"There are other avenues as to which I wish to contend"

Ms. Crowder please STOP wasting taxpayer money....

-signed a property owner who PAYS property taxes that just were wasted on keeping city hall open for this meeting that apparently was pointless since the complaint was withdrawn at the beginning...why didn't you just call it inadvance?!?!?!

Seriously... this lady needs to get a life.

Sadly, is it was I expected to happen. He was given the amount of time necessary to get his ducks in a row. I had a feeling it would happen. He thinks he's had the last laugh but unfortunately for him, voters have a long memory.

Ducks in a row? How long has Ms Crowder been working on her "complaint"....where are her "ducks"??? This is such a waste of time and money.

Agree voters do have a memory and those without an agenda (obviously not you) will remember that nothing has been proven and voters will remember that Mr Murphy has or has not done the job he said he would... Still a long time and the jury is still out as the next election is over a year away. Seems to be doing just fine to me so far however....

Didn't this come up BEFORE the last election? and how did that turn out? didn't over 4,000 people believe him then? how is this circus going to make people not vote for him? I agree that Ms. Crowder has every right to question government but I will be highly disappointed when I don't see her name on the ballot next year. In my opinion if you have this much time to waste on something meaningless then I'm sure you have plenty of time to run against Mr. Murphy next election.

Also I care very much about my children thats why I spend ALL of my free time with them.

Jennifer Crowder could be sued for slander.

Now we can focus on the real problems this committee faces.

As I said before, and Paul I agree with the term slander....the Teri, Brenda, Jim, Barbara, Crowder crowd throws out lies as fact with the only objective being that they publicly harm a person's reputation.....the fact that Mr. Murphy's license has had the same address since 1999 is all anyone needs.....and flies directly in the face of the bold faced lie about Ms Crowder getting some sort of inside scoop from a motor vehicle employee--which would have been illegal if indeed it had happened. But it didn't as Mr. Murphy's license history shows--so why isn't she held accountable for the lie???? I wrote before, these people never say sorry....they just go on and make up more stuff...waste everyone's time and energy and taxpayer dollars....

Does anyone know why Mrs. Crowder has this personal vendetta against Mr. Murphy. Her statement "She said after the hearing that she would pursue other legal actions against Murphy." seem almost obsessive in nature.

Maybe she has a crush on him....

...and he turned her down....

Seriously though Mr. Murphy might want to consider a restraining order. Odd that someone has a vendetta for someone else for apparently no reason....very scary if your think about it.

Paul & Tim; The standards for libel and slander are different for politicians than for private citizens. What can be said about an elected "pol" is far more permissable
by law than saying or writing the same thing about a private citizen (most of us).

In terms of this issue itself, it is my understanding that Mrs. Crowder's claim is that her child is NOT receiving the by-law education services in the public school which the law REQUIRES for a student on an "IEP". There is no reason to doubt this claim. She cannot be fairly condemned for trying to exercise her parental, moral responsibility for her offspring. It is readily believable that Durkin is ignoring her,
given the earned reputation by Mrs. Durkin.

What is not generally understood is her focus on a particular school committee
member, even by me . . . though it is generally thought that Mr. Murphy is indeed a "plant" by the Dumas & Durkin regime(s).

BTW, I spent a term on the local committee, in '98 & '99.

"Generally thought?" Could you please expand on that?

And so the saga goes on huh?? Well I have also filed mutiple complaints against Durkin and the district for not following my son's IEP also. I mailed two envelopes thursday and they went priority mail and received Friday, the other set to deliver today in Malden. For all u who need proof head to the Facebook page and see for urself!!

Facebook? Please tell me our community is not bring told to rely on facebook postings to legitimize these allegations?

I don't get why anyone would care where someone else lives part time. A summer home on the cape, a winter home in Florida, a man cave in Boston, a boat in Newport, this still is America and we are still free at the moment, enjoy life. Don't waste time on envy and being jealous, the complaint was dismissed, get over it!

