The consent agenda passed with some recusals based on nonattendance and membership in pertinent organizations.

• Approval of the minutes of the July 3, 2006 executive session meeting
• Approval of the minutes of the July 3, 2006 regular meeting.
• Approval of the minutes of the July 17, 2006 regular meeting
• Res. #148-06 Sewer Connect Permit-Lot 5 in Block 601
• Res. #149-06 Sewer Connect Permit-Lot 14 in Block 1903
• Request for Road Closure-9/9/06-Garabrant Street
• Request for Road Closure-9/3/06-Sterling Avenue
• Appointment-Drew Gizzi-Jr. Member-Mendham Borough Fire Dept.
• Raffle Application-Assumption College for Sisters-11/26/06-Off-Premise Cash 50/50 Raffle
• Res. #151-06 Sewer Connect Permit-Lot 41, B1501
• Request for Road Closure-9/10/06-Prospect St.-Hilltop Road

King's shopping mall: There were two resolutions relevant to problems brewing between the town government and the new owners of the mall. The new owners have withdrawn their application to make some minor improvements that was before the Planning Board , and have requested the return of escrow and fees. The town council voted to return the escrow, but voted not to return the $1,800 in fees. In comments the mayor suggested that there already exists some pending litigation and that the owners have threatened more litigation.

Some months back I actually heard the audiotape of the Planning Board meeting where you could hear the seeds of this controversy germinating. In simplest terms, the control freak town government will not let the new owners make necessary minor improvements--without opening the site plan-- which gives the town government the authority to mandate major improvements. Sensibly, the new owners don't trust your government to use that authority, responsibly... as I can testify, under oath, they are liars and cheaters and don't deserve anyone's trust.

Sewer Fees: An ordinance was introduced that will raise sewer fees. The increase was defended as the first in 10 years... but the mayor warned that the system is getting old and may need major rehabilitation-- the implication being there may be more increases coming soon. For context: The last time fees were increased the intent was to create a surplus account to offset future operational costs... that equity account-- kind of like the Social Security trust fund-- has been spent so there is no longer any cushion against increases in operational costs.

Affordable Housing: The relevant ordinances regarding how the town will spend the moneys collected through a elective COAH development tax achieved final passage. There was no discussion beyond a statement by the mayor that this is a "subsidy to the low-income". For context: As I have previously pointed out the town intends to use this money to subsidize some rather wealthy (by the general perception) residents of Mendham Area Senior Housing. I contacted COAH and it would appear that I was correct that the town is using an inappropriate definition of low-income. I have been advised to file a formal protest but I don't know whether I want the added aggravation as I'm already "formally protesting" a lot of other town law breaking.

Generator Give-away: The town passed a resolution selling the old sewage plant generator to another town for $1. As a mechanically inclined sort of person, I see a lot more than $1 worth of value in this nice 1960's piece of hardware. The fact that another town would go to the expense of removing and hauling the old generator implies that I'm not the only one who sees value, and reason to keep this asset. When you consider that they are going to be putting a new barn up at the sewage plant, and storage really shouldn't be an issue, it really looks like a foolish giveaway.

Police Insurance: There was some discussion of some insurance issue involving the county no longer paying insurance premiums to cover "our officers" when they are performing extra duties for the prosecutor's office or at the Police Academy. The mayor commented that the governor has made a lot of noise about lowering local government costs-- implying that it makes some difference to the average taxpayer which piece of crappy government taxes them for services they seldom get to say they don't want.

CFO assistant: There was some discussion regarding hiring another administration employe to help with land-use issues. The mayor pointed out that the budget for next year is already spilling red ink from pension issues... and that there really isn't any budget for a new hire.

No Swimming Signs: One of the control freak councilmembers suggested at the last meeting that the no swimming sign should be put up at the mud hole. Apparently, the old sign is lost or no longer serviceable, and new signs have been ordered. No doubt they are not going to buy the $2 variety at Home Depot. To be logically consistent, they probably should put signs up around every mud puddle and septic tank in Mendham... and probably should add the words "this this means you, you drunks and retards" as they're the only people who could possibly need the no swimming advice.

