Here are some questions that I have been asked in the past month.
Q: Is the ice skating rink going to be built?
A: No, not this year apparently. Camp Eastman land was not level enough to facilitate the ice rinks. I do not know if it's going to happen next year either.
3/3/10 MPN article on ice rink.
Q: Was Marty Piecuch fired?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Like It Or Lump It
Like it:
This is what I want to see more people do more of. Your Town/Village/City is run on taxes. Your taxes. Most people just pay their tax bills every year and complain and just forget about it until the next tax bill comes. Most people never really question it, research it, or do anything about it.
Two sure things in life: Death and Taxes.
Certainties aside, you can extend your life by living healthy, scheduling routine doctor visits, taking medicine, having surgery etc., and doing all that you need to do to take care of yourself. You pay attention to your health, you maintain it, and you change things if you find that what you are doing isn't good for you (hopefully you do.) You wouldn't sit there with a broken leg and say "Eh....it happens....just gotta deal with it." You would try to "fix it".
This is what I want to see more people do more of. Your Town/Village/City is run on taxes. Your taxes. Most people just pay their tax bills every year and complain and just forget about it until the next tax bill comes. Most people never really question it, research it, or do anything about it.
Two sure things in life: Death and Taxes.
Certainties aside, you can extend your life by living healthy, scheduling routine doctor visits, taking medicine, having surgery etc., and doing all that you need to do to take care of yourself. You pay attention to your health, you maintain it, and you change things if you find that what you are doing isn't good for you (hopefully you do.) You wouldn't sit there with a broken leg and say "Eh....it happens....just gotta deal with it." You would try to "fix it".
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Protest At Morelle's Office
I guess there was a protest at Morelle's Irondequoit office today about Mayoral Control of the City School District. Joe Morelle supports Mayor Duffy's quest to take over control of the City School District, and there are many people who don't agree with this proposal of Mayoral Control.
It seems the Rochester and Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO are some of those people. They sent out an "Action Alert" for the protest today, along with a very nice picture of Joe and Bob.
Here are a couple of pictures from the protest, as the crowd chanted "Oh Joe, say it aint so. Joe HAS TO GO!"
It seems the Rochester and Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO are some of those people. They sent out an "Action Alert" for the protest today, along with a very nice picture of Joe and Bob.
Here are a couple of pictures from the protest, as the crowd chanted "Oh Joe, say it aint so. Joe HAS TO GO!"
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Skating Rink - Sweden Style
That's the Town of Sweden. Check out what they did, how they "staff" it, and paid for it.... to make their skating rink a reality.
Link to D&C, Our Towns section article.
Link to D&C, Our Towns section article.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
ReMEHmber?
I haven't seen the Town Board meeting yet - but I can't wait to! I'll comment on it after I view it....but for now....
I just want to bring something to Stephanie's attention.
It's an article from 2005 when Mary Ellen was campaigning against Schantz, and the campaign questioned the Schantz administration's hiring practices, and why some Town employees do not reside in the community.
I just want to bring something to Stephanie's attention.
It's an article from 2005 when Mary Ellen was campaigning against Schantz, and the campaign questioned the Schantz administration's hiring practices, and why some Town employees do not reside in the community.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
First Week Officially Over
I would imagine that "getting through" the first week is a tough one for the new Supervisor, but it seems to be going smoothly so far.
According to the twits (tweets?) at irondemocrats, "After 60 days transition, so far new administration at Town Hall has only appointed a new Bingo Inspector. 5:30 AM Jan 6th from web"
Really? That's it? Three whole days after they officially took office, they just appointed a Bingo Inspector?
According to the twits (tweets?) at irondemocrats, "After 60 days transition, so far new administration at Town Hall has only appointed a new Bingo Inspector. 5:30 AM Jan 6th from web"
Really? That's it? Three whole days after they officially took office, they just appointed a Bingo Inspector?
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Tiptoe Down The Road And Play Russian Roulette
Monday, December 21st Planning Board meeting - consideration of the SEQRA Findings Statement for the Newport Marine Club Project In A Waterfront District.
At the 17:00 mark of the video:
At the 17:00 mark of the video:
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Christmas Bells
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
One More......Just For Old Time's Sake.....
I just got done watching the TB meeting from Tuesday, and what a nice meeting it was.
The awards, and well wishes, and the "people's business"....all great!
Congratulations to Mitch Rowe on being appointed to the Planning Board. What a great addition!
The awards, and well wishes, and the "people's business"....all great!
Congratulations to Mitch Rowe on being appointed to the Planning Board. What a great addition!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
PB Meeting Change Notice:
The Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for December 28th has been changed to December 21st at 7pm. Link.
Up for discussion is CASE NO: PB 0805-1 -
Up for discussion is CASE NO: PB 0805-1 -
Monday, November 30, 2009
Special TB Meeting 12-03-09 @ 5 PM....(MEETING LOCATION CHANGED)
......in a courtroom at the Public Safety Building, instead of the Broderick Room at Town Hall, due to a scheduling conflict, according to the D&C article.
Since it's at the PS building, maybe someone can check and see about those heat pumps that were supposed to be installed there when they bonded money for it?
Since it's at the PS building, maybe someone can check and see about those heat pumps that were supposed to be installed there when they bonded money for it?
Where Your School Taxes Go
Two videos about the school district spending over a quarter of a million dollars on a compost pile.......that will release methane when decomposing. :)
Here's a link to a website that has concerns about the vote on December 8th, and about how much money is going for certain propositions. Irondequoit Schools
Here's a link to a website that has concerns about the vote on December 8th, and about how much money is going for certain propositions. Irondequoit Schools
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Gastraction
Enough with the methane already. Every home has methane present, usually at levels that are in no danger of spontaneously combusting and blowing you and your house to smithereens.
The only reason this is an issue is because the developer wants to build there and
The only reason this is an issue is because the developer wants to build there and
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