In today's paper you can read a new story about Mayor Bonfanti appointing his own brother to the board of the mega-voc. What is your take on this?
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Let's talk "Turkey"...
Or should we call it "CHICKEN!" Let's all face it, you would have to live under a rock in Peabody if you did not know that Ted Bettencourt was running for mayor in 2011! All of the recent drivel from the poorly received Salem News staff has done everything BUT... give you the news! So while we are talking "Chicken" or "Turkey" or whatever...Would Michael Bonfanti run for re-election against such a popular "Peabody Kid?"
I say NO, and sources close to TT tell me that Mayor Mike is already working on his "hand-off" speach! What a joke, if this guy was a real leader he would continue his quest. Though we still do not know what it is. Or will we read the stories in the Salem Evening News about the need for more assisted living because of the higher ages we have residing in the city...spaces thus...here you have the "BONFANTI HOUSE!"...A house of NOTHING!
GO TED!
I say NO, and sources close to TT tell me that Mayor Mike is already working on his "hand-off" speach! What a joke, if this guy was a real leader he would continue his quest. Though we still do not know what it is. Or will we read the stories in the Salem Evening News about the need for more assisted living because of the higher ages we have residing in the city...spaces thus...here you have the "BONFANTI HOUSE!"...A house of NOTHING!
GO TED!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Comment on my comment...
The Peabody Insider blog (the link is at the side of my blog), has a post asking about the revitilization and flooding issues/fixes of our downtown...here is my "comment"!
"I believe that we need to "shit or get off the pot" with the flooding fixes in our downtown! Trouble is, the people that I know (elected officials included) do not think that the current proposed plan will help AT ALL with the problem.
Not sure if you have been a "Peabody lifer" like myself, but hey...let's think realistically here. Ever since I was a kid Peabody Square has been the armpit of Peabody! Am I proud of it? NO of course not, does it effect me in my neighborhood? NO Do I go downtown for anything? NO Why...because there is nothing there..
SEE...it is a viscious circle that continues to fester (sp?) and grow. If I had to make an educated guess how many times a year I visit the "Downtown Area" I would say maybe 4 times. 4 TIMES A FREAKIN' YEAR!!! And I have lived in Peabody my whole life of 49 years!!
Downtown is a ghetto and has been for decades since the leather factories closed! Mavroulas, Torigian, and now Bonfanti are to blame for the problem. YES the problem has been inherited, and YES none of the previousley mentioned names had the BALLS to say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Building owners, Landlords, and Property Managers need to be held accountable to maintain their buildings with upgrades to keep them "current" or eminent domaine should be forced upon them (somehow) to help Peabody prosper.
A new "Out of the Box" thinking Mayor is what we need, and I do not see one currently on the council. We have heard recently of a "Medical Hub"!!!
WE ALREADY HAVE ALL THE BIG NAMES IN PEABODY!!! IS THIS GUY SMOKING A NEW BRAND OF CRACK THAT HASN'T YET HIT FOSTER STREET? THESE BIG MEDICAL EMPIRES ARE STAYING AS FAR AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF PEABODY AS POSSIBLE! Talk about shooting yourself in the foot!?
Will a real leader please step forward? One that can balance a budget and keep up with the times? Truly, that is all we really need! The budget NEEDS TO BE CUT!!! NOT IN SEFETY OR EDUCATION....JACKASS! Step up to the plate and make a difference... your so called legacy depends on it!"
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
"I believe that we need to "shit or get off the pot" with the flooding fixes in our downtown! Trouble is, the people that I know (elected officials included) do not think that the current proposed plan will help AT ALL with the problem.
Not sure if you have been a "Peabody lifer" like myself, but hey...let's think realistically here. Ever since I was a kid Peabody Square has been the armpit of Peabody! Am I proud of it? NO of course not, does it effect me in my neighborhood? NO Do I go downtown for anything? NO Why...because there is nothing there..
SEE...it is a viscious circle that continues to fester (sp?) and grow. If I had to make an educated guess how many times a year I visit the "Downtown Area" I would say maybe 4 times. 4 TIMES A FREAKIN' YEAR!!! And I have lived in Peabody my whole life of 49 years!!
Downtown is a ghetto and has been for decades since the leather factories closed! Mavroulas, Torigian, and now Bonfanti are to blame for the problem. YES the problem has been inherited, and YES none of the previousley mentioned names had the BALLS to say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Building owners, Landlords, and Property Managers need to be held accountable to maintain their buildings with upgrades to keep them "current" or eminent domaine should be forced upon them (somehow) to help Peabody prosper.
A new "Out of the Box" thinking Mayor is what we need, and I do not see one currently on the council. We have heard recently of a "Medical Hub"!!!