Recreation: Apparently the head of the recreation committee was a little sloppy in his management of summer camp employment, and such, as council members have received some complaints. I suppose there will be some ear pulling to the woodshed committee.

wacky wiki: After some brief discussion, of some daily record article flattering to the town[?]. the mayor made these comments:

[The Mayor]: Just in line with your comment regarding the Daily record article if you surf the web at all you can type in the word Mendham and find all kinds of things.... has anybody heard of on wikipedia? On wikipelia the mayor of Mendham Borough is Richard Krappola. I think I know where it came from... somebody did some really sarcastic comments on their Blogs and wikipedia must have picked it up. I've written a contest to the definition, and explained to them that the last name is Kraft... I thought it was interesting.... my wife had a good laugh with that one to. Anyway the Web has serious vulnerabilitys, they just pick things up and they become truth and for the rest your life that becomes it.

[Councilman Henry]: ...just keep using the libraries

[Mendham Mayor Dick Krappola]: ...exactly, lookup the facts.

Personally, I didn't much like the "I think I know where it came from" line. Those in-the-know would certainly conclude he was implying me. For the record, I state quite emphatically the implication is unfair as there is no evidence I have ever fought anything but fair fights, or ever used petty sabotage as a weapon.

As is the usual case the mayor has exchanged arrogance, for the meager effort required to speak with an informed voice. Wikipedia doesn't spider the Web for Blog content... all edits are made deliberately by persons who can be traced through their IP address. In other words, the true perpetrator of the shenanigans [or at least the access account used] can be known for certain, without need or cause to make reckless and impugning implications.

An extra irony, is the mayor reference to "serious vulnerabilitys" .... It was in fact a dispute caused between myself and the mayor, as a consequence of my efforts to diminish those vulnerabilitys [donotgo.com], that eventually evolved into the town having a need to lie and cheat me out of services provided, and operational costs incurred, as the official town Web Master.... that ultimately led to this web site, and the rest is epic backfire history.

Master Plan: It was stated that the document goes before the Planning Board in September... perhaps finally making it to the town council [and the public] by October. I am thinking it's going to need some revisions that will delay that schedule.

Re-evaluation Backlash: The substance of the meeting was devoted to a, sometimes rather heated, argument between the mayor and residents of Brookfield Way, who were very unhappy with a $4,000 increase in their property taxes. The primary spokesman for the group was a little rantty in his rhetoric stating that "you are killing us" and making comparisons to high-school Jacuzzi's and rampant BMW/SUV-isum. At one point, the Mayor whammed his little hammer and insisted on order.

There was lots of patronizing discussion regarding the appeals process and the "got what we paid for" deficiencies of the valuation company. Considering the mayor's earlier remark that "type in the word Mendham and find all kinds of things" on the Internet... it is unfortunate that one of the things you can't find, typing the word Mendham on the marketing googlenet, is this website. If these residents had known of this website, they could of known before their tax bills arrived what their likely increase would have been ...there was an informative message board discussion.

There were some bits of useful information revealed through the argument/discussion.

• Assessments can be challenged every year.
• The official date of assessments is October 1st, and "comparibles" closest to that date hold the most relevance.
• The mayor conceded that his home may have been under-assessed in previous years as his taxes also increased some 20%.
• More than 20 residents of the town have successfully appealed their assessment.

As reward for showing up to a meeting, and making a scene, the town will facilitate a meeting with the President of the valuation company and the Brookfield petition signers. Unlike, residents who appealed through the regular process, this meeting will offer privacy and discussion with something better than a temporarily employed ignoramus.

My "public comment" questions: As "coincidence" would have it, at a meeting where some unhappy citizens are in attendance, the mayor overlooks reading my questions until after a five minute recess prior to an executive session. The scant answers provided were incomplete, and inconsistent with the known facts.

permanent link: Summation of the August 7th meeting

The consent agenda passed with some recusals based on nonattendance and membership in pertinent organizations.

PBA donation: There was again some discussion regarding a resolution to accept money from the PBA for the town to then use to buy (using a government discount) extra/new and more concealable guns for local officers. It was stated that these would be on duty as well as off-duty, officially issued weapons. The council unanimously voted to accept a donation with the clear implication that certain conditions must be met regarding a forthcoming resolution authorizing the actual purchase of the weapons. Concerns raised regarded potential liability, especially in the case of out-of-state transport.

