Let the games begin!

After this post you'll all realize that not too much gets by the undercover reporters working for the Twisted Tanner in good ole 01960!  We are now officially in an "election year" and past electorate wanna-bes and future public leach wanna-bes are starting to quietly speak about their intentions.  Although most are "waiting to see what happens"???  Don't really know what that means!  I can tell you all that familiar names from past elections and even current elected officials are thinking of jumping into a new seat.  Now as we know, this is Peabody and the City Council needs to be lop-sided towards the mayor;  well things could get a little confusing as Ted Bettencourt will more than likely take that helm. 

In my humble opinion Ted seems to be the type of guy that would rather support what is better for the city rather than what would better pad his pocket.  That is why I think that the power on the City Council will swing a full 180 degrees towards the Athas, Sinewitz, Mello side of the chambers. And I will tell you why....

As I started this post I told you all of the intentions being stirred about, two major ones that will effect the council and add power to Dr. No (Rico Mello), Superman Sinewitz (Barry Sinewitz), and Arthur Athas (no nickname as of yet) are...

1.) Rob Forti running strong again in ward 1
2.) Jeff Grayson a shoe-in for ward 4

Two reasons that the "Evil Empire" in Peabody will no longer be!  Liacos is all done and even if he runs again (he came in 5th in 2009), I am hearing that he will be up against...

1.) Maggy Tierney (current library trustee)
2.) Bill Aylward (candidate from 2009)
3.) Thomas Gould (new candidate?)
**An there is a possibility that David McGeney will run for an At-Large seat!

So it appears that Anne Manning Martin Dean...etc, and Dave Gravel will be looking across the table at Gamache and Garabedian with helplessness in their eyes.

The only other contests that I can forecast for city councilors is that I am hearing Ron Sheehan (former candidate for ward 6) is itching for another run and that nobody in ward 5 has the balls to run against David Gamache.  Did I mention Jerry Rizzo(former ward 6 councilor), he has been VERY VISIBLE lately, I am thinking he is looking for something?On to the School Committee...

Up for re-election are Brandi (pookanutta) Carpenter, Edward (committee to close a school chairperson) Charest, and David (Bonfanti "yes man") McGeney.  Besides the anticipated move by McGeney to seek an At-Large seat (he's already pensioned and a loss is "just a loss"), I am hearing that two Burke School "Dads" are seeking a seat, one that prospered with Bruin's tickets over a new swing set and one that has issues with the plowing / new pick up policies. Now onto the electric light...

I am hearing that Frank Peters will not seek re-election, and we also know that Tom Dumbato is up for re-election.  In my mind that is two empty seats available!! Also up for re-election is Charlie Bonfanti whom was sworn in to replace Thomas Zellen on the PMLP commission, that will be a two year term and should be an easy race..."Bonfanti" is now a dirty name in Peabody! 

Did I leave anything out?  Let me know at twistedtanner@ymail.com or just post a comment!

Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT

OK...OK!!

Due to popular demand I will change the current poll!  I will look at past articles in Peabody Patch, The Boston Globe, and The Salem Evening News to create my candidate list.

Please use this thread to let us all know why use chose your candidate.

Let the fun begin!

Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT

Hot while sub-zero in Peabody!

A busy morning today for the "IN BOX" at the Twisted Tanner headquarters.  An abundance of emails have come through about an extraordinary turnout for 2011 Mayoral Candidate Ted Bettencourt last night at the Holy Ghost on Howley Street!  I have been told that nearly 1000 folks sardined themselves into the Ghost chambers and occupied every parking lot in the area.  "Stop and Shop looked like they were having a going out of business sale!" and "it looked like people were waiting in line at the Topsfield Fair to get inside and show Ted their support!" These were just a couple of comments that came through the Tanner inbox!

Also it came as no suprise that current defunk Mayor Bonfanti was not there, and neither was possible candidate Sean Fitzgerald.  Rumblings as of late indicate that Fitsy IS actually running according to folks that attend the "Portuguese Dinners", apparently Seanie was speaking of it on Friday night while enjoying his Roast Beef dinner. Could Sean be the next Rex Ryan?

Remember nearly everyone in the country was picking the 2011 New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl !!

Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT

Wonder Woman in PEABODY!

Ladies and Gentlemen, please allow me to introduce Peabody's newest saving grace...It's new City Council President Anne Dean Martin Manning! By reading the latest drivel in the Salem Evening News, you would think that she is going to save Peabody and its' residents from all of the turmoil from previous negligent leaders.  By reading this article, I am wondering why Wonder woman doesn't run against Bettencourt for the corner office!  She seems to have all of the answers!!

Until Next time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT

Twisted Tanner Top Ten for 2011 !

What to expect in 2011!  A top ten list, if you will, in my opinion what we all have in store for the new year!

1.) The last term of Mike "The Demolisher" Bonfanti!  With the mid-term speech and hoopla that goes with it, it is expected that Bonfanti will announce his decision to not re-seek office in the up-coming November election. Spending more time with his family being his reasoning behind his decision.

2.) Anne Dean Martin Manning is ushered in as the new City Council President, this should be a very interesting challenge for "The Demolisher", as Manning does not get along with the mayor and has no bones about standing up to him!

3.) The announcement that Ted Bettencourt will seek the position of Mayor, this announcement will more than likely be pasted all over the Salem Evening News and The Peabody Weekly by the end of the second week in January.

3.) Another candidate for Mayor emerges from behind the shadows...Dave "The Rat" Gravel will announce his decision to seek the highest elected official seat in the city touting his fast action to nothing accomplished by the end of his tenure as City Council President in regards to the re-zoning. Also the elimination of health insurance to all elected officials being a goal of his as "Mayor". (something he collected for several years and now receives as pension.)

4.) Moving into the spring months, "The Demolisher" will announce the closing of the McCarthy school in ward 5.  This time he slams the door on the local parents, similar to what he did to all of us with the recent tax hike.

5.) Peabody residents are now alerted that they have to pay for their trash removal.

6.) Into the summer months and the posturing begins for the election!  Papers are "pulled" and lawns signs, once again, begin to litter the lawns of the city! Dave "Deep Pockets" Gamache announces that he will be leaving the ward 5 seat and seeking an At-Large spot.  A couple of ward 5 guys start to ponder...

7.) Beverley Griffin Dunne, James Liacos, Barry Sinewitz, Mike Garabedian, Anne Dean Martin Manning all announce their candidacy for At-Large.  Robb Forti announces his run for Ward 1, then Osborne backs out.  Jeff Grayson "pulls" for Ward 4, Driscoll retires from City Council.

8.) Main Street in Peabody is converted into one lane in either direction and the downtown shuts down almost over night due to low traffic and turns into Washington Street Lynn.

9.) Peabody City Council creates a new holiday in which all Peabody City Employees get a day off with holiday pay called "Demolisher Day"!

10.) Frank Peters on the PMLP and Edward Charest on the School Committee both announce their departure from their elected seats. Charlie Bonfanti fights to retain his gift as PMLP commish, as does Tom D'Mato.

So there you have it!  With a little humor folded in, this is how The Twisted Tanner see it!

Until Next Time, Let Freedom Ring!
TT