Middletown Forum : Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Community Revitalization : Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:15:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2506 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : I believe me and Adam may stop... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16267&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16267 Author: randy
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 12:15pm

I believe me and Adam may stop by, today is Skyi's birth day so I am out spending money like a drink beer. ]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:15:14 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16267&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16267 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : randy wrote: Mike have not... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16266&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16266 Author: Mike_Presta
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 11:54am

Originally posted by randy randy wrote:

Mike have not seen you at the meetings for a while, you should give me a call, kinda waiting to take part in some triva.
As far as council meetings, I've kind of been waiting to see which way the wind blows with the new members. plus I've been a little late reading the workbooks.  A few other things have been in the way, also.
 
Trivia is the same time, same place, every week!  I've been waiting for you.
]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:54:56 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16266&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16266 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : Some times you have to look the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16262&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16262 Author: randy
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 11:31am

Some times you have to look the bull in the eye, it's not easy but it can be done and when it's over you may even have slayed your demons. ]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:31:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16262&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16262 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : Thank you Randy, Mike, Etc. The... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16260&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16260 Author: Nelson R. Self
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 11:12am

Thank you Randy, Mike, Etc.
 
The last day that I was physically within the Municipal Building was Thursday, January 15, 2009.  That was the date that Ginger Smith told me that I wasn't a part of her plans and that I should seek Social Security Disability because of my severe physical and emotional issues.  On the following Tuesday my employment with the City of Middletown came to an end.
 
It would be very traumatic for me to enter that building once again, let alone to see Miss Judy and others in person.  Their actions have caused me great emotional and financial difficulties.  It's true that I have several issues to let go of as my good friend Miss Vivian always reminds me.  My Psychiatrist and the caring, professional staff at Atrium Hospital - Behavioral Medicine unit have helped to bring me back from a very low point in my life beginning in August 2008.
 
I brought numerous matters to the attention of Miss Judy and the previous City Council members last year prior to my first MiddletownUSA posting in March 2009.  Never once did I ever receive a reply.  And, the three City Council members who assured me that I wouldn't lose my job for reporting dirty little secrets about the HUD program to them failed to keep their word.  That's one reason why I voted for Joshua Laubach.
 
I will consider this.  Again, it would be very traumatic for me.
 
 
]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:12:42 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16260&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16260 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : I'm with you Mike. How about... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16257&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16257 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 10:20am

I'm with you Mike. How about it forum members?]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:20:25 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16257&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16257 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : Mike & Nelson, I will also... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16255&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16255 Author: randy
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 10:17am

Mike & Nelson, I will also go with you and stand right there with you.
 
Mike have not seen you at the meetings for a while, you should give me a call, kinda waiting to take part in some triva.
]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:17:07 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16255&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16255 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : Nelson, If you wish, I'll... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16254&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16254 Author: Mike_Presta
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 10:03am

Nelson,
If you wish, I'll attend an stand with you while you speak.
]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:03:34 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16254&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16254 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : Mr. Self, I appreciate your... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16252&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16252 Author: Jlaubach
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 9:57am

Mr. Self,

I appreciate your concerns and comments. I have not discarded the things you have said nor have I forgot to look into the matter.  However, I am not entirely clear on all that surrounds what you are stating. I am doing my best to collect and analyze information to make reasoned and appropriate responses. It appears that you may have a great deal of information that only you can understand having worked inside the city. I have to agree with Spiderjohn.

In addition, I also feel its better that such serious accusations are brought to all of council. Not just one or two people. For future concerns, it would serve you better to contact me and other members of council via our city email accounts, or if possible, make an appearance at council meetings.  Posting questions on this site will not always serve you best due to the fact that I do not read all information posted here daily.

Thanks for your time and work to the city.

Josh Laubach

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:57:16 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16252&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16252 Ward 3 Constituent Information Requests ?? : Come on, Mr.Self-- Do ya really... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2506&PID=16250&title=ward-3-constituent-information-requests#16250 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 9:05am

Come on, Mr.Self--
Do ya really think that I have made over 600 posts just on THIS forum because I love the way our city is managed?
Do ya think that the retired Council booted me from the Board of Health because I sleep with the Darth Vader group?
Same for the Community Foundation after ?ing conflicts of interest and extremely loose granting and monitoring of such?
Is that the message you get?
Until these episodes, I had been asked to join/participate in virtually every organization in Middletown.
First time that I have ever been asked to leave or been removed from anything(well--outside of a few local bars in my younger days-lol!).
 
YOU don't seem to have any problem posting the interesting and valuable data/history of Admin's inner workings--just seems that YOU could get a more broad and connected audience if YOU presented your message yourself(being a first-hand witness to it all). These people aren't monsters, and probably won't cause you any more issues than have already developed.
 
Stand up and represent your thinking/information that has upset you to such degree.
Be the person that you expect others to be.
Put your fears and concerns to rest by taking them on clearly and decisively.
 
The town you help might be your own(and our town also!)
 
Good luck, my online friend!
 
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Posted: Feb 02 2010 at 7:00am

SpiderJohn -
 
Sadly, you totally missed the point of my many postings since March 2009 regarding the City of Middletown.  The real (and only) issues are the documented waste/mismanagement of HUD funds plus the flagrant disregard of valid citizen participation by the City of Middletown.
 
I've provided you and others a unique former employee's perspective on the HUD mess.  It's always been my intent to ensure that MiddletownUSA participants know all of the issues.  There's so little meaningful information coming from One Donham Plaza since August 2008 that I thought people such as yourself would appreciate.
 
Later today I will be posting information collected for HUD headquarters on the numerous problems involving the City's primary housing funding - Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.  When you and others read it, you will see what a mess that I inherited when I began working for the City of Middletown on 1/2/2007.
 
P.S.  If all of the information I've presented doesn't cause average Middletonians to be concerned and angry, then it would appear that the policies and programs of the City are acceptable to you and others? 
 
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