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THE BBs TYLER STREET STORY LEAVES OUT LATEST BLOODSHED … plus … THE COMMENT LINE IS OPEN

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BY DAN VALENTI

PLANET VALENTI NEWS AND COMMENTARY

(FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, WEEKEND EDITION, AUG. 21-23, 2015) —Call it business as usual in Pittsfield. As calls from citizens to department heads, notably DPW’s Bruce Collingwood, go unanswered, the mayor continues to ignore the rash of violence and mayhem gripping the city.

In the past two days, in two unpublicized incidents, there was gunfire at East Street and Pomeroy Avenue, adjacent to Pittsfield High School, not the kind of back-to-school omen one wants to hear. In the second incident, six police vehicles assembled on Tyler Street. Someone was stabbed. Not long after, gunfire was reported on one of the side streets off Tyler. No details were released, and the corner office pretended like it never happened.

More Taxpayer Money Kissed ‘Goodbye’

The day after the Tyler Street showdowns, The Boring Broadsheet ran an article headlined, “Pittsfield, state launch initiative to revitalize Tyler Street.” Great. Another influx of taxpayer money sent by Beacon Hill with the fine print of taking in … pick one:

  • (   ) Another group home
  • (   ) More heroin and meth addicts
  • (   ) Additional welfare cheats
  • (   ) An assortment of “The Dreaded ‘Others’,” a catch-all category of people who have fallen through the cracks and on whom city and state “leaders” have given over to honest, hard-working taxpayers to support for the rest of their lives.

The accompanying photo shows State Rep. Tricia Farleft-Booboo-Michelin-Tireman (D-Weight Watchers) pointing at a map of Tyler Street. Before the rep viewed the map, worried aids scurried to remove the arrows pointing to several locations on Tyler. Each arrow had a cartoon-balloon reading “You are here if you’ve been stabbed, shot, murdered, beat up, or harassed.”

Ooohh, And It’s Got A Big, Fancy Name

In the photo, Farleft holds an XXL coffee-mocha-cinnamon-nutmeg-Crisco-cream-with-seven-sugars. Looking on intently are accomplices Sean Callahan and Peter LaFayette. Callahan provided the alibi. Callahan drove the getaway car. They stare at the rep’s hangnails. Have to give credit to The BB’s intrepid photographer, Ben Garver. I hope our good friend Kevin Moran gives him combat pay.

They call the program the Tyler Street Transformative Development Initiative. They also call the wind Mariah. That’s catchier for “Just Another Waste of Your Tax Dollars By The Suits To Make It Look Like They Are Doing Something.”

The BB article tells us the project is being funded and overseen by MassDevelopment, a conspiracy that BB scribe Dick Lindsay describes as “[t]he state’s quasi-public financing agency.” Anytime they use the term “quasi-public” or “public-private,” it tells you the money is coming from You being wasted by Them.

Quasi-public?  Give me Quasimodo, any day.

Uh Oh, Here Come The Consultant

The article says this will take place “with the help of a consultant.” Hmmm, wonder whose brother- or siter-in-law the lucky stiff is? But what of the real news?

As much as THE PLANET scoured Lindsay’s page turner for word of the Tyler Street stabbing, we couldn’t find it. His breathless prose contains this paragraph: “City and state planners hope to build on recent individual redevelopment in the Morningside area, such as the Silk Mill Apartments, the conversion of a century-old factory into affordable housing, and the soon-to-be-built Berkshire Innovation Center within the William Stanley Business Park of the Berkshires.”

Let’s see. The Silk Mill Apartments were built with your dollars, once again without your approval. The apartments are “affordable housing,” code for “letting in the riff-raff.” The Berkshire Innovation Center will be built with $11 million of your hard-earned sheckles so The Suits can have a place to engage in a group jerk-off.

Two Nightmares, One Present, One Past 

The article had the requisite feel-good quotes from two political nightmares, one present, one past. The Ghost of Tyler Past came from Mayor Lockdown, who talked about — well, who cares what he talked about? The Ghost of Tyler Past was Peter Marchetti, who in 2011 had one mayoral campaign issue: “I’m  gay.” The citizens of Podunk were looking for a bit more. Much to the dismay of those who hope for change, Marchetti is running this year for at-large. Just what Pittsfield needs: The “success” of another has-been political failure.

Lisa Nagle, president of the Saratoga, NY-based company that will do the “planning” and “consulting” — that is, soak up a good chunk of the gravy — reassuringly tells us, “We’re going to create a brand image for [Tyler Street].”