Sewer rate increase: An ordinance providing for increase in the sewer rate slated for introduction, was sent back for relevant committee scrutiny

COHA resolution: A resolution regarding using "affordable housing" moneys to further subsidize (beyond federal subsidies provided to qualified residents) senior housing rents, and improvement costs, was passed without discussion beyond a brief description. I haven't read the resolution yet, but I believe it provides these extra subsidies to persons with incomes that are more than double the poverty level. Also of note persons below the poverty level do not meet minimum income requirements and are not allowed to live in the senior housing complex. In other words I don't think any of this is entirely legal, or a fair way to apportion assistance to the impoverished.

Lawyer hired: There wasn't any discussion of the resolution... but I am assuming the town is spending some 7 to $10,000 for a over paid shyster to explain to them, shystery ways to flatten the regional school tax onto the backs of the younger (bigger), less affluent families of Washington Township.

Master plan: After the $3,000 for editing... apparently the next master plan is to over pay someone to "produce" the document.

High-school trailers: There was kind of an at length explanation of why the two temporary trailers to be placed behind the high-school will be ideally situated. It was stated that the trailers will be used for administrative duties.

PBA contract negotiations: It was merely stated that negotiations have commenced presumably with members of the public safety committee.

Library of Mendhams: It was stated that both towns have signed the land "donation" agreement and are waiting for the "donating" land developer to return to this country so they can have some sort of signing ceremony.

Kate Evans Day: August 13th will be the 90 something or other birthday of town historian Kate Evans and the council proclaimed it her day ... Ironically it will also be 35th anniversary of the 90th time her dog pissed on my shoe while I was attempting to deliver her newspaper.

My public comment questions: The mayor and council again chose to provide no response to the questions I submitted. In the context of a 30 minute meeting where they commented that the expeditiousness was "very good" and "a record" they certainly won't be able to impress upon the jury that it was too much of a burden to acknowledge, and fairly answer, my reasonable questions. In the single utterance, Barbara Stanton did state that she "would have voted yes" on the illegal TV 25 resolution. It makes you wonder what kind of silly questions are on the bar association examination... Apparently, you don't have to have to much familiarity with the authority of federal law, or the Bill of Rights, to pass. These corrupt fascist politicians proclaimed an oath to the Constitution of the United States and then proceed to overtly violate the soul of that document-- in broad daylight so to speak--and "We the People" are ok with that? Growing up in the '60s I never imagined the possibility of this kind of apathy ever existing in America's future. It is sad to realize, that so many have suffered so much, to create a nation of enduring symbols, rather than enduring principles. America has "jumped the shark" and it seems certain its best days will only be seen in reruns of times gone by.

permanent link: Summation of the July 17th meeting

Consent Agenda:

• X--Approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2006 executive session meeting
• X--Approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2006 regular meeting.
• X--Approval of the minutes of the June 19, 2006 executive session meeting
• X--Approval of the minutes of the June 19, 2006 regular meeting.
• Res. #127-06 Return Tennis Camp Fees
• Res. #128-06 Spies/Grossberger Sewer Connection Permit
• Res. #129-06 Manloy Associates Sewer Connection Permit
• Blue Light Permit ­ David Chakrin- Mendham Fire Department
• Banner Permit ­ Mt. View School-8th Grade Fair-10/9/06-10/16/06
• Permission to Travel Thru Mendham-Braking the Cycle-9/17/06

Mendham TV 25: The council unanimously approved a resolution establishing an inter-local agreement with the Township regarding sharing production responsibility for Channel 25. A council member did question how the council member who will sit on the secret committee will be selected... the mayor advised that the resolution first must be passed and that traditionally such appointments are by the mayors' suggestion. After the resolution was passed the was no further action appointing the council representative to the TV censorship committee. One of the public comment questions I submitted to the council was certainly directly relevant to this resolution, but the mayor apparently felt no obligation to sensibly reference that question during the discussion of the resolution. The policies codified clearly violate what the Supreme Court perceives to be current law. You cannot establish a "public access" channel the does not provide public access that respects First Amendment rights. I will be initiating litigation on this issue and I intend to subject Borough and township tax payers, who have responsibility for installing these fascist governments, to maximum punitive penalty for screwing over, through their elected representatives, the Constitution of the United States.

Town audit: There was brief discussion regarding the audit of the 2005 budget. It was stated that there were no recommendations beyond the traditional CPA suggestions. The mayor apparently thought he saw a mistake in the amount referenced for online tax payments... but realized the $12,000 figure was correct (obviously 99.9 percent of residents see no value in online efficiency at the price of exploitively excessive fees)

Personnel: In spite of recently contracting the service of a an administrative inturn @$19.00 an hour the town hired a new part time administrative employee @ $18 an hour. Considering that the administrative staff, along with the town council, can't even be bothered to answer simple questions, there is good reason to question the need for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of administrative staff.

