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Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary shares some of her readers' responses to an earlier blog article she wrote about the odd and humorous names she's run across while researching family history in old newspapers.
After publishing my Unusual & Funny Names of People blog article on 7 November 2013, readers wrote in droves, sharing additional funny—or should I say hilarious—names. Some were submitted directly to our blog, and others via Facebook pages such as the RootsWeb Genealogist page at www.facebook.com/groups/17834741205/.
We are chuckling over their submissions, and hope you will too!
Several submitters recounted tales of fun surnames reflecting colors.
"Sometimes when women get married, their new names are comical, too, like one I found recently whose last name was White, but when she married her name became Sarah White Rice." —K. Campbell
"I encountered two families, the Browns and the Greens, who named their children various colours. I remember one of the Brown's first names was Green. Other names were Orange, Violet, Purple, and Red but I'm sure there was another. There was another family who named their daughters Ruby and Sapphire, so when their son came along, of course they called him Emerald." —A. Smulders
Here is an item from a "Personal and Social" column from 1897, mentioning John Green Brown (see www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39512930). It also mentions another unusual name: Miss Scrap Wright.
That made me think about all the reports of men and women marrying their Miss or Mr. Wrights!
I once found a Purley Wright, and wonder if anyone has ever encountered a Purley White?
D. Peters reported these names: "Actress Poppy Montgomery and her siblings Poppy Petal, Rosie Thorn, Daisy Yellow, Lily Belle, Marigold Sun, and their brother Jethro Tull."
She was referring to Australian-born Poppy, who was born with a much longer name: Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donahue. If interested, be sure to read her Wikipedia bio at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy_Montgomery.
In my earlier funny names blog article, I enquired if there were ever people by the names of R. U. A. Crook and Justin Case? I didn't discover a Crook with those initials, but just as I suspected—there really was someone by the name of Justin Case!
"In 2009 there was an individual who lived in the same area as where I was working. He was indeed named 'Justin Case.'" —S. Moore
And A. Smulders reported: "I transcribed the name Ah Choo once." She also reported seeing some names which sounded like profanity! She didn't repeat them, so you'll have to use your imagination.
Food Names
I'm wondering if this next woman's middle initial was B?
"My favorite name on my family tree is Barbara Cue." —Kathy
"I found Mr. FUDGE in a South Carolina census today. Still looking for the NUTS, DIVINITY and PEANUT BRITTLE." —M. Vanderpool Gormley
Musicians and Cartoonists
Artists have long been known to adopt unusual monikers. Dizzy Gillespie, Chubby Checkers and Fats Domino are some that come to mind, but M. Kates reported a person by the name of "Octave Piano," which is one I hadn't heard.
There was also a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, Jay Norwood Darling, who shortened his Darling surname to "Ding." If you've ever visited Florida's Captiva Island, perhaps you've visited the National Wildlife Refuge named after him. See http://www.fws.gov/dingdarling/.
Native American Names
The descriptive nature of Indian names, such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, is always intriguing.
However, I've found one a bit more graphic than usual. This man from Bullhead was elected a tribal councilman of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in 1967, and he is also recorded on line 71 of this 1940 Census. If anyone has insight on the origin of the surname Kills Pretty Enemy, please enlighten us!
Double Meanings, Interchangeable Names and Relationships
One of my earlier blog articles was about someone named "B. A. Husband," and a "Husband" reader responded: "Thanks for posting this. It was fun to see my name in there."
When I enquired, "So, are you a wife who is a husband? (Sorry, couldn't resist.)," she replied:
"LOL. I am a Husband who is also an ex-wife and a future wife…Us Husband women are the only women that can be both husbands and wives at the same time. I don't mind if you use my comments at all Mary." —S. Husband
"I ran across a woman a while back whose name was Polly Esther Cotton. I had to look at it twice to make sure it wasn't an error. It still could have been a misspelling of the last name, I suppose…We have an artist here in town whose name is Mack Truck (real name; the local librarian told me about him)." —K. Campbell
"I went to high school with a girl named Harley Davidson…A friend's mother was named Dimple Dottie." —L. Boyd McLachlan
"And in the 1960s I went to grammar school with a boy named Rusty Bell." —S. Moore
I wasn't able to find a historical newspaper account for a Rusty Bell, but I did find three at Find-A-Grave, along with the grave of a gospel preacher named Ding Dong Bell:
(See www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=85849251)
"I knew a woman years ago named Gwen and she married a man named Gwen, so her married name was Gwen Gwen." —D. Peters
Here Is an Assortment of Other Contributions from Readers!
"In researching the family who adopted my father-in-law, a ways back there was a marriage into the Snow line; while Fielding Snow is not so funny, other members of the lineage had a real sense of humor. One I found was Frost And Snow ('And' was his middle name), Mourning Snow, and Fountain Snow." —N. Morris Boyd
"I have a Manely Peacock in my family tree. He was a captain in the Union Army. My gg-gm's sister's maiden name was Sarah Madara. My favorite isn't in my family tree however. I came across this name on FamilySearch: Morris Morris, born in Morristown, Morris County, NJ. I wonder what he named his cat?!" —M. Guenther
"I found an Icy North in a census record. Went to school with the Flower sisters, Iris, Rose and Daisy." —G. Marshall
"I have a Major Buchanan; yes she was a girl." —S. O'wen
"In the Dutch [family] trees, you often see a difference of one letter between genders. Cornelis for male, Cornelia for female. End result: Aunt and Uncle Corny. We had a family around the corner from us whose kids were named April, May, and August." —A. Smulders
Genealogical Challenge
Thanks to everyone who shared their findings and brightened our day! If you run across more funny names during your family history research, please share them with us.
Next on the Funny Genealogy Names series will be hysterical town names! I've got a whole slew of funny place names in Texas, including the town of Ding Dong. When I publish it, I'll be sure to let you know how someone stole their bell!


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When a collaboration between Millenia Fine Art and Terra Firma/Zotz Racing first came across our radar, we immediately thought: kitschadelic. After all, what business does an art gallery in, of all places, Orlando, have decorating Porsches for competition racing? Visions of some hand-painted travesty better suited to Burning Man danced in our fevered noggins. But then we dug a little deeper. And we turned up the Chairman of the Board.
Turns out, the number 17 Porsche 997 GT3 that Millenia is kitting out for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Jan. 26-27 might actually look pretty dang cool. Sixties Swingin' London-era photog Terry O'Neill is the artist whose work the 17 car will sport. Reportedly, some of the images will be of Frank Sinatra, who O'Neill seems to have captured lighting up smokes more than any other lensman in the modern era. Pay a visit to Millenia's website for a sampling.
