FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
If you, or someone you know was a victim of the Colonial Realty fraud in the 1980's, we need to hear from you.
We have an Alderman who is Majority Leader of the city council who is frequently quoted as downplaying the entire Colonial Realty fraud as appearing to him to be no big deal, and something from the past, that shouldn't really matter, but while Mr. Sherwood was still wearing diapers, 100's and even 1,000's of investors lost an estimated $350 million in investments in Colonial Realty offerings.
Mr. Sherwood is also quoted as saying he doesn't understand why the appointment of William Candelori is being so scrutinized, and likened the appointment of Dr. Candelori to manage over $100 million of your money, with the city doing business with the Tomasso Group. But I fail to make the connection between turning over control of an excess of $100 million of taxpayer money and doing business with one of New Britain's oldest and largest employer's?
And as far as it being old news, as Sherwood would like you to believe, what about the ongoing case regarding the former Mashantucket Chairman? "As reported today in The Herald: It was recently learned Dr. Candelori had been named as a current defendant in an alleged fraud case involving Sovereign Bank v. Michael Thomas, former chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council"(Dems want inquiry into Mattabassett lobbying, Sunday, November 29, 2009 by James Craven).
This ongoing case even gets more interesting when you consider "The Day" of New London reported it involves some sort of bribery scheme involving the chairman of the indian tribe: "The bank, according to Thomas, made the loan "with the intent to influence or reward an agent of an Indian tribal government" in violation of federal statutes. Thomas doesn't use the word bribe, but the statute he cites does.
And since the loan was made "against public policy" and with the intent to "violate the law," the loan documents are void, the argument goes, and therefore Thomas cannot be compelled to pay the money back" (Loan, bribe or defense strategy? by: Collins David The Day, 04/12/2009).
Then there is another issue that no one else seems to be reporting on, and that is Dr. Candelori's delinquencies in paying his own real estate taxes. As I have previously reported, I have confirmed with the city tax collector that Dr. Candelori paid his 2008 real estate taxes in July 2009 (one year late) and as of November 16th, still owed just under $2,500 in 2009 real estate taxes that were due July 1, 2009. For whatever reason Dr. Candelori has been either unwilling or unable to pay his own taxes, this should raise serious concerns about the character of any individual about to be given control of over $100 million of your money.
Then we have the city charter to consider: Section 7-1 (h) of the charter provides that the Mayor may initiate proceedings to remove a member of any appointive board or Commission for any of the following reasons:...(3) conviction of a felony, (4) conviction of a misdemeanor which would undermine the public confidence in the member's ability to perform the duties of office. Since we know from previous reports, that Dr. Candelori has pleaded guilty in federal court to federal income tax evasion, for reportedly failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars of income, how can anyone be serious about appointing such a person to such a high level position? (According to the New York Times: "...William P. Candelori, a former state lawmaker and executive at Colonial, pleaded guilty to Federal tax evasion for failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in income." (2 Partners In Investment Plead Guilty, The New York Times, Jume 9, 1993).
The Securities and Exchange Commission found it necessary to bar Dr. Candelori from associating with anyone involved in the securities or investment business, but the self-proclaimed "protector of the public pocketbook," Phil Sherwood, seems to believe the good doctor is fit to handle over $100 million of our investments????
as reported by the SEC:
"WILLIAM CANDELORI BARRED"
"The Commission announced the entry of an order instituting administrative proceedings against William P. Candelori (Candelori) and the simultaneous acceptance of his offer of settlement. Candelori is a former associated person of Colonial Equities Corp., a broker-dealer previously registered with the Commission. The Order bars Candelori from association with any broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, investment adviser or investment company.
The Commission found that on August 22 the Honorable T. F. Gilroy Daly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut enjoined Candelori from further violations of certain registration and antifraud provisions of the securities laws. The complaint, filed on March 9 against Candelori and six others, alleges violations of several antifraud and securities registration provisions of the federal securities laws in connection with a fraudulent unregistered public offering by Colonial Realty Company of 1200 limited partnership units in the Colonial Constitution Limited Partnership during 1989 and 1990. Candelori consented to the injunctive order without admitting or denying the complaint's allegations. The administrative order against Candelori was also based on his prior criminal conviction. (rel. 34-36170)."
The mayor did the right thing in protecting the public interest by vetoing this appointment. I for one, am tired of reading quotes from Phil Sherwood downplaying the impact Colonial Realty had on its investors. If you lost money in that scheme, or know someone who did, or simply are opposed to Sherwood's promise to ram through an override of the mayor's veto, come to the council meeting on Wednesday, December 9th, at 7:00 PM, and let the council know about your opposition to this appointment.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT SEWER CZAR!
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The New Britain Democratic controlled City Council with their second attempt to re-appoint it's three members to the Mattabassett district board of directors but, Mayor Timothy Stewart with his veto message of the the democratic resolution #30815 citing " appointments to these regional boards are not ceremonial positions awarded to the political faithful, they are critical jobs that have serious consequences to the City and its residents and as such merit scrutiny to ensure that board representatives meet the desired criteria".
The Mayor continued his comments as follows "Given the importance to the city of These Regional appointments , I must take exception to one of the Common Council's recent appointments to the Mattabassett District Commission, that of William Candelori. My objections are based on both the questionable ethics surrounding Mr. Candelori's career as well as the quality of representation during his term as a Mattabassett commissioner and Chair.
In 1992 Mr. Candelori pled guilty in Federal court to charges of income tax eavation. Subsequently in a 1995 Settlement, he was permanently barred by the Security and Exchange Commission from associating with any broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, investment advisor or investment company for his role in the colonial reality scandal. This investment scheme negatively impacted many local residents and businesses who invested in this company. Currently, Mr. Candelori's name is currently mentioned in association with an investigation into alleged bribery and fraud at Foxwoods Casino.
