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- Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 6:25 P
Montague Center School
No, I was referring to Mark2, based on what Mike N wrote: "with posting your wishlist on this corkboard being probably about a zero and going to the meetings, learning about the requirements and restrictions, and trying to find a good balance among competing interests rating a solid ten"
No offense but opinions are like you-know-what, everyone's got one.
- Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 6:22 P
Montague Center School
> A zero. Really!!!
> I'm just against the town losing money that's all. It's business 101
I think Patrick was referring to the buyer, not you.
- Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 3:11 P
Montague Center School
A zero. Really!!!
I'm just against the town losing money that's all. It's business 101
- Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 6:30 A
Montague Center School
I don't think the town should cater to this person. The price is the price take it or leave it. With the upgrades the potential buyer wanted the town to do, we would lose money on the deal.
- Mon, Dec 12, 2011, 10:04 P
Montague Center School
A while back there was a lively discussion on this board about the fate of the MC school. Without wanting to revisit that, I read with interest recently that the sole responder to the RFP has appeared before the Planning Board and asked for a number of things, involving parking, space for solar panels, and infrastructure improvements. The Planning Board also has its own concerns. Negotiations are very much ongoing, and nothing is set in stone yet.
All of which is to say that anyone who is interested in what happens to the MC school still has a chance to weigh in. There's a good chance you can help shape the nature of whatever actually happens there and/or influence whether this developer's plan falls through or not.
As usual, your success in this effort will likely be proportional to the amount of effort you're willing to put into it (with posting your wishlist on this corkboard being probably about a zero and going to the meetings, learning about the requirements and restrictions, and trying to find a good balance among competing interests rating a solid ten) :-). But for anyone who's interested, here's your chance -- don't on the sidelines now and then complain down the road ... ;-)
- Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 11:59 P
Child care available
Hello. My name is Michelle. I just moved to Leverett/Montague area and I'm very interested in child care. I have lots of experience with children. I'm 21 years old, trustworthy, fun loving,and I like to help out. Some of my interests include, organic gardening, vegetarian cooking, hiking, meditation, etc. I am hoping to start working as soon as possible. Please contact me if you or someone you know is interested and we can discuss more details. References available.
339 237 7171
- Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 9:41 P
Furniture Repair
I am looking for someone to repair an antique table.
Small round table used in the church sanctuary. One leg is broken off,
pedestal split and the top not level. MIght not even be worth repairing but
hoping someone is willing to try!
Please contact me: 367-2812
- Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 8:03 A
Ring found!
maybe it was a barter for the increasing cost of fresh produce?
- Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 9:46 A
Ring found!
Rings represent special and important memories, the value is secondary to me and many others. Please ask around, lets keep this symbolic metal band relevant to it's owner!
Very nice womens ring found at Old Depot Gardens Farm Stand.
Please call 367-0134 and describe the ring to claim.
Thanks.
- Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 7:10 P
Ring found!
Nice to see there are still a few honest people left in this world :)
- Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 6:20 P
Ring found!
Very nice womens ring found at Old Depot Gardens Farm Stand.
Please call 367-0134 and describe the ring to claim.
Thanks.
- Tue, Apr 12, 2011, 11:22 A
Millers Falls - Sewer Survey
i saw a television episode on how a town uses its dump yard to make energy. Some how they force the rubbish to compost faster and it turns into energy.
- Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 10:47 P
Speed Limit Sign
If I were you, I would contact the highway department and ask them.
- Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 6:39 P
Speed Limit Sign
How would I go about getting a speed limit sign for the road that I live on? There currently are no signs posted.
- Thu, Feb 17, 2011, 4:04 P
Montague EDIC Needs Members
The Montague Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) needs members. Contact Walter Ramsey with questions and for applications. Next meeting is a week from today.
Walter Ramsey
Town Planner and Conservation Agent
Montague, Massachusetts
(413) 863.3200 ext.112
- Wed, Jan 19, 2011, 10:27 P
Millers Falls - Sewer Survey
Mike,
The debate over this was rather shrill at Town Meeting, but it's a difficult question for the town (hence, I presume, the need to do a study).
The two biggest issues, as I see it, are that we are better off dealing with our own waste but the treatment plant is about as far as you could travel from Millers Falls without leaving town. If the costs over time are in any way close (including whatever offset to the Erving improvement bill would result), then we should probably bite the bullet and build the infrastructure now. It won't get easier in time, and it most likely won't get cheaper. But if we are going to have to take on massive debt, way above and beyond what is negotiated for the Erving contract, then it's probably not something we can afford at this time.
For the record, I don't live in Millers.
