tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post4743830406879151031..comments2024-03-02T16:26:31.465-05:00Comments on The Middletown Insider: YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORKMiddletown Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242085742226763775noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-62830011303347221942015-04-08T14:36:07.839-04:002015-04-08T14:36:07.839-04:00Where all the politicians hang out and get their f...Where all the politicians hang out and get their free food and drinks...Matty's Next Door Sports Bar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-47856539194496275812015-04-06T20:37:45.076-04:002015-04-06T20:37:45.076-04:00What establishment is Russo a silent owner in?What establishment is Russo a silent owner in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-28882410112907562462015-03-27T22:12:08.556-04:002015-03-27T22:12:08.556-04:00This is how the Public Works director got and hold...This is how the Public Works director got and holds onto his job: they are having a fundraiser at the establishment he is a silent owner in tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-68231978480948839842015-03-26T10:12:07.240-04:002015-03-26T10:12:07.240-04:00To answer your question, yes I think that Public W...To answer your question, yes I think that Public Works is being conscientious in spending tax dollars. It is a difficult job requiring decisions to be made based upon imperfect predictions. Bitching and moaning based upon your imperfect hindsight is much easier. Any ass can do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-62683585666056764752015-03-25T18:02:28.685-04:002015-03-25T18:02:28.685-04:00You the author are "this Boylan character.&qu...You the author are "this Boylan character." The final email that was sent to Bill Russo as posted is signed: "Very truly yours, William Boylan"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-39843056628742520962015-03-25T11:56:57.662-04:002015-03-25T11:56:57.662-04:00The things you all fight about are just so dumb. I...The things you all fight about are just so dumb. I get the impression you can't be happy unless you have something to complain about. God forbid you use your format to make a public effort for bipartisan cooperation. This city stinks on both sides of the aisle. (I, am not a Dem either)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-1481365232751851842015-03-25T10:23:12.431-04:002015-03-25T10:23:12.431-04:00Can anyone tell me why Mr. Russo has not opened th...Can anyone tell me why Mr. Russo has not opened the parks yet? According to the signage at them, they were suppose to open on March 1st.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-66611552466938756462015-03-25T08:09:26.449-04:002015-03-25T08:09:26.449-04:00Huh. Same public works director who directed the b...Huh. Same public works director who directed the base of Councilman Serra's driveway be repaved on the City's dime. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-36556175954796608232015-03-24T20:47:39.719-04:002015-03-24T20:47:39.719-04:00As you can tell, Director Russo is a graduate of t...As you can tell, Director Russo is a graduate of the "Tom & Joe Serra School of Political Phrasing", when he commented; "especially for school children". That phrase is used by politicians when they cannot truthfully answer a question or come up with a proper solution.<br />Uncle Joe is tutoring Bill so he can take his spot as Middletown's State Representative when the time comes. That way he can still control Middletown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-5978826131045471602015-03-24T15:41:48.308-04:002015-03-24T15:41:48.308-04:00THIS right here is why we need & I read the In...THIS right here is why we need & I read the Insider! We love plow guys, of course they are needed to get roads clear & the rest if us to work. Yes they sacrifice. However they get PAID. And the department direct is not above criticism especially when he directed his workers to scrape bare roads! How much overtime was spent on this?! Russo can't even keep track of the equipment the city has let alone employees apparently. Great post Bill!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-17906724777030821462015-03-24T15:37:59.878-04:002015-03-24T15:37:59.878-04:00"Reorganizing of the Parks Maintenance Divisi..."Reorganizing of the Parks Maintenance Division into the Public Works Department<br />The fiscal budgets for these two (2) individual divisions/departments in 2010-2011, prior to joining them together was $6,040,000. ($1.32 million for Parks, $4.72 million for Public Works) The 2013-2014 fiscal budget which is after consolidation of these two (2) departments is $6,214,000; an almost $200,000 increase to perform the same work as prior to the consolidation, with less personnel." http://www.middletowninsider.com/2015/03/and-justice-for-all-going-for-third.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-9026579468281343962015-03-24T15:28:02.433-04:002015-03-24T15:28:02.433-04:00Just what does snow on Friday night have to do wit...Just what does snow on Friday night have to do with plowing bare streets on Saturday afternoon, anyway?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473994121260378538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-90683727614020646192015-03-24T13:10:20.285-04:002015-03-24T13:10:20.285-04:00Anonymous 3 either didn't read the blog or did...Anonymous 3 either didn't read the blog or didn't understand it. (Or maybe he isn't a tax payer; or maybe he is just rich and selfish.)<br /> <br />The author didn't lose any sleep over it (I have no idea who this Boylan character is) (And how do you know he has a fat butt?)and I'm sure that little bit of snow would have totally prevented a firetruck from getting out of the driveway.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473994121260378538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-44080581983520035982015-03-24T09:36:25.779-04:002015-03-24T09:36:25.779-04:00Mr Boylan , as I sit reading this I'm disturbe...Mr Boylan , as I sit reading this I'm disturbed that someone would sit there on their fat butt and complain about the guys that keep our streets clean and safe. I have to say that the ambulance and firetrucks thst where able to save that persons life were glad they plowed that little bit of snow that was making everybody spin out on Friday night. don't you think that these fellows would rather be sitting in their living rooms also enjoying their families instead of on the road for two and three days at a clip! god forbid your sleep got disturbed maybe you should try sleeping in front seat of one of those trucks on a cold winter night, or not being able to take a shower for two days , yep it's just like being in the Caribbean laying on a raft. god forbid our country gets invaded and fighter jets have to fly over your house. you sir are an idiot for even putting fingers to keys and complaining about thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-4097415559132446872015-03-24T08:37:37.913-04:002015-03-24T08:37:37.913-04:00Nor will you get a response from Bill Russo becaus...Nor will you get a response from Bill Russo because he doesn't have a legitimate answer for you. His job is to drive up budget costs when he can, to acquire more dollars from the Common Council and hide other overspending in his budget.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239070883775529047.post-11012247187969947272015-03-24T05:49:32.662-04:002015-03-24T05:49:32.662-04:00You just have to look at the snow piled up against...You just have to look at the snow piled up against the fence at Pat Kidney field and Bill Russo has to hire a consultant to tell us that the fence needs to be replaced, no accountability. Why couldn't Bill Russo conduct the evaluation on television fields is he that inept in his job, this is what happens when the wrong people are people are giving jobs because of who they are related to or how mush ass they kiss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com