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Re: ‘Got Books?’ bin aids Harborlight

goutusn — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:10:35 -0000

You should add some with just the bird too (no words) :P

Good collection so far.

Re: Candidates to debate tomorrow

mollypotshot — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:46:17 -0000

What does it matter who taped the debate? It was live the words were spoken by both the candidates and the end result by the people showed they choose Mayor William Scanlon to represent them. Stop the pettiness, and move on. I am sure you have better things to do than this. How about bowing your head for our fallen Hero's of all the wars on Nov. 11th and whisper a prayer of Thank You to them. Move on it's time!

Re: Trick or treat at City Hall

allseeingeye — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:24:04 -0000

Look at Mr Bill. He looks like the banker from the game Monopoly. And he spends the public's money like it was from the game.

Re: Candidates to debate tomorrow

hijo0824 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:04:00 -0000

What ever happened to the tape of that debate? Bev-cam said they did not have the contract to tape it. That a private company hired by mayor scanlons campaign.

Re: Slate endorses Scanlon

tomhayes — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:03:32 -0000

They screwed up and the bid was written incorrectly. It was not 'rigged'. That's what I'm talking about, the accusations with no facts to back it up.Just emotional blather.If it was 'rigged' they would have been prosecuted. The mayor as well as many on the council and the BG&T commission did not want Johnson Golf Management because of the track record, and they were proven right. Having Johnson get the contract by lawsuit, which by the way is the way he won a few other golf course management contracts with other cities, cost Beverly a lot more than $1M large in lost memberships and greens fees from public play over Johnson's tenure because he let the course become a disgrace. They went from a full membership (300+) and a 7 year waiting list to under 100 members and no waiting list. I'm not the one who needs to wake up. Get educated and use facts, not emotion.

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

allseeingeye — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:57:22 -0000

Anthony why are you sooooooooo concerned about our city when you don't even live here. O that's right.Your partner ROY GELINEAU is a city employee..

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

allseeingeye — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:42:36 -0000

What letter nshoremn. Everybody keeps talking about this letter. But yet nobody is able too put it on the table. So is this just another political scam from the SANLON CAMP trying to put another rubber stamp in so we have nobody fighting for the CITIZEN'S.Plus if there is a letter maybe it hasn't rose to the top because there mite be alot of truth to burke's evident's about these 2 spouses...

Ill take my chance's VOTE BURKE NOV 3RD

Re: Slate endorses Scanlon

allseeingeye — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:21:13 -0000

Just another RUBBER STAMP Wes yyyyyyyyy

Re: Slate endorses Scanlon

allseeingeye — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:19:10 -0000

Well lets see Tom 51 years here hmmmmmmmmmm .Did you just wake up. If you don't call rigging a bid at the beverly golf and tennis illegal or underhanded maybe you should go back to sleep.And let's not forget it cost the tax payer's 1 mill $ large

Re: Slate endorses Scanlon

tomhayes — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:17:43 -0000

I have always tried to understand the comment, and similar ones, referencing 'those in Mr Bill's back pocket'. I have lived here my entire 51 years and I follow the political scene in Beverly through the papers, watching Council meetings on TV, and talking to Council members. I know many of the councilors through life-long associations; Maureen Troubetaris, Bill Coughlin, Tim Flaherty, Kevin Hobin, Paul Guanci, Wes Slate, Judith Cronin,and others who served during Bill's time in office, such as Bruce Nardella and Roger Morency. I don't profess to know who they support now for Mayor, but these are all strong people who wouldn't 'rubber stamp' something just because Bill Scanlon wanted it. They all have too much invested in their community.
Secondly, in Bill Scanlon's tenure I have never seen nor heard of any scandal involving illegal or under-handed activities, only things surmised and spewed by his detractors and never supported with facts.
John Burke cannot say the same. The anonymous letter scenario, while definitely not illegal, was certainly under-handed. Mr. Burke stated in the first Mayoral debate that he didn't need to trash an opponent in order to win an election, but he trashed 2 Beverly families good names, and didn't have his facts straight. Seems hypocritical. He also sat back and let his fellow Councilors do his bidding, didn't even cast his vote to reflect the feelings in the letter.
This is a man of integrity, conviction and courage we want to manage our City? He stated at the time one of the reasons he wrote the letter anonymously was he feared retribution from the Beverly Police. I have to wonder then what would happen if he had to sit on the other side of the table to negotiate a union contract with the Beverly Police: Would he negotiate a contract not only fair to the union but protect the interest of the Beverly taxpayers as well? Or, fearing retribution, give in to every demand? I had no problem with Mr. Burke wanting to bring to light his perceived problems with the Beverly Police Dept. That's his duty as someone who ran for office. but as an elected official his duty was to speak up, hold to his convictions, and vote his conscious. That would have demonstrated leadership. Add that to the number of City Council meetings I have watched and witnessed with Mr. Burke's disregard for Robert's Rules and I see a lack of leadership and professionalism necessary to be Mayor of Beverly.
The choice couldn't be clearer.

