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August 25, 2010

Will this be the end of motions that put a strain on the budget?

by at 8:06 am.

In case you missed it at last night City Council’s meeting a gratifying (for me) exchange took place between Mayor Jim Milinazzo and CC Bud Caulfield, who presented the following motion: “Mgr. finds ways/means of replacing sidewalks on Stevens St. ”

Here is a 4 minute clip of the discussion:

I can understand a City Councilor’s concerns about raising taxes, fees or the budget. What I cannot understand is when the same CC has no problems bringing motions that put additional financial demands on the City Budget without making any provisions.

You cannot have it both ways. Also, during the discussion CC Joe Mendonca mentioned that Stevens Street was a gateway road to the City. Yes, it is. But have the CCs walked on Gorham, Bridge or Middlesex lately?

A nod to Mayor Milinazzo for looking out for the tax payer.

By the way, there was another interesting discussion and vote on the new police vehicle garage. I will write about that later today.

August 9, 2010

Executive Session and the new Law

by at 7:55 pm.

A tale of two motions!

by at 7:51 pm.

July 27, 2010

CM Contract Negotiations should begin in a couple of weeks

by at 8:22 pm.

July 19, 2010

Lynch Answers Sullivan and Nutter

by at 10:09 am.

June 3, 2010

FY 2011 City Budget

by at 7:44 pm.

June 1, 2010

Re-Organization Plans Approved by CC

by at 11:35 pm.

May 24, 2010

Broad Spectrum of the Community

by at 10:00 pm.

May 16, 2010

The Meals Tax and Local Control

by at 9:46 am.

May 10, 2010

CC Rodney Elliott’s Blog

by at 10:34 pm.

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