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June/July
2004 Ringside
Observer
SPLIT VISION: During his Sewer Commission run in the April elections, Nook resident David Fitzgerald campaigned heavily on his support of the Phase II sewer project. If you were at the recent Special Town Meeting, he sang a completely different tune, speaking against it on two occasions. Go figure. MAURO AXIOMS: Mauro Mazzilli was also opposed the sewer project, but he is always more colorful. By now we are familiar with his colorful questions beginning with, “Let me axe you a question…” It was building Inspector Paul Armstrong who passed this newest Mazzilli quip on to the Ringside Observers, “If we pass this article the costs will be extra-nomical.” EARLY FALL: The scene was the Town Green, the event was a Memorial Day remembrance. Everybody was solemn as the speeches were delivered. The order was given to present arms and the rifles were raised upward. On command, the shots rang out. From above another crack was heard, then a tree branch fell to the ground. Nobody spoke but everybody glanced from side to side with the same expressions on their faces, “did you see that” was the thought. Boy, wonder what was in those rifles? ONLY ONE: The Ringside Staff stopped by Bickford’s recently for a late night snack. We asked for a dessert menu. It had to be retrieved from another customer. Our waitress said there was only one and it had been floating from table to table all day. Makes the Frugal Gourmet seem lavish. QUIET PLEASE: Town meeting had some surprises, like the short list of who didn’t have a word to say. Jim Judge and Bob Kostka, silent, Ted Alexiades, George Cravenho, Delia Ferreira, and Jack Hurley, silent. Dan Sapir had nothing to say either. What gives? Ed King’s only contribution was to make a motion to adjourn the meeting, a self-imposed tradition that is losing its effectiveness. NO SHOWS: Continuing on the Town Meeting vein, some people were conspicuous by their absence. Where was Ron Maribett and Pine DuBois? We all gathered, principally, to vote on an $8.2 million sewer project and to accept $600,000 in state loans for sewer connections and Title V upgrades, yet the two most visible environmental advocates were not there. At one point the Moderator asked if someone from Open Space could answer a question…no takers. What’s up with that? ROUND TWO: Another attempt to get a positive vote on the Community Preservation Act will come before Town Meeting in the Fall. Bob Kostka quit the Master Plan Committee, among other reasons, was because it failed three years ago. What if it passes? Will he come back? We give Daune Frey and her Historical Commission for not walking away. INTERESTING APPOINTMENTS: have been made this month. Selectman Joe Kelleher will serve on the Police Chief Search Committee, and Selectman Paul Gallagher will serve on the Senior Center Building Committee along with Permanent Building Committee members Dave Colter and George Drummey III. Doug Dondero was named to the Conservation Commission and newcomer Matt Mello was named a ZBA alternate. Another Matt, Hamilton, was named to the FinCom. The Selectman will name a citizen at-large appointment to the Senior Building Committee on June 29. BLIND FAITH: Chapter 71 Sec. 59-A of the Massachusetts General Laws gives school superintendents the authority to hire certain personnel, an assistant superintendent being one. The law also says that the school committees may reject that choice. When it comes to Silver Lake it would appear that the School Committee will not even be a part of observing the candidate interviews. Now here is the question, how can a school committee make any recommendation if they never meet a candidate? At lease the final screenings should be interviewed by the various committees, both Regional and Elementary level. The irony here is that school committee are empowered to hire and fire school superintendents. SIGN OFF: It would appear to be a safe bet that local barrister Rob Kraus will not likely be giving any consideration to trying for another run for State Representative anytime soon. The Ringside Sleuths spotted Kraus depositing and entire truckload of his old signs in the compactor. DOUBLE UP: Word is that Dick Kenney has joined the part-time staff at the County Jail working for Sheriff Joe. Dick can now join George Cravenho as Selectman turned lawman. If Olly were a Democrat he’d probably be next. LEGAL RESIDENCE: Kingston can be a tough town in some respects. The first Habitat For Humanity house down in Rocky Nook is still not deeded over to the international organization because of some bureaucratic red tape. But that ain’t all. The Town has received a letter from a lawyer representing unidentified neighbors on Grove Street who oppose the second Habitat site. Word is that there may be a variance or two necessary for the property. We hear that someone, at one time, couldn’t get a variance and feels none should be offered now. 4’S A CHARM: Get ready for the fourth Dunkin’ Donuts to be built in Kingston. This latest addition will be on the corner of Joseph Street and Route 27 at the site of the former Kingston Motor Sales. The doughnut king doesn’t appear to be troubled by the Atkins craze. As a matter of fact you can now buy Krispy Kreme doughnuts at Shaw’s Supermarkets. You can get a pre-packaged box of 12 of the signature honey glazed, or mix and match from the display. |
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