Thursday, July 26, 2012
A COURSE IN DISCOURSE
DA issues statement on fatal shooting
THERE IS A CIVIL WAR GOING ON!
I just escaped from a voluntary incarceration in a prison camp in the other side. There was kind of an exchange. My son says he has switched sides.
We were down south and some of the stereotypes apply but many do not but all need a little explanation, a footnote of sorts. Cause you see there is no MASON-DIXON line of demarcation of the horizontal variety. Not even one percentage being held hostage by the other.
It is more like a circle closing in on itself. The pressure of the poverty of difference causing the collapse. The other side has guns and they sometimes hang them on racks in their pickups.
Our only weapon is EDUCATION. Use your bullets wisely.
Monday, July 23, 2012
THE "REAL" REASON FOR THE ELECTION PROTECTION
Jean-Francois: I’ll run sticker campaign in 10th Essex race
According to well-place sources in my imagination, the challenge to this challenger stemmed from an obscure nomenclature that dealt with the fact that GARDY JEAN-FRANCOIS had TWO last names and a FIRST that easily could have been used as a LAST.
Having an opponent thusly named would subject the incumbent to easy exposure if or when he chose to speak out of both sides of his mouth. Running a "STICKER" campaign falls right in line with the dual name game since everybody knows that is really just a psuedonymn for 'WRITE-IN".
According to well-place sources in my imagination, the challenge to this challenger stemmed from an obscure nomenclature that dealt with the fact that GARDY JEAN-FRANCOIS had TWO last names and a FIRST that easily could have been used as a LAST.
Having an opponent thusly named would subject the incumbent to easy exposure if or when he chose to speak out of both sides of his mouth. Running a "STICKER" campaign falls right in line with the dual name game since everybody knows that is really just a psuedonymn for 'WRITE-IN".
Friday, July 20, 2012
SINGING A SONG OF CIVILITY
Building Bridges Through Music Program Marches for Peace
Part-time photographer for WATCH PUBLICATIONS, TRIPPY WOTRING was a participant in this expression of a peaceful commitment to the community-at-large. Kudos to MAYOR JUDY FLANAGAN KENNEDY who took time out of her busy schedule to congratulate the kids.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
TRASH TAX TWISTED
Lynn issues 1,000 citations in 10-day trash ticket blitz
Looking over this article I am CONFUSED. Homeowners are usually responsible for GARBAGE COLLECTION. So who pays the TRASH TICKET TAX, those OUT-OF-TOWN LANDLORDS who then pass it on to their tenants. Usually it's their cans that have the holes.
Guess those LANDLORDS found holes of their own in the MAYOR'S extermination plan - they're called LOOP-HOLES!
Looking over this article I am CONFUSED. Homeowners are usually responsible for GARBAGE COLLECTION. So who pays the TRASH TICKET TAX, those OUT-OF-TOWN LANDLORDS who then pass it on to their tenants. Usually it's their cans that have the holes.
Guess those LANDLORDS found holes of their own in the MAYOR'S extermination plan - they're called LOOP-HOLES!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
POSTCARDS FROM THE PAST LIVED TODAY
Visiting back home in WV brings back many old, fond memories. Many a cold and snowy winter mornings we waited in a bakery where they made the best Italian bread and peperoni rolls. It was heaven, a real sensual feast.
But past memories don't always jive with present reality. It seems that rural peacefulness has collided with urban reality. Last week there was a murder on the corner near my recollection. A drug deal gone bad. It seems that METH LABS have sprung up everywhere.
Town folks are complaining homeowners have all moved out and once that where single family residences have been turned into multi-unit rental complexes. The sense of ownership in the community has gone. Sound familiar? You know it has been said, "You can't go home again", but home can come to you.
The answer in CLARKSBURG, WV is the same as in LYNN, MA. We are all LANDLORDS OF OURSELVES, take ownership.
But past memories don't always jive with present reality. It seems that rural peacefulness has collided with urban reality. Last week there was a murder on the corner near my recollection. A drug deal gone bad. It seems that METH LABS have sprung up everywhere.
Town folks are complaining homeowners have all moved out and once that where single family residences have been turned into multi-unit rental complexes. The sense of ownership in the community has gone. Sound familiar? You know it has been said, "You can't go home again", but home can come to you.
The answer in CLARKSBURG, WV is the same as in LYNN, MA. We are all LANDLORDS OF OURSELVES, take ownership.
Monday, June 25, 2012
RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS - FREE CASH DISAPPEARS
» Lynn mayor vows to maintain city’s $15M rainy day account
What many groups across the city were counting on to be their personal panacea no longer exists, if it ever truly did. How much of it was just creative accounting carry-over? I would hope that the DPW DEBACLE taught us something. Well I guess it did, how to REHASH RHETORIC.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
COME GET YOUR FOLK ON!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
HODGEPODGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012
Now, for the third year in a row, Lynn's very own Hodgepodge Music Festival is coming! Hodgepodge has the most unique blend of local music styles; including acoustic, rap, rock, punk, metal, funk, and everything in between! AND AS ALWAYS THE FESTICAL IS FREE!
Starting at... 12PM, and extending all the way to 7PM, the show spans over hours of music.
FOOD will be for sale as well! Nothing over $2!
Hot dogs, burgers, drinks...
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONES?
