Peabody's Payroll Year...IN REVIEW!

Here we are in the tail end of a historic recession! People across the country using food stamps and collecting unemployment trying to save their homes and put food on their tables. The unemployment rates are still high as we muddle through this dismal time, all the while Obama and his gang of thieves push through this health care bill that will eventually COMPLETELY BANKRUPT this country.

Wouldn't you like to think for just one brief moment that our local leadership here in Peabody is being a bit more fiscally responsible? Trying to "toe the line" for it's local homeowners to offset the corrupt mischief that is happening in Washington? How about you...YA YOU!!! How are YOU doin? YOU live in 01960, YOUR taxes have risen at a steady clip over the past 8 years!

Here are some facts!!

Did you know that the city spent $80,111,005.30 in total gross wages? That's right...EIGHTY FREAKIN' MILLION, ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN AND FIVE FREAKIN' THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THIRTY FREAKIN' CENTS!

Did you know that $1.1 MILLION dollars of those wages were split amongst 7 PMLP employees?
Did you know that with the exception of the superintendent of schools ($149,100.56),two fire, Peabody police, and two other school posts, THAT THESE ARE THE TOP 25 EARNERS IN 2009?

Bogus.

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The Challengers step forth

While many seem comfortable with the representation of Ted Speliotis and Joyce Spiliotis they apparently have at least one dis-satisfied person in each of their respected districts! They both have challengers and as Spiliotis' opponent is a virtual unknown, Speliotis' has some political ties, experience, and previous political campaign knowledge.

HERE IS A LINK!

These two races should be very interesting to watch as the summer months are just around the corner, and it should also be exciting to see how the current elected officials compose themselves in these races!! What do you all think? Did Scott Brown start a new turn of political events here in Massachusetts? Could the republican party wake up from the dead?

Let's hear it!

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Twisted Tanner Quiz Time!!!!

I thought I would change things up a bit and add a new segment to the Twisted Tanner blog! Something that has never been done before in the blogs of the Dark City! Something new, something exciting, holy freakin' mackeral...It's Quiz Time!!!

As you all know, Peabody has once again made the headlines with the recent flooding woes of the downtown. Many are quick to point out that the waters receded a lot quicker than in past floods, boasting that the current administration in moving in the right direction? Well, as you probably already know, I do not agree and here is why: The "Mother's Day Flood" as we all remember had over 6 inches more rainwater than this past storm, but yet Foster street and Peabody Square flooded to nearly the same capacity with 6 inches less water!!

So tell me, what direction are we headed? Well quickly after in infamous "Mother's Day Flood" our fearless leader his honor mayor Michael J Bonfanti formed a committee called the "Flood Mitigation Committee" which would meet regularly and focus on fixing the flooding in Peabody Square. OK OK here is your quiz...

When is the last time that the "Flood Mitigation Committee" had a meeting?

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BREAKING NEWS...

6:00 pm

PEABODY SQUARE IS UNDER WATER AND OFFICIALLY

CLOSED!!

Rumor has it that the Peabody fire chief has a fire truck at his home pumping out his basement!!! Great use of taxpayer dollars!!!!

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REZONE THIS!

Pictures of the sewer covers overflowing down on Howley St. Even worse was on Walnut St where the SESD station is. That overflowed also onto Walnut St and was THE major discharge into the North River. People were driving through the sewage. They must have thought that they were driving through water.

Yes Yes Yes...Let's rezone this area so that we can put even more people in harms way and right smack dab in the middle of a known flood plain! MORONS!! Several streets in the downtown area have been closed due to flooding isuues, to name a few...Foster street (above), Crowninshield (sp?), Russell Street (west), portion of Walnut, Pierpont and many back roads.

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D.E.P. back in Peabody

A long time problem that has been neglected by this administration for years is once again back!! Raw Sewage is currently flowing into Brown's pond from a man-hole cover on Fairview ave. The city has continually neglected to properly repair the underground lines and perhaps now, they will be forced to!

A local resident took it upon themselves to call and complain to the MA DEP and it is about time! Our taxes continue to rise while important issues such as this get ignored! I SHOULD HAVE PHOTOS AND MORE DETAILS SOON! How much will this fine be?

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The question has been answered!

Yep, the long awaited answer to a question that has been repeatedly asked during the tenure of these Peabody Blogs has finally come to light!!

The question was "What is it exactly that the Electric Light Comissioners do?"

The answer: They give out 11% raises while pulling away from other previous obligations!

WOW!!! Imagine that, and the Salem Evening News pokes a couple of good dudes ( Wheatley and Paras) in the eyes for knowing about this during their previous election bids! Maybe it is time to shake things up on the Electric Light Commission, from what I hear Thom-ass Zellen chairs that board!

