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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Tower, the Sequel to the Sequel to the Sequel
Yes people, the long dormant TOWER issue is back again! But THIS time it is being pushed as a revenue generator behind the fire station. The "official" story line goes something like this;
Cell companies will pay to lease space on a 160' tower in the pristine center of town, OH, AND if our petulant police chief gets his way (he was thwarted the first two tries) he can get his communications equipment up there as well.
This time there is no mention of who will pay the $260,000 cost of building the tower, or the equipment to be housed there. But you know who will ultimately be on the hook.... YOU GOT IT! THE TAXPAYERS!
This is the regurgitation of the very same debunked arguments from two and five years ago. Five years ago, the police dept. did not put a warrant article forward for the tower, but Billy Baldwin was circulating at town meeting a prospectus for the project which would have been billed as a public safety issue, and an emergency need later in the year. It called for a $260,000 tower, and $510,000 of equipment to go along with it. And NONE of this would have addressed the communications issue of the PD which was low power transmission outages for the shoulder held radios.
Experts stated at the time that vehicle repeaters were the most cost effective means of solving this, but Phil would have none of it. You see, with vehicle repeaters the shoulder radios only needed to transmit to the car. The higher power radio in the car, would then connect with the PD to facilitate communications. Phil admitted the cars have no blackout problems. These are used by police depts. across the country and chiefs in those communities swear by them.
WE COULD HAVE INSTALLED VEHICLE REPEATERS IN EVERY CAR FOR A TOTAL OF $27,465.00! Not the $770,000 it would take to erect Phils phallic symbol in the center of town. By the way, no one has ever ID'ed or found the communications equipment that the chief got through Plaistows grant 6 years ago, and was certified to have been installed on a tower in Atkinson when in reality it was stored in a closet somewhere.
So many question, so much wasted taxpayer dollars, all to feed one man's fragile ego, When will it all stop?
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1 – 200 of 278 Newer› Newest»I don't think it will stop. Vote against it yet again and just wait until he's gone.
If he is gone who will tell us where the communications equipment are that belong on a tower that was given the town? Any one know where they are? If so call the agencies that gave the equipment to the town before they get outdated or ruined in their hiding place from non use.
Or the value of the communications equipment in his HOME COMMAND CENTER!
The Town should offer an explanation as to why they are requesting this since the experts on the committee determined that we don't need it and it won't fix the problem.
Do not be swayed by a tower, it in itself has no effect. The communications equipment solution is what we should be talking about.
Besides, we have no crime, right?
In car repeaters are and were the solution to the communication problems. The asking the agencies involved to take back their equipment is a good one to say the least.
They why-O-why are we going thru this again? The Town is going off the fiscal cliff by asking for unnecessary items. We have entitlements to pay for!!
I think a little clarification is needed here before the stories get to wild.
A consulting company has requested time before the BOS to propose leasing land behind the FD for the purpose of installing a tower for cell phone use. They are also going to suggest it could support public communication equipment, supposedly as an inducement to accept such a proposal. The request is being made by an outside company, not any public agency in Atkinson.
And it might be interest to all, since it has not be publicized at all, the Atkinson Police Department has purchased and installed two vehicle repeaters. Yes, that is right. Not a rumor, not making this up, its the real deal. Don't believe it, go to town hall or the PD and ask for yourselves.
November 29, 2012 11:42 AM: You are not making any sense at all. Try rewording.
The APD already has repeaters in the two primary duty vehicles.
11:42 asks you reread his/her comments but before you do follow the prior comments by others. Asking agencies to take back their equipment was for the communications equipment to be used on a tower not the car repeaters. Sorry if you misunderstood my commentary but you should have looked to the prior messages.
Who's to say something isn't happening behind closed doors between town hall and this cell tower developer?
There are sharks, er entrepreneurs circling all the time.
Back in the day, I worked for a local scumbag company.
When I heard the company was up for sale, I contacted all of the competitors to make sure they were aware of the opportunity. And two weeks later, surprise, surprise, executives from these companies began to line up for a tour.
Hate to start an "Oliver Stone" style conspiracy, but anybody could have asked the communication company to present before the BOS. Even someone from TH, the APD or the AFD.
In my opinion.
Wow! What is the underlying motivation to waste money? Is this guy just misinformed or is he getting bad advice or worse? Also, I am concerned that when you call on this department to really help you get little real response or assistance. Everything is treated as if it is an over reaction because outside of house breaks "there is no crime in Atkinson".