CALL DEAN @ 781-307-6894
CALL DOM @ 339-440-1303
LINE-UP 2012
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
12:00PM - 12:30PM
Cody Dexter
12:30PM-1:00PM
Jayel
1:00PM-1:30PM
The Dirty Floorboards
1:30PM-2:00PM
The Informers
2:00PM-2:30PM
Panic Candy
2:30PM-3:00PM
The Zen Heads
3:00PM-3:30PM
Aesthetics of Murder
3:30PM-4:00PM
This Day in History
4:30PM-5:00PM
C̶o̶u̶r̶a̶g̶e̶ ̶L̶i̶e̶s̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶C̶a̶s̶k̶e̶t̶s̶ NOW Cosmic Origin
5:30PM-6:00PM
Xeno Hemiptera
6:00PM-6:30PM
Fiddlehead
6:30-7:00PM
The Chiefs
Starting at... 12PM, and extending all the way to 7PM, the show spans over hours of music.
FOOD will be for sale as well! Nothing over $2!
Hot dogs, burgers, drinks...
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONES?
CALL DEAN @ 781-307-6894
CALL DOM @ 339-440-1303
LINE-UP 2012
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
12:00PM - 12:30PM
Cody Dexter
12:30PM-1:00PM
Jayel
1:00PM-1:30PM
The Dirty Floorboards
1:30PM-2:00PM
The Informers
2:00PM-2:30PM
Panic Candy
2:30PM-3:00PM
The Zen Heads
3:00PM-3:30PM
Aesthetics of Murder
3:30PM-4:00PM
This Day in History
4:30PM-5:00PM
C̶o̶u̶r̶a̶g̶e̶ ̶L̶i̶e̶s̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶C̶a̶s̶k̶e̶t̶s̶ NOW Cosmic Origin
5:30PM-6:00PM
Xeno Hemiptera
6:00PM-6:30PM
Fiddlehead
6:30-7:00PM
The Chiefs
STATE OF THE STATE OF THE CITY
Last year the MAYOR called me out at this event. If she does so this year she willhave to speak up since I'm visiting my parents in WV. I am sure that I will hear all the juicy details and will have something to say. I encourage everyone to fill the seats.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
A NEW KIND OF CANDLELIGHT
SUPPORT
MAYOR JUDY KENNEDY’S
CITY OF LYNN - FIREWORKS FUND
Join us at The “Blue Ox”
Tuesday, June 19th from 5-10pm
10% of food and beverage sales will benefit:
The 2012 Fireworks Display
At Red Rock Park
Dinner, Refreshments, and Raffles
Come on down and join us for a great time!!!
Contact Mary Chalmers in Mayor Kennedy’s Office for more information 781-586-6850.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
PASTA'S PRIMAVERA WITH ME
No, that wasn’t just thunder you heard rumbling Friday
night, my stomach started rumbling when I heard I missed RICH COLUCCI’S
fundraiser the night before. It was going to be at OLD TYME ITALIAN CUISINE
RESTAURANT and RICH gave me a COMPLIMENTARY TICKET.
Now the part WV I am from, CLARKSBURG, we had marinara
sauce pulsing through our veins and pizza shops on every corner. I was so
looking forward to this. If I can ever be bought, the price is pasta. Rest
assured though, I have not succumbed to culinary corruption.
It wouldn’t matter anyway; I got the DATE wrong and
missed it altogether. Now I don’t want RICH to think I snubbed him. My stomach
is not that discerning. I mean, I know I supported CEF ROSA in the last
election but RICH has made significant strides since then.
He has stepped up his COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT lately. On
top of all of that he got me the key to the locked bathroom while I was waiting
in COUNCIL CHAMBERS to watch a COUNCIL MEETING. I mean I have priorities. 1) FOOD, 2) BATHROOM, and 3) THAT OTHER
STUFF.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
WHEELS THAT SQUEAK AND MOVES THAT WREAK
Coming soon to COOK STREET PLAYGROUND is a program involving the PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
Starting on JULY 9th, someone will be at the park five days a week engaging our youth in some sort of something. Thank you somebody.
JFK SAVES THE DAY
Probably provided by all that FREE CASH. How are you going to vote?
Starting on JULY 9th, someone will be at the park five days a week engaging our youth in some sort of something. Thank you somebody.
JFK SAVES THE DAY
Probably provided by all that FREE CASH. How are you going to vote?
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
DID YOU NOTICE THE ENTERTAINMENT AT NET'S NIGHT?
A new musical group is coming to LYNN AUDITORIUM. HARRY SCNURR, HONG'S campaign manager will bang the drums with MICHEAL OUK on bass behind front man, HONG NET who will be crooning all of the hits from their soon to be released CD.
The talented trio form the group, named H20, will debut the release WATERMARK at an upcoming party at CITY HALL. Details of their upcoming tour will be available as soon as I can make them up. Sorry for the wait but I am a busy man.
The talented trio form the group, named H20, will debut the release WATERMARK at an upcoming party at CITY HALL. Details of their upcoming tour will be available as soon as I can make them up. Sorry for the wait but I am a busy man.
Friday, June 1, 2012
RESIGNED TO RESIGNING, NO PRESSURE
June 1, 2012
Dear Honorable Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy,
As I am sure you are aware, my term on the LYNN DISABITY
COMMISSION is about to expire. For the past year I have had both the pleasure
and the honor to serve as Chairman. Your support has been invaluable and
unwavering.
