Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
McKinney To Press For Legislative Probe Of Donovan Scandal | Capitol Watch
MORE TROUBLES FOR SPEAKER CHRIS DONOVAN
BY: JON LENDER
BY: JON LENDER
City Hall Job Postings Allegedly Ignored
Many postings in the New Britain Herald, by its readers, have raised an important question as to posting the Job prior to hiring.
With one reader, calling himself a New Britain Democrat, citing " so let me get this straight, the wife of an alderman is given a federally funded job by the mayor. The job was never posted and there was no one else interviewed - is this how the city does business now?"
If this foregoing alleged comment is correct a federal investigation should be ensued by a Federal Agency since it involves federal funds without proper procedures being followed by the city hall.
fs
With one reader, calling himself a New Britain Democrat, citing " so let me get this straight, the wife of an alderman is given a federally funded job by the mayor. The job was never posted and there was no one else interviewed - is this how the city does business now?"
If this foregoing alleged comment is correct a federal investigation should be ensued by a Federal Agency since it involves federal funds without proper procedures being followed by the city hall.
fs
Sunday, July 29, 2012
More on Speaker Donovan's Problems
Kevin Rennie, of The Hartford Courant, during today's channel 3 Meet the Press Program stated that last Thursday's events won't be the last apparently, referring to the arrests of the Speaker Chris Donovan's aids.
Who is he implying can be arrested next?
fs
Who is he implying can be arrested next?
fs
A Brief History & Description of Agenda 21
Sustainable Development"--The New Code-Word for Stealth Marxism
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Donovan Scandal Shows Ties Between Taxpayer-Funded Offices And Campaigns -- Courant.com
Donovan is Toast !!!
He knew all the time but denied it.
Medicare Changes in Benefits For 2012
Are you aware that Medicare added five new preventive benefits you
can get for free in 2012?
Take advantage of the following benefits to
maintain your highest level of health possible.
New preventive benefits:
*Cardiovascular screening and risk reduction with advice on how to combat
heart disease.
*Depression screening, to make sure you keep your mental health.
*Obesity screening, and dietary counseling for people who are overweight.
*Alcohol misuse screening for people who are at risk for alcohol abuse.
*Screening and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases/infections, to
keep you sexually healthy.
Other preventive benefits:
*Annual wellness doctor visit
*Flu shots and pneumonia shots
*Prostate cancer screenings and colonoscopies
*Mammograms, PAP smears, and pelvic exams
*Glaucoma screenings
*Bone mass measurements
*Diabetes screenings
*Counseling to help you quit smoking
You can find more information on preventive care covered by
Medicare, at Medicareinteractive.org.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Wethersfield Health Care Center Closed - Courant.com
Wehtersfield didn't wait for Malloy and the AG to picket at that site by closing!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
CW Exclusive: Pro-Roberti Super PAC Goes On TV In Fifth District Race | Capitol Watch
With the recent arrest of eight of Donovan's campaign workers Donvan's campaign maybe toast...
The Whinstone at Stanley Golf Course: Meet and Greet The New Britain School Superintendant!
Tuesday evening, Board of Education member Erin Stewart sponsored a happy hour at the Whinstone Tavern at Stanley Golf Course to bring together some current and former community leaders to meet with our new Superintendent of Schools, Kelt Cooper to hear his vision for the future of the New Britain School District.
It was an intimate gathering which provided the opportunity for a round table discussion on moving our district forward.
Cooper was cool, calm, and collected listening to the residents’ concerns. One thing on which all in the room agreed, we need to concentrate our efforts on putting our students first, because they are the ones who are suffering the most from a uncoordinated educational program.
Cooper talked at length about his vision for the district, it included:
Improving test scores
Re-organizing the English Language Learning program with a goal of reintroducing students into the regular ed stream as soon as possible
Stricter enforcement of truancy policies
Cleaner and safer schools
Cutting down Kaizen Thursdays (staff development) to once a month; too much precious classroom time is sacrificed
Cooper also discussed the importance of keeping an open relationship with the community on changes in the district.