Master plan editor: The town has contracted to pay $3,000 to have the 160 page master plan professionally edited for grammar and spelling. The mayor meekly suggested that was it was a lot to pay for editing. The Master Plan Committee Chairman pointed out that it is a legal document that should not be subject to misinterpretation. At $18 a page, the "editor" should be applying gold leaf. It's kind of "funny" that we don't have any overpaid Government employees, of sufficient literacy, to handle the task.

Drug-free Mendham: The mayor pointed out that he signed a grant application (that required immediate action) without council approval for some stupid school drug program. The council retroactively approved the Mayor's action.

Off-duty weapon: A resolution that would permit the PBA to finance, through the town as purchasing agent, the purchase of off-duty weapons for police officers was tabled. Councilmembers' expressed concern regarding liability issues and such. As part of the discussion it was explained that police officers buy more concealable weapons for off-duty use. Considering the conduct of a off-duty police officer a few months back it's fair to argue "for off-duty abuse".

High-school trailers: Apparently there are going to be a couple of "temporary" trailers placed behind the high-school for staff or special education. Why? because the Board of Education elected by 12% of the voters in off-season elections says so.

Regional Land Management: There was brief discussion regarding Highlands/tentown issues... County members and the mayor speculated regarding the benefits, and potential liabilities, of giving up some control over local land management/development. For the common resident, who does not own potential development property, I would think the obvious desire is to do whatever is required to prevent any further local development.

Parking: There was some general discussion regarding continuing efforts to connect and expand parking in the center of town. There also was the suggestion of using a DPW employee to enforce parking regulations (presumably to avoid overpaying a cop to perform the brainless duty). The mayor again suggested perhaps using some sort of automated metering system.

2town Library: There were some vague comments regarding the progress of the land exchange agreement with the deNeufvilles... the opinion was expressed that there may be some liability issues regarding the often inaccessibility of John deNeufville. I think a council member said that Mr. deNeufville was the head of the fund-raising committee-- which would in my opinion create another conflict-in-interest taint to this whole stupid $6 million white elephant, developer subsidy, project.

HS funding formula: In discussion regarding the qualifications of some attorneys able to provide informed advice regarding a legal strategy to attack the progressive regional tax funding formula-- it was noted that Springfield is currently in litigation and that, that litigation, might pave the road for the rich town taxpayers in the Mendhams and Chester's to screw over the poorer town taxpayers of Washington Township.

Re-evaluation Appeals: There was vague reference to some county tax appeals that apparently have been decided... the implication was that the appeals were generally successful.

Other items: There are some interesting bits of the information in the administrators report that were not discussed at the council meeting. An item I found particularly interesting was the Borough administrator suggestion that the $7,000 laptop / "glorified tape recorder" needs replacing. I don't think it's even two years old! A top-quality completely digital recorder can be purchased for less than $200.00. If there is a perfect example of stupid government deliberately contriving a way to do something the hardest, and most expensive way possible this might be it... when you consider that they routinely destroy the recordings, only months after they are created, the joke on the public/taxpayer is perfect.

My public-comment questions: The council and mayor chose not to provide any reply, to the questions I submitted. An injury added to this insult was the fact that the mayor read the comments and questions with an expedience that no doubt diminished comprehensiability. This discrimination, based on the mere fact of our substantial ideological disagreements, seems to me to feel like it should be pretty damn illegal. Government officials can't disseminate information completely at their personal discretion. Legally (constitutionally) I think the burden is going to be on them to demonstrate good cause for this blatantly unequal, and obviously petty treatment.-- especially considering an ADA request for fair accommodation.

permanent link: Summation of the July 3ed meeting

Consent Agenda:

• Approval of the minutes of the May 31, 2006 special meeting
• Approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2006 executive session meeting.
• Raffle Application-Pastime Club, Inc.-9/4/06-50/50 Off-Premise Cash Raffle
• Raffle Application-HSA-10/14/06-50-50 Off-Premise Cash Raffle
• Raffle Application-HSA-10/14/06-Off-Premise Draw Raffle

The mayor made a presentation to Mike Ackerman of a framed letter Mike had written 25 years ago, before he was mayor, that was in the time capsule opened at the 100 anniversary council meeting.

