tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post885353334389027618..comments2023-10-08T03:32:30.673-04:00Comments on MoreMonmouthMusings: Middletown (And Everywhere Else) Needs To Hold The Line On Spending and TaxesArt Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04100037385214581196noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-15576070879675293742010-08-01T09:05:40.846-04:002010-08-01T09:05:40.846-04:00Something tells me the comment above is a veiled t...Something tells me the comment above is a veiled threat to a particular individual.<br />Whoever made that threat, take note: we're all watching and there are many of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-57987209501018387512010-07-26T20:20:12.026-04:002010-07-26T20:20:12.026-04:00You are a lost ball in high weeds. Absolutely clue...You are a lost ball in high weeds. Absolutely clueless, it's hilarious how you comment on posts. Pinning the posts to the wrong people all the time. I'm waiting for it to backfire on you, your time is nearing. I'm sure. Cha-ChingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-81375724128044003162010-07-26T20:10:15.066-04:002010-07-26T20:10:15.066-04:00Congratulations to Art for breaking a record. The...Congratulations to Art for breaking a record. The Senile Senior of Swimming River has reached her 44th post out of 50 comments. Her old record from the APP has now been broken. An accomplishment indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-79047571846774870202010-07-26T19:06:40.942-04:002010-07-26T19:06:40.942-04:00The comments from the only Gerry fan out there are...The comments from the only Gerry fan out there are a joke.<br />Not worth even a response.<br />People don't waste your time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-32976111863336680182010-07-26T18:24:23.771-04:002010-07-26T18:24:23.771-04:00anon 3:58, 4:58
It's amazing how you choose to...anon 3:58, 4:58<br />It's amazing how you choose to forget what GWB did to this country. This country had a record surplus before he took over.<br />Now to actually blame the Dems in Middletown for our problems is ludicrous. They've had no power to do anything. Did they force poor Gerry, Pam, Tony & Steve to make bad decisions? You've become<br />desperate and it shows.<br />Give it up.... the lies and deceit are no longer working. Common sense is finally prevailingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-89679409521696202372010-07-26T16:29:25.517-04:002010-07-26T16:29:25.517-04:00ps we don't take the two of
you seriouslyps we don't take the two of<br />you seriouslyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-73917904095484869162010-07-26T16:28:40.684-04:002010-07-26T16:28:40.684-04:00Dems should make budget policy?
Like matches to an...Dems should make budget policy?<br />Like matches to an arsonist, in<br />18 months they have quadrupled<br />the nation's defecit, don't let<br />them destroy Middletown.<br />ps you haters should come out<br />of your mom's basements for awhile,<br />it's nice outside even if the<br />light hurts your eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-77855098175272503782010-07-26T15:58:10.257-04:002010-07-26T15:58:10.257-04:00"One party rule has gotten us into this mess ..."One party rule has gotten us into this mess because there are no checks and balances."<br /><br />Is is funny that all of the "you know what" has hit the fan in the last 4 years ... ever since Dem's have had representation on the board.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-84142713010177344622010-07-26T15:40:20.204-04:002010-07-26T15:40:20.204-04:00anon 11:59 you're really grasping at straws. ...anon 11:59 you're really grasping at straws. Who said anything about FORCING us to one day a week garbage? That's a flat out lie. <br />The point is none of his ideas are being considered when they should at least be looked into.<br />What has Obama got to do with this at all? I <br />The only fiscal conservative on the TC is Sean Byrnes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-61644771015842182922010-07-26T13:49:10.655-04:002010-07-26T13:49:10.655-04:00There are a multitude of reasons to send the cheer...There are a multitude of reasons to send the cheerleader's "quarterback" to the showers.<br /><br />He's no star that's for sure in the following areas of conduct<br /> <br />honesty shown to ,consideration of and common decency for all of the residents of this township regardless of party affiliation... it's all about politics and he shows nothing but distain for anyone who does not agree with him. better qualified to run some excavation than a town<br /><br /> he has an acute arrogance and ignorance of financial matters and put this township into an unnecessary financial position because he refuses to face his own shortcomings<br /><br />arrogance with his view of the law....skirts on the edges frequently...that lawyer wasn't elected to sit on the dais.. and no one who ever served before needed a lawyer at their elbow...the mayor and his legal crutch are both RUDE! is the mayor that needy of being told what the difference is between right and wrong??<br /><br />shall I go on??<br /><br />It's time to clean up Middletown and step one is NEW LEADERSHIP !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-19446861763195752772010-07-26T11:59:56.758-04:002010-07-26T11:59:56.758-04:00Here's another reason Byrne's proposals ar...Here's another reason Byrne's proposals aren't practical. In order to force everyone to one day a week garbage collection, you need to move half the town into the garbage district. You then need to force the other half in the district who currently pay for two days a week collection to only get one day. On top of it, you get to force people who pay privately for two days, to pay more for only one day collection.<br /><br />Forcing people to lose control of their private collection in "hopes" you can save money seems like an idea designed by Obama. A perfect example of why poster boy Byrnes can't be taken seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-43416832224437274972010-07-26T10:35:31.581-04:002010-07-26T10:35:31.581-04:00anonymous 10:09 is
The "cheerleader"...anonymous 10:09 is <br /><br />The "cheerleader" AGAIN.... inane as usual !<br /><br />Blind as a bat apparently !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-64298627047179234452010-07-26T10:09:58.243-04:002010-07-26T10:09:58.243-04:00Art, please turn the lights on