We bet you are, honey.

We can’t wait.

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With that, dear friends, THE PLANET opens up THE COMMENT LINE for your take on the issues of the day. Don’t be a jerk. Be cool. Jerks end up executed “out back.” The cool people receive the keys to the car. Have a great weekend, everybody.

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“Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. / Men are deceivers ever, / One foot in the sea and one on shore, / To one thing constant never.”William Shakespeare, “Sign No More, Ladies,” (1599).

“OPEN THE WINDOW, AUNT MILLIE.”

LOVE TO ALL.

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Pat
Pat
9 years ago

Lots of unreported gunfire? Other mayhem? Sounds like the BB has been told to protect the “image” of the city even more than it already does.

Farley-Bouvier is in every annoying photo op for the city. Still waiting to hear about the theater ticket issue involving Mazzeo. That has been swept under the rug.

PC 31
PC 31
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

You can’t touch Ticket To Ride. She’ll be the top vote-getter in November.

Pat
Pat
Reply to  PC 31
9 years ago

Just shows how corrupt voters have become.

B
B
Reply to  PC 31
9 years ago

If we don’t vote for her, she can’t get back in. I used to like her until she kept getting caught breaking the rules. In my opinion she is too hot headEd.

craig
craig
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

PAT–YOU HAVE JOINED THE SHEEP AND THAT IS A TRAGIC LOSS FOR THE CITY AND THIS SITE. WHY DIDNT YOU GO FILE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MAZZEO?–ANY OF THE SHEEP COULD HAVE DONE THIS BUT YOU DIDNT – BUT GUESS WHAT?– THIS SHEEP–CRAIG GAETANI HAS FILED CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST HER– AND THE COURTS DONT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE IT– AS THEY ARE RUNNING FOR COVER –ESPECIALLY A GOB– CLERK MAGISTRATE–CHRISTOPHER SPERANZZO–DO ANY SHEEP OUT THERE RECOGNIZE THAT NAME?–NOT ONE OF YOU SHEEP WENT OVER TO THE COURT HOUSE AND FILED CHARGES–AND A GREAT NUMBER OF YOU WHO CRITICIZE ME DAY AFTER DAY DONT REALIZE– I AM LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR RIGHTS. NOW LETS SEE HOW MANY SHEEP WILL POST BACK AND AT LEAST GIVE ME A LITTLE BIT OF CREDIT FOR DOING YOUR BIDDING . LET ME TELL YOU WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN AT THE COURT HOUSE—MRS. MAZZEO AND SPERANZZO ARE GOG AND GOB— SO THAT MEANS– NOTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN–GOT IT?? BUT IF I– ALONG WITH SOME OF YOU SHEEP AT MY SIDE-FILED THE SUIT– IT WOULD NOT BE SWEPT UNDER THE RUG– GOT IT? BUT YOU CAN BE SURE THAT I WILL PERSUE IT TO THE HILT—-DO ANY OF YOU SHEEP WANT TO BE PARTY TO THIS SUIT?? YOU NEED TO WATCH MY TV SHOW TODAY— IT IS ALL ABOUT YOU—AM I GIVING A SCOLDING MANY ON THIS SITE TODAY?? INDEED—AS I TOLD EVERYONE ON THIS SITE– AS HAS DAN VALENTI— YOU NEED TO ACT- DO– SOMETHING– ANYTHING—- I AM DOING AND YOU ARE NOT— DO YOU THINK YOU WILL GAIN ANYTHING IF I AM NOT THE MAYOR? ALL OF YOU OUT THERE WILL BE HEADED TOWARD PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY— IF NOT SOONER THAN LATER——WAKE UP — TIME IS SHORT—–KILLING MYSELF FOR YOU SHEEP—-REALITY IS THAT IF I AM NOT ELECTED MOST OUT THERE WILL BE FINISHED. THATS NOT A THREAT –THAT IS REALITY—-MANY HAVE LEFT THE CITY VOLUNTARILY ALREADY– BUT YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LEAVE MANDATORALLY—–DO YOU GET IT? –FLOCK—REMEMBER I DEAL IN FACTS-I CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW MANY SHEEP ARE GOING TO COME BACK AND TRASH ME FOR THIS POST.– THIS POST IS A WARNING TO ALL OF YOU– THAT IF I DO NOT WIN THE RACE– THEN THE VOICE THAT IS OUT THERE EVERY DAY SHOUTING FOR YOUR RIGHTS WILL GO SILENT AND WHEN I GO SILENT– THAT WILL BE THE END OF YOUR CAUSE. THERE IS NO ONE OUT THERE LIKE ME. I SUGGEST ALL OF YOU READ THIS POST VERY CAREFULLY AS THIS MAY BE THE POST TO YOUR SALVATION—THINK ABOUT IT —-BAH—BAH –BAH—-PITIFUL—I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU– WHAT ELSE MORE CAN I DO? I AM ALL SET FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE NO PROBLEM—-HOW MANY OUT THERE CAN SAY THE SAME? I HAVE TRIED MY HARDEST AND I HOPE A GREAT NUMBER OF YOU OUT THERE REALIZE IT. ONE LAST THING– I THINK MY TV SHOW WILL BRING IN A LOT OF NEW POSTERS TO THIS SITE –AS I TOUTED THE PLANET AND MANY OF YOUR POSTS. IF IT DOESNT BRING IN MANY NEW POSTERS– THAT WILL MEAN NOT MANY WATCH THE TV SHOW AND THE PLANET BLOG AND THE DAN VALENTI SHOW AND IF THAT IS THE CASE– IT IS ALL OVER RIGHT NOW–MAYBE RIP EARLIER THAN LATTER FOR ALL OF YOU——-CRAIG