November 29, 2012 9:46 PM: Didn't November 29, 2012 8:11 PM just say that?
November 30, 2012 7:30 AM: Some of that equipment is already in use. The receiver was installed at Timberlane as a remote receiver for the school and eastern Atkinson. As for the rest, it has been years since that equipment was received. Some of it now obsolete. Besides, it was bought on Plaistow's grant, not Atkinson's.
November 30, 2012 8:53 AM: And the United Nations has a secret plan to take away all our guns and nuclear weapons. Sometimes there is no conspiracy. Things are just as they appear to be.
December 1, 2012 9:03 AM: Whose money? What exactly is your point.
Just a reminder. The moderator has a long history of distorting the facts and presents his vivid imagination as fact. You want facts? Attend the BOS meeting Monday night and ask questions.
Installing the equipment in the HS and reporting it as functioning in Atkinson is fraud.
We received equipment under false pretenses and the Town lied to the State about it.
To say the equipment is now outdated is a ridiculous and is an empty argument to justify a crime by entrusted individuals.
You are right, things ARE the way the appear to be, corrupt.
The moderator gets to present his articles any way he wants, it's his blog. If you want to present an alternative, well formed fact-based retort, we are still waiting.
It was my understanding the equipment that wasn't used would have to be accounted for by the agencies involved in giving it to Plaistow and Atkinson for its use. Was there any accounting or was it just a give away to be hid in a closet or other place? Why hasn't the town of Plaistow come forward to get itself off the hook given that it was their grant that was used to get the equipment? The agencies involved are as guilty in this thing by not getting the answers to this lack of use of the equipment given to the police departments via the grant. Who can really say the unused equipment is outdated in all truth? If the equipment is/ or was outdated at some point then why was is it the outdated equipment were not returned to the agencies it came from? Accountability and the costs of the grant by the towns and the agencies are and should be in question by the tax payers who paid for the equipment .
"Installing the equipment in the HS and reporting it as functioning in Atkinson is fraud."
Don't know much about radio, do you? If I look at a map, Timberlane is virtually on Atkinson's town line. To say it is not functioning in Atkinson is ignorance, not fraud.
"If you want to present an alternative, well formed fact-based retort, we are still waiting."
Read again. The tower is being reintroduced again for the first time Monday night. That is a fact (unless the guy does not show up.) You want facts? You want answers? Go to the damn meeting and ask your questions there and quit your belly aching here.
Why do I have to repeat myself?
The Town reported that the equipment was installed and working. That is fraud. They did not give PART of it away for several years AND they were reporting otherwise.
I do NOT have to go to the meeting. The fact that the BOS are entertaining this again is just more of the same - ignore the wishes of the voters.
Reminds me of the sidewalk repairs we voted down, that were done anyway.
Words are air.
You're really on a rant about this fraud thing. Maybe there was. It was also years ago and you can bet no one is going to be held accountable. That train left the station long, long ago.
You're afraid to go to the meeting, aren't you. You sit here, bitch and moan about things in the last place anyone in town cares about.
The BOS used to be scarred s***less about the blog. Remember the sign fiasco? Well, wrap your tiny brain around this: Those days are long gone. You want action taken, you have to get out and make yourself heard, in public. Go to the meetings. Join a committee. Start a petition. Your only alternative is sit here in anonymity (unless the Moderator decides to look you up) and wallow in your own self pity.
I did speak up. I did get involved. And, I got results. You're not going to accomplish anything sitting in the stands bitching.
Then tell us who you are if you did speak up, did get involved and got results. If your not afraid to say what you have here thus far then why wont you speak out at the up coming BOS meeting and have your say and tell them you are the anonymous poster saying what you have here. A safe bet would be you wont because you have the same fears of retaliation as we the anonymous posters here do. Lets see who is right about my betting you wont do any thing .
I dared you first.
I'm comfortable with my actions and involvement. Those who I feel need to know, know.
Your turn chicken.
I may be chicken but I have reason to be. If you read what was said about retaliation then you'd understand. Your the one who claims to be comfortable in your actions and involvement but you sir/madam are the chicken when you wont tell us publicly who you are. Why are you hiding behind your last statement of "Those who I feel need to know,know" if it is as you claim to have accomplished in spouting off about your actions and involvement? Now who is the CHICKEN?
2:14PM - I can't go to the meeting because I work. It shouldn't matter to you so much that people attend when they pay attention. Narrow-minded of you I think.
We never got answers about the fraudulent grant application and time has passed, but time was not served. YOU do not get to grant absolution in this matter. Some of us care that we were ignored when questions were asked.