Ms. Stewart said one of her main concerns since becoming a Board member had been the lack of information available to the public as to business conducted at regular BOE meetings. “I have discussed this issue with Mr. Cooper at length, and we are prepared to change that, I believe that if we keep people informed and include them in on this process, we will be even more successful in the end. That includes e-mailing or otherwise publicizing BOE regular meeting agendas (posting them at all the schools, printed in the newspapers, and perhaps even taking our meetings on the road, to different areas of the city)."
If there was one thing that was clear from Tuesday’s get together – it’s that there’s a new boss in town, and he’s ready to make necessary changes to enhance student learning.
Erin Stewart, BOE Member
It was an intimate gathering which provided the opportunity for a round table discussion on moving our district forward.
Cooper was cool, calm, and collected listening to the residents’ concerns. One thing on which all in the room agreed, we need to concentrate our efforts on putting our students first, because they are the ones who are suffering the most from a uncoordinated educational program.
Cooper talked at length about his vision for the district, it included:
Improving test scores
Re-organizing the English Language Learning program with a goal of reintroducing students into the regular ed stream as soon as possible
Stricter enforcement of truancy policies
Cleaner and safer schools
Cutting down Kaizen Thursdays (staff development) to once a month; too much precious classroom time is sacrificed
Cooper also discussed the importance of keeping an open relationship with the community on changes in the district.
Ms. Stewart said one of her main concerns since becoming a Board member had been the lack of information available to the public as to business conducted at regular BOE meetings. “I have discussed this issue with Mr. Cooper at length, and we are prepared to change that, I believe that if we keep people informed and include them in on this process, we will be even more successful in the end. That includes e-mailing or otherwise publicizing BOE regular meeting agendas (posting them at all the schools, printed in the newspapers, and perhaps even taking our meetings on the road, to different areas of the city)."
If there was one thing that was clear from Tuesday’s get together – it’s that there’s a new boss in town, and he’s ready to make necessary changes to enhance student learning.
Erin Stewart, BOE Member
City Rumors at City Hall Confirmed.
Face book comments, By Briggitte P. Brown, "I was just hired by the mayor of New Britain as a community organizer. So I have the honor of organizing and involving the residents in the various policy changes in the city. As well as the faith based community, local business, community organizations, etc."
So much to be said of the Mayor's promised of the hiring freeze at the outset of his administration.
Ms. Browns annual salary will be $47,000.
Taxpayers of New Britain be warned of higher taxes may be on the mayor's agenda.
fs
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
In all the years since D-Day 1945, there are only three occasions when a president failed to go to the D-Day Monument that honors the soldiers killed during the Invasion.
Only Three Times.
Those occasions were:
1. Barack Obama 2010
2. Barack Obama 2011
3. Barack Obama 2012
For the past 68 years, all presidents, except Obama,
have paid tribute to fallen soldiers killed on D-Day.
This year, instead of honoring the soldiers, he made
a campaign trip on Air Force 1 to California to raise
funds for the upcoming election.
Let's make certain it doesn't happen again, next year.
Soucy, Alleged Co-Conspirator In Campaign Scandal, Appears In Federal Court - Courant.com
The Donovan Scandal Continues
Mayor O'Brien's Administration Lacks Transparency!
If one follows politics at all on any level - national, state or local - you must have recognized a common thread woven through all levels; of course I am speaking of a common behavior of the leaders, the “blame game.” Obama blames Bush, Malloy blames Rell and O’Brien blames Stewart. Instead of working hard to make things better, National and State Constitutions and our Municipal Charter are ignored, negativity reigns and nothing improves.
I’ll concentrate on the local scene. In the nine months since O’Brien took office we’ve bee treated to: a hiring freeze that did not materialize - we have to hire thirty police officers; the announcements of two different budget deficits neither of which has ever been explained; the raiding of $10.5 million from the Water Dept. Reserve Fund - this Fund is used to pay down the debt accumulated from building the refurbished filtration plant; this debt will become an added burden on taxpayers; O’Brien announced he would reorganize all City departments - 22 departments will become 6 - yet he violated Section 5-4 of the City Charter by not publishing a Reorganization Plan and not holding a required public hearing.
