taxpayers and the pain has only just begun. Wait until they try to build a joint police/fire facility in their field of dreams.
We haven’t indorsed anyone yet but you can see the way we are leaning. Comments, amplifications or insults anyone?
Friday, March 31, 2006
Sunday, March 26, 2006
He's Just One of the "BOYS"
This was too important to remain buried among 33 comments over on Mendon Commentary.
”Let me be brief, how can a former selectman, Dennis, ride around town with an expired inspection sticker for months and park right at the town hall, right in front of the police station and have the police do nothing about it??? I know plenty of people whom have been stopped in Mendon and been fined for that. But I guess being a former selectman, one can get away with those things, oh did I mention that he's also on the public safety building committee. I guess that puts you above the law. Look beyond the town of Mendon and you will realize something is very wrong with this town...” Posted by Anonymous:
”Let me be brief, how can a former selectman, Dennis, ride around town with an expired inspection sticker for months and park right at the town hall, right in front of the police station and have the police do nothing about it??? I know plenty of people whom have been stopped in Mendon and been fined for that. But I guess being a former selectman, one can get away with those things, oh did I mention that he's also on the public safety building committee. I guess that puts you above the law. Look beyond the town of Mendon and you will realize something is very wrong with this town...” Posted by Anonymous:
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
School Budget Open Hearing on March 13
UPDATE: We will be posting additional information about the school budget but in the meantime ask your questions here. Jay Byer seems to be a regular reader here and we are sure that he will answer any questions you have.
Bottom Line: FY2007 budget $24,400,000 - $500,000 override for each town - 13 new hires.
The Mendon-Upton Regional School District’s open budget hearing is next Monday, March 13, at 7:00 PM in the auditorium at Nipmuc.
While we agonize over police and fire stations and multi-million dollar land deals we always seem to overlook the District School budget. Every other tax dollar you spend every year goes to education.
Be there on the 13th so you know what to vote for or against.
Bottom Line: FY2007 budget $24,400,000 - $500,000 override for each town - 13 new hires.
The Mendon-Upton Regional School District’s open budget hearing is next Monday, March 13, at 7:00 PM in the auditorium at Nipmuc.
While we agonize over police and fire stations and multi-million dollar land deals we always seem to overlook the District School budget. Every other tax dollar you spend every year goes to education.
Be there on the 13th so you know what to vote for or against.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Apathy, Apathy and more Apathy
NOTE: We had a problem that made it difficult to leave comments. It should be fixed now. Just click on “Comments” to post. We apologize for the inconvenience. HG
With 10 days to go before nominations close and the 2006 election is set in Mendon no one seems to care. There are only 2 races, selectman and moderator, that have a contest.
We know some people care very much. This blog has been visited 5000 times since November. There is a core group that checks in every day and leaves some very intelligent comments here. Get involved.
It’s been said that we are very hard on elected and appointed officials and people will not run as a result. That is not entirely true. There are many officials we have said nothing about because they do a good job and they are out the on the front lines. We should and will spend more time pointing them out in the future. So far we have been occupied with the glaring failures and shifty under handed dealing that goes on. That’s life in Mendon. Change it.
You can make a difference. All it takes is 20 signatures of registered voters and common sense. Time is running out.
With 10 days to go before nominations close and the 2006 election is set in Mendon no one seems to care. There are only 2 races, selectman and moderator, that have a contest.
We know some people care very much. This blog has been visited 5000 times since November. There is a core group that checks in every day and leaves some very intelligent comments here. Get involved.
It’s been said that we are very hard on elected and appointed officials and people will not run as a result. That is not entirely true. There are many officials we have said nothing about because they do a good job and they are out the on the front lines. We should and will spend more time pointing them out in the future. So far we have been occupied with the glaring failures and shifty under handed dealing that goes on. That’s life in Mendon. Change it.
You can make a difference. All it takes is 20 signatures of registered voters and common sense. Time is running out.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild
Thimble Pleasures
Quilt Guild
presents
QUILT SHOW 2006
March 25 & 26, 2006
Saturday 10 - 4 Sunday 10 - 4
Nipmuc Regional Middle/H.S.
90 Pleasant St. (off Rte. 140)
Upton, MA
Works by Members
Raffle Quilt
Silent Auction
Vendors
Round Robin Exhibits
“Cups for a Cure” Bra Exhibit to benefit Women’s Wellness Centers
$5 Admission
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
www.thimblepleasures.org
Quilt Guild
presents
QUILT SHOW 2006
March 25 & 26, 2006
Saturday 10 - 4 Sunday 10 - 4
Nipmuc Regional Middle/H.S.
90 Pleasant St. (off Rte. 140)
Upton, MA
Works by Members
Raffle Quilt
Silent Auction
Vendors
Round Robin Exhibits
“Cups for a Cure” Bra Exhibit to benefit Women’s Wellness Centers
$5 Admission
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
www.thimblepleasures.org
NOTE: We will post the events of local groups
that are non-profit and local to Mendon. Just drop us an email.
We reserve the right to reject any group.
that are non-profit and local to Mendon. Just drop us an email.
We reserve the right to reject any group.
No one from this organization has anything to do with this blog, they just asked for the plug. The show sounds like fun. Support the Quilters and buy a ticket to their show.
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