Verizon TV: Company representatives from Verizon made a rather redundant presentation to the council regarding their television services. Apparently the original purpose of the presentation-- to discuss terms of a local franchise agreement-- has been made moot by action by the state legislature passing a bill that would allow companies to apply for a statewide franchise. It seems probable that the governor will sign the bill, But I suspect it will be some months before Verizon TV is available as an alternative to Patriot cable and satellite.

The new state law will increase taxes on cable-style television services by an average of a couple of dollars, most of that revenue going to local governments (hopefully with strict restrictions regarding how it is spent in "the public interest"). I haven't read the legislation yet so I don't know if, or how, it will address the issues surrounding "local access channels" and obedience to federal law and The United States Constitution.

The mayor and council did ask the representatives of few questions regarding reliability of the Verizon Service and choices regarding content packaging. In general, the service has balancing advantages and disadvantages, and sadly, you will still be forced to pay for (subsidize) content you don't want to get what you do want.... the new American way, no choices, but bad choices!

Briefly mentioned items: The town will be selling its increased and long-term debt in a bond sale on August 15th. The new $18 an hour administrative inturn was welcomed aboard (will probably spend his afternoons waxing some of the free cars given to management). Interviewing for a "special attorney" to attempt to regressively unbalance the regional school funding formula is in futile process. The mayor pointed out how the hundredth anniversary celebration "worked just right" and thanked all involve. He quoted a figure of 3000 town participants (I wonder who made that number up)

The Next Mayor: The Mayor congratulated Neil Henry on his election as the New Mayor of Mendham. If you want to do our democracy a favor, and shove a little civics lesson down the Mayor's throat, Don't vote in November ...or, better yet, write-in a vote for a more intelligent baked potato, or perhaps something reptilian... or even this website.

Mountain View School: A member of the public, again pleaded with the council, to do something to obligate school administrators to show proper respect and consideration to residents within close proximity to the school. Apparently, delivery, maintenance, and construction contractors have not performed their after dark activities with any consideration for blight they maybe imposing on local residents. The council, primarily the mayor, reiterated claims that they have no control over the activities of school administration. As the Mayor demonstrated a few moments earlier (when he publicly lectured me) he could have, at least, made a maligning, and insulting speech, attacking the school board for being unresponsive to legitimate residential concerns.

My public comment questions: The mayor did actually answer one of my three questions, but added some additional "commentary" that I think was illegally excessive in inaccuracies and general unfairness. The sad truth is, you have elected a representative government that finds the concept of accountability antagonizing, and that is willing to bend or break the law to avoid it. Frankly, this government is not a very good reflection of/on the people of Mendham. Even if we're not provided anything right to vote for... you really should stop willfully voting for wrong.

permanent link: Summation of the June 19th meeting

The.Consent Agenda passed without modification.

• Approval of the minutes of the May 15, 2006 regular meeting
• Res. #105-06 2006 Liquor License Renewals
• Res. #106-06 Refund Duplicate Payments to 3rd Qtr. Taxes

The budget: The budget was approved without much discussion... but there were a few statements made by council members attempting to explain and defend approximately a 20% "municipal government" tax increase. As it was pointed out the average taxpayer pays about $10,000 total in property taxes, of which some 80% goes to subsidize the decision of couples who "choose" to reproduce, or in other words "public education". The actual figures provided stated that the average home was assessed at $878,000 and that average taxpayer would see a $378 increase in property taxes. When narrowing the figures just to the municipal budget (subtracting school and county obligations) the average tax burden would go from $1,710 to $2,142 .

It was explained that the town is moving a portion of its borrowing into long-term debt vehicles. What wasn't clearly pointed out is that the council has also chosen to increase debt by millions of dollars.

Excuses for the tax increase included a reference to pension payments-- to the overpaid, and under skilled, bad actors laughingly called the town's "public servants". Also referenced was the need to increase the "reserve balance". In budget documents they refer to this nearly $1 million reserve account as a "surplus". The information they do not provide is any historical evidence demonstrating the need for this reserve fund. They have a $300,000 hedge against uncollected taxes and realistically there should be no circumstance where the town has uncollected revenues substantial enough to threaten payment of its obligations. ...Especially considering the transition to long-term debt vehicles that create slush-funds for future expenses.