I do not think this board is any different that past boards and do not trust them either.
7:45 AM: You keep attempting to throw this back at me. I'm not the one with issues, you are. You're the one that wants answers and action, not me.
If you refuse to get involved then you have no one to blame buy yourself. What a baby.
To 10:21 - Name calling is bullying and I hope you are not a Town Official.
10:21, How can you say I'm throwing this or any thing back at you ? Your the one who laid claim to have had made actions and involvement not me. With these claims you've made I asked that you identify your self to all here . Then you said only those you felt the need to know. After all you did say that you were involved and were a person of action did you not. If that be the case then why did you come on here with your attempts of bragging of your self importance and then deny us all of any help you could give towards solving the towns problems? It is apparent your more than a chicken , your just a jackass hehawing for attention. Go away.
First we had cats. Now it's chickens. I think this blog has been hijacked by a donkey and an ass. Every post turns into the same petty squabble. Enough already! You're creating a diversion big enough for Town Hall to ram a cell tower through.
8:32 says this...... I exposed a person unnamed that is another of the towns chest beaters that wants to be heard but wont put up or shut up. As I said he made the claims of his/her past actions and involvements but doesn't want any one to know here except those he says do know. Why does that make sense to him only when he made the claims here after saying what he has about his/her actions and involvements? My guess is that he/she is the donkey and the ass you wrote about, not me.
You win. My name is Robin Griffin and I was on the Road Maintenance Committee for five years. I found a way to cut the town's use of road salt by half, saving the town about $1.5M a year. Even got plaque.
Your turn, chicken.
Plaque is usually solved by brushing and flossing.
So funny.
Romney 47.35%. Obama 52+. --of the final popular vote.
The reason the numbers don't add to 100% is people voted for "other" presidential candidates than Obama and Romney. Maybe you can add to 100...but....
Griffin, With your accomplishment to save the town so much money all they did was give you a plaque? I would have thought they'd given you a slice of the money saved instead! With that kind of the towns acknowledgement I'm still in wondering why you only wanted to keep it a secret from the rest of us as to who you were. You said only those you wanted to know knew. With all the known chest beaters in town your the only one who was trying to keep your accomplishment quite. I have to say I wonder why that is.
A Mr. George was at the selectmen's meeting last night. He referred to Phil Consentino and Bill Baldwin as persons who he worked with trying to get a tower behind the town garage. I remember Baldwin being ripped when the town meeting body voted against the tower.
Last night a Mr. George didn't seem to know what he was talking about. He stammered when Friel said he should make a proper proposal to the town.
Deep Throat said "Follow the money."
Article 2007-18 was approved by majority of Atkinson Voters to allow Selectmen to negotiate lease for cell tower behind the Salt Shed at 1B Academy Avenue, for the purpose of Wireless and Public Safety Usage.
I watched the meeting also. What I heard was that the Town was not responsible for ANY cost of the proposed tower, only for its own Atty review of proposed agreement. The selectmen asked the consultant to come back with Financial Information of the developer so they know the proposal is viable, and go from there. I thought that was a reasonable request at this stage.
December 4, 2012 7:07 AM
Not everyone feels the need to be a blowhard, such as you. I was taught modesty is a virtue. You should give it a try rather than practicing to be a jerk all the time.
How about satellite phones for police, fire and public safety use. Has anyone checked this out? If they're good enough for government, corporate, military and use at remote locations and cost between $500 - $1500 why won't this work? Renting one is cheaper even after adding the monthly phone charges. Are they negatively effected by clouds, snow or rain? Is there a problem making public safety calls on a publicly accessible phone network? I know they aren't as sexy as having a well hung communication tower. SAT phones are more like having a little boy's pee-pee in your pocket. You'd think our +70 year old Police Chief would be over this by now. As for Baldwin. He works for Plaistow now and his self-serving grandstanding on TV isn't appreciated
Griffin, I posed good questions about your input here about being quite on your accomplishment. I still haven't seen an answer and yes once again "Wonder why that is"? My comment about you getting a "slice" of the money you saved the town wasn't to be hurtful to you but to bring about more willingness to others to do what you did . A plaque is a plaque but money rewards are an incentive that brings more to any well intentioned table . You do have to admit you did come on as a blowhard than with your being modest when you refused to tell us what your actions and involvement[s] were. I'm sorry to have to say this but you seem to be one of easily hurt feelings because of your thin skin here.