WE ALREADY HAVE ALL THE BIG NAMES IN PEABODY!!! IS THIS GUY SMOKING A NEW BRAND OF CRACK THAT HASN'T YET HIT FOSTER STREET? THESE BIG MEDICAL EMPIRES ARE STAYING AS FAR AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF PEABODY AS POSSIBLE! Talk about shooting yourself in the foot!?
Will a real leader please step forward? One that can balance a budget and keep up with the times? Truly, that is all we really need! The budget NEEDS TO BE CUT!!! NOT IN SEFETY OR EDUCATION....JACKASS! Step up to the plate and make a difference... your so called legacy depends on it!"
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A breath of fresh air!
I breathe a small sigh of relief knowing that new school committee members Tom Rossignoll and Jarrod Hochman have sided with Brandi Carpenter in her fight to obtain federal funds to improve our busted school system. I am even happier knowing that Tom won't just rubber stamp for his friend Dave McGeney. This relationship cast some doubt with many folks throughout the dark city in regards to Tom's ability to vote on the issues...no more. Or at least not for now!
As for Mr. Hochman, I don't trust his motives. There is something about this guy that just does not sit right with me, can't put a finger on it yet...looking for some help here. Could it be his ties with Dumbato on the PMLP, HE was a big backer of Hochman in the election, even casting aside support of other long term elected figures like Beverley Griffin Dunne. OUCH that will surely come back to rage a bitter vengeance in the upcoming election.
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Friday, May 14, 2010
Funny Email Time!
Dear Mr. President: I'm planning to move my family and extended family into Mexico for my health, and I would like to ask you to assist me. We're planning to simply walk across the border from the U.S. Into Mexico , and we'll need your help to make a few arrangements.
We plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas,Passports, immigration quotas and laws.
I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here. So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Calderon, that I'm on my Way over?
Please let him know that I will be expecting the Following:
1.. Free medical care for my entire family.
2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.
3. Please print all Mexican government forms in English.
4. I want my grandkids to be taught Spanish by English-speaking (bi-lingual) teachers.
5. Tell their schools they need to include classes on American culture and history.
6. I want my grandkids to see the American flag on one of the flag poles at their school.
7. Please plan to feed my grandkids at school for both breakfast and lunch.
8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services.
9. I do plan to get a car and drive in Mexico , but, I don't plan to purchase car insurance, and I probably won't make any special effort to learn local traffic laws.
10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from their president to leave me alone, please be sure that every Patrol car has at least one English-speaking officer..
11. I plan to fly the U.S. Flag from my house top, put U S. Flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.
12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying Any taxes, or have any labor or tax laws enforced on any business I may start.
13. Please have the president tell all the Mexican People to be extremely nice and never say critical things about me or my family, Or about the strain we might place on their economy.
14. I want to receive free food stamps.
15. Naturally, I'll expect free rent subsidies.
16. I'll need Income tax credits so although I don't pay Mexican Taxes, I'll receive money from the government.
17. Please arrange it so that the Mexican Gov't pays $4,500 to help me buy a new car.
18.. Oh yes, I almost forgot, please enroll me free into The Mexican Social Security program so that I'll get a monthly income in Retirement.
I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all his people who walk over to the U.S. From Mexico I am Sure that President Calderon won't mind returning the favor if you ask him
Nicely.
Thank you so much for your kind help. You're the man!!!
We plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas,Passports, immigration quotas and laws.
I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here. So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Calderon, that I'm on my Way over?
Please let him know that I will be expecting the Following:
1.. Free medical care for my entire family.
2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.
3. Please print all Mexican government forms in English.
4. I want my grandkids to be taught Spanish by English-speaking (bi-lingual) teachers.
5. Tell their schools they need to include classes on American culture and history.
6. I want my grandkids to see the American flag on one of the flag poles at their school.
7. Please plan to feed my grandkids at school for both breakfast and lunch.
8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services.
9. I do plan to get a car and drive in Mexico , but, I don't plan to purchase car insurance, and I probably won't make any special effort to learn local traffic laws.
10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from their president to leave me alone, please be sure that every Patrol car has at least one English-speaking officer..
11. I plan to fly the U.S. Flag from my house top, put U S. Flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.
12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying Any taxes, or have any labor or tax laws enforced on any business I may start.
13. Please have the president tell all the Mexican People to be extremely nice and never say critical things about me or my family, Or about the strain we might place on their economy.
14. I want to receive free food stamps.
15. Naturally, I'll expect free rent subsidies.
16. I'll need Income tax credits so although I don't pay Mexican Taxes, I'll receive money from the government.
17. Please arrange it so that the Mexican Gov't pays $4,500 to help me buy a new car.
18.. Oh yes, I almost forgot, please enroll me free into The Mexican Social Security program so that I'll get a monthly income in Retirement.
