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Question #1
I played Gorns today and decided not to add any energy to an S-torp on the 3rd turn of arming. Do I need to pay a holding cost at all, I assume that I do not. I also assume that the saved energy will not dissipate until I've reached F or greater status if I decide to pay the holding cost at the appropriate time.
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What firing arcs do carronades use? The Bolting arc or the Launching arc? I think its the bolting arc but I'm not sure.
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Regarding question #1 - if you don't pay the energy for the third turn of arming (of any torpedo that the launcher is allowed to arm), then you lose the torpedo. You can't 'skip' paying for a turn, nor can you pay the second turn energy cost (which is something that you can do in SFB). So at the start of the third turn, the torpedo needs to at least be an 'F' torpedo or you lose all of the energy that you spent on the first two turns.
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Thanks Junior for the to the point reply!!! Do you happen to know the specific clause # for that one??
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Junior is right about question #1. Can't give you a specific rule number because I don't have the book with me.
#2, pretty sure it's the bolt arc because a carronade is a special kind of plasma bolt.
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Here's the rule references:
(4J2a) says "If energy is applied on the first turn and not the second, the energy allocated on the first turn is lost and arming can begin again on the next turn. If energy is allocated on the first and second turn, but not the third, the energy allocated is lost and arming can begin again on the next turn."
As for Plasma carronades, (4J4b) says under the section headed "Step 1": "The target must be within fixe hexes range of the firing ship (Carronades ignore the +4 hex cloak bonus) and must be within the Bolt Firing Arc of the launcher."
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Hey D24 thank you!!!
I read the rules a lot., but I lose something In my train of focus. Its great to be pointed to the right direction.!!!!
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No problem, sometimes it's easy to forget just *where* you read something in the rulebook and/or errata so a pointer to the right part can be handy.
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I have a question about Caronades. I thought I remember reading something about this before (but I can't find the topic), but I heard that Caronades are pretty devestating against Fighters. Is this rule in Romulan/Klingon Boarders rulebook, or is it in Distant Kingdoms?
If they are devestating to Fighters, can someone explain why?
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Althought I could be wrong, I don't think there is a particular rule about Plasma Carronades engaging or being devastating against fighters/shuttlecraft. As far as I know, these are engaged in the same way in which starships are engaged (this is mostly the case in FC with other weapons also).
I think the idea that Carroandes are deadly against fighters probably comes from the guaranteed damage out to range 5 (i.e. before the Stinger's effective range), where in combination with a single Ph-1 a carronade stands a good chance of crippling the target and thus disabling its fusion beams, even with only a single point of energy in the Carronade, and you can guarantee it with 3 points in the Carronade. That, or maybe it was particularly good in SFB (did it ignore the attack shift against fighters in SFB or something?).
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The rule is in the main rulebook (Rev4 KB; Rev0 RB).
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with all the health benefits of raw cacao powder, why would you chose to go with traditional cocoa powder again? to test this product i made an addictive raw chocolate "brownie" with almond butter and unsweetened shredded coconut AND an incredible grain-free chocolate cake. i will definitely be reordering soon!
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This cocoa powder tastes very fresh and, well, chocolatey! I do not usually think of cocoa as a health food, but this one is different! I used it to make some healthy snacks with, which also included honey and nuts, and... yum! I did not feel guilty at all letting my children and hubby eat as much as they wanted of those. Will buy again.
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I didn't know what taste to expect of raw cacao powder. I worried that it may taste very different from regular cocoa powder. It definitely does taste different, but it's still a very chocolate-y taste, and it's very good, not strange at all, and less bitter. We made a banana shake with it, and it was absolutely delicious!
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I'm always looking for additional sources of energy. I use Spirulina and Bee Strong daily for that purpose in addition to all the other supplements mostly from your website. I also try to eat well and only buy real food (the staff at the edge of he supermarket and little or no packaged. But I still learn something new every day.
I been trying different ways to use your raw chocolate. It's obviously unsweetened; so I think it takes an acquired taste as it is the case for wine. Since I have gotten used to drinking coffee with no sugar, I experimented one day mixing some of the chocolate powder with it. I do use milk, which in itself contains lactose, which is kind of sweet.