I think you mean quiet, as in shhhh, rather than quite, as in very.
To 10:01 PM. What is Consentino and Baldwin doing about this tower issue now? Were they at the meeting with Mr. George? How are they now involved. Just asking...
8:31, AHH!!! But you knew what I meant didn't you. There are to many "English teachers" on the site and I do appreciate that you knew just was meant by my mistake. It just goes to show that we are not all that good at spelling and grammar as are the others that are so called educated that look at us down their noses .
Just trying to help you !!
I do appreciate your help but I ask that you and other readers here refrain from being critical of anothers mistakes in spelling,etc, , when it comes to the English most of us were worried about in school. I'm sure the critics that have come to be critical have dumb spots in their lives as you and me do. Some of them excel in some learned things and we in others. It is just knowing that the blogging messages are understood is all that really matters.
Don't respond . Its just the jerk again. When will he ever get the message to stop about the cats? The administrator should tell him or this cat person should suffer the costs for not having done so.
How does someone submit something for a new headline / change of discussion point on this blog.. does the moderator have to do it or can anyone
It should be obvious to you by now that you can do what you are inquiring of for the permission to change subjects. If the nut case can come on with the cat comments and then be offensive at times to the readers then you should be able to make a change of subject. There are times when some one will submit some thing from other areas of media for all to see. I'm not the administrator but I'm willing to bet he/she agrees with me. If not I'm sure he/she will let you and all readers know.
I mean a new headline - like this discussion is under the headline "Sequel to the Sequel...". Can anyone start a new headline and dialogue..if the moderator could answer that for me please..thanks.
Will you do the same or will you just continue on being a pain in the neck spewing your biggest wish for the site demise? Just asking is all!!!!!
This person must be doing the same. The nut job hasn't said any thing as yet to continue being called now as the "Pain of Jerk" in town.
Long live AtkinsonReporter2!
Down with Police Chief Kumquat!
How should states regulate the growth and retail sale of pot on a broad scale? How should quality control be overseen? Will there be restrictions on advertising? How should weed be taxed? Where can it be sold? Where can people smoke it? Can employers still test for drugs? How do officials prevent marijuana sales to minors? How should the state amend its laws regarding possession of marijuana? How do lawmakers define when someone is too high to drive?
Can the druggies on Medication Lane provide us sober people some help how to tune in, turn on, drop out? Any other town addicts?
In view of what has happened in Conn.I thought about the following. This isn't to say the Conn. rampage was drug related as we do not know that as yet. Years ago China stopped the problem of its opium use and its related problems in its society. Don't get me wrong because I'm not saying the way they did it would be any where acceptable here as it was there. If our country would set up a strictly enforced program for all addicts it would make drug related crimes come to a near or full stop. Killings,home invasions, physical abuses, prostitution,breaking and entering, are only a few things that would be of lesser happenings and a saving of every ones money and the lives of all involved. A limited once or twice times only of addicts if they voluntarily seek help and remain sober after treatment. If not then when next they be caught they go to prison for a specified time. I think its a worth while thing to do . What do you think and what are you willing to suggest on the subject? JMHO
Yah, the "Pain of Jerk" is back with the stupid cat remarks and insults to people he doesn't know. Hey "Pain" who is Lyod supposed to be or don't you even know? Will you be going to church with the few other hypocrites today?
Pain of jerk? Lyod? Your new hobby should be getting your GED.
Not to change the subject :@ but I am hoping we go off the fiscal cliff.
The 53% who have not been paying taxes will either lose their unemployment benefits or pay more. How can this be bad? I can pay more and will pay more if everyone else does. Even the rich will have to pay more. I think we all win. Now get off the couch and get that good WalMart job before your drug induced neighbor does.
Merry Christmas.
Please be informed: Bob Patterson of Chase Island had a motorcycle accident on Friday. Bob has passed on. Bob Patterson was very kind and generous to all and he will be missed.
8:34
Right on! Let them pay as well. I know a woman who gets 41000 in yearly benefits. Yup 41 thousand dollars for sitting around squirting out babies. She doesn't pay taxes and jokes about it all the time.
Sad news about Mr. Patterson. I didn't know him but he helped clean up Big Island Pond in an environmentally friendly way.
RIP
There is nothing in the news about Bob's accident. Where did this happen, Atkinson?
Thank you for your attempt at drug induced spoof!! You should be on SNL to say the least. You're a comedian with great promise if you stay off Medication Lane.
