< ELECTION PREDICTIONS And Open Letter >

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< Subject: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >

< From: >Jimmy The Greek
< Date: 25-Oct-99 >

Hello betting fans let me hear who everyone thinks will win the elections on Tuesday Nov.2

Bloomfield Council races

5Th District Freeholder

Bloomfield Council Races

34Th Assembly District

36Th Assembly District


 

< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Mike Hunt
< Date: 25-Oct-99 >

To the Greek: Freeholder - Palagano- with a wave coming out of Montclair. 34th district - Di Gaetano and Kelly 36th district- De Stefano (wave out of Wayne) and Zecker Council- Daglian nosing out Noland Decarlo nosing out Tamborini Esposito crushing Burnett And there you have IT!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >another betting hopeful
< Date: 25-Oct-99 >

In order for me to stay in bloomfield, I hope it's palaganno over scarpelli; esposito over burnett, noland ( a nice breath of fresh air) over Daglian, and De Carlo over Tamborini( though either of them would be okay). And please God! Destefano over Marion. I'd like to see zecker out too, because he seems so closely connected to Marion, but I'll breath easier with her gone, no matter which of the other three go in.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >One Who Knows
< Date: 27-Oct-99 >

Zecker is NOT closely connected to Marion, although he keeps up appearances for the sake of party unity. Ask him in private and he'll tell you she's an idiot. Zecker is an intelligent man and worth you vote.

My choice for 34th District: Zecker and DeStefano.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 27-Oct-99 >

Jim Norton, Bloomfield's most beloved ex-Mayor, will defeat Marion Crecco in a surprise write-in.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >observer
< Date: 27-Oct-99 >

Souls of the dearly departed rise up for Halloween and hang around long enough to vote for Big Mo (the councilwoman not the battleship) led on by the elitists of the WHNA. Big Mo wins in a squeaker but loses in a recount that shows too many dead Dems voted. Wailing and howling is heard comming for the "beach house".


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 27-Oct-99 >

Souls of the dearly departed rise up for Halloween and hang around long enough to vote for Big Mouth (the councilwoman wannabe not the battleship) led on by the elitists of the Real Repulsives. Big Mouth wins in a squeaker but loses in a recount that shows too many dead GOPS voted. Wailing and howling is heard comming for the South Jr. High!.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Pollster
< Date: 27-Oct-99 >

Predictions for the upcoming election: Assembly: DeStefano and Zecker, Passaic county rejects Crecco. Freeholder: Palagano over Dr. Scarpelli - Montclair and Bloomfield carry the day for Palagano. 1st Ward: Noland over Daglian - knocked on every door, twice - remember Johnnie Crecco campaigns!! 2nd Ward: DeCarlo over Tamborini - Close but not as close as people think - DeCarlo made no enemies other than some Republican Leadership - 2nd ward in good shape with him at the helm. Why change a winner! 3rd Ward: Espostio over Burnett - Taxes, Taxes, Taxes, if you can't pay your taxes like the rest of the 3rd ward how can anyone respect your abilities? No choice as I see it - landslide if voters vote with any degree of common sense.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 27-Oct-99 >

What happened to the big prediction Frankie made about a major revelation the week before the election? What a liar. He insinuates corruption and nepotism, promises a "revelation", then wimps out.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 28-Oct-99 >

Frank? Hello? Are you running away again?


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 28-Oct-99 >

What a loser Frank is! he makes promises, then disappears. He claims to have things on people, then never comes across. He is a stupid and nasty liar. It figures the Nortons would have him as a pet dog.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 28-Oct-99 >

Maybe the real losers are the Republican Leadership (????) that gave us Galioto and Burnett in the same stroke of genius!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 28-Oct-99 >

Just like The Shadow, who promised revelations for months but never delivered!

Just like the marionettes, who gave Bloomfield a black eye with an FBI "investigation" that yielded NOTHING!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 28-Oct-99 >

Come on, toeboy. Where is the revelation you promised? Don't you ever get tired of lying to insinuate things about others? You are scum. Lying, disgusting scum.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Fleischman: Liar
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

Frank, you stood before the flesh zeppelin and said "I do". Now you have lied in front of many people, including your owners, Norton and Arms. Please tell us what great revelation you have about the people you have been calling names for months. You claimed to have "exposed" corruption and nepotism. You can not show us one thing you produced that "exposed" such things. Then you lied more, and promised some revelation before the election. Either tell us what you are going to reveal, or apologize for being a liar.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

You expect a dishonest liar like him to come clean? He is scum. He is unable to apologize or admit he was wrong. That's why it was so easy for him to tell the whale "I do".