Concerned Citizen
Concerned Citizen
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig,

Since you’re so enamored with the Court system, please explain to us why you have sued Berkshire County court officers in Federal Court. You have a civil rights case pending in Federal Court right now.

And, please explain why you threw your brother under the bus. Initially, you simply denied making threatening statements, but admitted to making the calls. Now, you claim you didn’t make the calls at all, but your brother did. Do honestly expect anyone to believe that your brother is simply going to admit to threatening to shoot someone and to burn their house down?

Why on earth would you expect anyone to trust you judgment when it comes to policy matters when you are obviously lying about these phone calls?

Also Shaking
Also Shaking
Reply to  Concerned Citizen
9 years ago

CG is either a liar or delusional. Either way he won’t get my vote.

craig
craig
Reply to  Also Shaking
9 years ago

shaking what do i care about you –your just some frustrated nut who has nothing else to do than throw stones at others i certainly am not selusional or a liar the\at is what you are—-start watching my show even you can learn something

craig
craig
Reply to  Concerned Citizen
9 years ago

citizen–court officers tore my shoulder to pieces –i had it operated on very painfull .operation after three years has failed and now i need a total shoulder replacement i dont care what you think of me and my family we do not lie even when it puts us in jeporady i did make many calls dummy but i never made threatening calls. just what you said-. dummy. next dummy– i never said i didnt make any calls you did stupid i stated i made many calls got it dunce. next dunce– that is exactly what my brother is going to do because he is a man like me we gaetanis” dont lie– just like i told you a minute ago–even when it is not beneficial to us. we tell the truth i dont expect you to trust my judgement –i dont need idiots like you for anything–summary you made a jerk of yourself right here now wear your suit– of course i am suing the court officers who broke my shoulder dummy– what would you do dummy– send them an easter basket? please if you cant be intelligent dont rant on because you identify your self as an idiot when you open your mouth no more pushing me around . those days are over

Morgan Stern
Morgan Stern
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

There goes the bully again, calling people names. Grow up Gaetani!

craig
craig
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

PAT—ANY THANK YOU’S TO ME FOR FILING CHARGES AGAINST MAZZEO? –CRAIG

Santanio Valdez
Santanio Valdez
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig. I watched your show today. I loved how you think!

craig
craig
Reply to  Santanio Valdez
9 years ago

mr. valdez is that you really saying that?—craig

Santanio Valdez
Santanio Valdez
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig your insane insane insane insane!

eye in the sky
eye in the sky
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

I believe that the Mazzeo thing should be handled through the state office of campaign finance… There are forms online. No show Speranzo won’t do a thing.

craig
craig
Reply to  eye in the sky
9 years ago

eye —oh yes he will–stay tuned–craig

Johnny2Shoes
Johnny2Shoes
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig,

I now have seen some of your posts with out you using all caps. The posts are much easier to read. I know you have by now figured out the use of the buttons. I like some of your ideas and find some of them refreshing,but I have been skimming them because they are in all caps.