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Attacking invasive zebra mussels upstream
There's increasing evidence that the zebra mussels now multiplying in Lake Lillinonah and Lake Zoar were begat upstream, at Laurel Lake in Massachusetts, before riding the Housatonic River south into the two man-made lakes.
So this summer, researchers will see if they can destroy the microscopic mussel larvae before they even get into the river.
If the study proves successful, it may provide the Housatonic River and lake communities with a strong tool to keep the mussels at bay.
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has agreed to spend $30,000 to fund the project, spearheaded by the Candlewood Lake Authority.
It's hoped the study might provide a way to keep the mussels -- a non-native, invasive species that can grow by the millions and significantly alter any water body where they lodge -- from Candlewood Lake, which is now zebra mussel-free.
"It might even slow them at Lillinonah and Zoar,'' said Larry Marsicano, executive director of the Candlewood Lake Authority.
An environmental survey team studying native bivalves found zebra mussels in Lillinonah and Zoar in October 2010. So far, they've not made their way into Candlewood Lake, which gets its water from the Housatonic River via the Rocky River hydroelectric power plant in New Milford.
In the ensuing two years, there's been a sustained effort to educate the public about the mussels.
It's to make sure boaters don't accidently spread them by dumping bilge containing the veligers into an uncontaminated body of water.
But last fall, it was clear mussels were multiplying quickly in Lillinonah and Zoar, turning up on docks and boat bottoms.
One unanswered question has been how the mussels got into the Housatonic River and the two lakes.
According to Marsicano and Bill Hyatt, director of the natural resources unit of the DEEP, there's a growing consensus that the veligers are coming from Laurel Lake in Lee, Mass.
"It's my understanding that is the case,'' said Hyatt, who acknowledged he's not been involved in the zebra mussel studies, but has spoken to those who are.
Researchers found zebra mussels in Laurel Lake in 2009. Since then, the mussels have grossly infested it.
The lake has an outlet pipe and a brook that both lead to the Housatonic River. In the spring, after the mussel larvae hatch out by the millions, they may be traveling by brook and pipe to the Housatonic River, then south into Connecticut.
The research project funded by the DEEP will hire Kevin Kelly, of the Department of the Interiors Reclamation division.
In western states, Kelly has found that if he treats a water source with a low level of carbon dioxide gas, it kills the veligers.
Hyatt said the levels of CO2 Kelly uses in the process does not harm other creatures in the water.
"It's just enough CO2 to lower the pH levels in the water,'' Hyatt said. "That affects the veligers when they're at a vulnerable state and kills them.''
"It acts like a narcotic on them,'' Marsicano said.
He said the study will concentrate on the flow coming out of the pipe, because that flow is much more uniform compared to the brook and thus, more suited for scientific study.
"It's easier to quantify,'' he said.
If it proves successful, there might be a larger attempt to kill the veligers coming out of Laurel Lake.
Marsicano has said that without this constant flow of new veligers, the zebra mussels in Lillinonah and Zoar might not be numerous enough to create a thriving population on their own.
"We might be able to drop them down there,'' he said.
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HONOLULU — To celebrate the University of Hawaii's 100th anniversary in 2007, Hawaiian Telcom's nine 2006-2007 directories will feature nine different pieces of artwork — one on the cover of each directory — by University of Hawaii students, faculty and staff. The first to appear will be onHawaiian Telcom's Official Directories for Oahu in October 2006. Directories for the counties of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui will be distributed in January and February of 2007.
Hawaiian Telcom will choose cover artists for the centennial directories through art contests, one for each of Hawaii's four counties, which start today and end on May 15. In addition, designs will be selected for the Oahu yellow page directory, Windward, Leeward, East Honolulu and Oahu's new companion directory for a total of nine cover designs. The contests are open to all University of Hawaii part-time and full-time students, faculty and staff enrolled or employed at University of Hawaii campuses at any time during the spring 2006 semester. The University of Hawaii will present winners with a cash prize of $200, and Hawaiian Telcom will also present winners with anadditional $100.
The tradition of featuring work by local artists on the cover of Hawaii's telephone books began in 1973. Selected artists have had their work printed on more than a million telephone directories statewide every year, giving them recognition and exposure to a broad audience.
This new twist on tradition will feature art on six different directories for Oahu (White Pages Directory, Yellow Pages Directory, Leeward Directory, Windward Directory, East Oahu Directory and the new Companion Directory), and on the combined white and yellow pages directories for Hawaii County, Kauai County and Maui County. Each county's University of Hawaii campuses will hold a separate contest for that county's directory covers. Each directory will also have dedicatedpages inside featuring the artist for that directory's cover and providing information on the University of Hawaii's centennial.
"We are honored to feature aspiring local artists on our official directory covers and to celebrate the University of Hawaii's 100th anniversary in an appropriately creative way," said Mike Ruley, Chief Executive Officer of Hawaiian Telcom.
"We are grateful to Hawaiian Telcom for providing us this unique opportunity to commemorate our centennial while showcasing the talent of our university community," said David McClain, UH Interim President. "The winning entries featured on the various directories throughout the state will serve as a tribute to the special place in which we live, work, learn and play."
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UH Hilo
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Phone: 808-974-7307
UH West Oahu
96-129 Ala ʻIke
Pearl City, HI 96782
Bldg. B-104C
Phone: 454-4750
Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96817
Communications Arts Bldg., Room 2-302
Phone: 845-9469
Kapiʻolani Community College
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Honolulu, HI 96816
Naio 201
Phone: 734-9843
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala ʻIke
Pearl City, HI 96782
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Phone: 455-0524
Windward Community College
45-720 Keaʻahala Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Kuhina 110
Phone: 235-7366
Hawaiʻi Community College
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-974-7611
Kauaʻi Community College
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihuʻe, HI 96766
Phone: 808-245-8284
Maui Community College
310 Kaʻahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
Art Building
Phone: 808-984-3249 or 808-984-3202
Entry forms are also available online at www.hawaii.edu/news.
About Hawaii Telecom
Hawaiian Telcom is the state's leading telecommunications provider, offering a wide spectrum of telecommunications products and services, which include local and long-distance service, digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband for Internet use, wireless services, and print directory and Internetdirectory services. The official Hawaiian Telcom directories are the state's most comprehensive and accurate telephone directories. For more information, please visit www.HTYellowPages.com.