Hey...what about the former candy salesman Dumb-ato? He's up for re-election this time around, maybe we can get rid of that lap-dog?

Frank Peters...I'm still hearing that he isn't running again?

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Congratulations Tanner Hockey

The Peabody Tanners displayed a heck of a lot of skills this past season making it just 1 game away from the TD Boston Garden. We here at TT headquarters would like to congratulate the team on their continued success both on and off of the ice. Hopefully our graduating seniors can make a name for themselves at the college level, and hopefully the troops that come back next season can continue to make us all proud!

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Peabody Bike Path; many positives,few negatives

I hope everybody had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful, spring-like weather last weekend! I couldn't help but notice that the new Peabody Independence Greenway got a lot of action with the first string of 55+ degree days that the dark city has seen in a long time. I actually decided to venture out to the bike path and check out the progress, and I was pleasantly surprised!!

1. The car that was submerged in mud on the bed of the Ipswich river has been removed.

2. New pressure-treated fencing has been installed at all high points and water areas.

3. Dog dropping and littering signage has been posted.

4. Nice new stripes have been painted signifying 2 lanes of travel.

5. The areas on both sides of the path have been cut back and cleaned up. (eco brush)

6. I also noticed a few newly planted Quercus Palustris!

Although the city has already had it's ribbon-cutting ceremony and introduced the path to the public as a completed project (I think?), in my opinion a few key issues should be addressed...


1. I noticed a family in front of me trying desperately to roller blade on the path, the path never received it's top (finish/sealer) coat, therefore it is too rough to roller blade, skateboard...etc.

2. Although I did mention previously in this post that proper signage has been posted, I was very discouraged about the amount of litter (empty water bottles,gatorade bottles,coffee cups) and other trash along my trek. I DID NOT SEE 1 BARREL AND I TRAVELED NEARLY 4 MILES!

3. I did notice rusty old tires in the area of the abandoned car that are along the bed of the Ipswich river.

4. There are still areas of entry along the Aggregate Industries fences that have been poorly patched and in my opinion are still a risk for young ones. The residential side of the quarry has a tall wooden stockade type of fence around it, I think that the entire rim of the quarry should have this same type of fence.

I am sure that many of you have had the time to visit this new recreational masterpiece, what are your opinions?

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Foolishness

Checked into the blog today to see how things were going and I was a bit disappointed. This blog is here to discuss city related issues and express our opinions on the elected officials here in Peabody MA. Private citizens are not on the table here for discussion and any/all comments referencing a private citizen will be immediately removed. Keeping in mind that an appointed member of a city board is no longer a "private citizen".

No harm has been done and nobody has been libeled, so let's stick to the issues! Move on.

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Comedy time out!

Funny or Die's Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell

School closing update...

Not too sure if many of you have been following some of the "goings on" with-in the Peabody School Dept.? Of course not...some of this stuff is being heavily guarded behind closed doors in fear of a panic amongst parents of specific area schools! Well, here is what I have been able to sink my keyboard into:

Apparently the principle of the West Memorial Elementary school in ward 6 sent a request of some sort to the state for funding of all new sidewalks up and down Herrick street, Bow Street, and a portion of Lowell street as well as newly painted stripes, crosswalks,all new signage, and even a new crosswalk light at the corner of Herrick and Lowell streets.

My sources tell me that the funding was approved by the state and that the city is beginning to move forward with the planning process of the project. I guess that it is pretty safe to say the West School will not be targeted to close. Keep in mind that if the city of Peabody should decide to close the West Memorial School that they (the city) would be required to pay back the state (from what I am told) excess of $50,000.00, which is the amount of the state funding.

So it looks to me that all eyes are pointed to the next school on the chopping block which many speculate is the John E. Burke Elementary school on Birch street. A new school playground has been an area of debate by the parents of children in the Burke school, most of the other schoolyards throughout the city have been fitted with new playground equipment, basketball nets...etc. Why not the Burke, could this be the writing on the wall? Could this be the beginning of the end for this elementary school? Maybe the parents over there should start to ask some questions?

I could see a massive culdesac with 20 homes in that location, what do you think?

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Mis-appropriation of funds?

Thought that I would take some time and help educate my captive audience in regards to the proper allocation of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. Its seems to me, as well as many others that Peabody's leaders see it fit to use these funds whenever and where ever they see fit. Well, I have posted a link below to the State website and here is their definition...

CPA funds: "The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a new tool to help communities preserve open space and historic sites, and create affordable housing and recreational facilities. This web site has been created to assist individuals and municipalities in understanding and implementing the CPA."

A new article in today's Salem Evening News will help you to understand the background to this post.


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