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

Vicki may win....but there is a long line of people that believe in doing unto to others! Wonder how long it will take for her spandex to explode?


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Third Ward Tenant
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

DAglian over a neophyte. Vicki over a sycophant who wants to please Yuppies. 2ND WARD, any will do.

REELECT DAGLIAN!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

Ah, playing with the thesaurus, are you?

I know of no one more self-serving than Vicki... Unless of course it's Marion.

Are you discriminating against Yuppies? They have no rights? You should be down on your knees and thankful that these people are investing in the third ward. They'll be your saviour.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Dear Vicky
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

Your stupidity is showing! Duh!

Why would a 3rd ward tenant vote for Daglian?

Get your wards straight. Clean up your act. Clean up your campaign headquarters, they look like a slum in the making.

And ....Go away, LITTLE girl.....


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

Where's the promised big "revelation" Frank?


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

It does not matter who gets in. They will all suck! People who would actually try to do a good job do not run becauase of all the crap you bastards would put them through. The folks who do run are in it for themselves and their personal agendas. It is a shame what we have become.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Wind In His Hair
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

There's an attitude that made democracy worth dying for!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Harry
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

New revelation: Dems sweep the assembly in the 34th. A shocker to Crecco and Zecker. If you are going to steal your oponents signs, don't get caught and certainly don't get caught by a photographer. Anyone see the photo of Zecker in the Record yesterday, stealing DiStafano signs? In the Freeholder race: Palagano over Dr. Joe - she adjusts his spine rather violently by taking Montclair and Bloomfield Big Time. Ward Seats: 1st Ward: Noland over Daglian by less than 50 votes. Second Ward: was a pickem but DeCarlo came on very strong in the last several months, DeCarlo over Tamborinni by several hundred votes in the lowest voter turnout in 2nd ward history. 3rd Ward: Esposito in a walk. Burnett can't pay her taxes, and wants to tell residents how to spend their tax monies? Only one candidate in the third ward Esposito. Dems look good in Bloomfield!!!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Got it wrong Winnie boy!
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

Third Ward: Sixty-year old matron Esposito will lose by 18 votes. Remember that her husband won by 18 votes. Bye Bye MO. See you in Delaware.

WNHA asskisser, stop lying about Vicki. You'll just have to get used to her.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

Belleville prediction: Little boy Frank will be crying at his computer when Crecco wins.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 29-Oct-99 >

No one is lying about Vicki. You don't have to! The truth is bad enough!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >

Prediction: Frank will be smearing people here after the election, even though he lives in Belleville.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >No Lies
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >

All the stuff that's written here about Vicki has been TRUE.

You know it. She knows it.

There are no lies about Vicki Burnett posted here.

She did NOT pay her taxes and that's the truth. It can be checked out at Town Hall.

Vote for honesty. Vote for Maureen Esposito.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >

Vicki did NOT pay her taxes on time, did NOT file her ELEC report on time, did NOT engage a volunteer as campaign treasurer (the reports and phone calls are being handled on taxayer time), did NOT care about Floyd flood victims, does NOT work in real estate (no license on file with the state board), does NOT work in a real job with the C of C...does NOT have any business running for council.

Go MO!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Frank's Memoirs
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >

Everyone picked on me cause I was a jerk in school. I always made stupid power plays, and people were able to con me and use me. Then one day, only a few of these people got a conviction for a crime. That makes me a genius and everyone who ever ever ever picked on me a felon by isinuation.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Stick to the issue
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Stick to the issue
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >

Every time someone strikes a nerve and says something that will hurt Vicki.

Someone else posts about Frank. Who cares about Frank????

Don't try to change the subject. Frank isn't running for election in Bloomfield.

He doesn't even live here.