Re: Slate endorses Scanlon

gordenberrett — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:11:36 -0000

THOSE IN MR BILLS BACK POCKET HAVE SPOKEN....SAME NEWS AS ALLWAYS..........

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

Lynnontheocean — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:33:30 -0000

I think there are a lot more important things that we should be discussing in Beverly, 1.The unnoticed homeless teens that are just sleeping in the parks, due to all of our adolescent group homes being shut down. 2. The homeless in general which have caused many arguments and unnoticed burglaries. We have one Homeless shelter that is very limited as to age and gender. It will also be in danger of being shut down due to the cutbacks that the Governor is planning on doing. The old McDonald's @ the begining of the Salem Bridge was originally shut down in order to open a shelter which never existed. It's been 15 yrs. and they still have not reopened this bldg. for a shelter. It is only going to get worse with so much unemployment!! 3. The potholes throughout the whole of Cabot St. which hopefully will all be taken care of with the work now being done! 4. After reading all of these comments, since when doesn't education count, and especially a Masters in political science!! He's been trained by the most experienced in the whole country Kennedy and Kerry!! If there's nothing more we can't have enough of it's Education, Education!! The rest will come with experience, we'll never have change if we don't give someone a chance!!

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

SalemNews — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:04:34 -0000

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Re: Slate endorses Scanlon

nshoremn — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:15:29 -0000

Good job Mr. Slate....I agree with you

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

Deadman — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:31:16 -0000

And these people are my neighbors.......

Re: Slate endorses Scanlon

BobSeamans — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:03:06 -0000

Those who know Burke have spoken.

Re: Snow removal ordinance calls for fines

trinaknoll — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:57:04 -0000

WOW! You sure have alot to say for someone graduated in 1990.
Is the snow that big a deal up there???

You should run for Councilman! lol

Signed,
Trina Duerden - Knoll Class of "90"

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

trinaknoll — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:35:26 -0000

Also with the deepest respect to nshoremn, I would like to counter with the following:
1. Please read my response to Mr. Anthony Kline
2. I agree Democrats - on the books - do not give money back - I am Democrat
3. "JB ruined his own credibility....." 2 years ago??? Mr. Scanlon has made no mistakes???? Not one. He has just in the last month.
4. BClinton's pants were around his ankles all the time and his legacy still says he was a good leader.

Happy Election to all!

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

trinaknoll — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:15:39 -0000

With the deepest respect, I would like to respond to your rebuttal. I would like also for you to consider the following:
1. "Communication" is a general factual key concept in politics today much minded relationships, partnerships, and professional encounters.
2. Recently graduating with a Master's in Political Science is not only commendable but, like you mentioned "recent". Mr. Burke has been equipt with the latest and greatest tools for today's political society. Mr. Scanlon has not seen a classroom in many many years.
3. Interning with Politicians or better yet, people with the Political experiece that surmounts our ages together is a good idea before running for Mayor of a City.
4. Personally, I had no college education and sucessfully "Project Managed" a multi million dollar gov't contract, on a Submarine Base with many departments, contacts, legalities, and sub contractors to manage. Furthermore, have recieved several "spot recognitions" and a newspaper article about a training project that I lead at a Nuclear Facility. I am currently embarking on a degree further Law School to only connect the dots.
5. Lastly, the posistion of Mayor is a political seat and reserved for a Politician.