Thanks

No plan Dan
No plan Dan
Reply to  Johnny2Shoes
9 years ago

Craig, with all your money you should consider paying someone to remove that pesky caps lock key. GOT IT!

craig
craig
Reply to  No plan Dan
9 years ago

yes i do dan is this better—i will get it sooner than later i hope—i am trying—craig

craig
craig
Reply to  Johnny2Shoes
9 years ago

thanks johny 2—now i need to learn how to capatalize but i am not promising anything– as when i try to use the proper punctuation– my speed drops down to zero but i will get it eventually i will try harder–i am glad to see more and more people like you are taking me seriously–thanks again for the encouragement—craig

craig
craig
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

pat agree with all Of that—-ATENTION -ATENTION- ATENTION—–EVERYBODY READ FRONT PAGE OF EAGLE TODAY– HERE IS PART OF THE SURPRISE I HAVE BEEN TELLING YOU ABOUT!!!!!! THESE ALLEGED CRIMINALS ARE ALREADY PART O GAETANI STEW –CAPT. GRANGER WILL BE PART OF IT AS OF MONDAY—THIS BUNCH IS FINISHED. and i am going to be the one finishig them YOU REMEMBER THAT I TOLD THE PLANET THAT BIANCHI– MAY NOT EVEN BE A CANDIDATE ON SEPT14.?THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT. IF GOB CHRISTOPHER CHIEF CLERK MAGISTRATE SPERANZO HAD DONE HIS DUTY OF FORWARDING MY CRIMINal CHARGES — AGAINST THESE INGREDIENTS OF GAETANISTEW— TO THE HEARING STAGE LIKE HE WAS SUPPOSED TO DO- BIT DIDNT— THE STEW WOULD BE ON MEDIUM HEAT. NOW BECAUSE OF GOB SPERANZO- I HAVE TO TURN IT DOWN FOR A WHILE—YES SPERANZO IS PART OF THE STEW HE BECAME AN INGREDIENT FRIDAY…SPA GIRL— YOU ARE THE MOST VOCAL OF ALL PLANET POSTERS. DO YOU WANT TO STIR THE STEW? I KNOW YOU ONLY POST AND NEVER ACT. HERE IS A JOB THAT I THINK YOU ARE CAPABLE OF– WANT THE JOB???
NOW —-I HAVE TO TURN THE STEW DOWN TO SIMMER. I KNOW ALL YOU OTHER CAMPS FOLLOW THE PLANET BUT– I AM AN UPFRONT PERSON AND I CALL IT AS I SEE IT. IT IS JUST TOO BAD THAT THESE CHARGES HAVENT BEEN HEARD BECAUSE SPERANZO FAILED TO DO HIS REQUIRED DUTY. –THE DAY OF RECKONING — FOR HIM AND ALL OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES WHO THINK THEY CAN WALK ALL OVER THEIR EMPLOYEES AND HARD WORKING TAXPAYERS– IS OVER BUT-T YOU CAN BE SURE THAT I AM WORKING ON IT AND I NEVER LOSE—MY FULL ATTENTION IS ON THESE NAMED ALLEGED CRIMINALS AND OTHERS WHO ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE IT INTO THE STEW NOTA— DID I DO AN INTERESTING AND INTELLIGENT JOB WITH THIS POST?? I MADE IT A LITTLE FUNNY BECAUSE WE ALL LIKE TO LAUGH BUT WHEN I AM THRU WITH THE STEW I AM GOING TO HAVE TO THROW IT OUT AS I COULDNT EVER GIVE ROTTEN STEW TO ANY OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS—MAYBE I WILL GIVE IT TOO BIANCHI—HE HAS NO QUALMS GIVING THE PUBLIC POISON–BUT DONT WORRY DOCTOR GAETANI WILL GIVE ALL FRIENDS THE ANTIDOTE AND WILL ALSO SAVE A LITTLE BIT FOR SOME OF THE POSTERS ON THIS SITE——-TO ALL A NICE WEEKEND—TO ME IT IS JUST WORK WORK WORK– IF YOU EVER NEED TO GET SOME THING DONE– JUST ASK A BUSY PERSON AND I ASSURE YOU THEY WILL HELP YOU—-CRAIG

SPERANZO DID HIS JOB IN MOVING MY CRIMINAL CHARGES

craig
craig
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

SORRY BOTTOM LINE WAS REPEAT OF TEXT–CRAIG

Santanio Valdez
Santanio Valdez
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig nice job your blaming your brother for threatening the clerk at the Fire Dept. how many more lies will your tell?

