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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Fiore Says: Money Grab Ain’t Over ‘til it’s All Over Apr 17, 2008 Sewer Commission Chairman Elaine Fiore is still seething over the money grab that occurred at Town Meeting. Selectmen Mark Beaton may have won the battle, but could very well lose the war. In an effort to balance the budget “on the backs of 1,500 sewer users” according to Fiore, Beaton played a recording of eight or so years back showing then FinCom Chairman Melanie Meeker “hoping” that the money advanced the Sewer Commission at that time be paid back. That money was what seeded the Sewer account in order for the new department to establish itself with a budget.
Speech Students Heading to National Competition Apr 17, 2008 Two Silver Lake Regional High School Speech Students have earned the right to attend the CFL Grand National Speech competition in Appleton, Wisconsin during Memorial Day Weekend.
Will Thorndike’s 40-R be Wrecked by the Recession? Apr 17, 2008 You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see and feel what’s going on with the economy. What with gasoline averaging about $3.20 a gallon and home heating oil pushing the $4.00 a gallon level, the average Joe is being pushed to the limit. Foreclosures are rampant and you now see signs promoting “selling short”, meaning if you sell your home for less then the outstanding mortgage balance, the bank could forgive you of the difference… everybody is just looking to cut their losses. Food prices are climbing as is the cost of commercial travel. We can’t even get away on the cheap in order to lick our wounds.
Ballfield Bait and Switch? Apr 17, 2008No mention of athletic fields in engineering contract
Tell ‘em you’re building ball fields and then give ’em a road instead. The details of the ‘Baseball Landfill Reuse Contract’ have no mention of ball fields, sports, or recreational use. Such amenities are missing from the Weston & Sampson proposal. What is mentioned, in considerable detail is the intent to build a grand entrance to Thorndike’s dream village.
Shangri-La Restaurant, Tastes of India & Nepal Apr 16, 2008 We have always enjoyed Indian Cuisine and was delighted to see Shangri-La Restaurant open right in the downtown of Plymouth. The fare is primarily Indian with a pleasant mix of Nepalese dishes.
Girl 15 Critical After Being Run Over; Driver to be Charged Apr 8, 2008 A 15 year old Kingston girl was struck and run over by a 17 year old neighbor early this morning as the Sacred Heart student was crossing Wilder Road in MacFarlane Farm Estates. The call came into the Kingston Police station at 6:59 a.m. this morning. The girl was still underneath the vehicle, a 2000 red Dodge Dakota pickup truck operated by Ryan Lynch who also resides in the subdivision.
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This Election Cycle Could Bring a Bevy of New Faces Mar 4, 2008 It’s either feast or famine when it comes to citizens seeking political office. This year the April elections could see a record field of Selectman candidates with interest in a single Planning Board seat, a critical opening for the Town Treasurer’s position and maybe even a rare race for Assessor.
Operation "Green" Needs a Bit More Healthy Sunshine Mar 4, 2008 While we understand, appreciate and agree with the premise of looking out for our planet, there should also be an understanding of how that should be accomplished here in Kingston...
Accident Victim’s Condition Improves Mar 3, 2008Lauren Smolic could return home this week...
Last week’s tragic auto accident in Lumberton, North Carolina in the early morning hours of Monday, February 25, continues to have its emotional effects on our close knit Tri-Town Communities. It has now been over a week since 15 year old Notre Dame Academy student was killed as a group of five students were on the way back home from a scuba diving adventure in Key West, Florida. Silver Lake students Devin Rebello and John Guidoboni were uninjured in the rollover while Ryan Pittsley from Plympton suffered an injured collarbone. (Click headline for complete story)
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.
(Click headline for story)
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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