Robert Patterson:
"Relatives and friends of Bob Patterson may call on Thursday, December 20th, 2012 from 2-4pm at Brookside Chapel and Funeral Home, 116 Main St, Plaistow, NH.
A memorial service will follow at 4:15pm at the funeral home with a reception immediately following at The Granite Rose, 22 Garland Dr, Hampstead, NH.
Link to Bob Patterson's obituary:
http://www.brooksidechapelfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=239597
Very sad.
Where did the accident happen?
Now don't start eating the cat food in your stupor. He haw man.
yeah they have a "lemon law" in MA but not in "as-is" NH
let the buyer in nh beware. buy in mass and have them deliver to nh and save on mass sales tax. best of both worlds.
you only pay tax on where you register it brain sergeon
Just come into a set 0f plates and do not register in N.H. You do not have to have insurance in the state. Just don't get caught.
I forgot to add this to the above. Even if you did get caught you can have food ,shelter and health care all paid for by the states residents. Now thats a good break in N.H. where one doesn't have to have insurance doesn't it?If your broke you still have the right to own and operate a m/v with out having a valid registration and most of all insurance. All kidding aside it is time for a change in this isn't it?
To "brain sergeon".
I bought my last two new cars in Mass. and the dealers are pressured by the State to enforce tax laws if cars are delivered in Mass. They deliver them to your house.
...and it's brain surgeon to you.
Atkinson
Thursday, Dec. 13
Criminal mischief: Stickney Road, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 14
Simple assault: Stickney Road, 1:17 p.m.
To you the "Pain of Jerk, Your comment above says it all. Your brain isn't where it should be. It seems to be where you sit on the seat. The cat has more brains and what it has going for it than you.
Ignore him. He cannot even spell, which some may think is insignificant but it indicates a severe lack of education and what he writes is all nonsense. You should pity him rather than to bother answering him. He must not have received any attention as a child, or he is still a child getting on his mother's computer.
'pain of jerk' - what kind of dunb name is that?
He's here to distract folks from the real issue, the communication tower.
Stop focussing on numb-nuts or we're all going to wake up one morning
to a monstrosity behind the firehouse.
What is the latest status on the Fire Station Tower Proposal... do you know what type of facility is being proposed..or are you speaking directly from your ass..
If this "jerk" were to be exposed then we could get on with things that need to be addressed and looked into. What is going on with the proposal for the fire station tower is just one thing to be looked at and finally addressed. It seems to me that in car repeaters are the thing to do the job of the tower. If the tower were to be built it could be a money maker for the town but it would be an eye sore to see in its placement.
The car repeaters are for the police and possibly the fire departments use not for all that would be put on the tower if it is built.
If it were installed as a money maker for the Town, individual tax bills would not change that much since the Town portion is so small. Is it worth it to you to have this eye sore in our Town center? It's not for me. Repeaters solve the PD problem and this tower is not needed.
As I said at 6:52 it would be an eye sore. It could be a money maker if the town didn't have to bear the full cost of its construction and its placement else where in town away from roads and homes. If a tower does come to cost the town fully then it isn't any bargain at all. The tower users wouldn't want to construct one at their own cost and pay the town to use it so the issue of a tower here is a forget about it happening thing.
Will there be a police person on duty near these towers there better be what if my cat climbs it and cant come down then i wont be able to get in touch with the fire department i do not ever want to go through that ill pay 4 the police details thank u have a great day signed un educated pain in the jerk i do not even like that name its stupid but ill take it just noing u love me ill keep it merry xmas
Ok the pain in the jerk is going to petco in salem to get some gifts 4 the kitty bring your cameras this may be ur shot to track me down ill be there .in a half hour although i may stop by medication 4 a quick trip all our welcome to join me and also ill be the one wearing the kitty pajamas I will do pictures just like santa
The more you blog, the more we can take your picture.
Monitor, Do you mean the picture photo with the sign hung around his/her neck or held by this Pain of jerk?
There's no difference between comments by pain of jerk and the cat druggie. Ban both for rudeness ignorance and disruption.
Drop down and get your eagle on!
I'd have to say the pain of jerk and the cat druggie are the same person. They use both id's to make it all that more to be confusing as to who they are .
hope u all have a puuuuuuuuuurrrrfect christmas and when taking my picture you dont have to worry about getting my good side both sides are puuuuuuuuuuurrrrfect
if u have low standards
lets hope u blow yourself up
not as handsome as me the lost love in colorado. five months since ive seen her.
