Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Release Detail - Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Conn.
Malloy's poll on his budget is rejected by the taxpayers.
Community Foundation sees changes in its board of directors - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
By Scott Whipple
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Alderman David DeFronzo’s Needless Resolution.
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
This resolution is somewhat a re-hash of Alderman Trueworhty’s recent motion that failed with three of the Democratic Aldermen siding with the Republicans.
At recent meetings of the common council Mr. Curry, our city’s finance director, has stated that 16 bids RFQ’S are sent out.
What does this Alderman wish to accomplish?
Isn’t he in effect redoing the failed Trueworthy's motion?
Additionally, isn’t there a council rule that once an issue fails it cannot be re-hashed until after the next election?
This resolution is somewhat a re-hash of Alderman Trueworhty’s recent motion that failed with three of the Democratic Aldermen siding with the Republicans.
At recent meetings of the common council Mr. Curry, our city’s finance director, has stated that 16 bids RFQ’S are sent out.
What does this Alderman wish to accomplish?
Isn’t he in effect redoing the failed Trueworthy's motion?
Additionally, isn’t there a council rule that once an issue fails it cannot be re-hashed until after the next election?
Trueworthy: More Interesting Campaign Donations!
You already saw the sizable donation made to Mr. Trueworthy's campaign by an attorney that Trueworthy was passionately fighting to award a "no-bid" contract worth at least $20,000 to. Let's take a closer look at more of the information:
In November 2009, the council Democrats appointed William Candelori to the Mattabassett District Commission. On November 17, Mayor Tim Stewart vetoed that appointment, citing the serious financial impact this position may have had on the taxpayers and the city and he also cited the "questionable ethics surrounding Mr. Candelori's career, as well as the quality of representation during his term as Mattabassett commissioner and chair" The mayor was apparently referring to Mr. Candlori's status as a convicted felon and former principal in the Colonial Realty scandal--which has frequently been cited as Connecticut's very own Madofff style ponzi scheme.
Once again Mr. Trueworthy and his sidekick Sherwood went on a crusade to defend Mr. Candelori and in December they led the override of the mayor's veto of this appointment on a purely partisan vote (4 Republicans voted to sustain the veto, while 11 Democrats voted to override the veto--thereby appointing Candelori).
Once again, I have the question of whether Mr. Trueworthy was acting in the best interest of the taxpayers, or was he simply fighting for someone he knew would make sizable donations to his campaign coffers? In this case keep in mind that the vote occurred on or about December 9, 2009. Trueworthy's campaign records reveal that on October 14, 2009 William Candelori made a $250 donation (the largest allowed by law) to Trueworthy's campaign, and then on November 18, 2009, Shirley Candelori (of the same address as William) reportedly donated $100.
In this case was Mayor Stewart right in trying to find someone else to run the Mattabassett District?
As you may have read, the Mattabassett District under Mr. Candelori's leadership, is now in the process of trying to commit the taxpayers of the 3 member towns to a debt of over $100 million for an extensive expansion of the plant. The taxpayers of New Britain would be directly responsible for at least $70 million of this expense, which would most likely be much higher than the anticipated $70 million. This expansion is so alarming that the leaders of the Town of Berlin have begun investigating the possibility of pulling their town out of the district and building their own plant in Berlin, but of course so far the Democrats on the New Britain council have been silent regarding such an enormous tax burden that might be forced upon their citizenry.
This story is almost incomprehensible that at a time when we are being forced to lay off an estimated 100 teachers because we can no longer afford their salaries, that our Democratic elected officials have no apparent concern over a plan to spend over $70 million for a sewer plant.
Whose interests are these Democratic Aldermen really protecting???
Regional planning unit asks Malloy to spike Busway plan - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
AND KILL ALL THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS MUCH NEEDED JOBS. WHO WILL PAY FOR THE FEDERAL REFUND THAT WILL BE DUE IF THIS PLAN IS "KILLED"?
Monday, March 7, 2011
ETHICS VIOLATOR EXPECTED TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT!
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
Local newspapers have announced that Alderman Paul Cantanzaro will be making his announcement, on March 16th, that he is planning to run for the mayor’s seat.
One cannot help recalling that the City’s Ethics Commission had found this Alderman “GUILTY” as charged with the Democratic Council membership turning their heads away from the commission’s recommendation citing that this finding is only political.
After the publicity of the fact that the Democrats refused to accept the Ethics Commission findings the chairman of that commission, former Mayor William McNamara, resigned from this commission because of the inaction taken the by the Democratic side of the council isle.
With all the publicity of the former Mayor’s resignation the voter’s apathy of the facts returned this Alderman to his seat as the highest vote getter in that following election.
I guess being endorsed by the Democratic and the Working Families Parties leaves no room for ethics.
Local newspapers have announced that Alderman Paul Cantanzaro will be making his announcement, on March 16th, that he is planning to run for the mayor’s seat.
One cannot help recalling that the City’s Ethics Commission had found this Alderman “GUILTY” as charged with the Democratic Council membership turning their heads away from the commission’s recommendation citing that this finding is only political.
After the publicity of the fact that the Democrats refused to accept the Ethics Commission findings the chairman of that commission, former Mayor William McNamara, resigned from this commission because of the inaction taken the by the Democratic side of the council isle.
With all the publicity of the former Mayor’s resignation the voter’s apathy of the facts returned this Alderman to his seat as the highest vote getter in that following election.
I guess being endorsed by the Democratic and the Working Families Parties leaves no room for ethics.
Council Meeting – March 9, 2011 | New Britain Republicans
Freshman Alderman David DeFronzo's resolution motion attacked.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
103 Years Young in Kensington, Ct.
Even Though her birthday falls on March first Mary Labienniec’s celebration of her being one hundred three years young was being celebrated today with all her friends at the restaurant.
She is a permanent fixture at the restaurant holding court with all her senior friends whom she considers
Amazingly, she was able to drive until a few months ago when she developed an eye condition which forced her to giving up this luxury without her having to depend on others in providing her with transportation.
Mary is Pictured with her Great-Great Grandson during her 102nd. birthday celebration.
Cubby Clark played for this festive affair as he has in the past years.
Last year Mary had asked Chubby six months ahead of time to reserve the first of March for her event. He agreed and when she left he was overheard asking how the heck does she know that I will still be alive?
Well a year has passed and Chubby is here to entertain not only Mary but the Two hundred or more of her well wishers.
Cubby we are all hoping she has arranged for you to play at her 104th.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Jim Russo Animal Contol Officer Hurt on the Job!
Many speakers for the past two council meetings have turned the council chambers into a dog festival, during public participation, with some taking issue with Jim Russo the Police department's Animal Control Officer.
Unfortunately, while attempting to break up a fight between two pit bulls Jim was bitten and was rushed to the hospital.
It is now a concern how the friends of the New Britain animal control will conduct themselves at the next council meeting.
It is also hopeful that Jim will be able to return to work soon and his injuries are not disabling.
Unfortunately, while attempting to break up a fight between two pit bulls Jim was bitten and was rushed to the hospital.
It is now a concern how the friends of the New Britain animal control will conduct themselves at the next council meeting.
It is also hopeful that Jim will be able to return to work soon and his injuries are not disabling.
Federation of Connecticut Taxpayer Organizations
Malloy's appointtes get bigger state salaries and pensons.
Marshalls to open in downtown - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
By Scott Whipple
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Friday, March 4, 2011
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