Politics

Petition to keep the Lifeguards at Blish Park funded. Click here As a point of clarification the reduction in funding for the Lifeguards was proposed in the Board of Selectmen Budget, not the Board of Finance. In the comment section, if you favor refunding the lifeguards, what would you propose to reduce in funding?  If...
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Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis University of Connecticut There is a no jobs recovery in sight. Assuming national growth trails off from the unsustainable 5.7% of the fourth quarter, Connecticut continues to lose jobs through 2011; the rate of loss simply slows from the predicted rate in the previous CCEA Outlook. The state’s economy...
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Just some interesting statistics from the November 2009 Marlborough election. There were approximately 1150 voters who turned out at the polls out of about 4,200 who are registered, which was a 27.4% turnout. The registered voters in Marlborough are comprised of: Democrat: 32% (Up from previous years when it used to be about 29%)...
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That we could succeed by concentrating, for example, on complex financial instruments while abandoning the industrial base that sustained so many American families. I clearly remember over 20 years ago as I drove to my job at UTC, an elected official announcing that Connecticut’s future lay in the service industry, not manufacturing. Who made...
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After some discussion Betty O’Brien was elected the new Chairperson of the Marlborough Board of Education with one abstention from John O’Toole. The nomination of Ms O’Brien was questioned by Mr O’Toole who stated, that this year’s budget process could be as contentious as last year’s and that whoever is Chair must stand in...
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The House of Representatives passed legislation for the first time Saturday night that would provide health coverage to almost every American after nearly a century of false starts and un-kept campaign promises. The final vote was 220-215. In all, 219 Democrats voted to approve the measure in a largely party-line vote, with 39 Democrats...
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In a stunning victory the Marlborough Republicans celebrated at the Marlborough Traven a complete sweep of all races. Voter turn out was high at 1157 votes cast. Compared with the town meeting votes this past summer on the budget of around 600 voters. In the highly contested election for Board of Finance, Cliff Denniss...
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The following Boards and Commissions have elections this Tuesday, Nov 3rd. Board of Finance: Full Members, Board of Finance: Alternates, Board of Education, Local, Board of Education, RHAM, Zoning Commission, Planning Commission,
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In light of the recent events involving a disturbing anonymous package that Selectman Riva Clark received in the mail, as Chairman of the Marlborough Republican Town Committee I am sure I speak for our members when I say that I would like to express my support for Riva and to any person who receives...
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Letter to the Editor from the Marlborough Republican Town Chair. Some disturbing activities have been occurring in recent days In Marlborough in regards to vandalism and removal of Republican political signs. Last week there were several incidents of signs being run down on North Main Street
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Via email by “Anon”.
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In response to a comment on the “imposter” (West + Cragg = Higher Taxes) signs showing up, Ken Hjulstrom had this reply. Is this the pot calling the kettle Black? I do not see them as “Imposter Signs”. These signs carry a valid message that is based on documented votes by Lauren Cragg and...
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Letter to the Editor from David Durel: If you serve in public office, what clues might you gather indicating that you may be doing a poor job? Suppose you fire someone without following proper protocol, and that person then sues the town, where you waste taxpayers dollars in a legal battle. Suppose you call...
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The hearing on the injunction to prevent the Marlborough Board of Selectmen from holding an ordinance on the Hodge issue has prevailed. The BOS can hold the public hearing, but they can not bring an ordinance dealing with the issue till 12/01/09 at the earliest. (The Town Hearing is set for tomorrow night (10/27/09)...
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The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marlborough received a $15,400.00 invoice click for copy from Murtha Cullino, LLP for legal services related to an opinion rendered on two petitions received by the BOS relative to the Sewer Project. Town of Marlborough 26 North Main Street P.O. Box 29 Marlborough, CT 06447 Client:...
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