@ Paul your right I could care less where someone lives anytime of the year let alone part time as long as it doesn't involve my child. Him being on the committee involved my child. I went to a SC meeting 6/18/12 looking for help then he was a member and did nothing to help me, or try for that matter. Personally I don't know him and don't think he should be a target more than any other member but hey that's just what happened. And if he shouldn't be there on that committee than obviously my hope as a parent would to be to get someone in there who should and would be more helpful....other than that I don't care about Murphy one bit...

It's dissappointing how this has been turned on the person who asked our Elections Commission to look into a residency concern -- their job! She was guided by our Elections Office and they "mis" guided her. Because of this misguidence, she loses, automatically. Ms. Hutton's statement that the complaint can only address Mr. Murphy's residency as of the date of the filing is absurd. You have to wonder if anyone who works at City Hall understands the law. How can one complain about something that hasn't happend yet. If the complaint was filed July 18th and she was complaining about an event that happened prior to that date, during campaigning, then why can't it be investigated? That seems reasonable. I don't know many people that can complain about something in the future. It's a nice coincidence that it gave Mr. Murphy plenty of time to get his buisness in order. Did anyone bother to about the apartment in Attleboro he leased during the election? Why would he rent such an apartment if he has always lived at home? No mention made. Mr. Murphy wasted the tax payers money! If he provided this info the first time Mrs. Crowder filed her complaint this never would have come to this.

But, he hid behind all the technicalites with the help from his friends at City Hall -- they played good interference for him so he could switch his address on his paystubs - I'd prefer to see them from last November!, switch his registeration (he admitted to changing it because he knew she had him on this), the list goes on. If he lived here, he would have showed us months ago! But HE waited just long enough to pull it together. It's downright shameful and Mrs. Crowder shouldn't be reprimanded for her concerns. They are more than valid! My license still have my hometown on it and I have lived in Attleboro for years. By the way, when you move and your car is registered at your address, it doesn't "revert" back to the home you grew up in -- you have to physically change it. It's funny how the timing was on that. We are not fools and you aren't fooling us!

I was at the registry on Tuesday in Attleboro....almost positive saw Murphy there....but once again his issues are not mine. The fact based time line..."the fan" has already been done regarding my issues with the school. APS & DESE should have a copy so go see them for it! I have spent almost this whole summer trying to fix this for our son so he can return to school SAFELY, I'm not going to rewrite it and take more time away from actual fun things we could be doing together. So if ur really interested in helping then get ahold of the docs and do something instead of just running ur trap!

I would encourage everyone to read Ms. Curtis web page comments. She has claimed on her webpage to be in a lawsuit with the Norfolk school district and she currently stated extreme displeasure with Attleboro - People can form their own opinions from that but it is valuable information to know as to better gauge the energy and motivation

@thefan
First of all you can ask whatever you like as there is no law against that but menial stuff aside it's not our behavior that Is ridiculous its the behavior of the officials of our schools and city. As far as Sarah, she has done everything that is in her power so don't attack her for voicing her opinion that's what this space is for. She has filed with the state, followed the rules of engagement and had attended meetings. Now she is voicing her opinion and "attacking" as you say the same resources. There's only so much us citizens can accomplish so we have to use our voice by any means and if it starts to sound like a broken record that only means no one is addressing the issues.

@to all

Once all info is received by both parties we will gladly post the complaints on the website so everyone has the information and can help we're they think they can.

"TheFan," you have come close to an Attleboro-Seekonk Patch record for most posts in one day. It is very strange to request something from a newspaper in a post on Patch. If you would like me to look into something, email me at jonathan.friedman@patch.com.

I read all your posts today "with detail." Thank you.

I have received an email from "TheFan." Thank you for the message. I encourage more people to email with their thoughts and suggestions. I like hearing from the community members.