Kate Dempsey
Kate Dempsey
9 years ago

Dan,
How about we recycle another Pittsfield slogan and rebrand it for Tyler Street. Remember the banners that once hung on North Street proclaiming “It’s Happening?”

We could recycle the saying “It’s Hapening,” but this time instead of just a white banner with red lettering, we can create a crest or a shield proclaiming “It’s Hapening” written on the fringe of the symbol and inside of the symbol we can show what’s happening in Pittsfield. It’s Happening is purposely misspelled to show the poor educational system Pittsfield has. Some ideas to fill in the symbol are: (1) money being lit on fire (THS), (2) guns/bloody knives/and a dead body, (3) crack cocaine rocks/baggies of heroin/used uncapped hypodermic needles, (4) gang graffiti, (5) vacant run-down houses (crack houses)…….

Ideas are more than welcome to contribute to Tyler Street’s “It’s Hapening.”

dusty
dusty
Reply to  Kate Dempsey
9 years ago

Perhaps a mayor wearing camo and eye black hiding in Hess forest.

Evian
Evian
Reply to  dusty
9 years ago

How about a bunch of gang bangers and drug dealers sitting in a circle around a campfire in Hess Forest, roasting marshmallows?.

Veggivet
Veggivet
Reply to  Kate Dempsey
9 years ago

I second bringing back the “It’s Happening” keeping with the retro vibe, but would add just two letters in front….’Sh’….keeping with the hush hush doctrine when it comes to reporting bad news in Pittsfield.

dusty
dusty
Reply to  Veggivet
9 years ago

Keep in mind that the “Its Happening” sales pitch was a Doyle marketing thing. As I recall the local newspaper got $50,000 just for using it in their paper. That is when I really became suspicious of the relationship between city hall and that sorry outfit. Maybe Doyle could come back if it is not already in the plans although he might not be able to beat the cushy state gig they rewarded him with for tanking the city.

craig
craig
Reply to  dusty
9 years ago

DUSTY YOUR WELCOME — I TOLD YOU ABOUT DOYLE JR.CUSHY JOB WITH THE STATE—–MAYBE I COULD GET A JOB WITH BAKER. I HAVE SAVED OVER 220 MILLION OF STATE TAX DOLLARS –BUT I DONT THINK MY CREDENTIALS COULD MATCH DOYLES–HE GETS THAT HEFTY SALARY BECAUSE HE CAN ADVISE THE GOVERNOR HOW TO FLUSH A CITY DOWN THE DRAIN AND THEN GET A CUSHY JOB FOR DOING JUST THAT. I WISH I PICKED UP THIS POLITICS GAME SOONER.— INSTEAD OF BEING A MULTI MILLIONAIRE– I WOULD BE BY NOW– A MULTI BILLIONAIRE AND JUST THINK –I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO SPEND THOSE AGONIZING HOURS STUDYING EQUATIONS EQUATIONS IN CHEMISTRY- PHYSICS ETC ETC. YUP –I ADMIT IT— I DID MISS THE GRAVY TRAIN I WAS A FOOL WHO WENT OUT AND EARNED IT. IF I WERE YOUNGER– I WOULD RUN FOR THE SENATE OR THE HOUSE.– THAT IS WHERE THE REAL BOOTY IS –AGAIN I MISSED THE BOAT—ANY ONE OUT THERE WITHOUT A BRAIN WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME VERY WEALTHY? JOIN THE POLITICAL ARENA –IT IS THE FASTEST AND EASIEST WAY TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE AND REMEMBER– YOU DONT NEED TO HAVE A BRAIN IN YOUR HEAD TO DO IT—-WHERE DID EVERYONE GO????????——-CRAIG

acheshirecat
acheshirecat
Reply to  Kate Dempsey
9 years ago

How about “What Happened?”

