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Committee Plans Could Change the Skyline Jan 29, 2008Windmills May Take the Town by Storm
Can I afford it, what kind of dollar return will I get, is this the right economic time, will we need an override, should we begin with one and then test the waters? These will be the questions the town is faced with when it comes to our own decisions regarding windmills.
Ringside Observer: November 2007 Nov 27, 2007EARLY WARNING? Word around Town Hall is that Mega-Developer Lloyd Geisinger is concerned that the State may take too long in reviewing his 2021 Kingston’s Place 730 unit subdivision. The project requires several time consuming processes including an Environmental Notification Form (ENF), Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and a Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act review (MEPA). He has asked the State for a waiver on the Route 3 Southbound access road in order for him to begin the road construction process prior to gaining all the aforementioned approvals on the project itself. Either he is worried that the State will nix the waiver or that and/or the construction process will tale longer then three years. Our Ringside Snoops report that Lloyd is starting to let people know that if this business takes longer then three years…we’ll have to give that $600,000 incentive check back. Now wouldn’t that be a kick in the butt, given all the hoopla that the check’s arrival caused.
Strange But True - September 2007 Sep 28, 2007 Do any other species dream in their sleep, and how would we know? They certainly couldn't tell us about it.
Strange But True - July '07 Jul 23, 2007Question: What has been the biggest flying creature ever? Alongside this one, an eagle seems but a sparrow. S. S. Transport
Strange But True: June '07 Jun 25, 2007 Question: How did Earth's flowering plants eventually blossom into us? The original "flower power."
Answer: Nice-looking and -smelling flowers lured insects into pollination, fostering a wide array of vegetation that benefited primates, says botanist William C. Burger in "University of Chicago Magazine."
Strange but True - May '07 May 21, 2007 Empathy and social reciprocity are at the root of the golden rule of "Do unto others" in religions and cultures worldwide. Guess where else these "pillars of human morality" show up.
Randall Prevails on Recount May 14, 2008 After a 30 minute instructional period and less then two hours of counting, Selectman Dennis Randall can finally feel better about continuing in the position. The re-count showed no change in his three vote victory over ZBA Chairman John Haas, 386-383. Not a single ballot was ever challenged during the process. Randall was gracious in after the process as was Haas.
It is with a heavy heart that The Observer announces the death of Mauro Mazzilli, 65, of 13 Cedar Lane in Rocky Nook. EMT's were called to his home earlier this morning and he was pronounced dead at the Jordan Hospital. Mauro was a colorful man who loved the political process and being a part of it. He most recently ran for Selectman. Mauro had many friends and had a kind heart. We will miss him terribly and find it difficult to believe he is gone. Our heart goes out to his wife Dotty, his children and his beloved grandchildren.
We will pass on more specific information after we speak with Dotty.
The re-count for the three year Selectman's seat will take place Wednesday, May 14 in room 220, second floor, Kingston Town Hall. Dennis Randall won the seat by three votes over John Haas. The issue will be put to rest around 4-5 hours later.
MARTIN RESIGNS
Assessor William Martin has resigned his seat but will continue on as Veteran's Agent. Details to follow.
GRINHAM REINSTATED
Tax Collector employee Eileen Grinham has been reinstated to her job following a Union challenge and a closed door Selectmen's Hearing after being fired by Collector Priscilla Palombo. No other particulars are available but the woman is back at her desk
Kingston Reporter Wishes to Correct Error May 1, 2008 I just got off the phone with Kingston Reporter Editor Scott Smith who wanted me to know, and to pass on to our web readers, the fact that a portion of a recent post election story was incorrect.
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Food Prices are Rising - Tips to Outsmart the Register Apr 17, 2008 With food prices on the dramatic rise, consumers need to get creative on how to reduce their bills while still leaving the store with food for a week. My grovery bill used to hit nearly $300 per week. Thanks to some store savvy strategies, we have (and you can too!) cut the bill in half! Here are some tips to make this possible.
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