About the University of Hawaiʻi
Established in 1907 and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the University of Hawaiʻi is the state's sole public system of higher education. The UH System provides an array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and community programs on 10 campuses and through educational, training, and research centers across the state. UH enrolls more than 50,000 students from Hawaiʻi, the U.S. mainland, and around the world. For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu.


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This Blog focuses on Ancestor Stories, both the stories themselves about my family's ancestors and discussions of where they come from and how to prepare and share them. These stories may be non-fiction or fiction – we will always tell which is which, of course. Also see my KINNICK blog and The HOMEPLACE Series Blog, left sidebar, scroll down.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tombstone Tuesday - WK LOWERY
Walter LOWERY was born in 1835 in Belmont Co, Ohio and died in 1914 in Henry Co, Indiana.
Elizabeth GOUDY LOWERY was born in 1838 and died in 1903 in Henry Co, Indiana.
They were the parents of eight children.
We enjoyed our visit to Henry County, Indiana, a few years ago to visit many of the LOWERY sites.
Families are Forever! ;-)
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oops- was practising my "href's" and deleted my message! ok, already, I'll try again!ReplyDelete
Bill, it's interesting that we have both posted tombstones that have the name of Lowery -- mine is David Lowery Keyes, who carried his mother's (Elizabeth Lowery)family name.
Interesting, yes! I looked at yours, as well, thank you... doesn't appear to be a close connections, but very likely is a few generations back. Small world! ;-) Isn't the Internet amazing! ;-)ReplyDelete


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Birchall preaches patience ahead of crucial match vs. Alajuelense.
Here in Central America, supporters have earned a reputation for being rabid, do-anything types who will create an imposing atmosphere.
Whether that translates into success for teams is a different story, but visitors to Costa Rica will surely earn their result if that's the case.
Birchall is part of the LA Galaxy squad that traveled to Costa Rica for Wednesday's critical CONCACAF Champions League match against Alajuelense (10 pm ET; FOX Soccer).
Along with Morelia, the Galaxy and the Costa Rican club have six points, and Wednesday's encounter could go a long way in determining who gets out of the group stage and who does not.
For now, the Galaxy may be content with getting out alive.
"All's I remember was an intimidating atmosphere, a full house, the crowd right on top of you, the turf pitch as well," said Birchall, recalling an international qualifier he played in Costa Rica while on duty with Trinidad and Tobago. "It was tough to play. The atmosphere is more intense than what I'd witnessed before."
Back then, the fans came out to support la Sele. In a day's time, the locals will come out to support Liga Deportiva Alajuelense. The stadium has already claimed a victim as Morelia fell 1-0 in the teams' opening match of the Champions League.
What likely helped Alajuelense out against Morelia is what could also play into the hosts' favor against the Galaxy.
"[The fans] can make the away team get intimidated — not scared to play but on edge, like this is their home patch and they don't want anyone to come in and win the game," Birchall said.
"I just think that's the mentality of [Central] American teams. I remember playing in Guatemala, Honduras, and they're the same. … I expect a tough game and a loud crowd."
Had things gone differently for LA in Mexico, perhaps the match would not be as critical as it is. Morelia scored two late goals last week and the Galaxy had a legitimate goal waved off because of a nonexistent offside call. When Alajuelense beat Motagua two days later, the stage was set for a mammoth encounter.
"We've just got to try and get the same mentality as what we did in Mexico – go out, be patient, hold them for 20 minutes and try to get into the game then and steal a goal, which we did exactly," Birchall said.
"And then the last 20 minutes, if you're winning you know you're going to be under pressure and try and hold out. Our tactics went to plan in Mexico — apart from the last seven minutes."
Even though the atmosphere will be just as daunting as it was in Morelia, Birchall said the club's approach should help balance things out and eventually sway things towards the Galaxy's favor.
"We feel like we have more of a chance to get a result here than what we did in Mexico," Birchall said.


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SO WATSON DOES IT YET AGAIN........whenever Australia are in dire straits you can guarantee Watson will have failed,I can't remember a time when he has saved a sinking ship (unlike Brad Hatton ) well it's happened again at Derbyshire,because the Aussie had brought up a good total in their first innings Watson also got a decent score and this has happened countless times in his career,I do wish he realized he is a liability to the team,and pack his bags and come home to retire as graciously as he can,there are many players waiting in the wings who are many times more reliable than he is.
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The selectors sorted it for him.
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In Santiago de Compostela you will have everything at your finger tips when it's time to buy a few gifts for family and friends. If you leave Plaza de las Platerías square next to the Cathedral, you will come to the most popular shopping streets in the historic quarter: the Rúa do Franco, Rúa do Villar, Rúa Calderería and Rúa Nova. In this area you can buy typical handicrafts in silver and jet, and of course all kinds of objects related to the Way of Saint James and the Apostle ("botafumeiros" or giant incense burners, scallop shells, walking sticks, hats, cloaks, figurines....).
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Benbecula is not quite as pretty as the other islands but there is a lovely little loop you can do on the island of Grimsay just north of it. The settlement of Baile Mhanaich in Benbecula (Balivanich on older maps) has a good choice of shops and places to buy food.
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#1 2011-02-11 23:09:27
I sent this email to all the Selectman candidates at this time last night..with the exception of John Cronan (I was unable to find his contact information).
Dear Wareham Selectmen candidates:
Hello, My name is Dave DiPietro. As you may (or may not) know I formerly blogged as PShooter, then PSPAN....and more recently as DDPTRO on warehamwater.com (where Im currently a site administrator). I also have my own website, where I post mostly BoS meeting videos (http://takebackwareham86bos.blogspot.com). I came up with a list of questions (see attached file) that I hope youll choose to respond to, and would then like to post those questions/responses for (potential) voters to read. I plan to (at the very least) post them on warehamwater.com ..and my own website. But if all of you respond (and are ok with it)..then I would try and make them available to Wareham Week, The Courier, and the Wareham Observer. The attached MS Word Doc can be edited to include your responses, and I will post ONLY what you write and send back to me.
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1. What are your views, hopes and/or concerns about Westfield?
2. What are your views on the Chief of Police situation?
3. What are your thoughts on the job performance of Town Administrator Mark Andrews thus far? Which of his decisions have you most agreed with and/or which havent you?
4. What do you see as the greatest challenge(s) facing Wareham, and how do you plan to address it/them?
5. What would you most like to accomplish as a selectman/selectwoman?
6. How do you feel about Wareham?
#2 2011-02-12 09:14:34
I hope you get some answers, Dave..
#3 2011-02-18 23:05:24
Oh, well..
I tried
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#4 2011-02-18 23:09:42
Give them the same respect they showed you...get a write in candidate(s).