Aside from Mr. Candelori's past and possibly current ethical lapses, he has not a strong advocate for the best interest of the City of New Britain taxpayers. He has been tardy and often unresponsiveness to questions from City department's, including the Mayor's office, on questions on the operation of the Mattabassett District. He has not vigorously pursued negotiations with the City of Middletown as a way to resolve revenue and operating issues at the district. Most recently, Mr. Candelori politicized a misunderstanding regarding a penalty against the City for an alleged late payment of the annual assessment - which was later cleared up at the Board level. I do not take this step lightly as I am always reluctant to cast aspersions on New Britain residents who give their time and talents to public service by serving on local board and commissions. But Mr. Candelori by virtue of his record, both with his business related ethical challenges as well as his actions as a Mattabassett commissioner require that I take steps to ensure that New Britain has the best possible representation on the Mattabassett Board.
For the above reasons, and with all due respect to the members of the Common Council, I hereby veto Resolution #30815 passed on November 12, 2009."
Sincerely,
TTS/
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
Subsequent to the Mayor Stewart's Veto message the headlines that appeared in the New Britain Herald November 19th read as follows: Allegation Fly after mayor's veto of appointments. by James Craven.
Candelori , quoted in the Herald article, "Stewart's actions smacked of political retribution and ethnic racism."
THE MAYOR IS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN AND ANYONE LIKE MR. CANDELORI WHO APPARENTLY DOESN'T RESPECT THAT FACT SHOULD RESIGN AND NOT LET HIS EGO CREATE ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS FOR THE CITY AND ITS TAXPAYERS!
Now the Democrats, power hungry to control our City, will reappoint their sewer czar despite this czar's past record cited within the Mayor's veto.
THEREFORE,THE TAXPAYERS BE SCORNED!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
White House sends out 'world is flat' message with India visit
BY: PATRICK THIBODEAU, FORMER EDITOR OF THE NEW BRITAIN HERALD
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Questions about Candelori a sticking point for Republicans - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
BY; JAMES CRAVEN STAFF WRITER
Future of journalism, democracy are intertwined - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
BY; JAMES CRAVEN STAFF REPORTER
Newspaper talk tonight - The Bristol Press (bristolpress.com)
FIRST CHURCH
NEWSPAPER TALK TONIGHT!
With the Hartford Courant, The New Britain Herald, and The Bristol Press to be held at the First Church 830 Corbin Ave. New Britain, Ct. 7 P.M. Admittance Free and by the Leaque of Women Voters of New Britain Area.
Letter to the editor - The Middletown Press (middletownpress.com)
Waste of money in Educating Inmates!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Friday, November 20, 2009
CONGRESS AND ALL THE LIES WITH THEIR SPINS
Both the House and the Senate bills require that states cover a larger percentage of their people under Medicaid –The idea is to force all the states to raise their taxes to cover a big part of the health care bill for treating poor people. Since the Feds cannot simply charge any increase in spending to their already overdrawn accounts, so the states have to balance their budgets, the increased state spending for Medicaid will cause sharp increases in state taxes. So the Governors will get the blame, and not Obama or the Congress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS----- A SPECIAL READ
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"Failing schools" is a term of jargon now, thanks to the federal "No Child Left Behind" law, which requires school systems to accommodate students who want to move out of schools deemed to be failing by virtue of standardized test results. But the "failing schools" experience through which Connecticut generally and Manchester particularly are going shows that schools are really neither the cause of the problem nor its solution. No, the problem is poverty and the neglect that results from childbearing outside marriage, about which schools can do little.
Poverty and child neglect gather in the worst housing, which is concentrated in cities. Neglected children are indifferent and delinquent and drag their schools down, whereupon parents who want better for their kids move to the suburbs.
Manchester used to be such a suburb but now it too has a core full of older and apartment housing where single-parent families live, and the four elementary schools that serve that core have been classified as needing so much improvement that their students are free to move to the town's six other elementary schools. This fall nearly 200 students did move, creating serious imbalances in class sizes and worsening the socio-economic differences among schools.
And yet, of course, Manchester's schools are all under the same management, and that management long has worked conscientiously to provide them equal resources.
The only solution may be to redistrict the elementary schools to ensure a socio-economic mix in each, which for many families would be the end of neighborhood schools. But the school system won't be to blame for this. It isn't failing; too many parents are.
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Chris Powell is managing editor of the Journal Inquirer.
NOTE: NBBOE MEMBERS SHOULD REVIEW THIS TO ASCERTAIN NB IS NOT FACING THE SAME DILEMMA & PROBLEMS AS MANCHESTER EXPERIANCED!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Mator Stewart's Veto Message On Resolution #30815
November 17, 2009
Mr. Peter J. Denuzze
Town and City Clerk
27 West Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Dear Mr. Denuzze:
Today more than ever, the City of New Britain relies on its regional partners to perform some of our larger government services more efficiently. Whether it be solid waste management under the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee (BRRFOC), regional planning under the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) or waste management at the Mattabassett District, our City has a large financial stake in these joint ventures that will impact our taxpayers for decades to come.
These financial impacts necessitate that the New Britain's representatives on these regional boards not only have the appropriate knowledge and expertise to advocate for the best interests of our community, but also must have strong ethical and moral leadership. Appointments to these regional boards are not ceremonial positions awarded to the political faithful, they are critical jobs that have serious consequences to the City and its residents and as such merit scrutiny to ensure that board representatives meet the desired criteria.