The heads or Directors of many key departments have been “retired”, fired or have resigned. The fired Finance Director (as reported by the Herald) has been replaced by an Acting Director; the Fire Chief has been replaced with an Acting Chief; the Police Chief has been replaced with an Acting Chief; the Director of Municipal Development has retired and his position’s duties have been taken over by Chief of Staff, Klotz and various others; the Building Department Director has been replaced by Phil Sherwood, Deputy Chief of Staff to O’Brien. This is puzzling since I think a special license is required for this position. Sherwood’s undergraduate degree in Music hardly qualifies.; The Public Works Director has assumed some duties of the Parks Department; The Health Director has been “retired” and his position’s duties will be assumed by a staff member who is not an M.D.; The Community Services Department (I believe) will be adding the Health Dept. under its umbrella. It’s been rumored that the City Property Manager will soon retire. All acting department heads, chiefs or directors have been given healthy raises. For example, Phil Sherwood started as Communications Director for Mayor O’Brien at $45 K/Yr.; after becoming Deputy Chief of Staff Phil was raised to $60K/Yr.; now after assuming leadership of the Building Dept. it is rumored that Phil has been “raised” again to over $85 K/ Yr. Some employees opting for retirement packages have been called back to work part time. “Nice work if you can get it!” Don’t you just love the business acumen of O’Brien.
Lou Salvio
I’ll concentrate on the local scene. In the nine months since O’Brien took office we’ve bee treated to: a hiring freeze that did not materialize - we have to hire thirty police officers; the announcements of two different budget deficits neither of which has ever been explained; the raiding of $10.5 million from the Water Dept. Reserve Fund - this Fund is used to pay down the debt accumulated from building the refurbished filtration plant; this debt will become an added burden on taxpayers; O’Brien announced he would reorganize all City departments - 22 departments will become 6 - yet he violated Section 5-4 of the City Charter by not publishing a Reorganization Plan and not holding a required public hearing.
The heads or Directors of many key departments have been “retired”, fired or have resigned. The fired Finance Director (as reported by the Herald) has been replaced by an Acting Director; the Fire Chief has been replaced with an Acting Chief; the Police Chief has been replaced with an Acting Chief; the Director of Municipal Development has retired and his position’s duties have been taken over by Chief of Staff, Klotz and various others; the Building Department Director has been replaced by Phil Sherwood, Deputy Chief of Staff to O’Brien. This is puzzling since I think a special license is required for this position. Sherwood’s undergraduate degree in Music hardly qualifies.; The Public Works Director has assumed some duties of the Parks Department; The Health Director has been “retired” and his position’s duties will be assumed by a staff member who is not an M.D.; The Community Services Department (I believe) will be adding the Health Dept. under its umbrella. It’s been rumored that the City Property Manager will soon retire. All acting department heads, chiefs or directors have been given healthy raises. For example, Phil Sherwood started as Communications Director for Mayor O’Brien at $45 K/Yr.; after becoming Deputy Chief of Staff Phil was raised to $60K/Yr.; now after assuming leadership of the Building Dept. it is rumored that Phil has been “raised” again to over $85 K/ Yr. Some employees opting for retirement packages have been called back to work part time. “Nice work if you can get it!” Don’t you just love the business acumen of O’Brien.
Lou Salvio
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Debut of Dashboard by The "Anointed One"
Obama knows he going to lose and that's why he is pre-approving the liberal press releases or commentary.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
THE JOBS CANDIDIATE For The Fifth District
THE JOBS CANDIDIATE!
"While working with the homeless, at a homeless shelter, I was shocked to see Iraq war vets being homeless with our government not providing a GI bill for our war heroes currently."
"I will fight for them ending his plea."
"A son of an international lobbyist for American companies, is certainly a breath of fresh air for the upcoming Democratic primary" as concluded by Senator Harper.