#5 2011-02-19 05:07:53
DDPTRO wrote:
I sent this email to all the Selectman candidates at this time last night..with the exception of John Cronan (I was unable to find his contact information).
Please post their contact information here, phone numbers too, if you have them. They're seeking public office and should make themselves accessible to public inquiry.
If you'd rather, send it privately to email@example.com
We'll get this ball rolling, one way or another.
#6 2011-02-19 20:15:52
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Please post their contact information here..
Michael Schneider
Ellen Begley
Donna Bronk
Frank DeFelice
Jennifer Petersen
#7 2011-02-22 13:30:02
Selectman candidate Frank DeFelice has responded to my questions. Thank you Frank... If any other candidate wants to respond..my email still works..
1. What are your views, hopes and/or concerns about Westfield?
I must admit, I don't know a lot about Westfield. I did vote against it every time except at the last town meeting. I believed that there could have been a problem with the way the deed read and I have a problem where Westfield is located; it is not a convenient place for seniors. As the energy in Wareham shifts to the west, that may all change.
2. What are your views on the Chief of Police situation?
I don't believe any town in the state of Massachusetts would hire an acting Police Chief for over one year, allow him to work part-time and give him a car to drive approximately 150 miles round trip on the town's dime. Stanley also contracted for eight police vehicles and an SUV before town meeting approval. That's either arrogant or ignorant of the procurement laws. Carte blanche authority given by the Town Administrator and Selectmen has allowed him to administer our police force from North Andover. Let's open up the Chief's job to the most qualified candidates. That's something the town's administration should have done two years ago when Chief Joyce left the post. As for the ongoing Operation Safe Streets, obviously it's the members of our full time police force that are making our streets safer, and it is this group collectively that merits the credit.
3. What are your thoughts on the job performance of Town Administrator Mark Andrews thus far? Which of his decisions have you most agreed with and/or which havent you?
I would like to reserve my judgment of Mark Andrews for now. With that said, there is much to be desired of his hiring record. Ms. Scaduto was hired and resigned as Director of Assessment without due process (advertise and interview). He advertised for the Inspector of Buildings at nearly $52,000 but is paying $75,000 to his friend, who is not certified as a Building Inspector. Next year he's proposed a 10% increase to over $82,000. Then he hired his girlfriend to oversee lifeguards without properly advertising the opportunity for employment. It seems that Mr. Andrews knows how to talk the talk. I haven't seen any ability to walk the walk.
4. What do you see as the greatest challenge(s) facing Wareham, and how do you plan to address it/them?
The greatest challenges facing Wareham are twofold. We need to get our financial problems settled first and then restore Wareham to a place people want to live, work and visit. Wareham is blessed by the existing development taking place. We have a good residential and commercial base. So why isn't Wareham heading in the right direction? I believe the turmoil caused in the last five years or so has put our town on shaky ground. We need to come together, treat our employees with respect and bring that question to those on the front line. They know best what the problems are and likely have good suggestions as to how to fix things.
5. What would you most like to accomplish as a selectman/selectwoman?
I would like to see the Town of Wareham become a place where people desire to work, live and vacation while maintaining a sense of pride. Employees shouldn't have to worry about ridiculous computer audits or reprisals from officials. It has destroyed morale and it will take a deliberate effort to restore. I am tired of town employees working without a contract, tired of the average man getting overlooked, and tired of the Town of Wareham being the laughing stock of Southeastern Massachusetts.
6. How do you feel about Wareham?
I have to be honest, I have mixed feelings about Wareham right now. I love where I live. I love fishing, the bays, seafood, and the availability of shopping. I don't like the way people have been treated by elected officials and the attitude of some people in positions of authority. I don't like the opinion that outsiders hold against our town. So when elected I will strive to reverse that.
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#8 2011-02-22 15:26:35
Sounds like a good, honest, forthright,no nonsense, straight to the point man.
I would vote for him if I could.
I hope he posts here during the election so we can learn the truth, because he seems to go to the bottom line...no BS... That is a good thing.
Honesty, especially now, will get you a lot of support.
#9 2011-02-22 15:41:38
Sounds like a man who should be our next selectman.
#10 2011-02-22 16:00:43
While the others act like this site doesn't exist, lets see if we get any more responses..simple questions that are of some importance "moving forward"..have we heard that phrase somewhere?
#11 2011-02-22 16:45:46
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While the others act like this site doesn't exist, lets see if we get any more responses..simple questions that are of some importance "moving forward"..have we heard that phrase somewhere?
Don't hold your breath Htb. I'm sure the MWF co-founders are too good (at least in their own minds) to respond. It'll cost them votes. Being affiliated with the Donahues will cost them even more votes. And get this, Mr Holmes is helping them campaign too. They are both a sure loss.
So what has MWF actually accomplished since it's inception that has actually made any positive difference in Wareham ? It's all political rhetoric and gimmic. No substance.
I went to their coming out party that they called a "citizens participation" meeting, which turned out to be a pre town meeting to "move forward" Jane D's town meeting agenda. Heaton spoke to Westfield and Stanley held another dog and pony show. Otherwise they really didn't care what was on the mind of the citizens. Just more charade.
Neither can be trusted. Just a couple of mouth pieces.
So that leaves Cronan. Enough said !
At least Mr DeFelice seems to be in touch or at least has resources to keep him informed. That's a leader. He's got my vote. I'll be telling all my girlfriends and man friends.
#12 2011-02-22 17:41:27
i like what he said and i will vote for him, i will not vote for mike ,ellen ,cronan or donna bronk, my other vote might g0 to peterson but jennifer we need to know more about you, l please respond to dpetros questions.
#13 2011-02-25 04:29:00
Get your BOS candidate score card...
Left to Right: Frank DeFelice, Donna Bronk, Jennifer Petersen, Michael Schneider, Ellen Begley, John Cronan
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#14 2011-02-25 08:04:15
Don't vote for those last two, the charter members of the Bobo Fan Club.
Where's their "Hooray for Bobo" T-shirts?
By: mike9f on 2/14/10Who's the Man? Robert is the man!
#15 2011-02-27 10:51:16
Did the best I could here with what I had, which was nothing.
Imagine that, six candidates for two public offices and not one steps forward to engage their voters.
Frank DeFelice -did- respond to Dave's questions above, but personally, I want to see some substance behind the serious charges he recently leveled against the Wareham Water Dept.
You, gentle reader, no doubt have your own questions. Please post them.
It's 2011. Candidates who can't type don't count.