We have accomplished a lot with the updating of the city’s
ADA policy, getting improved signage, starting a recognition program for
individuals who serve as role models for the disabled community, advocating for
the school department to successfully install a TTY device at the Parent
Information Center, and some other important advances.
Your call for auditing all city facilities to identify
ADA compliance is an important and exciting task. However, due to my ongoing
efforts to point out problems throughout the city, I feel that there is
becoming too much of a problematic conflict between my need to be
journalistically objective and my need to show you the loyalty you deserve.
So it is with heavy heart, I am respectfully suggesting
that my name be removed from consideration for the renewal of my appointment to
the commission. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Stanley H. Wotring, Jr.
Chairman, Lynn Disability Commission
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
CELEBRATE A CASH FLOW
Thanks to Trippy I got lots of pics for today's MEMORIAL DAY PARADE (scroll down, you'll see). Veterans and some of their groups were there. You had LYNN ENGLISH JROTC, CUB SCOUTS, and I even saw SWAMPSCOTT BAND represented. Of course, you can't have a parade where the politicians don't show up.
I am sure I missed a few but I am old and my memory ain't so good. I do remember seeing MAYOR KENNEDY, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PHELAN, COUNCILMAN DAN CAHILL, COUNCILMAN PETE CAPANO, and COUNCILMAN HONG NET. The LSC was represented by MARIA CARRASCO and CHARLIE GALLO.
The fact that it was MEMORIAL DAY is symbolic of what I want to talk about and that is the CITY ought to be in the business of making memories. There is money in celebrating, being POSITIVE PAYS. Trickle down and ring it up.
We are a city of many differences and many opportunities for an expression of those differences. With differences there is energy, things flow from hot to cold. If everything is the same, you have no movement, no energy. A static result.
So the trick, the ECONOMIC MAGIC comes from harnessing that energy. We need to make some memories to make some money. FESTIVALS and FINANCE kind of roll of the tongue together. I may be poor but I never said there's no money in poetry.
I am sure I missed a few but I am old and my memory ain't so good. I do remember seeing MAYOR KENNEDY, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PHELAN, COUNCILMAN DAN CAHILL, COUNCILMAN PETE CAPANO, and COUNCILMAN HONG NET. The LSC was represented by MARIA CARRASCO and CHARLIE GALLO.
The fact that it was MEMORIAL DAY is symbolic of what I want to talk about and that is the CITY ought to be in the business of making memories. There is money in celebrating, being POSITIVE PAYS. Trickle down and ring it up.
We are a city of many differences and many opportunities for an expression of those differences. With differences there is energy, things flow from hot to cold. If everything is the same, you have no movement, no energy. A static result.
So the trick, the ECONOMIC MAGIC comes from harnessing that energy. We need to make some memories to make some money. FESTIVALS and FINANCE kind of roll of the tongue together. I may be poor but I never said there's no money in poetry.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
CITY'S NEW POTENTIAL REVENUE STREAM
Forget about attracting new business. If we play our cards right, I mean pick our numbers right, we can kiss our tax burdens good-bye. See we got this SIXTEEN MILLION DOLLARS in FREE cash just lying around the MAYOR'S that with a little selective selecting we can exchange them for POWERBALL tickets and we gotta win some BIG money.
BUT, HEAVEN FORBID we lose, what the hey, it was FREE CASH.
BUT, HEAVEN FORBID we lose, what the hey, it was FREE CASH.
GETTING RIGHT WITH RIGHTS
Lynn board
to appeal ruling on police residency
Granted I don't always agree with the MAYOR'S legal opinions
BUT
I think she is DEAD-ON on this one. It's a battle we will probably ultimately lose. Do I want our police to live here? You bet your DONUTS. Having them live here gives them a vested interest in the community and more importantly gives the community a vested interest in them,
The argument that it doesn't cost anything to appeal is ludicrous. Even if it doesn't require a secret appropriation from some undisclosed line item, we as a community pay. The currency we use is social capital.
We want our police to want to live here. Give them a substantial reduction on their property taxes would make LYNN a more attractive place to live for them.
Sure, it's going to cost MONEY but so does losing lawsuits. Bad blood will be spilled.
BESIDES.....,
who do you want to give your money to: people who RISK THEIR LIVES.....
or....
people who RISK GETTING A PAPER CUT?
Granted I don't always agree with the MAYOR'S legal opinions
BUT
I think she is DEAD-ON on this one. It's a battle we will probably ultimately lose. Do I want our police to live here? You bet your DONUTS. Having them live here gives them a vested interest in the community and more importantly gives the community a vested interest in them,
The argument that it doesn't cost anything to appeal is ludicrous. Even if it doesn't require a secret appropriation from some undisclosed line item, we as a community pay. The currency we use is social capital.
We want our police to want to live here. Give them a substantial reduction on their property taxes would make LYNN a more attractive place to live for them.
Sure, it's going to cost MONEY but so does losing lawsuits. Bad blood will be spilled.
BESIDES.....,
who do you want to give your money to: people who RISK THEIR LIVES.....
or....
people who RISK GETTING A PAPER CUT?
Thursday, May 24, 2012
THE COLOR OF MONEY
At Tuesday night's LYNN CITY COUNCIL meeting it was approved that all of the groups that got grants last year would get them this year with NO new additions.