Given the importance to the City of these regional appointments, I must take exception to one of the Common Council’s recent appointments to the Mattabassett District Commission, that of William Candelori. My objections are based on both the questionable ethics surrounding Mr. Candelori’s career as well as the quality of representation during his term as a Mattabassett commissioner and chair.
In 1992, Mr. Candelori pled guilty in Federal court to charges of income tax evasion. Subsequently in a 1995 settlement, he was permanently barred by the Securities and Exchange Commission from associating with any broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, investment advisor or investment company for his role in the Colonial Realty scandal. This investment scheme negatively impacted many local residents and businesses who invested in this company. Currently, Mr. Candelori’s name is currently mentioned in association with an investigation into alleged bribery and fraud at Foxwoods Casino.
Denuzze
Page Two
November 17, 2009
Aside from Mr. Candelori’s past and possibly current ethical lapses, he has not been a strong advocate for the best interests of New Britain taxpayers. He has been tardy and often unresponsiveness to questions from City department’s, including the Mayor’s office, on questions on the operations of the Mattabassett District. He has not vigorously pursued negotiations with the City of Middletown as a way to resolve revenue and operating issues at the District. Most recently, Mr. Candelori politicized a misunderstanding regarding a penalty against the City for an alleged late payment of the annual assessment – which was later cleared up at the Board level.
I do not take this step lightly as I am always reluctant to cast aspersions on New Britain residents who give of their time and talents to public service by serving on local boards and commissions. But Mr. Candelori by virtue of his record, both with his business related ethical challenges as well as his actions as a Mattabassett commissioner require that I take steps to ensure that New Britain has the best possible representation on the Mattabassett Board.
For the above reasons, and with all due respect to the members of the Common Council, I hereby veto Resolution #30815 passed on November 12, 2009.
Sincerely,
Timothy T. Stewart
Mayor, City of New Britain
TTS/lrc
Mr. Peter J. Denuzze
Town and City Clerk
27 West Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Dear Mr. Denuzze:
Today more than ever, the City of New Britain relies on its regional partners to perform some of our larger government services more efficiently. Whether it be solid waste management under the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee (BRRFOC), regional planning under the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) or waste management at the Mattabassett District, our City has a large financial stake in these joint ventures that will impact our taxpayers for decades to come.
These financial impacts necessitate that the New Britain's representatives on these regional boards not only have the appropriate knowledge and expertise to advocate for the best interests of our community, but also must have strong ethical and moral leadership. Appointments to these regional boards are not ceremonial positions awarded to the political faithful, they are critical jobs that have serious consequences to the City and its residents and as such merit scrutiny to ensure that board representatives meet the desired criteria.
Given the importance to the City of these regional appointments, I must take exception to one of the Common Council’s recent appointments to the Mattabassett District Commission, that of William Candelori. My objections are based on both the questionable ethics surrounding Mr. Candelori’s career as well as the quality of representation during his term as a Mattabassett commissioner and chair.
In 1992, Mr. Candelori pled guilty in Federal court to charges of income tax evasion. Subsequently in a 1995 settlement, he was permanently barred by the Securities and Exchange Commission from associating with any broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, investment advisor or investment company for his role in the Colonial Realty scandal. This investment scheme negatively impacted many local residents and businesses who invested in this company. Currently, Mr. Candelori’s name is currently mentioned in association with an investigation into alleged bribery and fraud at Foxwoods Casino.
Denuzze
Page Two
November 17, 2009
Aside from Mr. Candelori’s past and possibly current ethical lapses, he has not been a strong advocate for the best interests of New Britain taxpayers. He has been tardy and often unresponsiveness to questions from City department’s, including the Mayor’s office, on questions on the operations of the Mattabassett District. He has not vigorously pursued negotiations with the City of Middletown as a way to resolve revenue and operating issues at the District. Most recently, Mr. Candelori politicized a misunderstanding regarding a penalty against the City for an alleged late payment of the annual assessment – which was later cleared up at the Board level.
I do not take this step lightly as I am always reluctant to cast aspersions on New Britain residents who give of their time and talents to public service by serving on local boards and commissions. But Mr. Candelori by virtue of his record, both with his business related ethical challenges as well as his actions as a Mattabassett commissioner require that I take steps to ensure that New Britain has the best possible representation on the Mattabassett Board.
For the above reasons, and with all due respect to the members of the Common Council, I hereby veto Resolution #30815 passed on November 12, 2009.
Sincerely,
Timothy T. Stewart
Mayor, City of New Britain
TTS/lrc
Mayor Stewart's Veto Message On Resolution #30815
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The Mattabassett Plant
November 17, 2009
Mr. Peter J. Denuzze
Town and City Clerk
27 West Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Dear Mr. Denuzze:
Today more than ever, the City of New Britain relies on its regional partners to perform some of our larger government services more efficiently. Whether it be solid waste management under the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee (BRRFOC), regional planning under the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) or waste management at the Mattabassett District, our City has a large financial stake in these joint ventures that will impact our taxpayers for decades to come.
These financial impacts necessitate that the New Britain's representatives on these regional boards not only have the appropriate knowledge and expertise to advocate for the best interests of our community, but also must have strong ethical and moral leadership. Appointments to these regional boards are not ceremonial positions awarded to the political faithful, they are critical jobs that have serious consequences to the City and its residents and as such merit scrutiny to ensure that board representatives meet the desired criteria.
Given the importance to the City of these regional appointments, I must take exception to one of the Common Council’s recent appointments to the Mattabassett District Commission, that of William Candelori. My objections are based on both the questionable ethics surrounding Mr. Candelori’s career as well as the quality of representation during his term as a Mattabassett commissioner and chair.