- Wed, Jan 19, 2011, 10:03 P
Millers Falls - Sewer Survey
Millers Falls residents - I've got a question. Recently, it's been suggested that our sewage, which is now pumped over to Erving, should be pumped to the Montague treatment plant instead.
Recognizing that there are still a LOT of questions to be answered about how this might be done, how much it might cost, what effect it would have on Erving, etc., I'd like to know:
* Do you have a preference on this, one way or the other?
* If you do have a preference, what is it based on (cost, convenience, town pride, whatever)?
Others are free to weigh in (how could I stop you ;-), but please state whether you are a Millers Falls sewer user or not. Thanks very much!
- Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 6:51 P
Threats from our Tax Collector
Kenny
With your way of thinking your going end up upsetting some people on this corkboard . Welcome aboard.
Mark2
- Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 4:31 P
Threats from our Tax Collector
"Greg, I have all my shots:) "
Whew! I for one will sleep better...
- Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 4:30 P
Threats from our Tax Collector
Really, you guys. How hard is it to get down to the Town Hall to pick up a dog license? We all have to buy dog food, take them to the vet's etc. A once a year visit to the Town Hall is not a bad thing. The process is really fast; compared to a 40 pound bag of dog food, it's really cheap; and the people in the town clerk's office are friendly and efficient (they have dogs too). There are even dedicated parking spaces within 30 feet of the Town Hall front door. I got licenses for Trixie and Pudge in under ten minutes, though it did take a while for me to find their rabies certificates. Apparently my vet is not yet turning us in electronically or otherwise and I don't really think it's a piece of "privacy" that I'd sweat about maintaining anyway. Let's worry about the big stuff.............
Also, let's go a little lightly on the "gestapo" thing. I know some people who have real gestapo stories and they don't have anything to do with Montague police, dog officers, or town officers reminding people that it's a dog owner's responsibility to buy a license.
- Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 4:11 P
Threats from our Tax Collector
Kenny
I like your way of thinking. In this electronic world it would seem the vets could fax or email all documents to the town. And the town could tack on the fee to our property taxes, they have no problem taxing me for my business tools and
computers office equipment etc, all of which I already paid taxes on. But no that would be too hard to figure out. Greg, I have all my shots:)
- Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 3:31 P
Threats from our Tax Collector
$5 per dog for a town tax collector to simply look at a vaccine paper and file it. Multiply that times all dogs in town. Wow, that's a lot of cash. I know this official already collects a salary from us tax payers so why then does she still need more money to do her job that she is already paid for of checking rabies papers? If they wanted to take this seriously then they wouldn't have laid off the dog officer and spread his salary to other town officials. Besides the fact that the town threatens its tax payers with Gestapo tactics to collect they also offer no services for pet owners. No dog officer, no dog park, no rabies vaccines. It's simply another tax that funds their salaries more. It's a conflict of interest. Once again I want to make the point that I feel all pet owners should be responsible. My pups are like our children in the house. I have no problem in paying the vet (whom by the way now reports ownership of animals to your town) for my pups vaccines. I do have a problem with them reporting ownership without my consent and if they can do that then why can't they also show proof of vaccine? We could eliminate the need for the town official who briefly glances at the certificate. Just have our veterinarian do it when they report us to the town. I have a privacy issue with the vet too now in case you couldn't tell.
I've heard so many stories about the "non highlights" of police duty. However they are the ones choosing their careers. If I was apposed to protecting freedom then I wouldn't have joined and served in the military. If they don't agree with the town using their duty to "protect and serve" as a Gestapo tax collection agency I would choose another career. That's based on morals though.
- Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 3:01 P
Threats from our Tax Collector
"After I changed my shorts I drove as fast as I could through red lights over side walks through people yards to get there before they closed for their big 4 day week, I'm still shaking just talking about it"
Mark2 your sarcasm is always enjoyable.
Kenny,
Why do you think the town charges $10 for a dog fee? To ensure that all dogs have been properly vaccinated for rabies. Towns have to take this responsibility seriously. If a dog owner was "too busy" to get the annual vaccination and their pet strays onto Mark2's property and bites him or some other rabid animal. The dog runs a real chance of contracting rabies and spreading it further.
The fee is one way of insuring that each pet is inoculated and that the cost of that monitoring gets paid for. As far as the police involvement I don't think its a real highlight of their job either.
Disregard the Mark2 reference...I'm sure he has had his shots ;)
- Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 1:47 P
Threats from our Tax Collector
Scares the hell out of me too. That's why I want to get a discussion going about it. More people should utilize what could be a very powerful tool. This town blogging site. I always wonder what the silent majority really thinks. I know they don't vote. It would be nice to get everyone's opinion though. Who has the time though right?