#16 2011-02-27 11:32:49
Those three candidates on the right? Bad news. Don't vote for 'em.
Cronie is a dirt thief, thrown out of office last year. Mike and Ellen are two of Bobo's biggest fans and defenders, and are also fans of the prior BOS. My opinion, I personally can't think of a scarier thought than any of those three being in charge of the town.
Frank has taken a stand against the prior BOS with several letters to the editor. I don't know much about Jennifer Peterson, but her credentials (a quality control analyst for the state and experience in business) are impressive.
All I know is Wareham will be a disaster if any of those three on the right hand side of that banner are elected.
Don't vote for Cronie. Don't vote for Mikey and Ellen. Don't vote for Curly.
#17 2011-02-27 22:21:00
Bobo says that Donna Bronk, Begley, and Cronie have agreed to respond to candidate questions for the out of print e-rag.
That's three people you shouldn't vote for. I wouldn't vote for anyone who acts as if that clown is a legitimate reporter.
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#18 2011-02-27 22:57:33
By: robertslager on 2/27/11
No, cranberry. He filled out a questionnaire for candidates that P-Span posted on the hate site. P-Span posted DeFelice's responses. He was the only candidate to respond.
By: robertslager on 2/27/11
I should have clarified that. My apologies.
By: robertslager on 2/27/11
I e-mailed the candidates a list of my own questions. Donna Bronk has responded. Ellen Begley and John Cronan told me they would respond. Haven't heard from DeFelice, Mike Schneider or Jennifer Peterson yet.
...I did (finally) get a response from Donna Bronk today.
Donna Bronk wrote:
I would personally rather sit down and have a cup of coffee with you. The questions are very good ones. However, I would much rather speak with you regarding my answers so they don't get lost in interpretation.
Kinda defeats the purpose Donna. This wasn't just about me knowing your views on these topics, but any Wareham voter who happened to read them.
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#19 2011-02-27 23:03:45
That's all I needed to hear. Bronk won't be getting my vote.
#20 2011-02-28 00:48:53
Looks like, from what we can tell, that the first two candidates on the left of the banner picture may be the best for Selectman.
Dave still has at least Ms. Petersen to answer his questions if she is looking to earn your vote.
#21 2011-02-28 06:56:04
So Donna Bronk Wants To Talk To Depetro And Not Respond To His Question Nare Because She Does Not Want To Respond In Her Own Words , Because The Questions She Would Answer Would Be In Her Own Words , Butwill Respond To The Rags Questions , This Is Weasley Donna , Anyone Who Responds To The Rag Will Not Get My Vote, A Note To Ms Peterson I Dont No Where You Stand On The Issues , I Was Thinking Of Voteing For You , But I Need To Know Where You Stand On The Issues , So For Me To Vote For You You Need To Respons To The Questions From This Site
#22 2011-02-28 19:47:54
Selectman candidate Donna Bronk has responded to my questions. Thank you Donna... If any other candidate wants to respond..my email still works..
1. What are your views, hopes and/or concerns about Westfield?
I was originally against Westfield. After the Town Meeting vote to have members form a committee that consisted of a Selectman, a Housing Authority member, a Finance Committee member, member of open space and a representative from fields and grounds and a couple of members at large I decided that I would like to sit on this committee. I honestly felt that the committee represented all aspects of the project that it was going to serve. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised how we all came together on an agreed project to bring before Town Meeting. We were all lead to believe that we would be a part of the RFP process. We were only informed after the fact that their would be a new committee. I then assumed that the appointing authority which would be the Chair of the BOS, the Chair of the Finn Com and the Town Moderator. The Chairman of the BOS said that Town meeting did not specify that the Westfield Committee would also review the RFP's. She also stated that it was not mentioned at Town meeting who would appoint the committee so she would ask her Board. She said that she did not know how her Board would vote. The Town Moderator and myself made it clear to Cairman that the appointing authority should appoint this committee. She disagreed and to take it one step further, she manipulated her board to go along with her and appoint the committee. In addition to this she had nine people submit applications to the New Committee before it was even made public. I don't have to tell you who these people were. The reason I did not vote for Westfield in the first place was I did not trust q former BOS member, However, I was duped. I really thought that she was an honorable person. I then requested an application for the new committee. I was told that I could not serve on the Finn Com and on the new Westfield Review Committee. Please understand that I have thirty five years of experience in affordable. market, retail and condominium management. I asked why would you overlook all that experience. She refused to answer. In short the Westfield that I believed we were going to build I was 100 percent behind. This one, I can only hope for the best.
2. What are your views on the Chief of Police situation?
I am 100 percent against a 1 day a week chief. I am not in favor of paying him more than what we pay our Town Administrator. He appears to be doing several good things. I like him personally, however, I do not feel that we can afford him.
3. What are your thoughts on the job performance of Town Administrator Mark Andrews thus far? Which of his decisions have you most agreed with and/or which havent you?
The Department of Revenue Report states that one of the major problems in Wareham is lack of consistency when it comes to leadership. I was a supporter of John McCauliff. I was shocked when the BOS fired him. Mark is in a tough situation. He answers to 5 people. He is constantly playing politics with the BOS. I do not approve of the way he hired some of the people he has and the money he is giving them, however, the BOS don't seem to mind. He walked in to a mess in Wareham. He has been extremly responsive to me as a Finn Com member. I have had some problems, however, we have been able to resolve them. I would like the opportunity to evaluate him as a selectman. As a Finn Com member we are not privy to what the BOS are.
4. What do you see as the greatest challenge(s) facing Wareham, and how do you plan to address it/them?
a. We need to resolve the chief situation and make sure that our community is as safe as possible.
b. We need to pursue revenue. We need to focus on attracting business to our community. We need to collectively work with the school committee to resolve our budget shortfalls. Our children are the most important assets. Good schools increase value and we have an obligation to provide our childre with the best possible education. This does not mean that it has to be the most expensive. This Town needs to dedicate a small amount each and every year to stabilization. We have nothing to fall back on in case of an emergency. I don't care what the current economic climate is, we need to plan. We have far too much differed maintenance. It is prudent that we plan ahead. I am against reactive responses. We need better planning and budgeting.
5. What would you most like to accomplish as a selectman/selectwoman?
I would encourage better communication. I would work hard to make sure that our employees are told how much we appreciate their work. I want employees to go to work and not be afraid of losing their jobs. I would listen and process what people have to say. I would not judge a person by their political party and I would be open and honest. Lastly, I would lead by example.
6. How do you feel about Wareham?
I love Wareham. I would not have commuted daily for over twenty five years if I did not love this community.