@ the fan....I really hope you chose your words wisely. Pitiful??? We are the best advocates for our children...if you have children I too hope you would advocate for them at whatever the cost might be. Like I have said before and I will say it again...I will meet anyone who's interested in a public place and gladly let you read for yourselves everything I have been stating...So you can see just what kind of EMBARRASSMENT the city of Attleboro is allowing school admins to do to themselves. Also I am very interested in meeting you at one of these meetings regarding the issues within our district....Don't believe I've had the pleasure yet?? I will not give up, shut up, or sit down until our child's educational needs are met..If that bothers you well too bad, it's people like you that like to hide behind your "NAME" and talk all sorts of hogwash because it bothers you inside that you can't hide the truth anymore. Believe me I want nothing more than the Attleboro schools to be a success but not at the expense of MY CHILD!! So when people want to fess up to the mistakes that were made and laws that were broken maybe just maybe we could go forward with a resolution....But not until the admins that are allowing these laws to be broken be reprimanded for their actions. I am not looking to crucify anyone and I never wanted it to go this far, but we were left with no choice after every attempt by us was rejected...

Cont. @ the fan...And as far as my Norfolk case...ya that interesting situation has it's ties to Attleboro as well.... Same law firm! And it goes on and on....Oh btw..the lawsuit in Norfolk was because my child was bullied so bad that he made threatening comments and was taken out of school by his pedi and a tutor was requested but they sued US saying he didn't deserve a tutor because he wasn't confined to a hospital bed....SERIOUSLY??? I am very devoted to my children and this has hurt my heart more than I could express but what better way for me for mend it but ADVOCATE for him and everyone else's child! Success for APS is what we are all striving for right????

Also I attended a SC meeting in June...I then expressed some of the allegations. I voiced serious concerns and still not takin seriously..Nice real nice, how does that make a parent feel?? I would love nothing more than for this to get "out" sort of speak, alternative resources???...I've tried everything I can, but by all means if you know of some that can help me please I would accept with open arms. I am not suing anyone or any district so stop making false statements. I am counter suing Norfolk after them came after us with NO WARNING!! I just wish that some would take off their blinders and face the facts....AND THEY ARE UGLY!!!

I know y'all afraid of the "big mouths", the ones that actually stand up and don't let others take advantage of them...But I sure would want that person on my side protecting the future of our children then the ones that just sit back, know what's being done and not done and DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! It's sick... Just like be an accessory to a crime!! Ughh

I am not going to go to war with Sarah Curtis - all of the flailing about being an advocate for her children and her over-charged post are not going to change one thing - I really hope you find a solution for your child/children - I never offered you a better opinion - I did postulate if the source receiving said issues was the right one - You called your self a big mouth ..perhaps squeaky wheel might be more appropriate - but either way hope like Ms. Crowder what ever energy is being used, I truly finds ears or assistance that will fix or finish the issue, whichever is appropriate - I never fear the boisterousness nor do i ever let my emotions wind out on a message board so I will gladly stand down so the forum can return to being a forum rather than a soap box. I will remain in favor of a voteout of every SC Member or a extremely intense vetting of all of the issues reported so that the Attleboro schools can continue upward instead of treading in a muddy mire that remains an embarrassment to the city. Good Day, Ms Curtis

@jonathan Friedman

You can encourage people to email you but you still need to follow through. You had an appoinent with my wife canceled last minute and then we see you the very next night at the Murphy hearing and you don't say one word to us. We had all documents with us.

She didn't respond back to your cancelation because this is what happens in this town people say they want to help and then bail last minute or say sorry cant help you, because they don't want to get hands dirty.

@ the fan..War?? Really grow up! Nice u refer to my child with a disability and our fight a "soap box"! U have proven urself useless...good day to u too!

@the fan

That's the thing you didn't offer anything useful, your only trying to sidewall the issues.

As for squeaky wheel, that's what you get called when you expose truth or facts that people want to cover up or ignore. No one ever like the squeaky wheel because there the ones that don't give up, stand for what's right, exposes the truth, and makes noise and people show there true colors. Well guess what were not here to be liked, we're here to be that squeaky wheel.

The only embarrassment to this city is the city itself and the people who are running it. Things need to change and people need to be exposed for who they are then the squeaky wheels will be greased.