His campaign mailer has certainly made the Donovan Camp very uneasy with his doing it without naming the Speaker of the Conn. House.
Making it the main matter of discussion by most political enthusiasts.
fs
Dan Roberti
Smith Photo
With the full support of Former Senator Joseph Harper, Dan Roberti made his pitch, at New Britain's General Ameglio Hall this afternoon, as to why he is needed to represent us in congress, not as congressmen, but to represent your needs as representative.
He cited Jobs are our nation's real need and if elected if will fight to close the loopholes in buy American laws by ending tax credits for companies that ship jobs overseas.
"As a candidate I am different and make no promises but any candidate that does; is just looking for your votes."
" I will not support cutting the budget by cutting the Seniors social security." "I intend to fight for better Medicare for our seniors."
"While working with the homeless, at a homeless shelter, I was shocked to see Iraq war vets being homeless with our government not providing a GI bill for our war heroes currently."
"I will fight for them ending his plea."
"A son of an international lobbyist for American companies, is certainly a breath of fresh air for the upcoming Democratic primary" as concluded by Senator Harper.
His campaign mailer has certainly made the Donovan Camp very uneasy with his doing it without naming the Speaker of the Conn. House.
Making it the main matter of discussion by most political enthusiasts.
fs
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
HealthBridge Seeking Criminal Inquiry In Alleged Nursing Home Sabotage - Courant.com
By MATTHEW STURDEVANT
Cooper Asks State to Wait on Intervention
Kelt Cooper is still behind his original comments he made on May 12: "That he was concerned with the threat of school intervention by the state citing he believes the school system should remain autonomous."
fs
fs
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
State Investigating Sabotage By Union Members At HealthBridge Nursing Homes - Courant.com
By MARA LEE
Maybe the company is right in wanting to rid themselves of these union thugs.
Maybe the company is right in wanting to rid themselves of these union thugs.
New London Fire Department stops layoffs with injunction
Alfred Mayo The First Black Fireman goes back to work
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
This is why Obama Will Lose his Re-election
One of the best lines heard lately was from Izzy Kapp, a now retired shop foreman from the old Republic Steel Plant in Cleveland. At 17 Izzy immigrated to the USA from England after his family escaped from Poland when he was 12. A more proud American can not be imagined. He often said, "I am overwhelmed by the opportunities my county offers me!"
All five of his children graduated from college. One got an MS, another got a JD, and the third an MD degree. It took Izzy 13 years of night school to get a college degree.
When a young Black kid was being laid off at the end of his 90 day evaluation period he confronted Izzy in the huge Republic Steel Plant break room at lunch and tried to intimidate him with all sorts of NAACP / ACLU / Etc threats"I want this on-the-record in front of everybody." the young man said. "You' firin' me 'cause I'm Black!"
Without even looking up from his sandwich the foreman said, "No. We hired you because you're Black. We're firing you because you're useless."
'Great slogan for the 2012 election:
They Voted You In Because You're Black.
We're Voting You Out Because You're Useless.
All five of his children graduated from college. One got an MS, another got a JD, and the third an MD degree. It took Izzy 13 years of night school to get a college degree.
When a young Black kid was being laid off at the end of his 90 day evaluation period he confronted Izzy in the huge Republic Steel Plant break room at lunch and tried to intimidate him with all sorts of NAACP / ACLU / Etc threats"I want this on-the-record in front of everybody." the young man said. "You' firin' me 'cause I'm Black!"
Without even looking up from his sandwich the foreman said, "No. We hired you because you're Black. We're firing you because you're useless."
'Great slogan for the 2012 election:
They Voted You In Because You're Black.
We're Voting You Out Because You're Useless.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
OBAMA'S DAUGHTERS ARE 'SENIOR STAFFERS' ?
Who says we don't have royalty?
I guess the Boston Globe and the NY times must have forgotten to print this. OBAMA'S DAUGHTERS ARE 'SENIOR STAFFERS' ? By Judicial Watch this March. And the administration (the most open administration in history) had to be sued to get this through the Freedom Of Information act. Way to go Judicial Watch.