Because they experienced cuts from their funding source a couple of years ago, the FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP applied last year for a Block grant from the city. The FFSG provides with an opportunity for socialization and support for emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth and their families, They were DENIED. So that meant this year they were denied too.
COUNCILMAN PETE CAPANO spoke up after the vote and vouched for the good work the group does and that we ought to try and find them something. COUNCILMAN BILL TRAHANT echoed the sentiment and thought we should be able to come up with 10 to 20% of what they asked for. No votes were taken but there seemed to be an air of agreement in the chamber.
You know it's kind of funny in an ironic sort of way. At the last COUNCIL meeting they were all wearing GREEN RIBBONS in support of MENTAL HEALTH.
Because they experienced cuts from their funding source a couple of years ago, the FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP applied last year for a Block grant from the city. The FFSG provides with an opportunity for socialization and support for emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth and their families, They were DENIED. So that meant this year they were denied too.
COUNCILMAN PETE CAPANO spoke up after the vote and vouched for the good work the group does and that we ought to try and find them something. COUNCILMAN BILL TRAHANT echoed the sentiment and thought we should be able to come up with 10 to 20% of what they asked for. No votes were taken but there seemed to be an air of agreement in the chamber.
You know it's kind of funny in an ironic sort of way. At the last COUNCIL meeting they were all wearing GREEN RIBBONS in support of MENTAL HEALTH.
CONDITIONED FOR PROFIT
Not that anybody listens to me (my wife and kids sure don't) but I am all for the idea of adding AC. I mean it sure does get nasty in there in the summer. I've sat through a couple of those dance recitals. Drawing people in to the city is a good thing. Helps out what businesses are here.
STILL....,
I'd like to see some numbers to at least would make the fiscal medicine go down a little easier. Also, maybe a stepped up booking schedule would help make LYNN truly a destination location. I mean. after all we got that CULTURAL DISTRICT designation thing going on.
STILL....,
I'd like to see some numbers to at least would make the fiscal medicine go down a little easier. Also, maybe a stepped up booking schedule would help make LYNN truly a destination location. I mean. after all we got that CULTURAL DISTRICT designation thing going on.
PLANTING THE SEEDS OF CHANGE
The Goldfish Pond Association
is having their
32nd Annual Planting Day
Saturday, May 26th
Beginning at 8:30am
Join in helping plant flowers around Goldfish Pond.
For more info, contact Jack, Phone: 781-507-5879
For more info, contact Jack, Phone: 781-507-5879
JUST WHO'S PENNIES ARE YOU PINCHING?
http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2012/05/24/news/news07.txt
I don't know how you could have 16.8 million dollars in excess from last year's budget so you can propose all types of PUBLIC WORKS (Is there snow in the forecast?) give raises, and hiring a couple of new bodies, then introducing the prospect of maybe needing to raise taxes at the end of year (hint-after elections) to pay for all this generosity.
Hey, I wonder if that INDEPENDANT DPW auditor will have any extra time when he comes in?
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
HEAR YE, HEAR YE!
Perhaps I need to study the CITY CHARTER again, a petition may be in order over this DPW mess!
NO CORRUPTION HERE, WELL MAYBE THERE
Attorney: Lynn DPW in the clear
After members of the LYNN CITY COUNCIL venerated the memory of ST. FINK. JAY broke no laws and the big, bad media unfairly beat up on him.
Funny, I didn't see it so much that way. I personally went out of my way to not focus on him
BECAUSE
the problem is much bigger than one individual. It is SYSTEMATIC of a bigger culture of potential corruption.
By their own admission this budgetary HOCUS POCUS has been going on for 30 years. COUNCILMAN CAHILL tried to fall on the sword of responsibility for the problem. He was quick to point out and I agree, this sword would slay all of CITY HALL, past and present.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
SMOKING IS LEGAL, EVEN WITH MIRRORS INVOLVED
Now you see it, now you don't. To find the answer to what happened to the DPW money enter here [more] . Hurry before the SNOW we had melts.Nothing illegal happening here, keep it moving.
I was wondering, could we have those same auditors look at LPS'S budget to see if the same legal illegalities might be happening over there?
I was wondering, could we have those same auditors look at LPS'S budget to see if the same legal illegalities might be happening over there?
Monday, May 21, 2012
RESOLUTION FOR A REVOLUTION
Once again LYNN CITY COUNCIL is trying to exert a token influence on matters outside of the halls of this city. Only this time they are dealing with matters that directly affect all of the citizens of our cuty, our communities.
The resolution before the council calls on the state to ease the revenue burden placed on our's and other cities when taxes were cut in a disproportionate manner. The resulting cuts make providing basic services and an adequate educational system difficult for all classes.
More revenue is needed and this NON-BINDING resolution asks that the COMMONWEALTH not look to the low and middle classes to solve this shortfall. Yes this resolution can not actually force anybody to do anything but somebody needs to take a stand before the masses take over.
COUNCILMEN CAHILL, CRIGHTON, HONG, CAPANO, and BARTON are responsible for sponsoring this call for equity.
The resolution before the council calls on the state to ease the revenue burden placed on our's and other cities when taxes were cut in a disproportionate manner. The resulting cuts make providing basic services and an adequate educational system difficult for all classes.