Kate Dempsey
Kate Dempsey
Reply to  acheshirecat
9 years ago

I like “What Happened?” The slogan/design can be a toilet with the letters THS sprayed painted on it and $100 bills being flushed down it.

craig
craig
Reply to  acheshirecat
9 years ago

CAT ARE YOU ADDRESSING ME?—CRAIG

acheshirecat
acheshirecat
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

No sir. I was commenting on the “It’s Happening” slogan.

pemetina
pemetina
9 years ago

Running for mayor to win, so we can be heard.
Access Pittsfield
Channel 16
Friday, August 21, 2015
10:00 AM The Craig Gaetani Political Hour
1:30 PM The Craig Gaetani Political Hour
5:00 PM The Craig Gaetani Political Hour
8:24 PM How to register to vote
8:30 PM The Craig Gaetani Political Hour

Honest Vic
Honest Vic
Reply to  pemetina
9 years ago

Patty and Jimmy for city jobs.

craig
craig
Reply to  Honest Vic
9 years ago

VIC YOU HAD A CITY JOB AND YOU COULD BARELY GET YOUR 500 LB BALL OF LARD OUT OF THE CAR AND NOW WE ARE ALL PAYING YOUR TAB —–WHY DONT YOU POST ABOUT YOUR BEING AN INGREDIENT IN GAETANI STEW? ANY ONE HERE WANT TO KNOW WHO THIS POSTER IS—-HE WAS THE ONLY CITY WORKER WHO WEIGHED AROUND 500 POUNDS—NOW PUT YOUR THINKING HATS ON —YUP—VIC O— YOU ALL KNOW HIM YOU CANT MISS HIM LITERALLY—–CRAIG

Honest Vic
Honest Vic
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Got me !! We miss you, Ha Ha, at Dunkin Donuts on First St., but it is nicer now. Tell the posters how many times you went to court about your actions there and is the trespass notice still effective ?

craig
craig
Reply to  Honest Vic
9 years ago

VIC— YOU PLEAD FACTS SUFFICENT TO A+B AND WERE GIVEN A SLAP ON THE WRIST. BUT REMEMBER– YOU WERE THE ONE CHARGED FOR A+B AND YOUR FACTS SUFFICIENT IS THE OPENING OF THE DOOR– FOR ME TO OWN YOUR HOUSE. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU BALL OF LARD?. I TRAPPED YOU– I WASNT SURE YOU WERE THE BALL OF LARD I THOUGHT YOU WERE BUT YOU FELL INTO MY TRAP AND I NOW KNOW PROOF POSITIVE– WHO YOU ARE. FOR YOU POSTERS OUT THERE– THINK OF A HEALTH INSPECTOR– A PAYROLL PATRIOT WHO COULDNT EVEN GET OUT OF THE CAR –WHO WEIGHED NORTH OF 500LBS AND YOU WILL HAVE YOUR WHALE——CRAIG

Honest Vic
Honest Vic
Reply to  Honest Vic
9 years ago

Think and visualize Craig all but naked in a leopard skin thong on the French Rivera. See it. 5 ft 6 inches; 235 lbs of pure marshmellow flab, with broken foot,bad nonfunctioning shoulder, dislocated hip replacement, kidney stones, bald, blind and gray. Able to bench press 14 lbs, mumbling and threatening the mademoiselles about the Paris sewers in broken french. Not exactly the cover of G magazine.

craig
craig
Reply to  pemetina
9 years ago

PEMETINA—YOU MAY BE WASTING YOUR TIME HERE. REGARDLESS– I AM OUT THERE FOR YOU– AND LIKE MINDED PEOPLE LIKE YOUR SELF– EVERY DAY. I HAVE TOUTED THE PLANET VERY HEAVILY ON MY TV SHOW TODAY AND BECAUSE I DONT KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WATCH MY SHOW OR DANS SHOW OR HIS BLOG–I AM HOPING THAT I WILL SEE NEW POSTERS TO THIS SITE –AS I IDENTIFIED THE SITE AS THE ONLY SITE NEEDED TO STAY ABREAST OF CITY POLITICS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FACT FINDING AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING– THAT IS ESSENTIAL READING ON A DAILY BASIS– FOR THE INTELLIGENT. I WILL BE WATCHING THE PLANET BLOG VERY CLOSELY AND IF WE DO NOT SEE A LOT OF NEW POSTERS SHOWING UP– THEN WE CAN ALL PACK OUR BAGS AND GET READY TO GET OUT OF TOWN— AS THERE WILL BE NO HOPE FOR ME TO WIN AS MAYOR– AND AS DAN ONCE SAID TO ME IN A LETTER TO ME– THAT HE ALSO WONDERED IF WHAT HE HAS DONE ON THIS SITE HAS BEEN IN VANE ALSO.–I GUESS WE WILL FIND OUT IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.. EVERY ONE ON THIS SITE–PAY CLOSE ATTENTION –LETS HOPE THERE IS MORE THAN JUST A HANDFUL OF US WHO POST TO EACH OTHER DAILY . IF IT IS JUST US– IT IS OVER FOR ALL OF YOU OUT THERE—CRAIG