Now to the point: I sometimes drink coffee before I run to increase my energy level and hopefully make it a faster-paced run. I tried it with the chocolate the other day and was surprised to have more energy than usual. I had been struggling with the Miami heat, which zaps your energy and had so far in a while been unable to run 9-minute-miles. With my chocolate-coffee-milk fusion, I accomplished this goal on an otherwise empty stomach. I might have just discovered a new power gel.
Power gels are packed with caffeine and sugar (the better ones have protein in them). Runners are supposed to use 1 15 min. before starting an exercise activity and replenish them every hour after that. I'm going to continue to experiment with your raw chocolate instead.
Thanks for always delivering my orders so quick!
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Being able to provide my kids with a organic hot chocolate, love you guys for providing this product!!!
Posted by Eileen from Abilene on 17th Jul 2013
I eat chocolate every single day. That's likely not going to change so I decided to start controlling the QUALITY of the chocolate I consume. Now that I've been using raw cacao for the past ~3 months the other chocolates I used to use don't even taste good to me. This is one step forward in my healthier eating that's EASY for me!!
Posted by Phyllis on 8th Jul 2013
Because of cacao's many benefits, I add it to my morning drink of coffee to give the coffee a rounder, more fuller taste. That's all I seem to need to start my day.
Posted by Unknown on 28th Jun 2013
Thanks for the Cacao Brownie recipe on your website. Nobody can resist them, and they're soo healthy. It's my most used recipe when I want to take a meal in to a shut-in or new baby. Cacao truly is as blissful as love.
Posted by Sue on 18th Jun 2013
Our family loves adding this to our whey protein shakes in the morning. Provides a quick breakfast that is easy to make and gives energy all morning with a version of chocolate that is good for you!


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Please add to the list and keep it going through out the winter!
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Awesome idea. Thanks
When you say 'rideable' do you mean snow free? I live in Ayer and we currently have some trails in the area that are ridable, but cha need studs.
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Doesn't have to be snow free, just passable
Willowdale isn't snow free but it's rideable as well without studs according to a post on MTBR.
12/31: Fells fire-roads rideable without studs
As of 1/2/13, Russell Mills was in sweet shape. Trails are hardpacked. I guess the MV crew snowshoe'd the area, then packed it in with fat-bikes. Mint!!!!!!!!!! No studs needed, just lower pressure.
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Rode Trail of Tears Friday. It was 98% bumpy/crunchy ice. Gave just enough traction. No studs needed.
Stow town forest is ridable with regular tires (no studs required). Main trails are packed like concrete, smaller singletracks are ridable with a little extra effort needed in places.
Rocky Neck is very ridable as well as Bluff Point in CT. Just did it yesterday in rather low knob tires and only the steepest northern facing hills I wasn't able to get up.
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Willow St (exit 7) on the Cape is in awesome shape. Totally rideable with just a couple (rideable) puddles of ice/snow and a couple trees across trails (I'll cut asap). AND, the trail fairy has leaf-blown much of the Willow St side and the Mary Dunn side, making those cleared sections sticky and super-fast.


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I also tried "Top Gear" on the SNES, very just like the Lotus sequence - but the continuous divided display even in one gamer is a little frustrating - but still experiencing the experience though.
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Tell me about it, commercial looks nice
It is, better than the first one.
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I brought this shade for my powder room and I was very happy with the quality, color and went well with my whole decor. I have learned to read reviws on products I buy on line and usually I am pleased with my purchase. I went to Lowes to inquire about ordering a similar shade with the privacy liner and it was hundreds of dollars to custom order so I am very pkeased with this purchase.
We love this bamboo blind. I need to order two more, but can't find it, please let me know if I can order two more. Thanks.
After 200 days the backing completely disintegrated on all the shades.
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Reina is a girl with international ambitions and an international style. She combines those delicate Oriental looks with a suggestion of a Western body image. This works well for her because she is looking to make it big far beyond the boundaries of her native Tokyo.
She has already made a start. Reina's talents go beyond modelling and extend to dance and singing. She has starred in her own group's music videos and one day hopes to go solo – but don't tell the rest of the group that!
She has a very individual style. Long-legged and tall for a Japanese girl, she can come across as a shy and quirkish character.