In 1992, Mr. Candelori pled guilty in Federal court to charges of income tax evasion. Subsequently in a 1995 settlement, he was permanently barred by the Securities and Exchange Commission from associating with any broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, investment advisor or investment company for his role in the Colonial Realty scandal. This investment scheme negatively impacted many local residents and businesses who invested in this company. Currently, Mr. Candelori’s name is currently mentioned in association with an investigation into alleged bribery and fraud at Foxwoods Casino.
Denuzze
Page Two
November 17, 2009
Aside from Mr. Candelori’s past and possibly current ethical lapses, he has not been a strong advocate for the best interests of New Britain taxpayers. He has been tardy and often unresponsiveness to questions from City department’s, including the Mayor’s office, on questions on the operations of the Mattabassett District. He has not vigorously pursued negotiations with the City of Middletown as a way to resolve revenue and operating issues at the District. Most recently, Mr. Candelori politicized a misunderstanding regarding a penalty against the City for an alleged late payment of the annual assessment – which was later cleared up at the Board level.
I do not take this step lightly as I am always reluctant to cast aspersions on New Britain residents who give of their time and talents to public service by serving on local boards and commissions. But Mr. Candelori by virtue of his record, both with his business related ethical challenges as well as his actions as a Mattabassett commissioner require that I take steps to ensure that New Britain has the best possible representation on the Mattabassett Board.
For the above reasons, and with all due respect to the members of the Common Council, I hereby veto Resolution #30815 passed on November 12, 2009.
Sincerely,
Timothy T. Stewart
Mayor, City of New Britain
TTS/lrc
Why has Congressman Murphy Abandoned His Constituents?
Most of you have probably seen the TV commercials questioning why Congressman Murphy ignored his constituents and chose to side with Nancy Pelosi, by voting for a bill that includes total government take-over of health care in this country and devastating reductions in health care for seniors. The commercial asks the question as to why Murphy would vote for such a socialist measure, when his constituents are overwhelmingly opposed to it? Listed below are the massive amounts of money Congressman Murphy accepted from unions, special interest groups, and big businesses--as reported by the web site Opensecrests.org.
Could it be that Congressman Murphy's loyalties are with the highest bidder????
Maybe when you can donate $20,000 to his campaign, he will start listening to you!
Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
Donor Amount (US Dollars)
Travelers Companies $ 20,000
Northeast Utilities $ 18,300
Hartford Financial Services $ 16,500
The Hartford $ 15,550
American Bankers Assn $ 12,500
American Assn for Justice $ 11,000
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance $ 10,500
American Dental Assn $ 10,300
DLA Piper $ 10,100
American Federation of Teachers $ 10,000
American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees $ 10,000
American Postal Workers Union $ 10,000
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America $ 10,000
Bank of America $ 10,000
BRIDGE PAC $ 10,000
Carpenters & Joiners Union $ 10,000
Communications Workers of America $ 10,000
Human Rights Campaign $ 10,000
International Assn of Fire Fighters $ 10,000
Ironworkers Union $ 10,000
KPMG International $ 10,000
Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union $ 10,000
Morgan Stanley $ 10,000
National Assn of Letter Carriers $ 10,000
National Leadership PAC $ 10,000
New Democrat Coalition $ 10,000
Our Common Values PAC $ 10,000
Painters & Allied Trades Union $ 10,000
Plumbers/Pipefitters Union $ 10,000
Service Employees International Union $ 10,000
Sheet Metal Workers Union $ 10,000
Synergy PAC $ 10,000
Teamsters Union $ 10,000
United Food & Commercial Workers Union $ 10,000
United Steelworkers $ 10,000
Could it be that Congressman Murphy's loyalties are with the highest bidder????
Maybe when you can donate $20,000 to his campaign, he will start listening to you!
Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
Donor Amount (US Dollars)
Travelers Companies $ 20,000
Northeast Utilities $ 18,300
Hartford Financial Services $ 16,500
The Hartford $ 15,550
American Bankers Assn $ 12,500
American Assn for Justice $ 11,000
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance $ 10,500
American Dental Assn $ 10,300
DLA Piper $ 10,100
American Federation of Teachers $ 10,000
American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees $ 10,000
American Postal Workers Union $ 10,000
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America $ 10,000
Bank of America $ 10,000
BRIDGE PAC $ 10,000
Carpenters & Joiners Union $ 10,000
Communications Workers of America $ 10,000
Human Rights Campaign $ 10,000
International Assn of Fire Fighters $ 10,000
Ironworkers Union $ 10,000
KPMG International $ 10,000
Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union $ 10,000
Morgan Stanley $ 10,000
National Assn of Letter Carriers $ 10,000
National Leadership PAC $ 10,000
New Democrat Coalition $ 10,000
Our Common Values PAC $ 10,000
Painters & Allied Trades Union $ 10,000
Plumbers/Pipefitters Union $ 10,000
Service Employees International Union $ 10,000
Sheet Metal Workers Union $ 10,000
Synergy PAC $ 10,000
Teamsters Union $ 10,000
United Food & Commercial Workers Union $ 10,000
United Steelworkers $ 10,000
Joe Biden: A Savior For Dodd--Really???
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
There has been considerable hype in the mainstream (Obamamania) media lately about Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Hartford, as if being seen with Biden was the savior to Dodd's floundering campaign for re-election. But just how much clout does the name Joseph Biden hold in any election?
Let's take a look at the Delaware 2010 Senate elections for a possible answer. The name Jospeh Biden doesn't seem to fair well in Delaware even against a Republican who hasn't declared himself a candidate. (Biden's son Beau, who is currently Delaware Attorney General, is legally named Joseph R. Biden III).
As Rasmussen reports in the latest Delaware poll:
"The first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey in the state finds that longtime Republican Congressman Mike Castle beats state Attorney General Beau Biden by five points – 47% to 42% - in a hypothetical match-up for the seat Biden’s father held for 36 years."