craig
craig
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

vic o we all have your number now.– next week i will identify you . you were the most hated individual at city hall the only ones that ever had anything to do with you were the mayors you forced yourself on to lick their fanny. you are way way out of your league bub–wait until i identify you –i have to call dan v and ask him if it is all right to identify a individual who has done nothing to advance the conversation but regardless i am going to have some fun with you .how far did you have to be away from me whenever you saw me ? i forgot but i will look it up bub. vic o– the bl of dan bianchi –doesnt that say it all–i bet even he is sick of you. charlie dick larry steve cal larry– the girls in the assessor office the water dept. all had your number. when i identify you everybody who couldnt stand you are going to have a big laugh. now try to think of one person who didnt like me at city hall in those days bub— iam glad you showed up– i am going to have some fun with you. when my brother and nephew made bad choices and sent to prison you were all over this site trying to make me look like i somehow was the same as them–no i am not– they broke the law and they are paying for it but you tried to twist every thing– i just didnt know who you were then but i do now and bubba you are going to pay. your poor brother who is blind– you havent talked to him or cared about him at all but i havent forgotten him– i speak to him every time i see him. how could you be brothers?–he is talented and a good singer and guitar player and i always love watching him and george morell sing and play the guitar together on pctv and then there is you– mr. talentless–a mean no good for nothing that you cant trust any further than one can see you. oh yes i needed a little fun and oh how i am going to have fun with you and do i miss you? yes like the plague—let the games begin you and bianchi mean and meaner but he is in the second position.– no one is meaner than you—see you ba-l–l—-r——- craig

craig
craig
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

DISHONESTVIC i won my case against you and you were sited not me—–i dont go to dunkin donuts on first street – i have no idea whether i have a no tresspass notice there but i know positivelY that you have a no treesspass notice there.– after the CASE– I CALLED DUNKIN DONUTS HDQRS. AND TOLD THEM YOU WERE CHARGED AN PLEAD FACTS SUFFICIENT– AND TOLD THEM I HAD FOUND ANOTHER DUNKIN DONUTS STORTHAT I LIKED BETTER AND DIDNT INTEND TO GO THERE ANY MORE. THE ONLY THING I KNOW PROOF POSITIVE– ABOUT FIRST ST DUNKIN DONUTS IS THAT THEY HAVE YOU BARRED FROM THERE. WHEN YUO FIRST ATTACKED ME– THE PEOPLE THER THOUGHT I CREATED THE RUCKUS BUT THEY HAD A VIDEO THAT SHOWED CONCLUSIVELY– THAT YOU ATTACKED ME AND I WAS FREE OF ALL GUILT THERE– AND NEVER CHARGED OF ANYTHING—-LIKE I SAID–THANKS FOR REMINDING ME –I WASNT GOING TO FILE CIVIL CHARGES AGAINST –YOU— EVEN THOUGH MY LEFT SHOULDER STILL HURTS NOW AND THEN –AND I GUESS I WILL SUE YOU. CONSIDERING YOU WERE CHARGED WITH THE CRIME AND PLEAD FACTS SUFFICIENT–IT WILL BE A SLAM DUNK IN THE CIVIL COURT——REMEMBER– I NEVER EVER LOSE–BALL—START PUTTING TOGETHER YOUR NET WORTH —I WILL DECIDE HOW MUCH I WILL TAKE OF IT AND I AM GOING TO BE REPRESENTING MYSELF. YOU DO KNOW HOW DEADLY THAT IS DONT YOU VIC-O? I AM SURE THAT THIS NOW HAS YOUR FULL ATTENTION.-SEE WHAT YOUR MEANNESS COST YOU VIC? —–NOW YOU KNOW ME VERY WELL- AND YOU KNOW MY MEANS AND BRAINS—-YOU ARE ON VERY THIN ICE MY OLD FRIEND AND IF YOU TRY TO CROSS MY POND –I WILL DECIDE HOW FAR YOU WILL SINK—-HOW DOES YOUR SON LIKE THE NICE FISHING POLE AND TACKLE BOX AND GEAR I GAVE HIM?–YOU KNOW I DIDNT GIVE HIM STARTER GEAR– IT WAS TOP FLIGHT—DID YOU FORGET THAT? –I HOPE THE BOY ENJOYS THE GIFT AND I HOPE YOU ARE TAKING HIM FISHING—-WHEN HE IS OLDER– HE WILL BE WELCOME ON MY OTHER YACHT AND CHARTER SERVICE AT LAKE ONTARIO– BUT YOU WILL NOT. –ONLY NICE PEOPLE CAN COME FOR FREE AND MANY HAVE BUT YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT WELCOME BECAUSE YOU ARE MEAN-MEAN-MEAN—-CRAIG.