so they scurry back...Art, please turn the lights on<br />so they scurry back into their holes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-40133123217599161802010-07-26T08:42:19.857-04:002010-07-26T08:42:19.857-04:00anon 7:48 Well stated and makes a lot of sense to ...anon 7:48 Well stated and makes a lot of sense to me. I've heard many of these cost saving ideas a year ago and they made sense then.<br />I can only surmise that the Mayor would rather see Middletown continue to go more into debt and layoff more employees than take the suggestions of Committeeman Byrnes.<br />The Mayor has had no ideas or solutions except to layoff 17 part time employees just last month.<br />It's plainly obvious that partisan politics is more important to the Mayor than what's doing right for the residents of Middletown.<br />The proof is in the pudding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-27304938073277273742010-07-26T07:48:21.903-04:002010-07-26T07:48:21.903-04:00Early morning wake up call to the "snake oil ...Early morning wake up call to the "snake oil sales man" 7:12 p.m.:<br /><br />Garbage is separately calculated in the garbage district and contracted individually outside the garbage district. Proper planning would provide the reserves for snow plowing and consolidation of the deficit operation of the Arts Center with the Township Library would eliminate duplicate programs and save administrative costs and the absurd utility expenses are another problem that must be addressed. Sale of the Arts Center should be considered!<br /><br />That's just a beginning. abolish the Sewage Authority,it's nothing more than SICK PATRONAGE and have it become part of public works,savings on benefits and administration.<br /><br />As for the all your excuses about everything,realize you do not have any financial expertise and stop the arrogance because the egg on your face prominently displays your lack of competence in the financial arena.... you should be ashamed of yourself... anyone can play the blame game and you don't do that well either.<br /><br />Clean house of political cronies because the jig is up.... the taxpayer is unable to pay for the political nonsense any longer and they are well aware of it's existence!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-59236597462186321212010-07-25T21:34:55.910-04:002010-07-25T21:34:55.910-04:00Get rid of the do nothing administration,like poli...Get rid of the do nothing administration,like police,parks and rec and the dead wood everywhere and there's plenty of that,mr. mayor!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-40627959105689365632010-07-25T21:04:23.349-04:002010-07-25T21:04:23.349-04:00simple - 15% reduction in staff, no sacred cows. P...simple - 15% reduction in staff, no sacred cows. Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, all administrative functions.<br /><br />problem solved.<br /><br />next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-39181174599827775512010-07-25T20:34:24.455-04:002010-07-25T20:34:24.455-04:00anon 7:12 Keep dreaming. Still trying to deny 14% ...anon 7:12 Keep dreaming. Still trying to deny 14% increase aren't you Mr. Mayor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-61425917346768366352010-07-25T20:02:14.742-04:002010-07-25T20:02:14.742-04:00FYI Everyone,
Sean Byrnes voted no on the budget,
...FYI Everyone,<br />Sean Byrnes voted no on the budget,<br />Scharfenberger,Fiore,Brightbill & Massell all voted for it.<br />No need for any further discussion.<br />Actions speak louder than words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-29880118004871900422010-07-25T19:51:41.226-04:002010-07-25T19:51:41.226-04:00anon 12:26 I agree whole heartily.
Choose the righ...anon 12:26 I agree whole heartily.<br />Choose the right person, not the party.<br />Beautifully stated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-78763453079773101012010-07-25T19:33:05.207-04:002010-07-25T19:33:05.207-04:00anon 5:07
FYI the financial melt down happened und...anon 5:07<br />FYI the financial melt down happened under GWB.<br />Don't try and rewrite history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-30386709506173116732010-07-25T19:12:52.678-04:002010-07-25T19:12:52.678-04:0080% of municipal taxes are attributalbe to the sch...80% of municipal taxes are attributalbe to the schools and county. The remaining 20% are municipal. Of that, only about 20% is discretionary, and that includes plowing, cutting the grass and picking up the trash, leaves and brush, which everyone complains about there not being enough of. Compared to sorrounding and similarly situated communities, Middletown's taxes are actually some of the lowest in the state.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-37453627234541199162010-07-25T17:07:43.638-04:002010-07-25T17:07:43.638-04:00yes, 11:12, I miss Pres. Bush as
well, I feel your...yes, 11:12, I miss Pres. Bush as<br />well, I feel your pain, but we<br />can't go back to those days when<br />we all had jobs. Sadly,elections <br />(like most bad decisions) have<br />consequences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-8353897975870378072010-07-25T12:26:33.975-04:002010-07-25T12:26:33.975-04:00It's not about Republican vs Democrat. It'...It's not about Republican vs Democrat. It's about Knowing how to do the job you are elected to do. It's about knowing how to lead, not be led, it's about the taxpayers and knowing how to budget; how, when and where to spend the taxpayers dollars. It's about knowing where to look for the right answers when you don't know!<br /> <br />It's about honesty and doing the right thing.<br /><br /> It's not about power, it's not about looks, it's not about the "winner", it's not about your ego's. It's not about YOU. Both sides have lacked some of the true qualities needed to successfully manage this township at times. It is time to stop the "us against them mentality" which both sides are guilty of, and start caring about this town as a whole without prejudice,and stop caring about all your political futures more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20985341.post-31346509874564025292010-07-25T11:07:50.554-04:002010-07-25T11:07:50.554-04:00anon 9:28 am is the "head cheerleader" a...anon 9:28 am is the "head cheerleader" again with her inane remarks that have no merit and neither does her "star quarterback" !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com