In conclusion, Chris Dodd shouldn't put too much faith in public appearances with Joseph R. Biden II to save his campagin, especially since Joseph R. Biden III is losing in the polls by 5 points to a Republican who isn't even a candidate!
Senator Dodd might also consult with the losing Democratic candidates for Governor in both New Jersey and Virginia to determine how much assistance they received in their campaigns from their endless appearances with President Obama--apparently not too much.
Sad news Mr. Dodd--the Democratic brand name is suffering severely from all the socialist bills emanating from Congress these days--chief among them the Obamacare bill that is so unpopular with "we the people!"
Maybe the best thing you could do to help your campaign, Mr. Dodd, is to start listening to your constituents for a change--now that would be change we could believe in!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
VIDEO: U.S. MARINE DESCRIBES THE "STUPIDIZATION" OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY!
A United States Marine approaches Glenn Beck on a Harlem street to explain how ever since John Kerry ran for President, the Democratic Party has been behind the "stupidization" of America. This life long Democrat also describes why he did not vote for Obama. Click the headline to watch an interesting video.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Dr. Candelori's Never Ending Tax Problems!
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
Dr. Candelori is no stranger to tax problems, having pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1992 as reported in The York Times: "Late last year. William P. Candelori, a former state lawmaker and executive at Colonial, pleaded guilty to Federal tax evasion for failing to report hundreds of thousands in income" ("2 Partners In Investment Plead Guilty" The New York Times, June 9, 1993).
Dr. Candelori is also no stranger to tax problems here in New Britain. As previously reported on this blog, he was delinquent on his 2008 real estate taxes, only having paid his 2008 real estate taxes on 7/22/09. According to the Tax Collectors office, as of 11/16/09, Dr. Candelori still owes his 2009 Real Estate taxes, which were due on 7/1/09. As of 9/11/09, his outstanding debt to the City of New Britain was $2,442.37, which with the additional interest added in, would add up to almost $2,500.00 still outstanding for real estate taxes.
Perhaps Alderman Catanzaro should have asked the good doctor to pay his delinquent taxes before making a motion at last week's council meeting for Candelori to be re-appointed to The Mattabassett District, a position whereby he will have considerable power over an excess of $100 million in taxpayer dollars--when considering the planned plant expansion and the annual operating budget.
Given this individual's past as an Executive with Colonial Realty (Connecticut's own Madoff style ponzi scheme) it makes you wonder why the Democrats on the council are so anxious to ram through an appointment of this individual to such a powerful position. Even after council Republicans asked for the appointment to be delayed long enough for the council to appoint a sub-committee to interview each of the candidates, the Democratic Majority blocked creation of such a committee and rammed the appointment through--despite the public information that is already known about this appointee.
This once again raises serious concerns for the lack of any apparent vetting process in the appointment of city commissioners and directors--positions where depending on the particular board or commission, they may have huge power over large sums of public money, not to mention the hiring, promoting or firing of city employees, or the awarding of lucrative contracts.
This situation at Mattabassett highlights the need to create a proper vetting process for appointees to these powerful city positions. In the meantime, Mayor Stewart needs to take action to protect the interests of the taxpayers by vetoing this appointment, and making sure any future appointtee is properly vetted.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
New Mayor Pro Tempore
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
The New Council's Mayor pro Tempore was selected by the Democrats subsequent to Alderman Louis Salvio's attempt to name Alderman Mark Bernaki to that post in order to have open communications with the Mayor's administration. The democrats selected Alderman Michael Trueworthy coupled with the naming of Alderman Phil Sherwood has their choice to be the Majority leader.
Act one was a complete fiasco of show boating by the democrats and it was very apparent from the facial expression of their newcomer's face that he apparently was signifying what did I get myself into? Yes, Alderman Carlozzi you were not partaking with the showboat display during this act one of our new council meetings and hopefully you will stick to the needs of the residents and taxpayers at all your future council attendances and not that of your" arrogant radical democratic leadership" that will continue with their partisan bickering stalemates as in the past. Offer no solutions, but their political obstructionist posture, as they have for the past six years.
The New Council's Mayor pro Tempore was selected by the Democrats subsequent to Alderman Louis Salvio's attempt to name Alderman Mark Bernaki to that post in order to have open communications with the Mayor's administration. The democrats selected Alderman Michael Trueworthy coupled with the naming of Alderman Phil Sherwood has their choice to be the Majority leader.
Act one was a complete fiasco of show boating by the democrats and it was very apparent from the facial expression of their newcomer's face that he apparently was signifying what did I get myself into? Yes, Alderman Carlozzi you were not partaking with the showboat display during this act one of our new council meetings and hopefully you will stick to the needs of the residents and taxpayers at all your future council attendances and not that of your" arrogant radical democratic leadership" that will continue with their partisan bickering stalemates as in the past. Offer no solutions, but their political obstructionist posture, as they have for the past six years.
Furthermore...
Obama care list what our Conn. senators and representatvives received for their votes for the adverse health care bill.
Furthermore...
Obama care Lubricates our Conn Representatives and Senators with special interest money in order to screw the public!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
John Melechinsky sworn in as Clerk of the Common Council
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
John Melechinsky clerk of the common council; and sub- committees is given his Oath of Office by the town and city Clerk Peter Denuzze.
Johnny Mel, as he is commonly known to everyone, has served our city council and its sub-committees faithfully for many years and was re-appointed by an unanimous vote of the common council.
MAYOR STEWART: INK UP YOUR VETO STAMP!
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
The games have begun!
