To those of us who came to dread the BOS Meetings about barking dogs, unleashed dogs, marauding billy goats and disobedient chickens, the casino issue has filled that time on the Middleboro Selectmen's Agenda to the exclusion of conducting business.
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Some might say 'Bring back the dog complaints!'
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Others quietly muttered 'At least they can't screw up too much if they're talking about barking dogs.'
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There are some among us who were actively involved or participated in some of the fiascos that were created and complain about the NEGATIVITY!
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It's as if they're thinking, "OMG! How dare one criticize? Just because you pay the bills, what gives you the right?"
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Clearly, since they helped create it because of their shortsightedness or poor managerial abilities, they have a vested interest in defending past performance.
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But the critics in town have long been ignored by a tone deaf BOS.
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Complaints are ignored.
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Unless threatened with Recall.
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Beyond those who seek to defend the status quo, it is essential to our form of government to have watchdogs who comment and criticize for faux pas.
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One is not required to cook to be a food critic.
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Surely, one only needs to read the Gazette to recognize that's not its intent. It's nicey, nicely, fluff and feathers, with occasional substance.
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And the Brockton Emptyprize is becoming more EMPTY each day.
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The content is lacking.
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The coverage of Middleboro is scant. But the coverage of other towns is equally as lacking.
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During the Candidates' Night, sponsored by the Middleboro Gazette, closing statements were to be offered. My closing comments provided a laundry list of ideas and suggestions that would have initiated discussions, moved the town forward toward a more workable organization.
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Questions were allowed to run overly long and closing comments were omitted.
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My comments were offered during a number of NEW CANDIDATES events that were public and publicized, although ignored by the Gazette.
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The difference between the Leaders and Administrators and Dinosaurs is the recognition that change is needed. And the ability to analyze the current faults and provide direction to move forward.
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The dinosaurs instead resist change, insist it's ALWAYS BEEN THIS WAY, and ignore the need to plan for a better functioning future.
2 comments:
People who call watch dogs negative don't appreciate the service they provide.....holding our leaders accountable for their words, actions, and in some cases inactions. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into providing the public with the facts. Good information is the best resource possible for helping voters to make sound decisions about who to put in office and how to vote at TM. Thank you. You're doing a great job!
TOUCHE' Talia
There is numerous information being hand fed to us daily and the majority of TAXPAYERS just seem to turn their heads. THIS is the reason why Middleboro WILL NEVER CHANGE. It's been controlled, hidden and covered up for many many years.
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