" Michelle Obama Listed Daughters As “Senior Staffers” To Justify Expensive African Vacation and Safari
October 5, 2011 Judicial Watch said the U.S. Air Force provided a C-32 (a Boeing 757) modified by the military for the purpose of flying big-wigs around the world – to fly the First Lady and her entourage to and from Africa , at a cost of $424,142. Another $928.44 was listed as “bulk food” costs of providing 192 onboard meals for the 21 people who made the trip. The Obama daughters were listed on the manifest as “senior staff.” “This junket wasted tax dollars and the resources of our overextended military. No wonder we had to sue to pry loose this information.” The nation is suffering with the economy sputtering, the national debt soaring and Obama’s economic rescue policies not only failing but actively making things worse. Meanwhile, the First Lady justifies an expensive trip to Africa to take a vacation and safari with her daughters by saying it’s “official business” and even going so far as to list her children as “staffers.” The level of arrogance and dishonesty on display here is nothing short of shocking. But, er, “hope for change” and “yes we can..
It’s a true story. Check out this link...
I guess the Boston Globe and the NY times must have forgotten to print this. OBAMA'S DAUGHTERS ARE 'SENIOR STAFFERS' ? By Judicial Watch this March. And the administration (the most open administration in history) had to be sued to get this through the Freedom Of Information act. Way to go Judicial Watch.
" Michelle Obama Listed Daughters As “Senior Staffers” To Justify Expensive African Vacation and Safari
October 5, 2011 Judicial Watch said the U.S. Air Force provided a C-32 (a Boeing 757) modified by the military for the purpose of flying big-wigs around the world – to fly the First Lady and her entourage to and from Africa , at a cost of $424,142. Another $928.44 was listed as “bulk food” costs of providing 192 onboard meals for the 21 people who made the trip. The Obama daughters were listed on the manifest as “senior staff.” “This junket wasted tax dollars and the resources of our overextended military. No wonder we had to sue to pry loose this information.” The nation is suffering with the economy sputtering, the national debt soaring and Obama’s economic rescue policies not only failing but actively making things worse. Meanwhile, the First Lady justifies an expensive trip to Africa to take a vacation and safari with her daughters by saying it’s “official business” and even going so far as to list her children as “staffers.” The level of arrogance and dishonesty on display here is nothing short of shocking. But, er, “hope for change” and “yes we can..
It’s a true story. Check out this link...
Health care law has governors split along party lines - Washington Times
Liberal Malloy disagrees with the Republicans.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Here is real data on outsourcing | Computerworld Blogs
By Patrick Thibodeau, senior editor, Computerworld
Quote of the Day from Ben Stein:
" Fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured...
But not everyone must prove they are a citizen."
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Cleveland bus rapid transit shows viability of Hartford to New Britain busway - Courant.com
By DAVID SOUSA
PLACE
The Hartford Courant
4:41 p.m. EDT, July 11, 2012
PLACE
The Hartford Courant
4:41 p.m. EDT, July 11, 2012
Grand Jury Indicts Former Finance Director For Donovan Congressional Campaign - Courant.com
By EDMUND H. MAHONY and JON LENDER
CNBC RANKS TEXAS #1 TOP BEST STATE FOR BUSINESS FOR 3RD YEAR!
Under Governor Rick Perry, Texas has been ranked by CNBC as the #1 top state for businesses for the 3rd year!
Thanks to Governor Dan Malloy, Connecticut is ranked by CNBC as one the worst states in America for business, ranking 44th worst state. So Connecticut clearly is not open for business when compared to a great state like Texas! At the rate that Malloy and the Democrats are destroying our state's business climate, the most we can hope for is to be 50th worst state by next year!
Thanks to Governor Dan Malloy, Connecticut is ranked by CNBC as one the worst states in America for business, ranking 44th worst state. So Connecticut clearly is not open for business when compared to a great state like Texas! At the rate that Malloy and the Democrats are destroying our state's business climate, the most we can hope for is to be 50th worst state by next year!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Hit and Run Accident Victim on North Street Main topic at Common Council Meeting Tonight.
