Ethical or Pathetical
Much can be said about politics in Totoketville but dull is not one of them. Either BoE or Town Council, there always seems to be some controversy looming in the background. Much of it is uninformed rumors or vindictive payback mostly stemming from personal agendas and it seems to bounce back and forth between the Council to the BoE . With the apparent lack of leadership on the Council, a group of four seems to be emerging to advance their own agendas forward. Yes, the ‘good ole boys’ are back.
According to Councilor Doody, most of the town wants one library. Where then, were those people when the special meeting took place? Maybe they were there, all four of them. Have the audacity to express our opinion and the acumen to make your case. Don’t ‘back door’ the issue.
Curbside trash bids for 07/08 have been in for almost two months, yet no action has been taken by the Council. Why? Councilor Bozzuto along with newly appointed Building Committee member Fitch, are about to purchase the property adjacent to the Big Y site for 1.3 million. Probably a perfectly legal transaction but given their positions, at the very least there is the appearance of impropriety.
Councilors Hausman, Doody, Bozzuto and Esposito want to repeal the ethics ordinance and disband the newly formed Ethics Commission. There will be a public hearing on this matter at the next regular Town Council meeting. Ask yourself one question: What reason would anyone serving in public office have for not wanting to an Ethics Commission? Make your voice heard either by speaking out at the hearing or sending a letter to the Council.
The Town Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Hearings are traditionally set for 7:30.
North Branford Town Council
PO Box 287
North Branford, CT. 06471