Kevin, how would I know you were at the meeting? I do not know what you look like. Something came up and I offered to meet with your wife another time. I am the only person working full-time for this website, things happen. If your wife chooses not to respond when I ask her if we can meet another time, I can't do anything about that. If you, she or anybody else still want to meet, my email is jonathan.friedman@patch.com.

@ Just Sayin - Exactly..Safety First! That's what we are trying to provide our child with. Wow... I am appalled that you even suggest I should keep my mouth shut to avoid a knock at my door??? Really... Thanks for looking up my info... it's the same info that is available as public record...Not much I can do about that. I am not afraid of what "could" happen as much as I am about what is happening!!! I understand emotions are hard to read via computer but c'mon that sounded threatening for everyone.

Does this have to do with Murphy, I'm confused? I hope the Curits' can find closure and help for there child I couldn't imagine how hard it must be for a parent who believes the shcool isn't doing what it is supposed to be doing. I love living in Attleboro but if I had all the problems with the school that you have I would just move. I'm not suggesting you should have to move to get help for your child I'm just saying sometimes the battle isn't worth the reward. Of course I would do ANYTHING to get justice for my child and wish you both well. I have already started looking at private schools so my children don't have to deal with any of this crap.

@ Adam thank you very much for ur well wishes. Believe me if moving were the answer it would be so simple but I'm willing to put forth the effort because I know the reward (which is having our child's needs meet) is well worth it! It's the smile on our son's face!! But sadly I hate to report that this is a HUGE problem not just here in Attleboro but in many cities through out the state. And I don't want our son to grow up thinking he wasn't worth the fight so hey mom and dad moved u around till we found a suitable spot. Then he never has a solid foundation or friends which is what his disability is all about!!

Face the facts. Murphy changed his documents so that he was in compliance with the complaint for July. He had a Boston "RESIDENT" parking pass. You have to prove you are a resident of Boston to get this pass. You do not just get one for having a part-time apartment in Boston. You have to show proof of residence in Boston to get this pass, including a license with your Boston address on this. He was claiming the benefits of a Boston RESIDENT. It is against the law to claim residency in two cities. Murphy has not proved he was an Attleboro Resident at the time he was elected. He has wasted taxpayer money by lying and covering up the truth to the public. He does not care because he does not live here. Why would anyone want a NON RESIDENT making decisions for our children and community. This is a joke. Ms. Crowder I hope you take this as far as it can go. Mr. Murphy is the epitomy of cheat and deceit and should not be allowed to get away with this disgusting and deliberate deceit he is doing to the taxpayers of Attleboro.

Dave Murphy is hardly ever at his parent's house. This has all been a lie and a cover up. I have never had a problem with the Murphy's, but I cannot believe they would lie like this to the public. I have lost respect for my neighbors.

Such lies Mr. Murphy. The election commission needs to investigate this back to when he was elected. Murphy is a joke. Show us proof when you where elected!!! Tell us how you got your Boston parking permit. They do not just give them out. Anyone who only works in Boston and really live in Attleboro knows this. You have committed fraud Mr. Murphy. I hope this catches up with you. Not everyone in Attleboro can be fooled by you. The few that post on this sight in your favor are not the majority. We will make sure the voters remember that you tricked them and should not have ran for school committee. Why would you do this to innocent children?? This does not speak highly of you Mr. Murphy. Just keep making the school committee dysfunctional. You seem to cause all the trouble on school committee and even in the community with your lies and arrogance. You should just step down. Even the people who post here for you know in their hearts that you were not a resident and should not be able to hold you seat. They are just your friends and are trying to support you. The truth is you move out of Mommy's and Daddy's house and got your own apartment in Boston. You got caught in a lie and scratched and clawed to dig your way out. Because you have connections at City Hall, they derailed Ms. Crowder and it gave you time to change everything over for July. This only proves your arrogance. We don't believe you Murphy.

Give it a rest already. Over and done with. Mr.Murphy is one of the educated ones on the board. He explained how and why he had the apt. In town. Move on he s deserves to represent our kids.