More revenue is needed and this NON-BINDING resolution asks that the COMMONWEALTH not look to the low and middle classes to solve this shortfall. Yes this resolution can not actually force anybody to do anything but somebody needs to take a stand before the masses take over.
COUNCILMEN CAHILL, CRIGHTON, HONG, CAPANO, and BARTON are responsible for sponsoring this call for equity.
Friday, May 18, 2012
WORKED OVER PUBLICLY
It's kind of funny, funny ironic, not funny ha,ha that there is a BIG banner on CITY HALL about next week being PUBLIC WORKS week amid all the attention created by this manufactured controversy over overruns.
Yes it is ridiculous the amount of money spent given the winter we had. It is equally ridiculous to feign surprise that this could happen right under these people's noses. How long ago were they all singing the praises of JAY FINK? They knew, THEY ALL KNEW. For COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIM PHELAN to fake ignorance in order that he might lead a crusade only makes a mockery of the council's fiduciary responsibilities.
Exposing past practices for personal political gain is "risky business" if you may have been a participant.
Yes it is ridiculous the amount of money spent given the winter we had. It is equally ridiculous to feign surprise that this could happen right under these people's noses. How long ago were they all singing the praises of JAY FINK? They knew, THEY ALL KNEW. For COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIM PHELAN to fake ignorance in order that he might lead a crusade only makes a mockery of the council's fiduciary responsibilities.
Exposing past practices for personal political gain is "risky business" if you may have been a participant.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
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SEATING ARRANGEMENT?
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You know, do you remember when you were little and when you had dinner? All the grown-ups sat at one table and all the kids were at another.
Do you think when you sat on a stool or card table chair, you seats were equal?
Saturday, April 28, 2012
COUNCIL COMES THROUGH FOR CATHE
I want to thank the LYNN CITY COUNCIL for their 11th hour unanimous support for DR. LATHAM. I'm glad to see them finally take a stand for the children of LYNN. I understand that they were too busy over a month ago to listen to, not endorse my efforts to launch a petition drive. I even sent TERRY YOUNG a LETTER. I mean they had to fight for those union jobs in BOSTON.
Then they were preoccupied pronouncing their preference for UNION PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT jobs statewide.Important business, just not LYNN'S business.
If I knew they were going to read letters into the record, I would have asked my MOM to write one. I figure she knows as much about how education stands in LYNN as COUNCILMAN CYR.
Then they were preoccupied pronouncing their preference for UNION PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT jobs statewide.Important business, just not LYNN'S business.
If I knew they were going to read letters into the record, I would have asked my MOM to write one. I figure she knows as much about how education stands in LYNN as COUNCILMAN CYR.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
PICTURE THIS!
A new business in town that tugs at the creative strings to this poor, disabled poet's heart. You know I love words and a picture that's worth a thousand of them. The timing of this opening couldn't be better and was probably no accident since it coincided with the new ARTS DISTRICT DESIGNATION.
BOB told me that while he does other things, you know graphic arts stuff, he wanted to follow one of his passions and feature some photography work. My son and I attended his OPEN HOUSE, Trippy of course was there for the food, trying the shrimp cocktail, and I must say it is a very nice studio and will represent an excellent example of the positive growth of downtown.
PICTURE PERFECT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Saturday, April 14, 2012
KILEY KAN DO
- Thanks to the LYNN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION for their efforts at KILEY PARK. They just don't TALK about problems they DO something about them.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
MORE TAXI LANGUAGE PROBLEMS
Lynn police officer requests board punish taxi driver
Apparently this driver is not much of a music historian so he consequently doesn't know of JIM CROCE'S advice, 'YOU DON'T TUG ON SUPERMAN'S CAPE, YOU DON'T SPIT INTO THE WIND".
Apparently this driver is not much of a music historian so he consequently doesn't know of JIM CROCE'S advice, 'YOU DON'T TUG ON SUPERMAN'S CAPE, YOU DON'T SPIT INTO THE WIND".
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
LIVING HISTORY
“More Than a Number: Stories From Lynn” at the Lynn Museum
This is a well-written article (I said it was well-written so it can't be by me) about a social experiment gone madly wrong!
SUGAR HIGH PASSES BY BUSINESS LOW
Hey, I just remembered, I thought COUNCILMAN BRENDAN CREIGHTON had asked the ATHANUS FAMILY to come to council last night to talk on the state of their development plans. I guess everybody was so excited about the D'AMICI'S announcement it just slipped by.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
D'AMICI'S DOWNTOWN BRINGS BAKERY BUSINESS
The excitement downtown is rising with the news D'Amici is not only opening up a new retail store downtown to temp the taste-buds of locals and tourists alike (that BUTTERCREME frosting can pull them in) but also they are putting in a production business to service their three stores bringing 60 jobs to LYNN.
COUNCILMAN CAHILL did try to add a stipulation forcing them to stay open past 5 o'clock so he could pick up some treats after work.
COUNCILMAN CAHILL did try to add a stipulation forcing them to stay open past 5 o'clock so he could pick up some treats after work.
FINK FINALE
DPW Head JAY FINK will be leaving for FLORIDA to spend time with his GRANDCHILD. Hmm - I never would have guessed he was that old. The COUNCIL was disappointed about losing him.