#23 2011-02-28 20:45:56
Is she for real?
#24 2011-02-28 21:10:06
Donna Bronk wrote:
I love Wareham. I would not have commuted daily for over twenty five years if I did not love this community.
A great many move here to escape the kind of development designs Walmart and Makepeace propose for Wareham. As a real estate broker, I'm surprised I haven't heard her views on that subject.
Still no photo.
#25 2011-03-01 00:45:07
Bobo is now on the attack of Donna Bronk.
I want to know why Slager, who believes he's the consummate "journalist". Incorrectly states that Mrs. Bronk's responses were to a "Take Back Wareham" questionaire. No they weren't. I alone came up with those questions and sent them to the candidates. My name is Dave DiPietro, Bobo..use it. He also fails to "supply" a link to Mrs. Bronk's statements, the questions she was responding to, or the full text of her comments..I guess feeling his own description of her words are "good enough". He's already been attacking Frank DeFelice, and now Donna Bronk. He's ready to pounce on Jennifer Petersen too..the more "we" might seem to support her, the less he, and therefore his "followers", will..or if she gives any of "us" the time of day..he'll unload on her. You can count on it.
Now you can bet your bottom dollar that Slager, a blogger from Halifax..with no business..no vote (no class)..in Wareham will be 100% behind Bobo supporter's and "Donahue clones" Mike Schneider and Ellen Begley..and they will definitely do no wrong and get no "bad press" from Bobo..only rave reviews. He's now planning to come out in print again in a transparent attempt to affect the election with his partisan rag. Don't buy it Wareham..
#26 2011-03-01 02:32:48
DDPTRO wrote:
I want to know why Slager, who believes he's the consummate "journalist". Incorrectly states that Mrs. Bronk's responses were to a "Take Back Wareham" questionaire.
He's freely appropriated material from local and regional media without attribution so long, its become his norm.
The Standard-Times hasn't complained, at least not publicly. Neither has Wareham Week or the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, to name only the most pirated sources.
You know how Slager rolls. It's all perfectly street legal, until he gets pulled over. Then it's a conspiracy!
#27 2011-03-01 07:37:41
No Dan I Dont Think She Is For Real.
#28 2011-03-01 07:41:06
The Worst 3 Canditates For Selectmen Cronan The Dirt Thief, Ellen Baglady And Mike Schinder , The Comprimise Canditate But Put Into Power By The Cabal Of Bruce And Brenda , Then There Is Jennifer I Dont Know Any Thing About Her And Then There Is Frank Whom I Like.
#29 2011-03-01 09:30:06
I still don't like that she came out in support of Andrews, but I suppose calling Donahue dishonorable earns her some points.
#30 2011-03-01 09:58:12
I do think she's "for real" Dan. I want to (once again) thank Donna Bronk for being forthright and honest in her responses to my questions...as was Frank DeFelice. Saying what you think is often dangerous in this town..and that's why many in public positions opt to be silent..as much as possible, because of the fallout that's sure to follow. I applaud Donna and Frank for not bowing down to intimidation created by Slager, Donahue, Eckstrom and others in their fold.
As usual, if someone "goes against" Donahue, her mouthpiece (Slager) will attack. If people doubt that Slager is totally biased in his support for Donahue (and vice versa)..ask yourself where did she first place her "farewell speech"..Bobo's E-Rag..that's where..Bobo said he never had a "relationship" with Sauvageau...yet a week after Sauvageau was kicked to the curb last April he was a writer for Bobo's Rag. I can't think of any other "journalist" who so clearly supports some town officials, while at the same time claiming he is not partisan. He'll lie and twist the truth to discredit any candidate who challenges his pet politicians..indeed any citizen who challenges them is open game to Slager and his band of misfit toys. Divisive? You bet your ass.
People might think it entirely unlikely that Schneider and Begley would have responded to my questions. I guess I never really expected them to. I did have a conversation with Mike Schneider the night before I sent the questions. "Mikey" and I have often "bashed away" at each other...as much because I so clearly am NOT a fan of Slager's as anything else. But, we have spoken on a couple of occasions..and it's gone quite smoothly. I explained to him that I planned to send questions to all the candidates..and asked him if he had any idea how I might get a hold of Cronan to include him when sending out the questions (he didn't know)..Schneider didn't say he would or wouldn't answer the questions. Again, I basically knew that Slager's would be Schneider and Begley's soap box..but I was a little surprised that neither he nor Ellen (whom I've had some interaction with as well) didn't (at least) email me to say they weren't interested in me or my questions. These are the same people who claim to want to bring the town together, etc, etc.. But, let's face it..if you have any affiliation with this site..or have shown anything but complete adoration and support for Slager and his agenda..you can count yourself out of their "moving forward" in Wareham. I never really expected Cronan to reply whether I had sent the questions to him or not. No biggie, I would never support him anyway because of his track record. But I did want to offer questions that (I felt) would offer responses that voter's would be interested in hearing..responses that could "win" (or lose) votes..one way or the other. Jennifer Petersen is someone I know very little about. Her silence, however, has not instilled me with confidence in her candidacy. Any candidate interested in responding is (still) certainly welcome to do so..but I think I've personally found the two that will get my votes. Honestly, I was not 100% sold on DeFelice and Bronk..and (slight pat on my own back) I think the questions/responses did serve a purpose for myself..I want to wish Frank and Donna the best of luck on April 5th. They have my support..I hope you'll join me in this. In my view..anyone else would just deliver to Wareham more of the same BS we've had to deal with in the previous BoS "regimes".
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#31 2011-03-01 12:33:54
Well said, Dave. Thank you.
#32 2011-03-01 13:50:23
I don't know very much about Ms. Petersen. I was prepared to vote for her on her credentials alone.
I do know that if we divide our votes between Donna Bronk and Ms Petersen we are sure to hand either Schneider or Begley a seat. We need input from all sides and then get behind one of these two candidates. I say one because I believe Mr. DeFelice is a first choice.
#33 2011-03-01 14:47:47
Great point, Menrva...so far, you have only heard from one of the two candidates.
Don't ask for the vote...don't get the vote.
#34 2011-03-01 17:54:03
Ok I'm done. I tried to understand people on the e-rag's website but clearly it's like asking a member of the Branch Davidian to explain why. Dave D- I appreciate the post the other night and while it took me quite some time I am more convinced now that if you do not agree with any of "them" then you must be sane. They will blindly follow their leader who bellows from his pulpit lies, distortions and just plain hypocrisy.
If you want my vote answer the questions. What is so hard about that? Other than if you disagree with anyone from the rag then you will be villified.
