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Re: Essex First Selectman Contest Turning on Management Decisions

ivorytonresident — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:06:52 -0000

Because that's what America is all about, choice, freedom of speech, etc. Why would posting one's name make the posting more truthful? If someone wants to be anonymous that is their choice, just like it is your choice to post with your real name, IF Frank Hall is your real name. I guess only people who know you personally would know if that is correct. See how that works? It's all about choice. Don't chastise people for posting anonymously, in doing so you are the one not accepting different opinions or choices.

Re: Essex Selectmen Clash Over Police Dog

ivorytonresident — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:09:27 -0000

Looks like your "typo" check is still not working. You're making this way too easy. Moot also means, of little or no practical value or meaning. So there you have it, our dictionary lesson for the day. Happy voting on the 3rd and may the best candidate win.

Re: Essex Selectmen Clash Over Police Dog

ivorytonresident — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:28 -0000

It will be so nice when the First Selectman is re-elected next Tuesday. That will be the true voice of what the "townspeople" want. Once that is done please, can we move on to more important matters? Again, get a life, get a job, move on.

Re: Essex Selectmen Move to Put Police Dog Issue to Rest

ivorytonresident — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:13:05 -0000

I know Phil Miller and he's the type of person who would hate to loose a good employee, but would not try to hold them back if they found an opportunity that they felt was a better fit. I wish Mrs. Varricchio the best of luck and thank her for her many years of service to our town. I am confident that they will find an appropriate replacement that can, as she did, grow with the position and assist the Board of Selectman in their duties. I, like you, would like to see this dog situation put to bed and have the least attorney hours spent on it so they can get back to the business of running the town. I am hoping that a face-to-face with all parties and their attorneys will end it with each side giving a little to meet in the middle. Your thoughts on Officer B. working the system are very interesting and I share those same feelings. We are having an issue right now with a few of our officers and I don't like it. They should not be able to push the town around and hide behind their union. They should come to work, do their job and be thankful that they have a job to come to. If they don't like working in Essex I am sure there are other officers that would take their positions.

Re: Essex Selectmen Move to Put Police Dog Issue to Rest

ivorytonresident — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:54:01 -0000

lololo, we went from disagreeing to running together, that's what I like about communication, it can either drive people apart or bring them together. Actually, I think Mrs. Varricchio was there when Mr. Miller took office, if I'm not mistaken, maybe I'm wrong, and she wasn't let go but took another position in another town and resigned. I think there was a total misunderstanding on both sides (their own perception of what happened) and they need to end it. They should compromise,meet in the middle and settle it, the town can pay Officer B. for that portion that they agree on. I don't want to see attorneys fees wracked up to take care of this. It can be settled without them interfering, although Officer B. hired one so I guess that takes care of that. I too enjoy discussing this with you, you never know, Facts2009 and Ivoryontresident on the same ticket, anything is possible.

P.S. - was unaffiliated for many years and would have no problem being one again.

Re: Essex Selectmen Move to Put Police Dog Issue to Rest

ivorytonresident — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:09:28 -0000

Mrs. Varricchio worked at the direction of the First Selectman, i.e., what she was able to succeed in he succeeded in. I do separate Essex from Washington because people need to get a life. If they got out of their own back yard they might find out that what they have here in Essex is a pretty nice life and they would stop beating a dead horse, or should I say, a dead dog. This is a small town and more important things need to be addressed. That's fabulous that you are an independent. Shall I suggest to you that in 2 years that you throw your hat into the ring and run for First Selectman/woman, whatever the case may be, and we will see if you can be a part of the solution.

Re: Essex Selectmen Move to Put Police Dog Issue to Rest

ivorytonresident — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:47:41 -0000

With your use of the word "transparency," which is the word that is being thrown around by the republican party right now and on all of their adds, I am assuming that you are part of that camp. I guess we will see what the people will say on Nov. 3rd, which is the true test of what the residents want for a leader in the First Selectman's office. Promises made in campaign speeches and handouts are all well and good, implementing them is another thing altogether and I can only imagine that sitting in the Selectman's chair day in and day out has to be a lesson in patience and self-control. This is Essex people, not Washington. We are at tiny town in a tiny state. People need to get out of town and see what goes on in the big world out there to put their myopic views of what happnes in Essex into perspective.

Re: Essex Selectmen Move to Put Police Dog Issue to Rest

ivorytonresident — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:47:54 -0000

luvuessex, yes, gas was paid for and a letter written, but this does not make the dog an Essex "employee", especially since there was no formal program in place, and the dog nor the officer were ever signed up for training. The officer pitched the idea to the First Selectman, actually telling him that he was buying it as a personal pet and would possibly want to put it (and himself) into a police dog program in the future, although he knew there was no program in place. The First Selectman offered to pay for his gas as a good will gesture, and after the officer went out on his own to solicit veterinary services, the First Selectman wrote a letter to thank them. Still, the dog is not an employeee. At that point there should have been another meeting to solidify what type of plan would be put into place for a police dog program if any, and to have it approved by the taxpayers. The First Selectman just doesn't snap his fingers and a plan is in place. He would have to discuss it at length with the other selectman, get funding, etc. From my understanding this did not happen and Officer B. made no assertions to make sure the program came to fruition. Case closed; he dropped the ball and then surfaces when he wants bills paid because his pet has chewed up his furniture and needs to eat. It is unconscionable that the officer would hire an attorney to negotiate reimbursement of expenses he feels he is due from the town. If I did that at my job, I would be out of a job. If you knew Phil Miller you would know that he is an upstanding and honest person. He has done more for this town than any First Selectman before him. One selectman from the three is making this issue his personal venue for his own political gain. Officer B. is being used as a puppet and he doesn't even see it, he thinks the minority selectman is doing this to help him, when he is doing it to cast himself in a righteous light. Isn't it strange that this is all happening right around election time? You are easily drawn into these antics which is exactly what the minority selectman wants. My solution would be to go back to the time when Essex was overseen soley by the State Police. If Officer B. does not like his employer then he should resign. Maybe he could go into dog training.