BELLY UP TO THE LYNN CITY BAR
Looks like tonight we are going to talk about what your politicians are serving up. From tonight's LYNN CITY COUNCIL agenda:
Petition of Lynn Auditorium, James Marsh, Community Development, for
permission for Wine & Malt Beverage License at 3 City Hall Square.
(Crighton)
Clearly liquor is how you make money and everybody loves money. I just don't know how I feel about our elected officials tending bar in CITY HALL. If we want to maximize the Auditorium's profits.
When I went to college there was a pub put in an old church. You know place is important and some things just give you the willies.
Monday, April 9, 2012
FIX IT (FOOD) AND THEY WILL COME
Lynners say neighbors, patrons need to help spruce up and secure parks
Once again I would like to advocate for COMMUNITY COOKOUTS! Food attracts more than rats. Once people put a face on a problem suddenly it doesn't seem like a problem!
Once again I would like to advocate for COMMUNITY COOKOUTS! Food attracts more than rats. Once people put a face on a problem suddenly it doesn't seem like a problem!
Saturday, April 7, 2012
"UNION STREET", LYNN'S RED-HEADED STEP-CHILD
EDIC
director looking to past in vision for city's future
Clearly this is great news proponents of downtown. Raising the rhetoric is the way to go. positive talk leads to positive action. Bringing people to the place is a winning combination.
BUT.....,
as always UNION STREET is missing from the conversation. Everyone KNOWS its reputation and by ignoring it we risks subjecting all of the positive developments in downtown vulnerable to a flank attack. The energy and vitality of this area could be leveraged in such a way that could lead to an explosion of growth.
Failure to address and confront the problems associated with this street and its image will end up tarnishing the luster of the downtown's development and any designations.
Clearly this is great news proponents of downtown. Raising the rhetoric is the way to go. positive talk leads to positive action. Bringing people to the place is a winning combination.
BUT.....,
as always UNION STREET is missing from the conversation. Everyone KNOWS its reputation and by ignoring it we risks subjecting all of the positive developments in downtown vulnerable to a flank attack. The energy and vitality of this area could be leveraged in such a way that could lead to an explosion of growth.
Failure to address and confront the problems associated with this street and its image will end up tarnishing the luster of the downtown's development and any designations.
Friday, April 6, 2012
SCHOOLS CAN SAVE OUR COMMUNITIES
The Daily Item: Dispatches part 2: Putting heat on Lynn gang
Listen closely to what this teen is saying. We need to give our kids a place where they can belong and belongs to them. That is the premise behind OCCUPY LVTI. It would be a gathering place, a learning place where all the community could come together an be an extended family. IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
Listen closely to what this teen is saying. We need to give our kids a place where they can belong and belongs to them. That is the premise behind OCCUPY LVTI. It would be a gathering place, a learning place where all the community could come together an be an extended family. IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
YOUTH LEADERS TO TAKE THE LEAD
Lynn students form first Youth Council
It's good to see our young kids take ownership in their city and the goings on. Hey, that's a picture of my daughter, "How'd that get in there?"
Seriously, it was good to see so many young people stepping up to take responsibility for their future and ours.
It's good to see our young kids take ownership in their city and the goings on. Hey, that's a picture of my daughter, "How'd that get in there?"
Seriously, it was good to see so many young people stepping up to take responsibility for their future and ours.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
COUNCIL TO COUNSEL COUNCIL
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| LYNN YOUTH COUNCIL TAKES OFFICE |
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIM PHELAN gave a few opening remarks telling how oroud and excited he was to be working with this promising group of young kids. COUNCILMAN CRIEGHTON (who turns 29 tommorrow) introduced all of the kids since this was h
is iniative. COUNCILMEN BILLY TRAHANT, DARRIN CYR, PETE CAPANO,RICK FORD, DAN CAHILL, BUZZY BARTON, and HONG NET were all present to show their support.
Even though the MAYOR was in WASHINGTON she was represented by MARY CHALMBERS and JAMIE CERULLI. Also in the audience were REPRESENTATIVE BOB FENNELL and STATE SENATOR TOM MCGEE.
JUDGE GARY MCMANUS swore in the following youth into their new offices:
WARD 1: VICTORIA BENE MICHEALA HAMILL
WARD 2: TAMARA SARITA ASIAH WOTRING
WARD 3: MICHAEL DELUCA EMILY LADDERBUSH
WARD 4: ARELY ESCOBAR OURY BAH
WARD 5: MAKENZI MACKIN ZACHARY SAY
WARD 6: MARCUS GARRAUD STEPHEN SIV
WARD 7: NEYAT FISEHA SIMON KAZIMERCZYK
COUNSELORS-AT-LARGE:
WANDA PEREZ BRENDEN SENG
HEUBERT SEGURA FARHA MITHILA
is iniative. COUNCILMEN BILLY TRAHANT, DARRIN CYR, PETE CAPANO,RICK FORD, DAN CAHILL, BUZZY BARTON, and HONG NET were all present to show their support.
Even though the MAYOR was in WASHINGTON she was represented by MARY CHALMBERS and JAMIE CERULLI. Also in the audience were REPRESENTATIVE BOB FENNELL and STATE SENATOR TOM MCGEE.