Menrva, you have brought up a very good point: splitting votes could have a devastating effect on the outcome. And Dan, I echo your sentiments, "Don't ask for the vote....don't get the vote". (Whose the man? Dan is the man!)
BTW-I corrected my post on the erag to read "Andrews" not Brady, but no surprise he has yet to publish that one...
#35 2011-03-02 09:12:01
Awww, how cute! Instead of answering the tough questions, Little Mikey ran and hid under Bobo's coat tails:
By: mike9f on 3/2/11
I have just been catching-up on the posts here after atending the Board of Selectmen's meeting this evening. While I think that the reasons I did not respond to questions posed to me by an administrator of Bill Whithouse's website should be fairly obvious to anyone that has seen Whitehouse's site(including Mr. Dipietro), I'll be glad to share why I didn't respond.
Whitehouse's site has never been a legitimite media source and I have no desire to respond to questions made on the site's behalf. As I see it, the site' only purpose is to levy personal and hate-filled attacks against the people(and the families of the people) that aren't in lockstep agreement with the views of the site members. One only needs to look at the recent attacks made against the elected officials that once bloged on the site to realize that they will attack anyone simply because they demonstrate independent thoughts that run contrary to their own views.
That aside, Mr. Dipietro and I did have a civil conversation about the conversion of public meeting videofeeds from cable to you tube. We both agreed that it would be nice if more public meetings could be made available on WCTV or online. It is my sincere hope that we will have more civil conversations in the future.
What Mikey conveniently forgets is that he is one of Bobo's most vocal supporters and one of Bobo's site's most active bloggers. He's made more than his fair share of attacks against those he disagrees with. Go to the thread "Mikey's Greatest Hits" to see for yourself.
This kind of nonsense just puts the "Hypocrite" in "Hypocrite Elite."
We all know the lies and attacks that Bobo has printed. Anyone who thinks the following should not be a selectman:
By: mike9f on 2/14/10Who's the Man? Robert is the man!
#36 2011-03-02 09:47:04
mike9f on 2011-03-11 wrote:
Whitehouse's site has never been a legitimite media source and I have no desire to respond to questions made on the site's behalf.
Then ignore the source and address the questions wherever you feel comfortable.
Otherwise, Mr Schneinder, you're dismissing any voter who might care what you think.
#37 2011-03-02 10:41:28
I recall four candidiates being supported on this site last election season, three of whom were elected..the "legitimate media source",laughable as that is, supported three LOSERS out of four it supported..
Who's the man?...
#38 2011-03-02 11:24:48
By: mike9f on 2/14/10Who's the Man? Robert is the man!
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#39 2011-03-02 11:29:54
Jeez, if only we could be as "mature and responsible" with our debate as Mr. Mature and Responsible Debate is:
By: mike9f on 8/30/09
Talk about a hypocrit! Mr. Brady, I was at your joke of a meeting. You know, the one that you attempted to call a "community meeting", but wanted to exclude anyone who thought differently than you. That's the same meeting that you and your posse insenuated that Mr. Slager was engaging in race-baiting. You didn't post a copy of your invitation for that meeting in the Wareham Observer then, Mr. Brady. Yet, now you decide that it is convenient for you, and it suits your purpose? I am embarassed for you. Also, Mr. Brady, why is it that you feel the need to defend those people involved with the different entities that are suppose to support the library? Why not just tell them to open their books in a public forum if there is nothing to hide? By the way, Mr. Brady, I would in no way associate myself with a website that would allow a picture of the pillsbury-dough-boy with a swatstika arm band to be placed on it. How dare you Mr. Brady! How dare you and your posse claim that Robert Slager engaged in race baiting, and then claim that there is nothing wrong with posting on that other evil site. No, Mr. Bady, your not a "hateblogger". From what I have witnessed, your more than that, I see you as an insecure, disgruntled, "Hate Monger" and I think there are many more who see things the same way I do
#40 2011-03-02 11:32:08
Is it mature and responsible to defend a selectman who calls a citizen an idiot?
By: mike9f on 6/27/10
I was at both of the recent BOS meetings that Mr. Bicki showed up. I did not hear Mrs. Eckstrom's comments either. Maybe someone sitting closer to her,very,very, close, pointed it out to Mr. Bicki. Mrs. Eckstrom does not hesitate to speak her mind. If she wanted to insult him or she wanted him to hear her, there is no doublt in my mind that she would have made certain he did. During the second meeting he did act like an idiot. Saying someone is acting like an idiot is different than calling Bicki an idiot. That's my opinion anyway.
#41 2011-03-02 11:38:27
By: mike9f on 1/21/10
Although I have not seen the letter from the ADA outlining the specifics, it seems reasonable to consider that this was an innocent oversight by the Board of Selectmen. It also seems reasonable to question why one violation or oversight, a failure to state that the BOS would be the hiring Commitee, particularly since the Board is defined by the Charter as having that authority, should result in the multiplication of violations over time. I understand the logic, I just don't think I agree with it whether it is this Board or a Board from another town.
Is it Mature and Responsible to excuse the prior BOS for 14 open meeting law violations? I don't know, but then again, I'm not a member of the Mature and Responsible Debate Society.
I won't repeat all of "Mikey's Greatest Hits" here, you can go to that thread and see for yourself. Those were just a few examples of why I laugh every time Mikey lectures others about being mature and responsible.
By: mike9f on 2/14/10Who's the Man? Robert is the man!
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#42 2011-03-02 11:55:54
Harrythebarber wrote:
I recall four candidiates being supported on this site last election season, three of whom were elected..the "legitimate media source",laughable as that is, supported three LOSERS out of four it supported..
I hope no one's mistaken my jeers for approval of those three "winners".
I've made my share of mistakes in my time but I've never insulted anyone by suggesting who deserves their vote.
#43 2011-03-02 12:15:31
I think Cronin will get more votes than Mikey, because his name is closer to the top.
No one knows Mikey, no one will ever know Mikey, Mikey is ineffective as a candidate and campaigner, he is self-absorbed and delusional. I think Slager will get more write in votes than Mikey gets with his name on the ballot.
#44 2011-03-04 08:45:32
Left to Right: Frank DeFelice, Donna Bronk, Jennifer Petersen,
Michael Schneider, Ellen Begley, John Cronan
These six fool hardy souls are competing for Wareham's future and I don't know them from a load of goats.