The issue is to stop the election of Vicki. All that is written here about her late taxes and her use of a board of education Secretary for campaign Treasurer is TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE

Vicki will lose to honesty, integrity and sanity. Vicki will lose to Maureen Esposito.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Jimmy The Greek
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >

34Th district Crecco and Distefano

36TH District Kelly and DiGateano in a close one

5TH District Freeholder Dr. Joe in a huge upset

1ST Ward Kevin Noland

2Nd Ward Dennis DeCarlo

3rd ward Vicki Burnett


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >IQ test
< Date: 31-Oct-99 >

34th - DeStefano and Zecker

5th District - Dr. Joe

1st ward - Noland

2nd ward - De Carlo

3rd ward - the people! ESPOSITO!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >Bloomfield Taxpayer
< Date: 01-Nov-99 >

Im tired of increasing taxes.Unlike the other fools on here I dont forget when it comes to who voted to raise my TAXES. The $10 Million-Dolar Woman Freeloader Palagano VOTES VOTED VOTED to raise your county TAXES TAXES TAXES by TEN-MILLION DOLLARS LAST FISCAL YEAR. Then for election year politics votes against the same county budget which again raised taxes in 1/2 the freeholder district while the other half didnt get an increase. Can Freeloader/Municipal Clerk Palagano do anything beside sit at the pulic taxpayer fed trough like an old cow colecting over $90,000 a year plus bennies. If we dont get the old cow away from the trough what will it cost the taxpayers in pension 20 years down the road??? Will we be working longer hours to pay the pensions of career political whores like Freeloader Palagano and her POLITCAL "GODMOTHER" Marion. Yes Marion has been playing "footsie" with the DEMS again so send her a message and why not "JUST SAY NO" to Marion and the Marionettes.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 01-Nov-99 >

Absolutely! And especially, JUST SAY NO to Vicki!


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 01-Nov-99 >

Election Predictions for Bloomfield:

Assembly: DiStafano & Zecker

Freeholder: Louise Palagano in a squeaker over Dr.Joe Scarpelli - Montlcair comes in for Palagano

1st Ward: Noland by 40 votes - negative campaign piece hurt Daglian - not necessary and backfires in him.

2nd Ward: It close and could go either way - DeCarlo by less than 100 votes - two popular candidates with edge of experience to DeCarlo.

3Rd Ward: Esposito over Burnett by several hundred votes - no real contest here - Taxes are an issue and Burnett fails in the tax test.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >
< Date: 01-Nov-99 >

Election Predictions for Bloomfield:

Assembly: DiStafano & Zecker

Freeholder: Louise Palagano in a squeaker over Dr.Joe Scarpelli - Montlcair comes in for Palagano

1st Ward: Noland by 40 votes - negative campaign piece hurt Daglian - not necessary and backfires in him.

2nd Ward: It close and could go either way - DeCarlo by less than 100 votes - two popular candidates with edge of experience to DeCarlo.

3Rd Ward: Esposito over Burnett by several hundred votes - no real contest here - Taxes are an issue and Burnett fails in the tax test.


< Subject: RE: ELECTION PREDICTIONS >
< From: >NOVEMBER 2--GET READY
< Date: 01-Nov-99 >

Assembly: DISTEFANO and Zecker (Ruane hasn't got it)

FREEHOLDER: PALAGANO ANY TIME!

FIRST WARD: TENANTS WILL OVERWHELMINGLY ELECT CHARLIE DAGLIAN. Homeowners don't trust the inexperienced boy.

SECOND WARD: TAMBORINI

THIRD WARD: Voters disgusted with the libelous attacks and negative fliers will overwhelmingly elect VICKI.

Karen, young Nortons and supporters, Chairman Bob, and Town sycophants working against the taxpayers, pack your bags. Please move to Toms Rivers or Brick.

< Subject: Open Letter To Bloomfield >

< From: >A member of the community
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

The elections are over. We could sit and talk about why Noland could not unseat Daglian, why Vicky defeated Maureen or why Tamborini defeated DeCarlo. The truth is that none of us really know.

The important thing for the future of Bloomfield is that we all try to use this as a starting point for working together. People are not interested in petty infighting or wise guy politics. The past election should be an indicator of that. Those that resort to that kind of activity should be smart enough to know that you will not suceed. The truth is that the people always seem to get it right. That is the promise and the wonder of American democracy. People are not campaigh fighters, they are member of communities that they want to be stable and peaceful.

To all those that won - congradulations. Please continue to work for ALL of the people of Bloomfield.

To those that participated in the unfortunate postings on this website, please try to put away your hostilities and begin to work for a Better Brighter Bloomfield. If you feel the urge to come on to this site and throw barbs be reminded of that biblical passage that warns that he who trounles his own house shall inherit the wind. Perhaps that will help you to avoid such activities.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >A member of the community
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

The elections are over. We could sit and talk about why Noland could not unseat Daglian, why Vicky defeated Maureen or why Tamborini defeated DeCarlo. The truth is that none of us really know.