At Thursday night's council meeting, the Democratic majority has already gone ahead with their "we can do what we want" attitude. Despite the fact that the matter was not on the agenda for last night's meeting, the council proceeded with making their 3 appointments to the Mattabassett District.
One of the appointments is particularly troubling, at least when reviewing the city charter, but since the council leadership has a history of ignoring the charter, they no doubt will have little concern about the charter as it relates to this situation either.
Section 7-1 (h) of the charter provides that the Mayor may initiate proceedings to remove a member of any appointive board or Commission for any of the following reasons:...(3) conviction of a felony, (4) conviction of a misdemeanor which would undermine the public confidence in the member's ability to perform the duties of office.
The appointment of William Candelori raises serious concerns when compared to this language found in the charter. Mr. Candelori was an executive in Colonial Realty, Connecticut's own version of a Madoff style real estate ponzi scheme. According to the New York Times: "...William P. Candelori, a former state lawmaker and executive at Colonial, pleaded guilty to Federal tax evasion for failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in income." (2 Partners In Investment Plead Guilty, The New York Times, Jume 9, 1993).
Then we also have the following information that the Securities and Exchange Commission reports on Mr. Candelori:
SEC NEWS DIGEST, August 31, 1995:
"WILLIAM CANDELORI BARRED"
"The Commission announced the entry of an order instituting administrative proceedings against William P. Candelori (Candelori) and the simultaneous acceptance of his offer of settlement. Candelori is a former associated person of Colonial Equities Corp., a broker-dealer previously registered with the Commission. The Order bars Candelori from association with any broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, investment adviser or investment company.
The Commission found that on August 22 the Honorable T. F. Gilroy Daly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut enjoined Candelori from further violations of certain registration and antifraud provisions of the securities laws. The complaint, filed on March 9 against Candelori and six others, alleges violations of several antifraud and securities registration provisions of the federal securities laws in connection with a fraudulent unregistered public offering by Colonial Realty Company of 1200 limited partnership units in the Colonial Constitution Limited Partnership during 1989 and 1990. Candelori consented to the injunctive order without admitting or denying the complaint's allegations. The administrative order against Candelori was also based on his prior criminal conviction. (rel. 34-36170)."
With all this public information available regarding Mr. Candelori, how can the council seriously consider appointing a person with such a checkered past to such a powerful appointment to a board that will have control of an estimated $100 million or more of taxpayer dollars? This also raises serious questions about the lack of any vetting process regarding such important appointments.
Republican members of the council attempted to table these appointments until the candidates could be interviewed by a subcommittee of the council, along with 2 other candidates the Republican Aldermen attempted to add to the list of candidates, but the Democratic majority once again flexed their muscles by ramming through the appointments, but what is it about a person with such a questionable past that has the Democrats so anxious about giving him control of over $100 million in taxpayer dollars?
Now that the council moved ahead with ramming this appointment through, Mayor Stewart should do the right thing and veto it immediately. It would appear to be in the best interests of the 3 member towns to do so.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
NEW BRITAIN AREA SENIORS SPECIAL MEETING & CENTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE.
THURSDAY NOVEMEBR 12TH.
A special guest will be New Britain's Mayor Timothy Stewart who will discuss what the city will be like in the next three years. Registration is at 12.30 P.M. and the meeting starts at 1 P. M.
All the senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to ask any questions you may have. Refreshments will be served.
Bring a friend.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Radicals Will Be Knocking Hard!
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
As announced by the Hartford Courant reporter, Don Stacom, on November 6,2009, that new leadership post has been given to Alderman Sherwood with his becoming the Democratic Council's Majority leader.
It makes one think that this known agitator who has demonstrated a lack of ethics with his infamous 2-13 vote of supporting Alderman Catanzaro's ethics violations by not removing this alderman from his council seat as the city Charter mandates.
I can only assume that the residents are in for a dictators style of radical government through this known "trouble maker".
According to the political watchdog web site Discoverthenetworks.org, The Working Families Party is a front group of ACORN, is an outgrowth of the socialist New Party, and acts as a political party in Connecticut and New York to run radical candidates who conceal their extremism beneath a veneer of populist rhetoric, promising bread-and-butter issues designed to appeal to union voters. The site quotes Bertha Lewis, who moonlights as both WFP Co-Chair and NewYork ACORN Executive Director as saying "Candidates know that when they're on our line, they're committed to certain things."
Yes; Mr. Majority Leader, when Ms. Bertha Lewis comes knocking on our city hall doors, what will your response be?
As announced by the Hartford Courant reporter, Don Stacom, on November 6,2009, that new leadership post has been given to Alderman Sherwood with his becoming the Democratic Council's Majority leader.
It makes one think that this known agitator who has demonstrated a lack of ethics with his infamous 2-13 vote of supporting Alderman Catanzaro's ethics violations by not removing this alderman from his council seat as the city Charter mandates.
I can only assume that the residents are in for a dictators style of radical government through this known "trouble maker".
According to the political watchdog web site Discoverthenetworks.org, The Working Families Party is a front group of ACORN, is an outgrowth of the socialist New Party, and acts as a political party in Connecticut and New York to run radical candidates who conceal their extremism beneath a veneer of populist rhetoric, promising bread-and-butter issues designed to appeal to union voters. The site quotes Bertha Lewis, who moonlights as both WFP Co-Chair and NewYork ACORN Executive Director as saying "Candidates know that when they're on our line, they're committed to certain things."
Yes; Mr. Majority Leader, when Ms. Bertha Lewis comes knocking on our city hall doors, what will your response be?
Monday, November 9, 2009
HOW TO BECOME A DEMOCRATIC ALDERMEN IN NEW BRITAIN
BY; CRAIG DIANGELO:
Let us remember what the qualifications is to be a Democrat Candidate for Alderman in New Britain:
#1 – Don’t pay your taxes
#2 – Don’t pay your taxes but have an excuse. The dog ate my pay check!