JUDGE GARY MCMANUS swore in the following youth into their new offices:
WARD 1: VICTORIA BENE MICHEALA HAMILL
WARD 2: TAMARA SARITA ASIAH WOTRING
WARD 3: MICHAEL DELUCA EMILY LADDERBUSH
WARD 4: ARELY ESCOBAR OURY BAH
WARD 5: MAKENZI MACKIN ZACHARY SAY
WARD 6: MARCUS GARRAUD STEPHEN SIV
WARD 7: NEYAT FISEHA SIMON KAZIMERCZYK
COUNSELORS-AT-LARGE:
WANDA PEREZ BRENDEN SENG
HEUBERT SEGURA FARHA MITHILA
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
In this case we are talking dollars and we should be careful that it doesn't go up in smoke through holes in the roof of city hall. Since damage once done can never fully be repaired especially to our environment, I would propose that we specifically dedicate it to a project that would invest in and enhance our environment.
The danger of "no strings attached" windfalls is that there is a tendency to waste it on purchases you will regret later. Just ask some former lottery winners.
One idea would be some sort of plan would be direct the money to LYNN WOODS, a jewel LYNN has a right to be PROUD of.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
PROGRESS AT ANY PRICE?
Crighton
wants Athanases to face Lynn City Council
It is interesting how there is such concern about groundwater here yet it seems to be more interest in the benefits that developing this place could bring to downtown. Progress is means prosperity but are we prepared to pay the price?
Lynn has a history of looking past environmental concerns at any costs. Look at how it has been handled in the schools. Levels of lead at almost every school, using indicted contractors, the mold mix-up at DREWICZ, and along with questionable cancers, miscarriages, and respiratory illnesses raising concerns at that same location.
It is interesting how there is such concern about groundwater here yet it seems to be more interest in the benefits that developing this place could bring to downtown. Progress is means prosperity but are we prepared to pay the price?
Lynn has a history of looking past environmental concerns at any costs. Look at how it has been handled in the schools. Levels of lead at almost every school, using indicted contractors, the mold mix-up at DREWICZ, and along with questionable cancers, miscarriages, and respiratory illnesses raising concerns at that same location.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
HYPOCRISY LIVES!
Lynn council shows its support for Logan workers
I am GLAD to see the LYNN CITY COUNCIL take a stand in support of some 180 workers that are suffering under a failed system. `I hope it starts a precedent.
BUT......,
it is kind of funny, when I tried to go before them just to "announce" my intention of circulating a petition on behalf of 14,000 children I was ignored. Not only did I NOT get a resolution, a few of the councilors told me while they supported my cause they couldn't sign my petition. "YOU UNDERSTAND". Yes, yes I do understand.
I am GLAD to see the LYNN CITY COUNCIL take a stand in support of some 180 workers that are suffering under a failed system. `I hope it starts a precedent.
BUT......,
it is kind of funny, when I tried to go before them just to "announce" my intention of circulating a petition on behalf of 14,000 children I was ignored. Not only did I NOT get a resolution, a few of the councilors told me while they supported my cause they couldn't sign my petition. "YOU UNDERSTAND". Yes, yes I do understand.
CONSERVATIVE CONSPIRACY OR LIBERAL LITANY
Here is some useless information gleamed from the goings on at the LYNN CITY COUNCIL and LYNN SCHOOL COMMITTEE. There is a distinct difference on points of procedure.
At the COUNCIL the "moment of silence" is taken BEFORE "the pledge of allegiance" whereas at COMMITTEE meetings the order is reversed. Some sort of political indoctrination? Probably not.
At the COUNCIL the "moment of silence" is taken BEFORE "the pledge of allegiance" whereas at COMMITTEE meetings the order is reversed. Some sort of political indoctrination? Probably not.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
FOOTBALL IN THE CHAMBERS
Tonight LYNN CITY COUNCIL scored big with East Lynn voters as it recognized the accomplishments of the EAST LYNN POP WARNER A SQUAD as they won the State and Regional competitions going all the way to Disney World where they lost to the eventual National Champions. COUNCILMAN WAYNE LOZZI personally awarded members of the team and coaching staff with congratulations and accommodations.
FREE LUNCH FOR CITY EMPLOYEES?
Lynn grant writer starts Wednesday
You know I appreciate the potential a good writer can have for affecting change, but even I am unsure if this position will justify its salary. I am sure he can bring in more money. The question is why can't the existing people do the job. Sounds like Jamie Marsh is doing it. Maybe it would have been cheaper to take lessons from him.
You know I appreciate the potential a good writer can have for affecting change, but even I am unsure if this position will justify its salary. I am sure he can bring in more money. The question is why can't the existing people do the job. Sounds like Jamie Marsh is doing it. Maybe it would have been cheaper to take lessons from him.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
NO BARGAIN THROUGH THE BASEMENT
I would have to think long and hard about whether I would take this offer. Big banks are not in business to be good neighbors, the fact that they are so quick to offer up $5000 makes me suspicious. I suspect they feel stuck with the property and they are acting like they are doing you a favor letting the city take care of their problem.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
MAYOR HAS TOO MUCH ON HER PLATE?
Classical
rolls out new lunch program
Okay let's look at things here, kind of put things in perspective. Our MAYOR makes an appearance at a FOREIGN FOODIE'S (well they are out of Pennsylvania an that's like another country) debut but could not show up at the LYSOA MEATBALL MADNESS to benefit LYNN'S kids?
