On the Town 6/30 Jul 1, 2009
Wade Arnold, For Florida Today. Sue Bennett shows off a dog named Sissy at the Central Brevard Humane Society's first Posh Pets charity event. (Florida Today)
Schools get another $100k, but cuts are looming Jul 1, 2009
The amendment offered by Joyce Rodenhiser passed Monday night with no debate on the Town Meeting floor. Following the vote School Committee Chairman Joseph Malone said he was pleased to see the schools receive the $100,000 a figure that could mean the restoration of two faculty members. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Leggio gets nod at GOP caucus Jul 1, 2009
CATSKILL Catskill town Republicans Tuesday nominated incumbent Councilman Robert Antonelli and former councilman Joseph Leggio to run for positions on the Town Board, and Town Justice Robert Carl to hold his seat on the bench at the Republican Party caucus ... Antonelli, who has served on the Town Board for 12 years, was nominated for re-election by Stanley Dushane. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Fresh and Healthy Tips for Delicious Dinners Jul 1, 2009
Now, Seta is serving up five tasty tips to makeover your next meal, at home or out on the town. Dining Out. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Two new faces in Watertown Town Council race Jun 30, 2009
She has also served on the town s library building committee. It s (Running for Town Council is) something I ve long wanted to do, to give more to my community, and this seems like a great opportunity to do that, she said, noting as District B town councilor prompted her decision to run. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Senior Spirit Jun 30, 2009
Town Common summer concert A summer concert on the Town Common will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m., featuring Bob Batchelder s Totem Pole Orchestra. Come with the family and bring a picnic. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Turn off the TV, turn on the oven and turn down the spending Jun 30, 2009
(ARA) - With less money for the movies or a night on the town, families are nesting more at home. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, 85 percent of Americans have made personal spending cutbacks. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
State Representative-elect Hecht plans to finish Watertown Town Council term Jun 30, 2009
Hecht, who has represented District B on the Town Council since 2005, said he feels the same way he felt when he decided to run for state representative in June. Mainly I feel that I have a commitment to keep to the people who voted me into my council seat, Hecht said. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
McKinney: Pups on the Patio Jun 30, 2009
The event will allow dog lovers to come together for an evening out on the town. We will have Canine Office Donnie Tarter here with his brand new dog, Hunter said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
CT Towns Question Fireworks Budgets During Recession Jun 29, 2009
The fireworks themselves, scheduled for July 12 on the town green, are funded by a committee that raises money. And contributions are up this year, despite the economy, said Kaupin, a Republican. (FOX61, CT)
TROJAN GETS MARKET PENETRATION IN VIDEO Jun 29, 2009
The Cobra Starship video, which also features "Gossip Girl" actress Leighton Meester, shows two young women purchasing a Trojan 2Go condom in anticipation of their night on the town. Not since Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, a member of R&B girl group TLC, wore a condom in place of her left eyeglass lens in the 1990s has safe sex received such a starring role. (New York Post -- Business)
Scarred by dirt and decay Jun 28, 2009
While the chairman of the Mussoorie municipal board stresses the need for taking adequate steps, not a single survey has been carried out on the town in terms of constructions or pollution or violations of regulations. no-one is sure how many hotels have mushroomed nor the extent of damage the town has suffered. (India Times, India -- Community News)
From bad to worse: Bourne budget looks bleak Jun 28, 2009
On the town side, he said, the reductions would total about $176,000. Guerino is not recommending that officials tap the town s reserve fund again to get though 2010. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Congo-Kinshasa: Court Hears Recruits Raped By Commanders Jun 27, 2009
After the militia returned to its Bunia headquarters, the witness said he overheard high-ranking UPC officials, including Lubanga, discuss a second attack on the town. "What was Thomas saying at the meeting?" asked Sachdeva. (allAfrica.com)
Jackson weird but in a friendly way, certainly not a freak Jun 27, 2009
He went out on the town and took in some sights while in Kuala Lumpur, said his Malaysian pals. Related Stories. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Manager's message Jun 27, 2009