Ayup the cat is puuuuuuurfect like in pu -- better known as stink and he/she does stink. Let me say Merry Xmas to all except for "Pain of Jerk who deserves a lot more than less for their comments here.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to those who can debate without offending others and those who bring decency to our Town.
To the psychotic disruptor, get some help. You personality disorder should not be our burden to bear.
I cant wait till new years thats when I make my decisions 4 the year u no my resolutions I should hit spell check on that one.I no u losers get made when someone spells in corectily. my resolution is to be nice kind carry my websters dictionary everywhere and feed the pets well especially my skinny cat. Also to be nice to old grumpy english teachers..Good day signed out as the copy cat pain in the jerk merry xmas and goodnight long live this wonderfull town of Atk i love u all god bless on this great holiday xoxoxo
Don't just carry the dictionary, read it! Can you read?
i gits made when you spells incorrectily...
cuz the idea that I am surrounded by morons weirds me out
meow...here kitty kitty..whatcu got to say?
aw he left
Snow tnt just got some new litter some for the kitty some 4 the breaze way when we walk in and it gets all wet. Hope it doesnt snow to long hate being away from the cat 4 to long u c i plow i used to take the pets with me but it gets to be to much i c a late blog was taunting me last night although i do not approve of that sort of behavior i will answer the taunts in the order i receive them thank u
You do that. Don't forget to pay attention to your family once in a while. Not all about pets and stalking.
Please do. But don't return here again.We need a brake from your stupid remarks.
God brought me and my little animals to the atkinson blog to drive all u people away to actually do something with your lives, live I said Live Do something more with your lives then kitty piss and moan about the dumbest little things in town and everybody makes comments but i have never seen a persons name linked to anything and u will say well what about u pain in the jerk well it all comes out now god sent me ok now Im not anonymous any more and remember god loves all of u
When required, we buy the AFD a new fire truck and the APD a new SUV and still they're not
happy. Like the Timberlane School District they're never satisfied. Now they want to plant a
communications tower right in the middle of our new state designated scenic byway. These
government types are all the same. They always want more, more and more. It's time to say
no more. Not one taxpayers' penny for Consentino and Murphy until they get out of the tower
business. It's bad enough with the APD running Elderly Affairs.
Your god is the DEVIL and you are his instrument to make things here as they are that are negative to every ones well being . If you want to have good conversations and well intentioned written meanings then stop your bs and become of value here.
To December 27, 2012 9:50 AM December 27, 2012 3:00 AM
December 26, 2012 1:13 PM
God didn't bring you here, he brought you to Plaistow. We are waiting for you to put YOUR name on your kitty comments and don't be shallow or hypocritical now...
Here's something to enjoy rather than the cat comments by the local mental case.
http://weather.aol.com/2012/12/21/25-awe-inspiring-photos-from-2012#photo=1
We know how you seem to love cats, fireworks, and other shallow forms of entertainment. Enjoy.
I understand the proposed tower behind the AFD is for Wireless Communication Tenants - Like T-Mobile, ATT Wireless, Sprint, Verizon Wireless. There is no wireless coverage in the center of Atkinson. Can you say that you are comfortable with the wireless coverage in Atkinson Center
Nope my Verizon 4g is fine sitting here in Dow common.
There is no formal proposal to the Town.
Hey Kitty Litter? Why don't you go bother the folks in Plaistow like
Lieutenant Ballsy.
ATKINSON — A Highland Avenue home was broken into this week while the residents were away.
Police said a resident noticed a jewelry box had been rifled through and five pieces were missing. Sgt. Patrick Caggiano estimated the jewelry to be worth no more than $1,000.
Caggiano said yesterday there were no signs of forced entry and it is unknown how the thief entered the house.
The residents left Monday and returned Wednesday. There are no suspects, he said.
“We are looking into all possible avenues,” Caggiano said. “We try and check the pawn shop databases in the area and see if anything matching what was stolen has been sold.”
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This Blog will fall to outside hacks from anyone, especially insecure public officials afraid of their constituents criticism
The previous comment was made by NONE OTHER THAN the Atkinson stalker. We are still waiting for this blog to fall. How is this working for you and yours?
There is a difference between the criticism of constituents and that of the local law breakers who can actually copy and paste that which does not substantiate ....I am underwhelmed...
It is interesting to see the IP addresses from Town computers.
AR2Monitor, If there is truth to what you said about the town IP addresses being used then turn the info in to the proper authorities for action on the users. If they have the time to use the towns computers while at work it could be seen as their having nothing else to do. Get rid of them and save the town money and /or a replacement for the person[s] using the town computers. Would it surprise you any to find and expose the cat nut as a town worker using the towns computer[s]? It wouldn't me.