CHARTWELL'S boasted "locally" grown but then talked FLASH FROZEN. I just wouldn't pair LOCALLY GROWN and FLASH FROZEN together. I know about the science but I'm a POET. At LYSOA'S "PASTA WITH A PURPOSE" not attended by the MAYOR or any LPS ADMINISTRATORS, the tomatoes were from the FORD SCHOOL garden, the pasta was made by LVTI CULINARY ARTS program (so they didn't actually harvest the noodles here, people from OUR schools boiled LYNN water here) and the desserts were made with LYNN FLUFF.
Well the fact that the MAYOR only managed to attend one event could be forgiven if she used the ribbon cutting skills learned in this event to cut through the RED TAPE and actually get ANTONIO into the schools.
Okay let's look at things here, kind of put things in perspective. Our MAYOR makes an appearance at a FOREIGN FOODIE'S (well they are out of Pennsylvania an that's like another country) debut but could not show up at the LYSOA MEATBALL MADNESS to benefit LYNN'S kids?
CHARTWELL'S boasted "locally" grown but then talked FLASH FROZEN. I just wouldn't pair LOCALLY GROWN and FLASH FROZEN together. I know about the science but I'm a POET. At LYSOA'S "PASTA WITH A PURPOSE" not attended by the MAYOR or any LPS ADMINISTRATORS, the tomatoes were from the FORD SCHOOL garden, the pasta was made by LVTI CULINARY ARTS program (so they didn't actually harvest the noodles here, people from OUR schools boiled LYNN water here) and the desserts were made with LYNN FLUFF.
Well the fact that the MAYOR only managed to attend one event could be forgiven if she used the ribbon cutting skills learned in this event to cut through the RED TAPE and actually get ANTONIO into the schools.
Friday, March 23, 2012
PROGRAMMING CHANGE
3 indicted by feds in Mass. probation hiring probe
Looks like there may be a few new channels to the OLD BOY NETWORK. Luckily there aren't too many BLOGGERS with my last name. In fact there aren't too many anythings with my last name.
Looks like there may be a few new channels to the OLD BOY NETWORK. Luckily there aren't too many BLOGGERS with my last name. In fact there aren't too many anythings with my last name.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
HELP PLAY SAFE MAKE IT SAFE TO PLAY
The FACEBOOK group PLAY SAFE LYNN is currently drafting a letter to MAYOR KENNEDY requesting help by providing rakes and other supplies to enable them to clean up our parks. Community involvement is the way to energize positive change.
THAT'S NOT THE POINT
The availability of needles has little to do with the true cause of the problem. We need to provide alternatives. A sense of community and ownership must be developed.
Again I would like to throw the idea out there, community cookouts are the way to go. Block parties aren't just for the FOURTH OF JULY!
Again I would like to throw the idea out there, community cookouts are the way to go. Block parties aren't just for the FOURTH OF JULY!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
ZONING CHANGE
Lynn gets cultural district designation
Does this mean we have to start drinking our tea with our pinky's up? Probably not, as a matter of fact Dunkin Donuts will notice no downturn in sales. What will see served up is the recognition of LYNN for something other than distinctions that are upsetting to the constitutions of our institutions.
SONG AND DANCE TRANSLATION
Safety concerns dominate taxi meeting
I think it's funny how this conversation morphed into what was initially against :non-english speaking" cab drivers into one about "how can we better protect them?". Maybe it was the realization that LYNN is now a majority of minorities and as evidenced by the last election where two minorities were elected out of four COUNCILORS-AT-LARGE, "HEY, 'THOSE' PEOPLE VOTE".
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A CONVERSION OF MUSICAL PROPORTIONS
Charlie Daniels Band comes to Lynn Thursday
We think we've got it bad. LYNN just has that stupid rhyme. GEORGIA on the other hand has to put up with being labeled as a tourist destination of SATAN. Really what does HOT-LANTA mean? When you think of it like that our misperception doesn't seem that bad.
I got to see CHARLIE DANIELS when I was in college in the early eighties. Gotta like a man with a beard.
The wide array of available experiences is what makes LYNN great!
We think we've got it bad. LYNN just has that stupid rhyme. GEORGIA on the other hand has to put up with being labeled as a tourist destination of SATAN. Really what does HOT-LANTA mean? When you think of it like that our misperception doesn't seem that bad.
I got to see CHARLIE DANIELS when I was in college in the early eighties. Gotta like a man with a beard.
The wide array of available experiences is what makes LYNN great!
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
I was sitting at a HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting last night with WARD 4 COUNCILMAN RICHARD COLUCCI listening to one of the neighbors talk about the need to get involved with your city government by voting because it's easier to see the effects of your actions in your own neighborhood than nationally.
At this point I turned to RICH and we fist bumped as I repeated TIP O'NEALS old adage "ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL".
Probably no truer point of political philosophy was ever uttered.
At this point I turned to RICH and we fist bumped as I repeated TIP O'NEALS old adage "ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL".
Probably no truer point of political philosophy was ever uttered.
Monday, March 19, 2012
IT OUGHTA BE IN PICTURES.......WAIT, IT IS
The reality of things around my way.......the children of LYNN MASS are expose t...See More
Yeah I stole this from Facebook but young kids aren't going to die from my theoretical copyright infringement. The fact of the matter is that both innocent and non-innocent victims of potential pricks can suffer the same fate. We need to address the problem before we make the next news cycle
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