4) The deadline for filing for one of the three seats on the Town Council that will be open this fall is July 2 at 5 p.m. at the election office in Bozeman. There is a filing fee of 10 and no constituent signatures are required. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
State awards $1 million for Brookline landfill clean up Jun 27, 2009
Clearing the homes of ash has been a major drain on the town s budget. Last month, Town Meeting approved $4. (Brookline TAB, MA)
New Milford Library's Plans On the Shelf? Jun 27, 2009
998 million plan to increase its size by 10,159 square feet, after the panel was disbanded last month and no attempt has apparently been made to put the project back on the Town Council's agenda ... "We're not going to know unless we try." "However, it is true that the wastewater treatment plant facility is now on the front burner, and I doubt that you would have enough support on the Town Council to send the library package immediately to the voters," Mr. Bayer said. (New Milford Times, CT)
NOISE ORDINANCE Jun 27, 2009
Native wrote on Jun 10, 2009 12:07 PM:" Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness are not rights guaranteed by the US Constitution. They are concepts presented in the Declaration of Independence. You have no right to pursue happiness, whether it's blaring noise from a bar or degrading your neighbors on the town paper's forum. The only post worth reading on this entire thread is from "Change it if you can. " If you don't like how your world is working, get involved and make a change. Otherwise,... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Watertowns town budget remains in limbo Jun 26, 2009
She called on the town manager to pull $1 million for the town s rainy day fund. But Driscoll, who rarely makes unequivocal public statements, wasted no time in saying he would do no such thing. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Canton to lose nearly 1 million in state aid Jun 26, 2009
Reduction in state aid will have a lasting effect on the town, Town Administrator William Friel said. When the Selectmen and committee members also were told that Canton s Chapter 70 funding would decrease 2 percent from FY09 levels, Selectman John J. Connolly said Canton residents are hurting and the town is being punished for its effective town management and business-friendly culture versus other neighboring towns. (Canton Journal, MA)
Playground plans draws concerns Jun 26, 2009
Two residents running for seats on the town board on the Democratic Party line expressed their own dissatisfaction this week with the town's handling of the park issue. Margaret Catellier is running for one of two town board seats. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Special Town Meeting will not be able to act on wind bylaw Jun 26, 2009
The article printed in the town meeting warrant was considered by some to be substantially different from the motion the citizens sought to be considered on the town meeting floor. The motion proposed included an end date for the moratorium on the bylaw something that was not addressed in the language of the town meeting article submitted to the town by the citizen s petition. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
FINAL PHOTO... Jun 26, 2009
Catch Hollywood's brightest stars out on the town. Do you think your fave celeb's style is super sweet or totally beat. (The Drudge Report)
Middleton is revamping its Web site Jun 26, 2009
Singer said some town departments have a much more significant presence on the town s site than others and that the change should create a robust page for each department. Town staff and volunteers began talking about the move in the beginning of the year when Middleton was given control of the P.E.G. access fund, which stands for Public, Education, and Government and is supported by a cable bill fee. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Republicans select full slate for Nov. Jun 26, 2009
Suttmeier defeated challenger Chuck Kaiser for the nomination for the first Councilman seat on the Town Board in a vote of 113 ballots to 64. Richard Booth nominated Suttmeier, saying the councilman embodies the traits that a member of the Town Board should have. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Letter: Fiscal crisis calls for leadership Jun 25, 2009
The sheer size of the liability and its potential impact on the town s fiscal health should spur our selectmen and other elected officials to action. We need their leadership on this issue because there are many strategies for funding and controlling these costs. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Celebrate the Fourth in Fort Motte Jun 25, 2009
FORT MOTTE -- The eighth annual Fort Motte Reunion Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on the town square in Fort Motte. The festival will feature live entertainment by the Madison Bumble Bees and DJ Darryl Hampton, children's rides, face painting, clowns, a dunking booth, food, and vendors selling clothes, arts and crafts, jewelry, CDs, DVDs, photography, gardening supplies and more. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Attack on French centre doubted: report Jun 25, 2009