I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all his people who walk over to the U.S. From Mexico I am Sure that President Calderon won't mind returning the favor if you ask him
Nicely.
Thank you so much for your kind help. You're the man!!!
The "Medical Hub of the North Shore"?
Wow, looks like Councilor Bettencourt is really moving forward with his vision for change and re-vitalization of the downtown! By way of power-point presentation last Tuesday night at a re-zoning meeting Bettencourt explained his thoughts of trying to make Downtown Peabody into the Medical Hub of the North Shore. Totally taking all thunder away from City Council President David Gravel and his plan to float (no pun intended) thousands of new apartments and condos into the square.
With a bold presentation like this with well thought out planning this could be the next mayor of Peabody folks! He easily convinced his colleagues to shutter all previous plans and focus on his plan. This is the sign of a true leader folks, but I am a bit confused...
After speaking politics to many folks throughout the city recently I have been told that Councilor Bettencourt has been verbally telling everybody that he IS planning on running for the corner office in 2011!! So why the "lip-service" to the local media, or is it just "lip-service" to the people he is telling about his candidacy? I guess we won't know until Bonfanti and/or Gravel decide if they are going to run again.
You can read the article HERE
Until next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
With a bold presentation like this with well thought out planning this could be the next mayor of Peabody folks! He easily convinced his colleagues to shutter all previous plans and focus on his plan. This is the sign of a true leader folks, but I am a bit confused...
After speaking politics to many folks throughout the city recently I have been told that Councilor Bettencourt has been verbally telling everybody that he IS planning on running for the corner office in 2011!! So why the "lip-service" to the local media, or is it just "lip-service" to the people he is telling about his candidacy? I guess we won't know until Bonfanti and/or Gravel decide if they are going to run again.
You can read the article HERE
Until next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Bag Job?
After reading an article yesterday in the Salem Evening News I was left wondering if proper procedures were being followed in the PMLP? As you know, if you read the same article, William Waters the manager of the plant and highest paid city employee was handed a 1 year extension on his contract. Not too big of a deal right?? He has also obliged the commissioners request to keep the same compensation during his last year on the job...great right? He plans to retire after 2011.
Now here is where it gets a bit tricky...Also written in the Salem Evening News was that it was also requested that Waters choose his own replacement from someone with-in the PMLP. First of all, isn't this a public position that has to be properly advertised to the public? Secondly, doesn't it sound a bit mischievous on Mr. Chairman's/commission's behalf to present this request?
HERE is your story.
If you can comment I would like to hear what you think about this issue.
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Now here is where it gets a bit tricky...Also written in the Salem Evening News was that it was also requested that Waters choose his own replacement from someone with-in the PMLP. First of all, isn't this a public position that has to be properly advertised to the public? Secondly, doesn't it sound a bit mischievous on Mr. Chairman's/commission's behalf to present this request?
HERE is your story.
If you can comment I would like to hear what you think about this issue.
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Commenting problems!
Not sure if this problem is effecting YOU, but I have received several emails from viewers stating that they can not comment on this blog! I recently tried to comment and it did not work either. I am not sure what the problem is but I also know that the Roundtable Blog is having the same issues. Once again I will apologize for any inconvenience, however I really think that it is pointless to run a blog that can not receive comments!!
Stay tuned, we may pull the plug all together?
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Stay tuned, we may pull the plug all together?
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT
Monday, May 10, 2010
Post re-visited...
Many weeks ago the previous moderator of The Twisted Tanner posted a story about a resident that had a problem with the debris and materials that had become a "fixture" in her backyard...they were being disposed of out behind LATTITUDES. You can visit the post by clicking HERE
Well I took a ride by the area today to find that a new stone wall was being installed in her yard...BY GUESS WHO??? F.Y.I. they also will level yards and install complete sprinkler systems!!
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
"THE" Twisted Tanner!
Well I took a ride by the area today to find that a new stone wall was being installed in her yard...BY GUESS WHO??? F.Y.I. they also will level yards and install complete sprinkler systems!!
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
"THE" Twisted Tanner!
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Change is done...
About a week ago I took over the domain name http://www.twistedtanner.com/ after I realized that life was a bit boring in Peabody MA without a place for miserable folks like me to be able to speak their peace! I opened up a new blog and felt that since I paid a monetary amount for the original site that I would open it back up and continue the "Freedom of Speech" theme in 01960!
So here we are, are you or anyone else that you know watching? We will now know, the counter is live and I am willing to shake some shit up! So let me know if you have any new dirt that you would like to see exposed for the public to see! Previous comments will load soon!
Peace Out!
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
Twisted Tanner
So here we are, are you or anyone else that you know watching? We will now know, the counter is live and I am willing to shake some shit up! So let me know if you have any new dirt that you would like to see exposed for the public to see! Previous comments will load soon!
Peace Out!
Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
Twisted Tanner
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