Long known that town employees read/post to the blog though they deny it. We pay their salaries and are cheated.
Spotted a man stealing firewood.
It's a full moon out. Be careful. Don't talk to strangers.
or cats,cops,thieves
when I get done washing my cat and cutting her nails and blow drying her out like we do every sat I will try to make some sort of sense of this big mess u are talking about.u no people just cant respond right away there is other things in there lives that are more important. Now when get my animals taken care of then I will address all atkinson issues..Family first all else second. I hope u all respect my private life as I do yours thank u the pain in the jerk
The town did do a nice job plowing, thanks Ted and etc.
If they are pruning the cats nails and she is an outdoor cat, they are risking her safety. We already know the cat PITAS are not to bright.
...i thought it may have been danger since i just cut her nails...
Timberlane dropout?
Where is Obama ? How ready are you to lose your free benefits ? He will let all our taxes go up to spite 8% of rich Americans. You cannot pay the bills and not tighten the belt too.
Geronimo! I can cut down on fluff, we all pay more taxes and see a cut in spending. It is better to have more Americans invested in our Country than to burn more money.
Has any one given any thought in looking into the profits and other gains of the middleman and producers of products we buy. Do not get me wrong as I can understand their need to profit to stay in business. If we have to tighten our belts so can they.
You cant control that.
Do you ever?
Must be a Sanborn drop out.
mass educated whats this a spelling bee.
Taxpayers want to know where the failed school systems are. You can get help and try to catch up if you work at it. Good luck.
Mass give me a break. You are a waste of space no way did you grad in ma.
HeHaw meemaw and peepaw have cat paws.
Watch the BOS's Legal Counsel, Slumber Kalman and the money. He's the sleeper.
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EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
January 2, 2013
Atkinson could see cell tower this year
Town would collect rent on parcel
By Alex Lippa
alippa@eagletribune.com
---- — ATKINSON — Spotty cell phone service in the center of town may soon be a thing of the past.
Global Tower Partners, the largest privately owned tower company in the U.S., is attempting to get a cell phone tower built behind the fire station.
“Currently, the downtown of Atkinson doesn’t even have 3G,” said James George, a wireless consultant who is working with Global Tower. “The towers on the (Route) 111 side and the (Route) 125 side simply aren’t getting into downtown because of the topography.”
George presented an informal proposal to the Board of Selectmen last month. Selectmen reserved judgment on the plan until they saw a more detailed financial proposal for the tower.
George said the proposed tower would be paid for by the tower developer — at no cost to the town. The company is looking for a lease on a 1,600-square-foot parcel on Academy Avenue.
“They would pay us rent and it would be a source of revenue for the town,” Selectman Todd Barbera said.
At a meeting Dec. 3, Selectman William Friel said the board will need to examine any proposal carefully before making a decision.
“I want to know who is Global Tower?” Friel said. “Their financials and their background. We need to know who the entity is that is proposing it. About every three months, we have another cell tower company who comes up with a new idea and a new place.”
In 2007, the town attempted to have a tower constructed for public safety purposes, but it was denied by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
“I don’t think the political climate was there to get this done,” George said. “Now, the wireless coverage has really matured.”
George emphasized the plans for this tower remain in preliminary phases and his main reason for being at the meeting was to gauge interest among the selectmen. The plan would have to be approved by two of the three selectmen.
He said he hopes the tower would bring much needed wireless coverage to the town and also have a positive environmental impact.
“We can bring in solar and perhaps some micro winds, which can reduce the carbon, reduce the fixed cost of energy to the municipalities and level off their budgets a little bit,” he said.
Preliminary plans call for the tower to be 180 feet tall and hold four wireless carriers, as well as provide space for public safety equipment. The tower needs to be above an 80-foot tree level.
“The taller, the better,” George said.
But the tower would not provide adequate coverage to all of Atkinson. George said there would need to be another tower near Atkinson Country Club to do so, but for now he is focused on getting one built behind the fire station.
Why is it the police vehicles can use repeaters and the town can't use them in place of a tower for the four wireless carriers use? The repeaters don't
have to be mobile to work and would be less an eye sore.
Would it be possible for this literary work of art to explain to me what the heck The Police Charitable Fund is? I have heard so many things about it and most don't have anything to do the Police. I hear we buy flowers for the deceased, birthday cards for those over a certain age, tires to replace bald ones, and oil to fill up emty tanks.