The attack on Bastareaud had been reported as happening early on Sunday morning, when he was returning to his team's hotel after a night on the town after his side's loss to the All Blacks. Bastareaud told police he was attacked from behind by five men, leaving him with a serious eye injury, but his recollection was patchy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gun Control Advocate Set for Senate Confirmation Jun 25, 2009
I can t buy beer on Sundays or tell my friends about my wild night on the town by phone, text, or e-mail without the government listening. We ranked 19th in the last study on personal freedoms extended by countries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
School budget to see zero percent increaseBudget cuts will mean 14.5 teacher losses Jun 25, 2009
The Town Council decided not to reduce municipal spending, in response to the referendum results on the town budget, which technically passed at the first referendum on June 16. The Town Council specified July 20 as a return date for the BOE's reformulated budget and a second referendum will occur on Tuesday, July 28. (Town Times, CT)
I'm not under political pressure - AMA Boss Jun 24, 2009
On the Town Hall meeting concept, he explained it would enable Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to hold periodic meetings with people in their communities to educate them on development programmes and policies of government. "It would also enable people at the grassroots to demand accountability from those at the helm of affairs in the districts," he added. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Road project back on track Jun 24, 2009
The town will employ a variety of methods to communicate with residents about upcoming work, including updates in the Lincoln Journal, notices on the town Web site and cable television, and e-mail and phone messages. There will also be sign boards put up around town the week before construction begins on any given section of the roadway, Higgins said. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Memorial beach structure dedicated to late talk show host Jun 24, 2009
Sullivan was born in Lowell and lived most of his life in Tewksbury, where he served on the town s Board of Selectmen. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell with a degree in political science, and he later earned a masters in Communications Management from Simmons College. (Amesbury News, MA)
Fresh and Healthy Tips for Delicious Dinners Jun 24, 2009
Now, Seta is serving up five tasty tips to makeover your next meal, at home or out on the town. Dining Out. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Two overrides approved in sparsely attended election Jun 23, 2009
Passage of Question 1, which initially appeared as Article 41 on the Town Meeting warrant entitled Landfill Regulatory Compliance Activities, will raise $128,000 by a one-time override, while Question 2, which had been Article 42, Disposal Area Remediation/Stonybrook Road, will raise $505,000, also by a one-time override. The Board of Health had sponsored both articles at Town Meeting in May. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Wilmington Fourth of July schedule 2009 Jun 23, 2009
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carnival wrist bands ($7) available for purchase on the Town Common. 9:30 a.m. Whiffle Ball (teams limited, please sign up early) 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Petting Zoo and Pony Rides. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
June 18 letters to the editor Jun 23, 2009
I would like to leave the seniors with two concepts; the LCOA and Town officials are supporting all of you 100 percent; failure on the Town s part to comply with the IRS Ruling simply means the IRS could place a moratorium on all federal funding to the Town and impose daily fines until the Town complies therewith. By you filling out the required forms to work in the program, it alleviates the Town from moratorium action that could be imposed by the IRS.. (Littleton Independent, MA)
High hopes all around Jun 22, 2009
It s no surprise that Liddell and Penny were out on the town together. You may remember that the two men were spotted singing Don t Stop Believin together on stage at a bar in Los Angeles in May. (Boston Globe)
Can you put a price on teachers' work? Jun 22, 2009
A teacher is not only an educator, but they are there when that childs parent(s) wont listen, abuses, neglects, parties too much, out on the town, no support, does not care, ignores, pushes way too hard, too serious, forces activities and unneeded pressures, a terrible role model and many other reasons. Educators accept that responsibility because most times than not, parents are not in check with reality and thier childs needs. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Markings point to storm surge's reach Jun 22, 2009
