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On the article Mansfield Selectmen Decide to Euthanize Milo the Dog
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On the article Councilor Rips City's Handling of Storm Recovery
James
11:59 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Jerry did nothing wrong that night. He was tired of being interrupted and because he was standing up to those who don't follow rules and got interrupted yet again he said what was on his mind. He did NOT go behind the camera, he did it full face for all to see and I say he is more of a man than those who don't show their true colors. Bob, where did Jonathan get out of line? The council was told not to discuss this issue and Blais went right ahead and did what he wanted (yet again). This then opened the door for others to have their say but then were shut down.Where is the democracy in that? Nothing was said UNTIL Blais said something.But he always defends the public works on everything.
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On the article Councilor Rips City's Handling of Storm Recovery
James
11:10 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
ReplyI do! Councilor Blais is known for off-camera discussions/antics/temper fits.
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On the article Councilor Rips City's Handling of Storm Recovery
James
10:10 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
ReplyBrandy, the more they try and silence Jonathan or any other councilor who speaks for "the people" the more they hurt themselves and the louder Jonathan is heard. Jonathan is a good Ward Councilor and this is not the first time that he has stood up to the old schoolers. He was voted for by the people to speak for them and he has done his job very well. Jonathan speaks for the people because....."It's the right thing to do!!"
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On the article Councilor Rips City's Handling of Storm Recovery
James
9:31 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Steve, why be so mean? We are just asking questions. I'm sure that many parents would drive their kids to keep them safe, but some people don't have a car, some people cannot walk with their kids to school because they have to be at work to support the family. It's not the same world that you and I grew up in many years ago. I walked to school, in the street when the sidewalks weren't yet plowed but that was back then. Now a days there are too many people in such a hurry or talking on their cell phones or texting that they don't watch out for others on the road let alone kids. Believe me, I feel that in today's society the kids have way too much and should toughen up but not in the case of safety first. Please, no one is really being mean here, we just want what is best for the kids. Look at it this way, if the city ignored plowing the streets and just did the sidewalks then the shoe would be on the other foot. Wish this wasn't so, but it is. Please try and be nicer here, no one is attacking YOU!
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On the article Councilor Rips City's Handling of Storm Recovery
James
8:41 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
So Steve, the kids are supposed to walk in the street to get to school since according to you the road is fine, just no sidewalks?
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On the article Councilor Rips City's Handling of Storm Recovery
James
8:05 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
ReplyWard 4 is so lucky to have such a passionate councilor. Jonathan listens to his constituents and speaks for them before the city council. Only wish Ward 3 councilor had the same passion as Ward 4. My friend in Ward 5 is livid about the conditions on Oakhill Avenue. He does not plan on voting for Denlea come election time. Councilors, are you listening?????
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On the article Animal Shelter Funding May Not Be Slam Dunk
James
12:54 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
ReplyJust read it and here is a copy of what was taken from this article:
Animal Control - Design and Construction of a New Animal Shelter $600,000.00
Does it say 1 million? Didn't think so. No wonder people are so upset at a million dollar price tag. Next, they will be saying that because the new shelter is so BIG that they need for the city to provide more help. Next thing we know the volunteers will be on the city payroll and get all of the benefits too. Where will it end? -
On the article Animal Shelter Funding May Not Be Slam Dunk
James
4:58 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
What truth is that AR? That I don't like it when a group of people verbally attack me at a public facility for saying how I am afraid of dogs and that they should not have been allowed in the facility? I never once said that I was attacked verbally at a council meeting so read what you will. I stand by my thoughts that a dog, unless it is a service dog should not be allowed to be traipsed around seeking either funds or adoption at public facilities. I know for a fact that some of these animals are taken outside of the shelter and that in itself is a big risk for the city and should not be allowed. I don't think that I should have to worry about shopping or a visit to any place because of dogs. If I wanted to be around them, then I would go to the shelter myself. Keep them there in there brand new fancy digs...just don't bring them around public places where there truly are many who just either don't like dogs (those horrid people) or are afraid of them.
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On the article Animal Shelter Funding May Not Be Slam Dunk
James
1:55 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
ReplyReason - You just might have it wrong! Without them trying to save every pit bull that comes along then the ACO would be able to do their job!! These volunteers are just like a pack of wild dogs themselves. Let anyone of them hear you speaking against a "lovable" pit bull then they will circle you and tell you just how wrong you are and that you need to be "educated" on the merits of a pit bull. And I speak from experience on this one - so don't try and tell me otherwise. These shelter people are just a vicous as the breeds they defend. And don't tell me to come to a council meeting and speak up then I would surely be attacked by these so called good people day in and day out. I totally understand why so many people don't speak up in public but rather here to voice an opinion. I no longer attend public places where I know that this shelter is bringing one of it's dogs to parade around. I don't think that they should be allowed to traipse these dogs to public places unless they are willing to take the liability when someone is bitten. They may have signed a waiver when the chose to volunteer at the shelter, but I did not sign a waiver that I would not sue the city if one of the shelter dogs bit me at either LaSallet or the mall or other public places. Believe me, if I was bitten by one of the shelter dogs while at at public facility and having not signed any waiver, I WOULD go after the city big time. You want to save them - then keep them at the "new" shelter.
James
11:15 am on Monday, March 4, 2013
I just read on another site that this dog has bitten again over the weekend. I have said it before and I will say it again, NO dog can be rehabilitated. A bad dog is a bad dog no matter what the breed. So sorry for the newest person to have been bitten. What say you now?