Well Comments are stating to roll in, some are petty, but most are supportive.
Isn't nice to have a conversation about issues without personalities getting in the way? In this forum we can debate facts and commentary openly, in front of all who care to watch, without those who have no arguments, or can not defend their positions, being able to engage in the "politics of personal destruction". If these conversations were taking place at a selectmen's meeting Publius and Ullyses would have already been spoken about by the selectmen as "cranks, lunatics, people with personal vendettas against the chief, or the police, or the selectmen, or the town, or as rabble-rousers, troublemakers."
When you can't throw stones at the messenger you are forced to deal with the message. If you can not defend your positions, perhaps they are not worthy of defense. On this blog, anyone with something to contribute to the discussion may say his piece without fear of reprisal. Their will be no selectmen screaming at them, turning off cameras, no poor pity me speeches, no 20 minutes of slandering the person who had the courage to shine the light of public disclosure upon the improper actions of town officials, no police chief chasing him out of the room screaming, then proceeding to defame him for 20 minutes on the towns dime. none of that.
This blog thinks of this as refreshing. It is obvious form ccomments made by Mr. Sapia at the Jan.22 selectmen's meeting, and Mr. Polito at the Jan. 16 Budget meeting that there are town officials that do not think of this blog as an open conversation, perhaps because it is their actions of which this blog has been critical. This blog's suggestion to them would be; don't shoot the commentator, we didn't create the situation we only report, you decide. We are not saying that you did something that you did not, we are discussing what you DID do. If you don't like that maybe you should act honorably.
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ATKINSON's Vietnam HONOR ROLL as VOTED and PASSED by 2005 Town Meeting and re-approved at Special Town Meeting Sept. 12
EDITORIAL-
A voice of compassion, an example of fairness and reasonable government.
One who believes in the strength and comfort you, your children and your family can draw from good government leadership.
A person who knows Atkinson is our home -- our most important possession that must be preserved and protected through fair taxes and sound community planning and where our children must be safe to grow to become a new generation of leaders.
One who knows that the citizens of Atkinson are all neighbors with her leadership to be dedicated and responsive to all.
One who believes that when those from Atkinson have served our nation and honors are deserved, those honors must be given.
In Valerie Tobin, we now have a leader we know we can entrust with these responsibilities because they are part of her character.
It is our honor to endorse Valerie for election to Atkinson’s Board of Selectmen.
Just a note for those who wish to count the deer.
In January 08 this blog had 16,000 hits and 1,500 unique visitors (for the month).
In 2007 this blog had over 100,000 hits and 5,750 unique visitors (for the year).
In 2007 this blog had over 100,000 hits and 5,750 unique visitors (for the year).
EDITORIAL-
"I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense . . ." [TP, 1776]
We take no small measure of umbrage at such a hostile official act against this BLOG’s patron. Therefore, a timely Editorial comment is both appropriate and necessary.
Discussion of Atkinson’s financial direction, from any viewpoint, is fundamental and encouraged and we will always attempt to limit and correct errors.
However, Righteous indignation towards purported error of such inconsequential nature is not appropriate.
The ENTIRE car deal is problematic. If it was caused by poor judgement, improper exercise of authority, neglect or mistake or even specious reasoning, this will never trump the facts that the entire questionable transaction started and ended within a very small circle of confidants.
We find the entire circumstances surrounding the disposition of the police Cruiser highly irregular at the least and the "explanations" somewhat trifling and exhaustive of our intellect.
Mr. Consentino: It’s time to go. Being Chief of Atkinson’s Police Department is NOT a birthright. That is a fabled legend of yesteryear.
Historically in Atkinson, police chief appointments were made "under the hand of the selectmen" for terms of one year at a time, as was also the case in the beginning of Mr. Consentino’s assorted and discontinuous stream of appointments to this position.
Your only remaining credential established on a claim of indispensability has faded.
So time is neigh. Plan a graceful exit, Clean out your desk, Accept the gratitude and tearful sentiments from some. We plan no editorial recriminations. It is time. Thank you for your service, We wish you a long and happy retirement. Bon Voyage.
LETTER
"To All Atkinson Residents,
I am writing to ask for your help. A member of the Atkinson Police Department needs our help. I am here to ask for your help in Corporal John Lapham's fight for his life. As you are aware, John has been diagnosed with Leukemia. He has been once again hospitalized with an infection that is threatening his life. He is one of the bravest people that I have ever met. He has never asked of anything from the residents of the town. Now is our chance to step up and help both him and his family out. As everyone is aware John has been out of work for a few months. His family has been busy helping John to get better. He needs our help, and I am hoping that this town can step up to the plate and help. From the moment that I met John, I have admired him. He does alot, but never asks for anything in return. He has helped so many people in this town. I for one am one of those people. Please help him.
There is a fund set-up in his name at TDBanknorth in Plaistow. Any amount will help John, while he is out of work. It would be great if this town could help ease a burden off his wife.
Thank You
Also if anyone would like to send a card, please address it to:
John Lapham
c/o Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Ctr.
Inpatient mail
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Please show Corporal John Lapham, that this community can stand up and show our support to those in need. I for one, miss John and can not wait until he can get better and return to work. Please show him that we support him. "
2 comments:
Sapia and polito wont like anything about this blog because they cant control it. havent you noticed sapia doesnt like people to contadict or criticize him. just watch what happens when someone criticizes him in a selectmens meeting, he cuts them off, interupts them, and wont allow a differring opinion., all the while saying that he is a man of the people and doesnt do that. How long are we supposed to tolerate this guy?
I completely agree with anonymous. I remember Sapia telling everyone how he was going to give the town back to the people yet he has turned out to be a yes-man (to the Chief and others) and someone who seems to have a personal agenda. Representing the people? Don't think so...
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