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

nshoremn — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:56:38 -0000

JB is a democrat----ever know a democrat that gave money back??? Trina, you have been badly misled about JB's background, education, qualifications and experience to run a good size city. I do admire your ability to speak your piece and express yourself, a right we all have.
JB really ruined his own credibility with the City Council unsigned letter 2 years ago when he attempted to attack spouses of people in city government personally, then not sign the letter. His pants are still around his ankles with that one. The newspapers have referred to him as a "cheat, liar and defendant", not anyone else.

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

anthonykline — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:52:49 -0000

First, I want to convey my respect for the fact you put your name on what you write, something your candidate does not do. That aside, parsed to its essence, John Burke's own web site presents his resume as follows. In high school, he was the student representative to the school committee. He was a number of other things as well, but let's not go there. He volunteered at BevCam. He attended Emerson College which, according to its web site, is "...dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts..." While there he served several internships in the entertainment industry. He says he served internships with Senators Kennedy and Kerry. He is employed as a legislative aide and he attended Suffolk University, from which he only very recently graduated with Masters in Political Science and Public Administration. If you were hiring a chief executive to run a city of 40,000 residents, 4,200 public school students, 17 different departments and an operating budget of $110 Million, John Burke's resume would not even get him an interview, let alone the job. He is not a manager, he is a politician. And a terribly soiled one at that.

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

trinaknoll — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:10:57 -0000

John Burke has got the background, the eucation, and experience, to handle the City. He obviosuly meets all the qualifications to run period. By his wanting to give the people credit, back the money from "trash money" collected they originally forked up for "trash" seems like the most appropriate, down to earth approach I have heard since George W. Bush! Scanlon = Bush ...we will take their money for THIS AND KEEP IT FOR SOMTHING ELSE! Outrageous!

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

apollan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:30:28 -0000

If we look around at our beautiful city and compare it before Bill Scanlon was elected Mayor, the improvements are staring us in the face. Just look around! We must remember the brief period when Crean was Mayor. The city came to a stand still. The John Burke annoynomous letter incident cannot be forgotten. It speaks to the integrity of a person. John Burke has SHOWN HIMSELF to be sneaky and under handed. The restraining order against him also speaks volumes about his character. It cannot be explained away by that was awhile ago. I know that family wants their privacy protected, but suffice it to say that Burke cannot be trusted to handle the huge issues of a City budget in a honorable and trustworthy manner.

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

betsyanderson — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:21 -0000

I do not understand what one of the commenting posters said. I have heard this before one or twice. Could someone clear the air on this? I would really like to know why there was restraining order? Does anyone know ?

"Defendant" in the Salem District Court, where a family kind enough to take him in years ago grew so concerned over his menacing behavior, violent conduct and history of intimidation that they obtained a restraining order against him.

Re: ‘Trash’ talk from the candidates

anthonykline — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:00:42 -0000

I agree, John Burke does not get that Beverly residents who pay two dollars a week to have their trash picked up curbside, and who spend an hour or so a week reducing that trash through recycling, are helping to keep teachers in our classrooms, firefighters in our stations and police on our streets. I disagree that this alone encapsulates the race. The candidates' respective resumes encapsulate this race.
Through his financial skills and acumen, Bill Scanlon is efficiently managing a budget that exceeds $100 Million. John Burke has never managed a budget beyond his monthly rent and living expenses. Through his ability to forge productive working relationships with the city council and school committee, Bill Scanlon is improving our schools, rebuilding our infrastructure and redressing centuries old flooding problems throughout the city. John Burke could not even hold the respect or trust of his fellow city councilors. Through his thoughtful cultivation of the city's commercial tax base, in the face of shrinking state aid, Bill Scanlon is successfully steering us through these most difficult of times. John Burke has yet to put forward any credible economic development plan.
John Burke has called the mayor rude, and while the mayor has not responded in kind, others have. After John Burke's secret attempt to scuttle an appointment he was publicly supporting, he was called "gutless" in the city council chamber, a "liar" in the Beverly Citizen, "cowardly and irresponsible" by the Salem News and his inability to control his worst impulses once earned him the title "Defendant" in the Salem District Court, where a family kind enough to take him in years ago grew so concerned over his menacing behavior, violent conduct and history of intimidation that they obtained a restraining order against him.
I think these contrasts better encapsulate the race.