One community leader told of how, following a hurricane, his town had painted a line on the town hall building where the water crested, with the date and a phrase telling that it was the high-water mark from the storm. "Here is an opportunity to alert people but not scare them," Hutson said. (Florida Today)
Supermodel Devon Aoki Beefed Up By Training With 30-Pound Gun Jun 20, 2009
It looks as though the Global Economic Crisis is causing Hollywood s slew of professional party people to go to desperate lengths for a free night on the town. Sunset Boulevard was a mess on Wednesday evening as hundreds of Hollywood agents, reps, actors and wannabes congregated outside the Grand Opening of the Ryan Seacrest-invested restaurant, BOA Steakhouse. (Fox News)
A Case Of Blood And Lust Captivates Italy Jun 20, 2009
Amanda & Rudy even had a few nights on the town as part of a small group. Yet Ciolino asserts, "Amanda and Raffaele NEVER LAID EYES ON Rudy, NEVER MET with him and NEVER HUNG OUT with him... didn't know him." How could CBS News be so easily manipulated by such a dim-witted huckster. (CBS News)
Meet the beetles Jun 20, 2009
The identifying feature that differentiates the pine sawyer from the Asian longhorned beetle is a white spot at the base of its wing covers and a few white speckles on its wing covers, he wrote on the town s Web site. The Asian longhorned beetle looks very different with white bands on its antennae and larger white spots on its wing-covers. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Biscoe Town BoardBudget hearing set for June 29 Jun 20, 2009
At their June 8 meeting, Biscoe Town Board members set the date for their public hearing and vote on the town s 2009-10 budget, 7:30 p.m., June 29. The budget includes no increases in the tax rate, which remains at 58 cents, or water/sewer fees, despite significant reductions in revenues in both the general and water fund. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Girdwood has lots to offer Jun 20, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Last Update: 12:17 AM. (Anchorage Daily News)
NOISE ORDINANCE Jun 20, 2009
Native wrote on Jun 10, 2009 12:07 PM:" Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness are not rights guaranteed by the US Constitution. They are concepts presented in the Declaration of Independence. You have no right to pursue happiness, whether it's blaring noise from a bar or degrading your neighbors on the town paper's forum. The only post worth reading on this entire thread is from "Change it if you can. " If you don't like how your world is working, get involved and make a change. Otherwise,... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Vandals leave their mark Jun 20, 2009
Young Acton residents have been leaving their mark on the town in a not-so-welcome way. In recent weeks, police have responded to several reports of spray painted road signs and even the side of a public building. (Acton Beacon, MA)
LETTER / Trustees of Reservations support current bylaw Jun 20, 2009
I am writing to urge you to attend the Special Town Meeting on June 25, where residents of Cohasset will vote on whether to place a moratorium on the town s wind energy bylaw. The Trustees of Reservations supports the current bylaw and opposes the moratorium. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Central African Republic: Who's Who With Guns Jun 19, 2009
In its attack on the town of Batangafo, the group seized weapons from the army and food from aid agency warehouses. Further clashes took place in April and May. (allAfrica.com)
New boat yard operator expanding from Florida Jun 19, 2009
So they began keeping a close eye on the town s marine park project by regularly attending meetings of the town s waterways commission. Everything they saw, Brian said, led them to believe it was a good fit. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Letter: All the town unions joined the GIC Jun 19, 2009
The results of the new STA contract in the end will most likely have a negative impact on the town s bond rating. The real concern is that in the end this contract will actually be the cause of staff reduction in the school system. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Anthony, N.M. Residents Upset After Code Enforcement Jun 19, 2009
ANTHONY, N.M. -- Many residents were taken by surprise, some upset, when a code enforcement task force converged on the town of Anthony, N.M., Thursday. Resident David Quintana is just one of the residents facing fines as code enforcers from Dona Ana County Animal Control and the sheriff's office converged on the town and handed out numerous tickets. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
GOP nominates full slate of candidates Jun 19, 2009