#3 – Have an Ethical lapse
#4 – Have another Ethical Re-Lapse. If you can get away with it once, you can get away with it again and again and again and ……………………………………
# 5 - Have your picture taken with Dick Blumenthal. He really is pro business ….honest he is! Plus, there is no camera that he doesn’t love more than himself!
#6 – Get endorsed by the Working Families Party. Honestly, they’re not connected to Acorn or the SEIU. Plus, you get double the votes!
#7- Participate in the Aldermanic Debate, but don’t say anything! That way people can’t tell if you really are dumber than a 5th Grader!
#8 – Bad mouth potential developers who are willing to invest in New Britain. After all, this is only the worst recession in 50 years. So why worry, be happy….. The Stimulus Bill money will redevelop New Britain. Just ask Congressman Murphy, if you can find him at the Town Hall meeting in Washington, Ct.!
#9 – Have your picture taken with New Britain’s Democratic representatives ……….Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp. After all, aren’t they slap happy when it comes to raising taxes, again and again and again and …………….
#10 – Don’t be from New Britain and even better, don’t live in New Britain. That way, you can complain about taxes that you don’t pay to the city of New Britain …..that is, if you do pay them at all!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
SALVIO WINS THE RECOUNT!
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
Alderman Salvio Wins Today's Recount!
After a long and tedious recount Alderman Louis Salvio still won his re- election as an at large City Council Alderman with twenty-six votes to spare.
Alderman Salvio Wins Today's Recount!
After a long and tedious recount Alderman Louis Salvio still won his re- election as an at large City Council Alderman with twenty-six votes to spare.
VOTER RECOUNT IN NEW BRITAIN
THE RECOUNT OF THE AT LARGE CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW BRITAIN COUNCIL IS IN PROCESS TODAY!
The process will take at least a major portion of the day to complete with each ballot re-processed into a three machines.
Each ballot will then be examed for irregularities in the actual markings made by the voters onto their ballots and their intent shall be then determined by the examiners.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Recount for at-large City Council seat set Friday - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
By: James Craven, Staff Reporter
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Louis Salvio Wins At Large Council Seat
The Hartford Courant, in their lead story by Staff Writer Don Stacom, announced that Alderman At Large Louis Salvio won after the absentee ballots count were counted.
Linda McMahon Answers Questions For New Britain Republican Party
Linda McMahon, former CEO of the WWE, and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, challenging Chris Dodd for his seat in the 2010 election, came to "Team Stewart" headquarters on Monday night to speak to local Republicans and other supporters of "Team Stewart."
During a question and answer period, Ms. McMahon was asked about her position on Cap & Trade. Her response was that she was completely against it, because she believes it will increase the cost of living for our citizens.
Regarding Health Care Reform, Ms. McMahon said she is not in favor of the proposed plan, but is very concerned about finding a way to make health care available to those who have lost their jobs. She further elaborated that the present plan needs a complete review to eliminate the anticipated high cost.
Ms. McMahon said she is proud to return to New Britain, because her and her husband first started off purchasing a condo in Brittany Farms, and as a result, New Britain will always be a special place to her.
Ms. McMahon seemed to be well received by the crowd, who was mainly here at campaign headquarters on Washington Street to show their support for Tim Stewart and his team in the election on Tuesday. I decided not to report this news until after the election, so as not to distract from the important issues facing New Britain in the local election.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
STEWART WINS 4TH TERM!
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MAYOR TIMOTHY STEWART WAS RE-ELECTED BY 231 VOTES--INCLUDING THE ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
"STEWART CALLED IT A NAIL BITER, BUT WE DID PICK UP SEATS."
WHEN ASKED BY SOMEONE IN THE CROWDED ROOM: DID O'BRIEN CONCEDE?
HE REPLIED I AM STILL WAITING TO HEAR FROM WYSKIEWICZ FROM TWO YEARS AGO!
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Monday, November 2, 2009
NEW BRITAIN VOTERS BEWARE OF THE WORKING FAMILIES PARTY ENDORSED CANDIDATES!--UPDATE
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
UPDATE: Alderman Candidate Lawrence Hermanowski did accept the endorsement of the radical extremist group Working Families Party!
UPDATE: Alderman Candidate Lawrence Hermanowski did accept the endorsement of the radical extremist group Working Families Party!
Also beware of: Mayoral candidate Tim O'Brien, Alderman at Large Candidiates, Michael Trueworthy, Paul Catanzaro, Marie Laush for alderman in ward 1, and Alderman in ward four Phil Sherwood.
Voters please be advised The Working Families party is a front group for "ACORN" with Bertha Lewis, chairing both groups, is quoted as saying "Candidates know when they are on our line, they're committed to certain things when we come knocking on their doors."
Their Radical agenda is for anti-business, power of government over the power of citizens. In accepting the endorsement you agree, as a candidate, to support bigger government, higher taxes and "SOCIALISM."
It's in the best interest for the CITY OF NEW BRITAIN TO NOT VOTE FOR ANY OF THOSE CANDIDATES THAT APPEAR ON THE WORKING FAMILIES LINE OR WHERE THEY ALSO APPEAR ON THE "democratic" LINE AS WELL.
Acorn should not be allowed to be knocking on our City Hall Front Door.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Some valid comments from one of my Democratic Readers...
DEMOCRAT & SORRY said...
Readers should go to the City's website and review the meeting agendas and minutes before voting on Tuesday.
The City's budget has been passing by default for the last few years because the incumbents did not vote on the budget in 2008, and the Democrats voted no on a budget that was holding the mill rate the same as it was in 2008. Only Lou Salvio and Mark Bernacki supported holding the mill rate stable.