The important thing for the future of Bloomfield is that we all try to use this as a starting point for working together. People are not interested in petty infighting or wise guy politics. The past election should be an indicator of that. Those that resort to that kind of activity should be smart enough to know that you will not succeed. The truth is that the people always seem to get it right. That is the promise and the wonder of American democracy. People are not campaign fighters, they are member of communities that they want to be stable and peaceful.

To all those that won - congratulations. Please continue to work for ALL of the people of Bloomfield.

To those that participated in the unfortunate postings on this website, please try to put away your hostilities and begin to work for a Better Brighter Bloomfield. If you feel the urge to come on to this site and throw barbs be reminded of that biblical passage that warns that he who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. Perhaps that will help you to avoid such activities.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

Well said.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >Kevin Noland
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

I just wanted to agree with the post above and thank my parents who really showed me that it was more important to lose the election and keep my integrity than to win at any cost. I would also like to thank all the people who helped my campaign or had encouraging words to say to me. Sincerely, Kevin Noland


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

Kevin there is a place for you if you still want to serve Bloomfield.

You have a lot to offer and I think you can keep yourself out of the petty politics. Hope you continue to attend council meetings and give input into the process.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >Class Act
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

Too bad I'm in the 3rd Ward because I would have voted for someone like you. We wern't given much of a choice. At least the 1st and 2nd Ward candidates proved to be people of substance and integrity and addressed issues and concerns. Our candidates in the 3rd Ward relied and who could influence the most people to vote for them regardless of what they claimed to be or could do. Congratulations Kevin for showing the people of Bloomfield what dignity is. Hope to see you run in the next election. Your parents and the township of Bloomfield are proud to have you as a resident.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >3rd Ward Resident
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

To: Kevin,

I agree with the posters above. Why don't you consider running for the Board of Ed in the meantime? We need a fresh new voice and one with intelligence and integrity.

Good luck to you in the future. Stay in Bloomfield and help change the system.

(a friend of Mary's)


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

Ditto to the above sentiments. Heard there will be quite a few open BOE seats coming up. A legal mind with an opposing political viewpoint would be welcomed. Please think about it.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >3rd Ward resident
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

I also must agree with the sentiments of the first posting. But I also want to add this comment: As a resident of the 3rd ward, I feel compelled to appologize to the residents of the 1st and 2cnd wards for whom we are sending to the town council. Please don't hold this against us forever! Our day will come eventually when we can also hope to contibute to the viability of this community. It just won't happen as soon as I had hoped.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >to 3rd Ward resident
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

See that is the kind of stuff that gets the 3rd Ward a bad reputation. Already you started with a new line of bickering.

Can't you stop? Try and work together against yourselves. We are all one town. Act like it and demand it from your representatives.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

It's a shame that there is constant bickering going on. Please, Town Council, all work together and not each for himself/herself. That is what has been going on. Turn over a new leaf - WORK TOGETHER FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLOOMFIELD. Just try it!!!


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >To: Third Ward Resident
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >To: Third Ward Resident
< Date: 03-Nov-99 >

I respect you and accept your apology. It's difficult to accept the things we can't control. The 1st and 2nd ward Council winners may not be the greatest, but I must admit I am not embarrassed by them. You, on the other hand, are going to be the target of criticism. I won't blame you personally, but I will blame the people of the third ward who voted without thinking. Your thoughtless vote affects me and my community.

I was talking to someone today who wants to change the election of WARD council seats to all AT-LARGE seats. There is a way to change the charter. If you are interested let's start a thread here. It just isn't fair that we didn't have the right to vote for or against Vicki Burnett, but she gets the right to vote on issues affecting the 1st and 2nd wards.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 04-Nov-99 >

Vicki should have to come clean, expose her faulty tax paying records, make amends and MAKE PAYMENTS before taking the oath.

Otherwise, what good is it?


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 04-Nov-99 >

But she won't. She is a NON-CONTRIBUTOR to the community in more ways than one. I sincerely wish the residents of the third ward well and wish them luck for the coming three years. They'll need it.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 04-Nov-99 >

The two big problems we have in Bloomfield is Marion Crecco and Vicki Burnett. With Vicki we must live with her for 3 years and with the other for 2 years. There are things that can be done to keep them from getting their way about every thing. Also remember Charlie and Marion will have a big say so as to what goes on in Bloomfield.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 04-Nov-99 >

The two big problems we have in Bloomfield is Marion Crecco and Vicki Burnett. With Vicki we must live with her for 3 years and with the other for 2 years. There are things that can be done to keep them from getting their way about every thing. Also remember Charlie and Marion will have a big say so as to what goes on in Bloomfield.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >Freak Show
< Date: 04-Nov-99 >

Are all you Bloomfield residents as pathetic as you seem here? I mean you are publicly adding to your image of being ignorant, loud mouthed, big-haired fools. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy the laughs your providing us with but have you no pride?