State Reprehensive Robert Sanchez Presented a petition with an approximate 1,000 signatures requesting the Common Council membership to take some action to slow the traffic flow on north street.
Many speakers spoke, during the public participation portion of the meeting, regarding the loss of young Jackson DeJesus 17 years of age who was run over by a hit and run driver on North Street in New Britain.
Jackson was sophomore student at New Britain High School with fellow students supporting the petition and memorializing their lost friend.
fs
Many speakers spoke, during the public participation portion of the meeting, regarding the loss of young Jackson DeJesus 17 years of age who was run over by a hit and run driver on North Street in New Britain.
Jackson was sophomore student at New Britain High School with fellow students supporting the petition and memorializing their lost friend.
fs
Malloy to HealthBridge: These Tactics Are Unacceptable - Courant.com
The Gov. walking the picket line.
New Britain: Tenant Landlords
The Planning and Zoning sub-committee of the Common Council has postponed the Fair Rent Commission proposal By Alderman Sanchez.
I was advised that this proposal may resurface again at their August Planning and Zoning Sub-Committee meeting.
fs
I was advised that this proposal may resurface again at their August Planning and Zoning Sub-Committee meeting.
fs
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
TO THE LANDLOARDS OF NEW BRITAIN:
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
It is very astounding that, as of today, New Britain's four local electronic newspapers choose to not warn our city's tenant landlords of tomorrow's hearing before the planning and zoning sub- committee of the Common Council regarding the proposal of a fair rent Commission for the city to be held at 7 P.M. in the common council chambers. This proposal will simply deny a landlord to pass on to his tenants any added fees for services the city decides to implement as new fees to the property owners. One such fee would be an additional fees for garbage pickup for commercial and multi-tenant facilities. Could this mean that the lack of publicity, by these local newspapers, that their editors are subservient to the whims of city hall?
It is very astounding that, as of today, New Britain's four local electronic newspapers choose to not warn our city's tenant landlords of tomorrow's hearing before the planning and zoning sub- committee of the Common Council regarding the proposal of a fair rent Commission for the city to be held at 7 P.M. in the common council chambers. This proposal will simply deny a landlord to pass on to his tenants any added fees for services the city decides to implement as new fees to the property owners. One such fee would be an additional fees for garbage pickup for commercial and multi-tenant facilities. Could this mean that the lack of publicity, by these local newspapers, that their editors are subservient to the whims of city hall?
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
New Britain To Unveil Downtown Art Project - Courant.com
Art that promotes the busway.
By DON STACOM
By DON STACOM
TENANT LANDLORDS OF NEW BRITAIN
BE REMINDED OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING!
This hearing is scheduled to be held in the council chambers at 7 P. M.
TUESDAY JULY 10TH.
The intent of the resolution being proposed is to disallow the landlords from passing on to their tenants any city fees, fines, penalties, on to the tenants. And Fees "THAT" would include any damages caused by the tenants as well.
IF YOU ARE A LANDLORD OF PROPERTIES THAT HOUSES TENANTS YOU SHOULD APPEAR AT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS FOR OR AGAINST THIS RESOLUTION BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION.
fs
Thursday, July 5, 2012
THE MAYOR'S CONSOLIDATION PLAN TOUTED BY O'BRIEN WITH THE CITY'S TAX NOTICES TO THE TAXPAYERS!
This plan was approved by the common council.
With the earnest efforts of the council members they could have eliminated the mayor's office altogether thus eliminating the bright ideas his staff dreams up in order to make the citizens lives unbearable.
FS
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
LANDLORDS OF NEW BRITAIN PLEASE BE REMINDED!
The fair rent commission issue is going to be discussed at the July 10th By the Sub-committee of the Common Council, The Planning and Zoning Committee at 7PM.
This proposal is to deny the landlords the ability to add to their tenant's rents any fees charge by the city such as added fees for Garbage removal, etc.
Please be there to voice your objection to this liberal stance by your Mayor to taxing the rich for services for the poor.
fs