Patrick Grattan was nominated to head the slate as town supervisor, newcomers Patsy Leader and Glenn Smith for seats on the Town Board, and Lisa Mills for town justice. The Republicans also cross-endorsed Democrat incumbent Highway Superintendent John Ruchel Jr. for a second term in office. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Football: Can the vuvuzelas be kept out of next year's World Cup? Jun 19, 2009
"I know there are people who are not happy with that," FIFA president Sepp Blatter said of the vuvuzelas, but then added that it wasn't as bad as a night on the town. "When you are in a pop concert or you go to a disco in the night, I think your hearing will be much more challenged than in a football field.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Former Pinal supervisor lauds city's youth panel Jun 19, 2009
"They gave us so much more by being there. I've never seen such energetic youth and folks that are willing to give of themselves in their youth. "I'm on the Town Hall committee and I would like to be able to say that your program should be duplicated in every city and town that we have in Pinal County. " Smith said that when commission members were referred to as future leaders, one of them said they are leaders now. "It's made such an impression, that they are leaders now," Smith said, "and you... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Vuvuzela-fest: Get ready for more noise in 2010 Jun 19, 2009
Chief World Cup organizer Danny Jordaan has already said how the roof architecture of the Soccer City Stadium for the next year's final would have the vuvuzela noise cascading down the stand and produce "the noisiest World Cup ever.'' In essence, it would be like banning European fans from singing and roaring at games. And FIFA itself has promoted the vuvuzela as something uniquely South African on par with the makarapa, the crazy and colorful miner's helmets stitched together from recycled... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Men's Lacrosse In Europe: Day 9 From Dublin Jun 19, 2009
Kevin remembered his way back to the hotel from his previous night out on the town. Once we returned to the hotel many kids were exhausted. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Prosecutor: Jail ex-Nazi officer, 90, for life Jun 19, 2009
He lived for decades in Ottobrunn, Germany,where he served on the town council and ran a furniture shop. . (MSNBC -- International)
Overlay district forum solicits views on development Jun 19, 2009
The presentation is on the town Web site. Loading commenting interface. (Littleton Independent, MA)
YOUR ENVIRONMENT: Come on down to Solar Fest Jun 19, 2009
We hope to see many of you on June 20 enjoying a day on the town in Beverly with the SOLAR Fest on the hill and the Arts Fest on Cabot Street. For your convenience, complimentary shuttle service in hybrid and electric vehicles will be provided between Greenergy Park and Archer Insurance on the hour. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Downtown businesses hosting 3rd of July Celebration Jun 18, 2009
Windsor's business community has already stepped in to help save the annual fireworks show but thanks to the efforts of several downtown businesses, residents will also be able to enjoy pre-show festivities on the Town Green. The Old Downtown Celebration will take place on the Town Green from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a chili cook-off between several downtown restaurants (including KC's Grill, David's Hot Dogs on the Green, The Greengrocer and Lupe's), festive food and beverages, beer and wine,... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Letter: Who really owns the school budget? Jun 18, 2009
It is very regrettable that blame is cast on the town officials, thus perpetuating an us-versus-them mentality. The best fix would be for the state to more fully fund the mandates that have been placed upon local schools. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Voters decline $60.96 million budget Jun 18, 2009
96 million budget failed, passing by a slim margin on the town side and going down by nearly 400 votes on the school side ... Additionally, absentee ballots declined the budget, 38 to 16 for the Board of Education and 38 to 20 for the town; and property owners voted in the negative 18 to 4 on the Board of Education and 6 to 16 on the town ... "I tend to want to stick to this [the town side budget]; we went with a zero percent [spending increase on the town side]," said Town Council member Gary... (Town Times, CT)
Little Elm town council approves animal ordinance Jun 18, 2009
Council member David Hillock wants a page on the town web site that veterinarians can access to reigister animals from their office. The council approved the rezoning of 70 acres south of Dickson Lane and west of Eldorado Parkway from Single Family-1 and Agricultural to Single Famioly Ranchette Estates District. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