So we were taken by surprise when we found that she is really into fast cars. Not as a passenger but driving them at their limit the way that is so popular in Japan. Reina is an all-round fast paced girl.
|bjordi Switzerland
what an exiting mixture of colors, surface an mood....
|Roger United States
What a tramp! Bad girl Reina shows all! (as any tramp would!)
|Abracadab Uganda
Wow... Her pussy is so beautiful and Japanese-y!
|Laurie United Kingdom
Fucking Wicked These Japanese girls are unbelievable ~ decadent, sophisticated, an acquired taste. I don't care for some of the comments leveled at these beautiful creatures, and its a real shame they no longer feature...
|Hank Viet Nam
Once U Go Asian Renia is the perfect example, "Once U Go Asian U Forget Caucasin"..an American in Asia for 17 years now..no Christian Hang Ups..Cheers
|CF United States
She has such a beautiful behind. I can't believe nobody commented on the last few pictures. There should be a whole photo set just dedicated to her stunning derriere.
|GT640 United States
first one First one here! Yummy
|wheeler United States
looks seriously dominatrix!!!lol super sexy!!!
|alex United Kingdom
reina delicious
|Chinaski United States
Tokyo tramp What is it with your Japanese models and their abundant pubic hair? I've owned cats that were less furry than this girl! This isn't the 1970's...Tell them to shave!
|simon Switzerland
The culture and taste in Japan is just different. Once in a while this is o.k., but not for a living.
|Pete United Kingdom
RE: Tokyo tramp Very hot set and love the bikini, but agree with Chinaski this is a european sites presumably appealing to mainly western tastes. She would look so much hotter shaved.
|blackflash63 Australia
Reina wow WHAT A LADY i am sure she has a little sister in australia cause ive seens her. reina such beauty, what a smile, small firm boobs with rock hard nipples. and her pussy, well i did enjoy seeing the deep rich chocolate like color of this beauties pussy, all very tasty and wanton. a lot of ppl say that the ladies should be shaved, not me i enjoy smooth and natural.
|Laurie United Kingdom
Candy Floss My tongue lavished in thick brush-strokes her fragrant hot vulva, chewed on her sticky sweet hair. My finger sought her warm anus and I thrilled to her tightening spasm as she whimpered in ecstasy, arched her back and spread her burning flower, her exquisite pearl hot and salty between my lips...
|wheeler United States
she sure gets my motor running!! (more so WITHOUT the pink!)
|alex United Kingdom
reina very sexy
|B United States
one hot lady
|Snowpig United States
Reina has a very dark spot on her labia that should be looked at by a dermatologist, if it hasn't already been checked out. I'm not a doctor, but I have had two melinomas.
|lawdog United States
Reina I would love to see Reina do a massage session with Mike !
|Pete United Kingdom
Nice body Reina has a great body, lovely cute tits but somehow seems a little awkward in her shots, I think you need to build her confidence Petter, but she has great potential.
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The Mystique of the Orient I love the tight focus of these crisp images, they fill the canvas with a breathtaking eroticism. I believe Hegre must have been inspired by the extraordinary exotic beauty of Reina to produce these brilliant galleries, and I am too, seduced by this stunningly delicious creature...
|wheeler United States
never was much of a race fan...until now!
|Newtown81 United Kingdom
Bum She's got a lovely bum, but generally the Japanese girls don't do it for me.
|tdonna4 United States
I have to agree with "Bum". I think there are too many Asians showing up lately over the last few months; lovely but not my cup o' tea.
|Laurie United Kingdom
Wickedly Delicious I would love to take her deep up the arse, then let her pretty mouth deliver the coup-de-grace...
|Laurie United Kingdom
The last 17 Images are so fucking ravishing, I just can't help myself. What is it, they are not explicite but they have such a torrid effect on my libido. I just want to bury my face between her fragrant cheeks and savour her exquisite anus with my tongue. Reina is simply irresistible...
|wheeler United States
I wonder if she can fix wheelchairs! (mine suddenly needs a tune-up!)
|Roger United States
Very cute young Japanese girl! Great butt series starting with photo 41 and the series really takes off with 54 with Reina "opening up" to show all. Shots 57 and 62-63 are especially rewarding. There is something extra special when Japanese girls show their assholes, clean and tight, and so erotic and submissive. Thank you Reina and thank you Hegre!
|Chaz United States
Not sure what turns me on more...the girl or the car.
|Nav United States
I'd probably f**k the girl first.