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >Does no one care??
< Date: 04-Nov-99 >

Last night there was an open forum discussion presented by the Bloomfield Center Alliance, Bloomfield College, and the Atlantic Group, to talk about about the future direction of the center as it relates to their ongoing study. Unfortunately, only about 50 people bothered to show up to express their views. And guess how many of our current elected officials were there. Zero! Not one official for such an important forum. Kevin Noland was there, as was Vicki Burnett, and although I didn't vote for either candidate I respect and admire their decision to attend. Even Glen Ridge thought the meeting important enough to send a representative.

But to everyone else who has a vested interest in this community - where were you? We have all heard the constant complaining concerning the general appearance and condition of our center and we were, at last, presented with a rare opportunity to make our voices heard. Many good suggestions and thoughts were presented during the meeting, but I was quite disappointed that so few would take advantage of such an opportunity. Whether you live in the 1st, 2cnd or 3rd wards, this topic directly impacts your life. Even if you never set foot in the center - it affects your property values and tax rate and therefore should matter.

Perhaps the first forum was poorly advertized. There will be another forum presented in February to present the final recommendations by this group. The public will again be invited and encouraged to provide feedback. Please urge your township rep's to keep their constituents informed on this important process, as well as making a better effort yourself to attend the next meeting - if you care.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >We care
< Date: 04-Nov-99 >

We care. Why was this meeting kept a secret? Where was it advertised?


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >concerned
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

You know I have been reading this forum for awhile and I comment that this has got to be one of the best threads I have seen... No attacking, No low blows, No blood threats, wow.... I enjoy this. Think as a town we can keep at least one thread here as is. Nothing but positive remarks... this is great. I hope others feel the same if so let us keep it up and let no one influnce this. For once lets work together and prove we can. My complements to those that have already posted and I encourage others to join. Let us attempt to take out town back and let all know that this is still a town to live in.... thanks again to all....


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >TO: Does no one care?
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

Not one official? Who conducted the meeting? And I wonder, what did Vicki &/or Kevin contribute?


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >It was advertised
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

It was advertised in the paper and elementary kids came home with a notice. I couldn't get a sitter so can you please give a condensed version of what was discussed?

Thanks.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >A member of the community
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

I am happy to see that this thread is still doing well.

As for the Bloomfield Center Alliance meeting let me tell you that it was an interesting one. There appears to be some movement towards improving the center by people who have some experience in doing that. They have asked for input from the people in the community and we should take them at face value. I do have some issues but they are more in the area of my preceptions of the Alliance and their public image then with their stated goals. For now I will reserve judgement and hope that it is only my preception that is incorrect.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

Citizens of Bloomfield, I ask that we begin a movement to change our charter in the next election so that by the next Ward council elections, we will not have what we had this election. Let all people in Bloomfield have a say as to who sits on the Council. If a ward council representative can vote on all matters in the town, everyone in the town should have a vote to put them there. We should draft a referendum to either make all council seats "at-large" or allow all wards to vote on each others candidates with the home ward votes counted as 2 votes and votes outside the ward counting as one. In either case, the ward council representatives will need to campaign for votes throughout the town, not just concentrate on their one home ward. Let's see if someone steps forward to head this move.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >A member of the community
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

I don't think that is legal. Maybe a non-partisan election is the answer?

At any rate we have to demand the best of those that represent us. Look at the other threads. That kind of mean spirited nasty name-calling is one of the reasons we have the kind of politicians that we do. Only they can survive such attacks. Good men & women have abandoned politics in Bloomfield because they would rather contribute to the community in a small way rather then cope with that kind of activity.

We have to attract the best candidates by letting would-be candidates know that attacks on their reputation as part of business as usual will no be tolerated. We have to let our elected officials that we expect them to do their jobs and we will not tolerate the bickering and letters to the editors that we have seen as part of the past year's events.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

Maybe it is time to divide our little community into more manageable parts!?