In a circumstance I can only call bizarre, a resident asked for a line-item copy of the budget and received the reply... "no problem, I can provide that", from the administrator. In the seven years I have been making document requests, there has always been a problem. Certainly I will ask for a copy of whatever this resident so courteously received, and we'll see if it is more legible, and comprehensible, than the crap they gave me when I made the request.

Peace and good order: The ordinance restricting construction to certain hours was amended to include lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and such.

Summer intern: The town is gonna pay half the $18 an hour salary for a administrative intern. Apparently the other half of the salary is going to be paid by the government employee organization that teaches these junior Nazis how to turn the public into their servant. Who says crime doesn't pay...

MASH van: The council passed a resolution transferring the old senior citizen transportation vehicle to town custody for $1 . It was suggested, that the town could recoup some expenses on the resale... Unfortunately, if past pattern holds true the van will be resold at an auction the public will not know anything about.

HS student representative: The high-school student they let play pretend council member provided a little pablum pontification on the subject of the underage drinking arrest ordinance. She pointed out her efforts, in working with the clerk, to insure that proper propaganda is provided on the high-school website regarding the convoluted, and unlikely to be enforced consistent with constitutional requirements, Borough PC useless legislation.

Safety training: The mayor made an announcement regarding his decision not to provide any exemption from required safety training for high-school camp counselors who expressed concern that some school cotillion takes place on the same date as the safety training course.

Parking issues: There was discussion of numerous parking issues. Apparently the town is considering paving some property behind Wardsands to provide additional parking. It seems probable the council will move forward with the project and choose the $65,000 option of blacktop paving over the $40,000 option of stone. Discussed was the need to find a mechanism to prevent all-day parking. A member of the public made extensive remarks regarding the need to more efficiently provide handicapped spaces.

Waste Water: There was brief mention of some slight sewage overflow problem caused near India brook when a camera got stuck in a sewage line being metered for water infiltration. I happen to be in the area the morning this probably took place and took this picture... I would suppose this is one of the "jet trucks" the town intends to purchase for $300,000.

COAH: The mayor reference a letter he received from Anthony Knapp complaining of the unfairness of the affordable housing tax imposed on new development. The mayor explained that the tax wasn't unfair, as it is applied to residential development as well, and stated that media reports have been deceptive.... although it was stated in the discussion that residential development is taxed at 1%, and commercial development at 2%. (I would.point out that inevitably taxes on business are just regressively passed onto the consumer.)

In further elaboration, the mayor pointed out that the Borough satisfies its affordable housing obligations by subsidizing MASH. He stated that the regulations allow the Borough to subsidize the rents of seniors too wealthy to qualify for federal subsidies. It was stated mash residents must have an income of it least $20,000 to be accepted, and that federal subsidies don't apply to residents making over $35,000. In other words, if you're really pour you can't live there, let alone take advantage of any subsidy. Yet if you make more than $35,000 the Borough will subsidize your rent... and provide extensive remodeling of your apartment. In my opinion, there is good reason to question the legality of this circumstance, as it seems ripe for all types of financial shenanigans that subvert the state Legislature's intent in authorizing the tax.

Related to the discussion a member of the public suggested the council do something to reduce taxes on low or fixed income residents, many of whom have lived most of their lives in Mendham. The mayor provided his, pretty standard, "our hands are tied" reply explaining that the state establishes tax rates and that the council has no discretion. What the mayor didn't explain, was that the council does have the authority to provide town financed rebates. In other words, the State may mandate how taxes are collected but the town does have significant discretion in how it spends its portion of the money, and it may give money back to residents within broad constitutionally permissible parameters.

Funding formula: Related to the above discussion Councilman Henry pointed out that the substance of property taxes goes to fund schools and that it would be a help to lower income residence if the funding formula could be made more equitable. What the forked tongue devil didn't point out was that the change he would make to the funding formula would flaten the regional tax burden and move millions of dollars of that burden to the less wealthy residents of Washington Township. Basically these shameless Republican politicians are trying to sucker "Poor Paul" into screwing over even "Poorer Peter" while the well-heeled eat most of the lower tax cake their offering as a bribe.

Centennial flags: A member of the public pointed out that it was kind of shameful that the town did not replaced the centennial flags with American flags for Memorial Day. The mayor acknowledged, somewhat sympathetically, the appropriateness of the criticism.

My public comment question.... was again evaded with forked gibberish.

permanent link: Speaking In Tongues