|Pete United Kingdom
Boots Love the boots, Reina is really hot in this set, could be another up and coming star for hegre.
|Duffman United States
The sexiest thing i have seen on this site. Great body, Beautiful curves. The girl is nice too.
|Laurie United Kingdom
Exotic Desire What impresses me about this gallery and others of Japanese girls I have so far seen is the astonishing imagery. I am almost tempted to question the origin because of the difference in style and presentation which is breathtakingly intimate and features the derriere more than Hegre usually does. I love the freshness of detail and sharp definition, all the right notes in this stylish rhythm of stunning images. The erotic intensity is achingly arousing and Reina is utterly delicious...
|shad United States
where are the closeups
|BRUNO United States
Petter! This site just keeps getting better and better and better. Keep kicking-A, Petter!
|Laurie United Kingdom
Eastern Promise She is so fucking delicious, I would love to spray her exquisite nipples and slowly lick them until achingly stiff...
|wheeler United States
I'd buy one! (and, I can't even drive!)
|alterwolf Germany
reina and cars no thank you.
|tdonna4 United States
Way too many clothed pictures.
|kevin Viet Nam
you must be joking! This is terrible photography of a terrible model.
|DanDen Canada
Nice set Love the colors. Much more cute when she smile!!!
|Pete United Kingdom
Reina Some very curious expressions but love the boots, she has great legs, cute tits and a nice smile so looking forward to much more from Reina.
|United States
I really like this set. Really cute girl, and I like the tight outfit, and I like the pics where she looks like she wants to kick some butt.


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Vol.1 N.o6 Barcelona, November 25, 1936 Please reprint THE SPANISH REVOLUTION WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE WORKERS' PARTY OF MARXIST UNIFICATION OF SPAIN P.O.U.M. AGENTS FOR ENGLAND: The I.L.P. The Marxist League. The Socialist League. PRICE IN ENGLAND: 2d. AGENTS FOR U.S.A. : Y.P.S.L. The Labor Book Shop PRICE IN U.S.A. : .05 EDITORIAL OFFICE: "THE SPANISH REVOLUTION" 10, Rambla de los Estudios BARCELONA CONTENTS Capitalist Democracy or Socialism: The Brussels Congress defines the Issue. - Resolutions on Spain. - Proceedings of the Brussels Congress. - Recognition of the Burgos Junta. - The Growth of the Workers Party of Marxist Unification the P.O.U.M at the front. - The Agrarian program of the P.O.U.M. - Political Rights at 18. - The New School — News and Notes CAPITALIST DEMOCRACY OR SOCIALISM The Brusselles Congress defines the Issue The resolution on Spain, voted by the Brussels Congress, which we are publishing elsewhere in this bulletin, won the approval of our Anarchist comrades of the "Solidaridad Obrera". However, it has drawn the ire of the reformists of the "Treball", the newspaper of the Catalan Communists, who are so bitterly attacking the P.O.U.M. and its revolutionary position. It is scarcely necessary to say that this resolution was drafted with minute care for historical accuracy and political justice. What does is say regarding the attitude of the Soviet Government towards the course of events in Spain- In the firts place it states that the neutrality policy was initiated by the French Peoples' Front and that this Peoples' Front was initiated by the Communist International. This is an historic fact that no one can deny. Can anyone deny that the Soviet Government was associated with this mistaken nonintervention policy? There has been a change in the attitude of the Soviet Government, a change that we, as responsible revolutionary Marxists, cannot be content just to welcome and praise, but must explain, and interpret to the working class. Has Stalin at last understood the mistake which he made for two and a half months and has he now decided to correct it? That there was a mistake is proved by the fact of its correction, and the change of policy. Really the most important factor which has dictated this change is the realization on the part of Stalin, that Franco, with the bold aid of Hitler and Mussolini, would win the civil war, thus reinforcing the political and strategic positions of German fascism, which Stalin holds as his mortal enemy. The correction of the error was not dictated by the desire to serve the interests of the Spanish revolution — although Lenin would not have stayed neutral for a single minute — but rather by a preoccupation with its foreign policy, the instinct of self preservation in face of the international forces. In a word, the real interest of Stalin is not the fate of the Spanish or international working class, but rather the defense of the Soviet Goverment, by his policy of treaties with one block of states against another. In spite of this, the resolution invites the workers of the world to "uphold all attempts of this kind", which are capable of being effective in the struggle against fascism. The working class must oppose, however, any policy which would try to alter the class character of the Spanish revolution or attempt to limit it to the defense of the capitalist republic. Why do we say this? Because the Soviet Governement brings aid to the