In evaluating the cost/benefits of a southcoast connection to New Bedford and Fall River, the following was presented --
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...the Middleboro route would only attract an estimated 700 new riders. Egan said a bus line would be even cheaper and attract 1,750 riders. Both the Attleboro and Stoughton lines would add more than 2,000 new passengers. The Middleboro route would cost an estimated $1 billion; Stoughton an estimated $1.4 billion; and the Attleboro line, $2 billion. Egan said the Middleboro line would rise to $3 billion if it included a one-mile tunnel through Quincy.
Few riders if rail line goes through Middleboro
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What is interesting about the article is the opinion of Mr. Saquet --
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...the Middleboro route would only attract an estimated 700 new riders. Egan said a bus line would be even cheaper and attract 1,750 riders. Both the Attleboro and Stoughton lines would add more than 2,000 new passengers. The Middleboro route would cost an estimated $1 billion; Stoughton an estimated $1.4 billion; and the Attleboro line, $2 billion. Egan said the Middleboro line would rise to $3 billion if it included a one-mile tunnel through Quincy.
Few riders if rail line goes through Middleboro
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What is interesting about the article is the opinion of Mr. Saquet --
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Middleboro businessman Robert Saquet lobbied for a downtown station, calling it a “tremendous opportunity.”
Middleboro businessman Robert Saquet lobbied for a downtown station, calling it a “tremendous opportunity.”
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Mr. Saquet seems to have an opinion of all things Middleboro, including the hiring of a new Town Manager, you may recall --
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D'Agostino.
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Mansfield's current Town Manager came with his own law suit and judgement. The court documents are available on the TalkMansfield site for any unwilling to accept Mr. Saquet's explanation that only a few in Mansfield opposed Mr. D'Agostino.
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In the course of considering the new Town Manager, in the last round, both Patrick Rogers and Steven Spataro would have voted for Mr. D'Agostino because they failed to conduct even a basic internet search that would have revealed the lawsuit, judgement and the Recall Election.
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What's even more interesting about the conduct of this dynamic duo, is that in the previous Town Manager search, the following was also a candidate who was being considered --
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CARVER —
Animal Control Officer Sheila Seery has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the town and Town Administrator Richard LaFond of civil rights violations, sexual harassment and retaliation.
Seery, in 2007, filed complaints with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Those suits have been withdrawn and re-filed in federal court by her attorney, Joseph Gallitano.
Animal Control Officer Sheila Seery has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the town and Town Administrator Richard LaFond of civil rights violations, sexual harassment and retaliation.
Seery, in 2007, filed complaints with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Those suits have been withdrawn and re-filed in federal court by her attorney, Joseph Gallitano.
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That was the Town Manager search during which Mr. Spataro made his insulting and embarrassing scene at one of the candidate's interviews.
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That they continue in lock-step regardless of facts presented to them defines their leadership and their lack of consideration of Middleboro's future.
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Board of Selectmen Chairman Patrick E. Rogers and Selectman Steven P. Spataro both oppose a station in Middleboro. Spataro nixed the idea of busing “casino-bound” riders through neighborhoods and Rogers said a line through town would be “terrible.”
Board of Selectmen Chairman Patrick E. Rogers and Selectman Steven P. Spataro both oppose a station in Middleboro. Spataro nixed the idea of busing “casino-bound” riders through neighborhoods and Rogers said a line through town would be “terrible.”
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Earlier this month, Mr. Rogers had a bout of NIMBYISM. Trains Won't Smell In Everett Square
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Someone needs to tell Mr. Spataro the Bingo Parlor isn't coming. (He could start with carverchick, Gladys Kravitz, Carl's Casino Quotes, Bellicose Bumpkin or Fiferstone if he wanted the facts.)
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Neither of these Selectmen has expressed concern of the issues surrounding the proposed Brockton Power Plant that threatens to adversely affect air quality in a region with already poor air quality.
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Middleboro needs leadership that reserves opinion until the facts are in and formulates decisions based on what's best for the future.
8 comments:
I favor the Rte 44 site. It could use the toxic waste dump for parking after the buried drums are removed.
There is enough traffic to keep it out of the middle of town. Enough land to consider 40B housing to fulfill the town's quota so we don't have to deal with it as long as Oak Point doesn't grow too fast. If the BOS weren't so shortsighted and supported CPA, it would be ideal to attract grant money the way other towns have.
Sorry, but I think Everett Sq is the dumbest idea I've ever heard. It would close the Lakeville station, so where would I park?
These 2 selectmen always have their minds made up no matter the issue. That's not what I want. There is never an indication that their decisions are well thought out and based on facts.
I haven't lived here that long, but from where I come from, that's what I expect to hear-FACTS.
These 2 think they own the town and theirs is the only opinion that matters. Arrogance anyone?
You're preaching to the choir. We have friends who know Fohlin and can't praise him enough. When Spattero threw his little hissy fit, he lost my vote forever. What he did was childish and irrational.
This is the Big Leagues?
Rogers is so out of touch sometimes.
We have friends in Mansfield.
'Nuff said!
Along with several friends, we've alternated attending meetings about the Brockton plant. Not one of us has sighted a Mboro selectmen. Pathetic!
This is probably the only other meeting Spatero has attended other than bos meetings. Does his wife only let him out one night a week? He doesn't care and doesn't want to invest the time. Why is he warming the seat?
Every time you comment, you mirror my thoughts. I'm disgusted with the 'dynamic duo' as you call them. I've just had enough. It's time for change. They worry about the wrong things for the wrong reasons. Is it the town drinking water???????
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Why don't we just put Saquet in charge? He seems to know everything. There are some in Mansfield who would be pleased to be rid of him.
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