Don't get me wrong, all admirable donations, but when I get a letter asking for a donation from the Chief of Police for the Police Charitable Fund, I would expect this to have something to do with supporting the "boys in blue".
Am I wrong? Could someone explain?
Is it time for Phil to retire or be replaced? Is this the BOS that wants to do the right thing and tell Phil his reign is over. It's time to move the Police Department out of the 1970's and into the new millenium, Bill, Fred and Todd if you don't do it we know Billy Badwin won't when he takes over so get moving.
We don't we need to boost phone coverage, the police don't do anything when they get there. Whats the point.
Isn't it amazing how informal proposals get serious really really fast.
It's as if the Board of Selectmens' gears aligned themselves with
the gears of the communication company weeks ago and all they're
waiting for is a little $$$$$ to lubricate the process. BOS Counsel
Slumdog Kalman has worked on agreements like these before,
(Plaistow). This is being advertised as a "done deal". The contract
has probably been signed and the ink is already dry. All behind the
backs of the citizens.
Happy New Year and may all your cell phone calls be really important
and not more useless electronic chatter.
Im tired of everybody throwing shots at the chief this guy has done more for this town than any of u pukes can imagine. He cares about all the people in this town and stop busting his balls about the elderly. If any of u people who hide behind ur computers ever needed something 4 your family or you were in hard times he would go out of his way to take care of u. Maybe u wont ever need his help and good 4 u but there are many familys who do and Phil has stepped up to the plate and helped out and I no most of u people just want to piss and moan about every god damn issue. He is a little rough around the edges but so wasnt John Wayne. I havent spoke more then a few words to the chief so when u blog back u do not have to say Im a town employee pumping tires. All u people take shots at him because u wish u had the balls he has but u dont so shut up. Im glad Phil is here I honestly sleep better at night and my kids do to..Some day u will need a guy like phil or any other police officer or firemen or road agent and they will help u and u will still piss and moan no one will ever win in this town u all should be ashamed of yourselves.
Jack is back.
ppl in town seniors cripples injured, known problems R ignored no help no care f the pd
Sorry for the misspellings and the incorrect date. Have you tried blogging with an iPad?
Apple sucks.
Lots of ppl who need help get dumped on by him so you got your wish. Now how about using your powers and wish for something worthwhile.
You said 9:27 had value in their comment and it was filled with trashy remarks. So as usual you can't take it.
And...YOU were also the only person making s&m remarks so get off your high horse hypi.
Hey, hey, I'm 9:27. The "trashy" remarks were there to mock 1-3-2013 6:05
Are you 6:05?
Just because the post was removed from the site doesn't mean that it can't be used in a court of law. Defamation of character, slander. Just learned that today. I guess $250/ hour lawyer is really worth it. Happy new year to the "anonymous" posters.
1/4 @ 12:54, Yes there were trashy remarks by that person. As you know I wrote that we should get away from those remarks and I meant it. The person[s] who jumped all over me do and did not understand what I was getting at in regards to the 2nd and 3rd paragraph that that person wrote. In those two paragraphs what they wrote is true about the Conman and his ways of "doing business" as the police chief .Sorry if you and any one else misunderstood what I was getting at. As for the unwarranted trashy remarks by the person[s] I didn't like them and the other posts earlier and after the post I made asking to stop the trashy talk.
No, just because it was removed doesn't mean it can be used in a court. What can be used in a court is slander. Do you know what that is? It is when you accuse someone specific of a specific thing that is not true. Just accussing them is slander per se and you can be sued and they will win. No case argued, just a win for them.
Be careful what you post or say as it may come back to haunt you, whether you understand the law or not. Since the 'principal' offender here can't seem to get this thru his thick skull it is not our concern, his maybe, but not ours.
BTW, if you are invited to leave the site for your abusive profanity, then do so. You could always be sued for harassment!! Have a nice day.
I ain't got no worries
Ignorance is bliss.
Ignorance is bliss. He haw.
Big game coming up UA vs. Notre Dame. Whama bama ALABAMA, Rock 'n roll is King.
Somebody has been busy removing these comments about#1 and #2
Finally the "blog master" is doing his/her JOB. It's disgusting, offensive and vile.
I kinda like it!!
Blog Administrator When you finally get tired of being pushed around with the messages you have to remove get to publishing the offenders that are so abusive. Also, when your at it turn in the abusers for town and the possible courts action against them. Above all publish the names that are using the towns computers.
Has anyone heard from Bob Snicer lately?
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