democratic republic and not to the socialist revolution. We do not and cannot agree to this. We are struggling with the Spanish workers for the Socialist revolution, not just for the democratic republic. Are we going to hide our profound disagreement with the Soviet Government, with the Communist International and with its Spanish section? Not at all. That would be hypocritical and criminal. We are not hypocrites and criminals, but responsible, revolutionary Marxists. We hold a political line and we shall defend it. We are responsible before the working masses and before the revolution and we shall not fail. We welcome the help of Soviet Russia, a little late, but none the less valuable, but in exchange for this aid, we shall never consent to divert the working class from its class duty or to hold back the revolution. With aid or without it, with help or alone, faithful to Marx and Lenin, we shall fight to the very end, to victory or to death, for the Spanish and for the international socialist revolution. RESOLUTION ON SPAIN 1) The Congress expresses its deepest solidarity with the Spanish workers struggling against fascism. If they had only to fight against the fascist forces of Spain, their victory would be certain; but they are fighting at present against the forces of international capitalism, and especially those of the fascist countries, Italy, Germany and Portugal. 2) Spain at the present time is the battlefield of the International working class. The Congress is proud to note that the workers of many other countries are fighting at the front beside the Spanish workers; but individual acts of courage and devotion are not sufficient. It is necesary that the entire working class should participate actively in the struggle. 3) The Congress emphatically condems the so called "neutrality" policy which has been actually carried out until recently by the International Trade Union Federation of Amsterdam, the parties of the IInd International and the governments in which they participate. It notes that the French government, giving way before the pressure of the reactionary French bourgeoisie and the fascist states, has taken the initiative in establishing the real blockade against the Spanish revolution, confirming once more the inability of the bourgeois democracies to struggle effectively against national or international fascism. The Congress condems this foreign policy of the French Peoples' Front, a Peoples' front that was formed upon the initiative of the Communist International itself. The Congress likewise condemns the policy of the Soviet government which felt it necessary to join in the deceptive non-intervention agreement. It hopes that the present attitude of the U.S.S.R. dictated by the fear of seeing Hitlerian fascism
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Written by Dagmar Fors Karppi Friday, 21 September 2012 00:00
Finding a solution began with a retirement offer which included $1,000 for each year of service which was accepted by 89 employees whose last day with the town was Aug. 30. They will receive the funds in a single payment at the end of October. It will be paid with a $7.5 million 10-year bond. The payment included any unused or sick days owed. The workers are guaranteed health care for life and for a surviving spouse, for five years (this is not a reduction or increase, but the same as the current contract).
At the May 15 board meeting the retirement incentive was on the calendar and Supervisor Venditto said he was hoping to get 220 town employees to accept early retirement for a budget reduction of $10 million that would put the town on track financially. He said his aim was not to hire new people but to let talented people already on the staff step up to new positions. On the town calendar that day was a resolution to override the state's 2 percent budget cap but it was tabled as he worked for a solution that does not include a tax increase.
On Aug. 30, the 89 retirees walked away from the town. The offer was available to fewer than 300 employees 55 or more years of age and who were with the town for at least five years.
The number of people accepting the buyout wasn't sufficient. On Sept. 13, Supervisor Venditto and the town board sent a letter to town employees to explain just where he was in finding the solution. He said previous union contracts were "the highest rated contracts in the entire State of New York." He said while the town has been fiscally prudent, cut discretionary spending and encouraged early retirements still, "the ongoing recession has forced our town to deal with an operating budget shortfall (of $13 million)."
The supervisor said at the start of negotiations they requested an immediate payroll lag [a delay in payments], no pay increases in either 2012 or 2014, with a return to the contractual increase in 2015 (4 percent pay increase plus a step, an automatic incremental increase). He said, "The offer also included a no-layoff clause, with no change to your health benefits. Unfortunately, on August 1st, your union leaders rejected the administration's request."
He said they have begun the layoff process although he was keeping the lines of communication open with the union saying, "When there is time there is hope."