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

The Second Ward should form its own town - secede from the 1st and 3rd wards. Just don't ask Ray to do the petitions.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >1105
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

Maybe it is time to divide your little head into more managable parts.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >To: A member of the community
< Date: 05-Nov-99 >

Yes it is legal and in my humble opinion, it's very necessary.

I am currently researching the proper procedure to change our Charter to all at-large council members. Then the whole town will have a vote on every council memb It's insane that a council person can vote on issues affecting my neighborhood when no one in my neighborhood could vote for or against that council person. Join us!


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >To member
< Date: 06-Nov-99 >

Thanks for the update about the meeting. One thing confuses me. Since the buildings are privately/commercially owned, how can the citizens impact what types of businesses they are rented to? The variety, or lack of it, of retail concerns seems to be one of the center's downfalls. The selection currently available, does not attract the average shopper. I do not see how owners could be influenced to turn away businesses willing to rent emply storefronts. Was this addressed?

Thank you.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >
< Date: 06-Nov-99 >

You're right--property owners can rent to any types of businesses they wish, so long as those businesses are legal. The Alliance or another committee could make suggestions, but that's about it. Of course, concerned citizens can express their opinions via letters to the editor, etc., and perhaps influence an owner's or potential tenant's decision that way, pro or con.

I think eventually the marketplace will dictate what types of businesses occupy the Center. For example, sooner or later nail salons will reach a "saturation point" (if they haven't already) because there won't be enough customers to support more salons. The other types of businesses will move in.

Another important factor is the need to patronize local stores. Alow them to make a profit so they CAN stay in business. Residents were clamoring for a book store, and now we have one. Use it! Tell your friends about it! Try that store before automatically heading for Barnes & Noble!

Maybe a "winner's circle" of desirable businesses would encourage others to move in and stay.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >A member of the community
< Date: 06-Nov-99 >

I did not explain myself correctly in my last post. What I should have said is that the idea of a position on the council that would have two votes would not be legal. I am quite sure you can got to an all at-large council.

As for the Bloomfield Center Alliance, I think they can do all the fine work in the world but if the plan is not in keeping with the wants and needs of the community or if the community is not brought along in the process than that work is lost.

One thing is clear. That is that we need a viable business center. I believe we are in a good location and we have talent right here in town to make that happen. What we are lacking is the ability to collaborate. That is unfortunate and expensive. There are state agencies that would actually give us money to develop our community if we only worked together. They have told us that. The trick is to encourage people who will partner to step up to the plate and get involved in the town.

People and organizations that see this project as only their project will be the reason that this effort will not get off the ground. Currently there are people who are actively working to undermine efforts to improve the center just because certain others are involved in the process. That is not helpful. On the other hand there are people and organizations who are involved in the process who have put up barriers to success by excluding people who they think do not fit their plans. This also is detrimental.

As I said before the trick is for us all to work together on this one. It is the most important thing we can do.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >Kevin Noland
< Date: 06-Nov-99 >

Can we organize a day for a volunteer litter pick up in Bloomfield Center. I think since people seem to be so concerned with the appearance of the Center that we should be able to get a group of concerned citizens together once a month to show that they care. Also, I am going to try to do some of my Holiday Shopping in the Center as well. Where is the new book store that was mentioned. My father is an avid reader I am sure he would be interested to know about it.


< Subject: RE: Open Letter To Bloomfield >
< From: >Rose
< Date: 06-Nov-99 >

Before organizing any campaign for at-large-council seats, you should present a clear explanation of why this would be to the Town's advantage.

I am quite happy with the current setup because there are three Council members who are accountable to their specific wards. The "member of the community" who apologized for sending Vicki Burnett to Town Council has no right to speak for those of us who voted for her. I too live in the third ward and VOTED for Vicki.

Vicki should be given a chance to prove that she can deliver on some of the promises she made to those who voted for her: Strict code enforcement, walking patrols in the Ampere/Watsessing Ave. section, and no tax increases. That can be accomplished by cutting back on superfluous "political" jobs in Town Hall, issuing heavy fines to slum lords, and embarking on a serious plan of regionalization of municipal services. If we want to keep our taxes down, we must develop a plan to share vital municipal services on a regional basis.

I do not want some elitest fool who is angry at having lost her "privileges" disparaging Mrs. Burnett or the rest of us. There are some very intelligent citizens in the Third Ward who did vote for Vicki. We realize she has limitations, but she is no different from any of you. At least she is willing to listen and learn. GIVE HER A CHANCE!