The Democrats voted no because they thought the revenue projections were too high, and spending too low. They wanted to put forth a budget that would have had to have increased the mill rate in order to cover the reduction in revenue projections, and increased spending.
So that deceptive mailer by Rep. O'brien would have resulted in a larger tax increase had the Mayor's budget NOT passed by default... as provided for in the City charter when the Council fails to act in a timely manner.
Things could be far worse. Just adjusted for inflation, your tax bill should have gone up a minimum of 10% since 2006.
The large increase for multi-family home owners was the result of the revaluation. While your taxes may have gone up a $1,000 or more, the value of your house probably went up by $80,000 or more... not such a bad thing if you are selling, or want a Home Equity loan. Not to mention how much you saved under Mayor Stewart from 2003 to 2007.
IF YOU BELIEVE THAT MAYOR STEWART is responsible for the tax increase, think again. The Democrats hold the Majority, a VETO PROOF MAJORITY. They should have put forth a better budget if they truly felt that YOUR TAXES WERE TOO HIGH!! The Mayor would not have been able to override it.
MAKES YOU WONDER IF O'BRIEN REALLY WANTS TO LOWER YOUR TAXES... IF HE IS AS SMART AS HE CLAIMS, AND WANTS TO LOWER TAXES, THEN WHY DIDN'T HIS SLATE DO SO WHILE ON THE COUNCIL?
Then again, maybe that's why his name isn't on any of his slates mailers, and vice versa, unlike the STEWART SLATE.
While Paul Catanzaro claims in his mailing that he hasn't voted for a tax increase, the truth is he voted no on the current mill rate that remained the same as in 2008, the very budget he did not vote on in 2008.
One last thought...
If you thought the mill rate and therefore your taxes were outrageous when Pawlak was Mayor, GUESS WHO was sitting to Pawlak's left passing those outrageous budgets?... you guessed it... TIM O'BRIEN!!!!
Readers should go to the City's website and review the meeting agendas and minutes before voting on Tuesday.
The City's budget has been passing by default for the last few years because the incumbents did not vote on the budget in 2008, and the Democrats voted no on a budget that was holding the mill rate the same as it was in 2008. Only Lou Salvio and Mark Bernacki supported holding the mill rate stable.
The Democrats voted no because they thought the revenue projections were too high, and spending too low. They wanted to put forth a budget that would have had to have increased the mill rate in order to cover the reduction in revenue projections, and increased spending.
So that deceptive mailer by Rep. O'brien would have resulted in a larger tax increase had the Mayor's budget NOT passed by default... as provided for in the City charter when the Council fails to act in a timely manner.
Things could be far worse. Just adjusted for inflation, your tax bill should have gone up a minimum of 10% since 2006.
The large increase for multi-family home owners was the result of the revaluation. While your taxes may have gone up a $1,000 or more, the value of your house probably went up by $80,000 or more... not such a bad thing if you are selling, or want a Home Equity loan. Not to mention how much you saved under Mayor Stewart from 2003 to 2007.
IF YOU BELIEVE THAT MAYOR STEWART is responsible for the tax increase, think again. The Democrats hold the Majority, a VETO PROOF MAJORITY. They should have put forth a better budget if they truly felt that YOUR TAXES WERE TOO HIGH!! The Mayor would not have been able to override it.
MAKES YOU WONDER IF O'BRIEN REALLY WANTS TO LOWER YOUR TAXES... IF HE IS AS SMART AS HE CLAIMS, AND WANTS TO LOWER TAXES, THEN WHY DIDN'T HIS SLATE DO SO WHILE ON THE COUNCIL?
Then again, maybe that's why his name isn't on any of his slates mailers, and vice versa, unlike the STEWART SLATE.
While Paul Catanzaro claims in his mailing that he hasn't voted for a tax increase, the truth is he voted no on the current mill rate that remained the same as in 2008, the very budget he did not vote on in 2008.
One last thought...
If you thought the mill rate and therefore your taxes were outrageous when Pawlak was Mayor, GUESS WHO was sitting to Pawlak's left passing those outrageous budgets?... you guessed it... TIM O'BRIEN!!!!
Tim Stewart Really is New Britain!
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FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
I could have filled pages with the lists of accomplishments of Tim Stewart, a list of local organizations he belongs to, and a list of promises he kept from previous elections.
I could have also filled pages with lists of all the tax increases his opponent Tim O'Brien has supported during his tenure in the legislature, as well as all the social programs and anti-business, pro-union, pro-government measures he has supported.
To me, the choice is a simple one. You can vote for a man who has devoted his entire life to New Britain. A life long resident who owns his own home here in New Britain, and who has raised a family here and sent them to New Britain Schools. A man who has made it his life's work to improve the city for all of us.
You could vote for a candidate who has no permanent ties to New Britain. Who as far as we can tell owns no property here in New Britain, so has no stake in the success or failure of our city. (Some have even referred to him as a "carpetbagger" from Manchester). A man who has made campaign promises for things that he could of or should have accomplished as a State Representative, but didn't. A man who has accepted large campaign contributions from unions and other radical organizations, and a man who has paid huge amounts of his campaign funding to a radical organizing arm of ACORN/Working Families Party, and a man who has "proudly" accepted the endorsement of the radical ACORN front group--Working Families Party.
To me, the choice is crystal clear. The only responsible choice I can see for New Britain is to re-elect Tim Stewart as Mayor, and along with Tim Stewart, elect his entire "Stewart Team" because it will be a real accomplishment for this city to have all entities in city hall working together as "one team" for the good of all of us.
In my opinion, Tim Stewart really is New Britain!