When the town passed their current budget in October 2011, CSEA Local 881 President Robert Rauff Jr. sat in the audience in the town hearing room with several of his department members. Supervisor Venditto acknowledged Mr. Rauff and told the audience that the two were friends — had a good working relationship and that when he needed help, Mr. Rauff got his workers to do the needed task. That budget gave the workers a 3 percent raise, the year before they received a 2 percent raise. Based on those comments last year, now Mr. Venditto said, "...because of our family-like relationship with our union," he hoped they would find a solution.
During the Sept. 4 board meeting Supervisor Venditto kept alluding to the town's finances during several hearing discussions. He said, "Our bond rating has been downgraded... We are cash poor and asset rich... While other municipalities have infrastructure problems, we are in good shape." He added, "We had 14 years of good bond ratings... (now) layoffs are eminent."
The town has been involved in capital improvements to the infrastructure — creating a great system of parks and recreational facilities — but the result is paying off the debt service. But in the supervisor's view, "The economic crisis is temporary, the town is forever."
Currently the town has $674 million in debt, according to state reports. In the current budget the town listed debt service, paid on the principal of their loans as $47,665,000; debt service interest paid on their loans as $22,650,335. They are paying down the principal as they pay interest on their loans at a total figure of $70,315,335.
With the town's bond rating going down, they will be paying more for that debt service going forward.
The TOB budget total for 2012 was/is $262,464,593. Of that, the budget listed salaries as: $95,845,161 and employee benefits as $17,502,613 for a total amount of $113,347,774 for staffing.
For the remainder of 2012, the salary decrease as a result of those taking early retirement is $3.4 million. In the 2013-14 budget they will see a decrease of $10.5 million. The town is currently preparing their next budget with Oct. 16 as the hearing date, at both 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Terry Kelly, who ran for a seat on the town board last year said, "The town's purpose is to provide service to the citizens and not jobs for the workers. They should provide the services at the lowest cost possible and with the fewest workers. It is unfortunate that people are losing their jobs but the town employment rolls were bloated in the past with patronage jobs. Now to find a solution they are borrowing a million a month to pay their bills. The last $10 million was for retirement benefits. They gave lifetime benefits. The costs are outrageous.
"Eighty-nine people took advantage of the retirement package which included $1,000 for each year served and lifetime health benefits," he said.
It should be noted that once the people have retired, those payments will come out of state funds. The people who have retired will have no un-employment payments but if people are laid off the town will be paying into that unemployment bucket.
Mr. Kelly added, "Especially in these times, losing your job is sad, but it appears the town made up jobs when someone needed them. They created an unnecessary service such as the public safety department to employ people. It has a commissioner and three assistants.
"They were paying messengers to deliver things in the same town hall. If you need to send something to the other branch, use Fed Ex with no benefits, instead of paying someone $50 grand with benefits.
"The public safety department costs $7 million for a department of 56 people including the commissioner and four assistant commissioners with special skill sets. What kind of expertise, in boats, the harbor and weather is needed? All you need is one person in charge. You don't need that many management positions. That is how you get a bloated system."
Mr. Kelly said he doubted the union would give the asked-for concessions and that could mean layoffs. "It is unfortunate but necessary. We're broke. They spend more than they bring in and they borrow, which carries a cost," he said.
The town public information office said that 89 of 1,261 town employees took the town's retirement package. Those remaining may feel the pressure to ask their union leaders to negotiate. In some school districts, teachers allowed their unions to accept no raises to help retain fellow teachers. Calls to the TOB union, CSEA Local 881, went unanswered.
As of now: public works had 349 employees, 16 left; parks had 245 workers and 15 accepted retirement; the highway department had 197 employees, 13 have left; the community and youth services department had 66 employees and nine have left; planning and development had 77 employees of which seven have left; general services had 45 employees and five have left.
The receiver of taxes lost five of 18 staffers. Environmental resources lost four out of 51 employees. The department of intergovernmental affairs lost four of 24 workers. The town board employed 27 people and three have left. The comptroller's office had 36 employees and two have left. There were 14 people in human resources and two have left. Public safety lost two out of 56 staff members.
The town clerk's office had 17 employees and one has left. The supervisor's office had 16 staffers of whom one left.
The town attorney's office has 23 people on staff and none took the retirement package. The town has often hired outside attorneys when it sees the need in special cases.