Mind playing Lois, or Clark, and help put flesh to the names behind the faces? I have a voter list and maybe enough cash to sponsor a mailing.
street address
wareham residency
potential interest conflicts
#45 2011-03-04 08:52:54
Cronie is a convicted dirt thief thrown out of office last year. Mike and Ellen are card carrying members of the Bobo Cheerleader Squad, the Prior BOS Cheerleader Squad, and the Hooray for Brucey Cheerleader Squad.
There was apparently some kind of falling out in the Hypocrite Elite since Mike and Ellen were for Cronie last year but are running against him this year.
Wareham will be a disaster if any of those three are elected.
#46 2011-03-04 09:02:19
That's vitriol, Guy and not helpful to anyone.
I'm serious. Please scour the interwebz for CVs, community involvement, arrest records, or anything else that washes up.
#47 2011-03-04 13:07:43
Selectman candidate Jennifer Petersen has responded to me. Thank you Jennifer.
Good morning,
I have received different questions from different groups and people. I took the liberty of combining questions that were similar. I have posted these to my face book page, but I have also attached a copy for those who may not be on face book.
Have a great day
Jennifer Petersen
Jennifer Petersen wrote:
First and foremost I must state that the role of selectman is to be a representative of the people. The very foundation of public stewardship is to ensure that policy reflects the needs and desires the whole group for which it is intended to serve. Thus, in order to form a position in which I will use in response to questions asked of me from different groups and people, I had to gather information from a wide range of stakeholders. I took my time to talk with a wider range of people, business owners, town employees and current and some previously elected officials. With this information I used my experience and skills to synthesize the information and formulate a fairly objective opinion.
1. What do you consider the three most pressing issues facing the community, and how would you solve them? What do you see as the greatest challenge(s) facing Wareham, and how do you plan to address it/them? What are your views on the Chief of Police situation?
o Crime:
Warehams crime index is higher than the national average. The index measures crimes such as murder, rape, assaults, burglary, and theft. This has been the case for a number of years therefore it is not a new issue. The most recent murders do represent an increase in previous years.
In light of this, we need to develop, implement, and consistently monitor the effectiveness of proactive crime prevention strategies. There needs to be a greater collaboration with the school systems, non-profit organizations especially those providing at risk services, and agencies that offer positive activities for our youth.
With this said, it is the role of the Police Chief to facilitate the vision and direction of the force. To be proactive and work in concert with the schools, local organizations, businesses and residents of Wareham, I believe the chief needs to have a flexible full-time schedule. As with any administrator the person in this role need to be available on weekdays, weekends and nights.
Therefore, the people of Wareham deserve a full-time police chief solely dedicated to turning our town around.
o Education:
The Wareham school system has many challenges that it needs to overcome. There are the obvious issues such as helping students to learn the necessary information and skills to get higher MCAS scores; there are capital improvements needed throughout the system and its reputation is compromised amongst parents, external organizations and the general citizenry of Wareham. The less obvious is the statements I regularly hear such as What else would you expect from Wareham.
There are many dedicated professionals in our school system as well as parents. We need to create ways to increase parental involvement, responsibility and pride in the education of their children. We also need to plan for capital improvements that make our schools more valued settings in which our children and community can use and be proud. Additionally, we need to support the development of new programs or alternative teaching methodologies to better meet the learning styles and preferences of our children.
o Financial Stability:
During these gray and rainy fiscal times, we have little or no financial reserves from which to draw. It is critical that policy regarding thoughtful growth of cash reserves and stabilization funds be adopted and rigorously implemented. There needs to be planned growth in our town that focuses on maximizing the tax levy. One strategy is to enhance our school system to attract families to purchase our higher valued housing stock that sits vacant or undeveloped.
The overarching issue of the Town of Wareham is a lack of a current master plan. This impacts all areas of town operation, because there is not an end goal. Thus, people compete over what would be best to address issues or promote growth.
2. What would you most like to accomplish as a selectman/selectwoman?
As a selectman I would like to be an integral force in the facilitation and development of a current master plan. Although a timely process this must be at the forefront of all agendas to ensure that policy set is aligned with the needs and wishes of the citizens and the town of Wareham.
3. What are your views, hopes and/or concerns about Westfield?
My hopes of Westfield would be to create senior housing that is not only affordable but serves as a centralized resource for its residents. At this time however, I am not sure if it will achieve the affordability threshold to meet the needs of our seniors. Thus, I can not fully respond to this question until the RFP is fully developed.
4. What experience do you have that would enable you to serve the community on the Board of Selectmen?
Twenty-two years of experience in consumer needs analysis, program and policy development, and fiscal management are reasons she is qualified for the position on the board.
5. How do you feel about Wareham? What is your vision for Wareham, and how will you help the community reach that vision?
People I have talk to and including my own opinion, Wareham has an old-fashion welcoming town feeling. There are beautiful open space areas; we have historical definition and lovely beach areas. To compliment that we have a rich diversity in our population that brings a strong history, culture and push for modernization. I feel as selectman it is my role to work from the existing master plan that states the people of Wareham value the town feeling. With this said, it is essential that we work to achieve Smart Growth that preserve this unique quality of our town, but also allows us to adopt more contemporary strategies to address issues.
#48 2011-03-04 13:48:52
What do you think?
#49 2011-03-04 14:59:01
"People I have Talk to" I think that she needs to find a proof reader.
#50 2011-03-04 16:17:26
It would be nice to have have person run for office that thought exactly as I do and had the courage I don't.
I believe Ms Petersen has made it clear she is her own person. She will respond to the community and not one person. I can buy into that.
I think Donna Bronk will turn into another Steve. A very nice person but not strong enough to help the town.
I'm sorry guys I'm going for Petersen.
#51 2011-03-06 20:37:28
By: robertslager on 3/6/11
Just FTI: I've received responses from all the selectmen candidates except for Frank DeFelice. The responses will be printed in this week's paper.
One more reason to vote for Frank.
#52 2011-03-13 06:35:46
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- General Counsel with SBC Communications, Orius Corp and MXenergy, Inc., in domestic and international settings where I resolved hundreds of business conflicts, from contract disputes to class actions, bankruptcy and temporary restraining orders
- Prosecutor and defense counsel in the Air Force, including as Chief Air Force Prosecutor in the Asia-Pacific Region dealing with felony matters, such as murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, drug conspiracies and aggravated assaults
During my years as a litigator, I have resolved several hundred litigation matters, including those involving workers' compensation, business litigation, contract disputes and class actions.
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For more information about my practice, and to speak with me about your legal issues, e-mail The Hartmann Law Firm LLC and schedule an appointment. Call my office in Watchung at 908-731-6976 or toll free at 877-223-9930 to get the single-minded representation that you deserve.