spagirl
spagirl
9 years ago

It is Dismal Land in Lockdown’s Fantasy Destination.

spagirl
spagirl
9 years ago

Lockdown’s Destination for Parolees.

spagirl
spagirl
9 years ago

Where are the Candidates voices every day, let alone the absent Mayor?

craig
craig
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

SPAGIRL–YOU HEAR MY VOICE EVERY DAY–THE REPORTERS DONT COME TO ME– I HAVE TO GO TO THEM.=-IS THAT SICK OR WHAT–A TOTAL DISGRACE BUT EVERYONE WILL BE HEARING FROM ME VERY SOON—STAY TUNED–CRAIG

Evian
Evian
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

Great question. Craig Gaetani is the ONLY candidate saying anything and most of what he saiys is right on the $$.

craig
craig
Reply to  Evian
9 years ago

EVIAN– YOU HAVE TO REALIZE THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO TALK ABOUT THINGS AND DO NOTHING ABOUT IT –I TALK AND THEN ACT EVERY TIME. READ A FEW OF MY OTHER POSTS TODAY. PLEASE EVIAN IF YOU HAVE SOME FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT YOU COULD TELL THEM ABOUT ME IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED–THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT–DID YOU SEE MY SHOW TODAY?? IT WILL BE ON MANY TIMES TODAY CHCRAIG

Evian
Evian
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig I have told everyone I know to vote for you. Im sick of politics as usual and you are anything but that.

craig
craig
Reply to  Evian
9 years ago

thank you evian–i think i am picking up a lot of support now– i hope it is not too late—thank you for telling all your friends to vote for me i appreciate it greatly —craig

Mr. X
Mr. X
9 years ago

Spagirl…what is happening with the water on Merrill Rd. by Napa is there is a water line valve on a water line that feeds GE property…they no longer use it…they had the City shut off the valve which is now leaking…GE has gotten some quotes to retire the water line on Merrill Rd. at the main but they do not want to spend the money to have the job done…meanwhile the water continues to leak and hundreds of gallons of precious water are getting wasted

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  Mr. X
9 years ago

Thankyou, Mr. X……….FALLS in Line with the Pittsfield Mentality.

Mr. X
Mr. X
9 years ago

Another unreported shots fired occurred at the Shore Dr. area recently near Onota Lake

PJMH
PJMH
Reply to  Mr. X
9 years ago

A few nights ago… my friends live nearby targeted house… scared the hell out of them.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
9 years ago

I really wish period lighting and street scape could solve the problems down there. Only the people who live there can do that. Not even a slogan will work. Tyler Street where the Police Dept. does chalk art.

Another Cash Grab
Another Cash Grab
9 years ago

Rennovating the silk mill apartments and filling them with undocumented illegal alien workers will prove to be an economic engine for the city of Pittsfield. It could be a real money maker.

Your tax dollars hard at work.

This ad paid for by the committee to reelect Mayor Lockdown. 4 more years. This Lockdown administration is just getting started with pet projects both large and small.

SOL
SOL
9 years ago

Tyler Street Transformative Development Initiative = lipstick on a pig. As usual, nothing is done to get to the root of the issue and solve the real issues hard working folk are facing. Just make things look pretty on the surface while someone else gets stabbed or shot.

craig
craig
Reply to  SOL
9 years ago

SOL–I AGREE WITH YOU BUT WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO TRY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPOKEN OF YOUR CONCERNS OR WRITTEN A LETTER TO THE EDITOR? THERE ARE MANY THINGS CITIZENS CAN DO BUT THEY HAVE TO BE DONE IN NUMBERS. I KNOW YOU NOR ANY ONE ELSE ON THE PLANET HAS EVER GONE TO SPEAK AT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING BECAUSE THE ONLY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN THERE CONSISTENTLY TIME AFTER TIME SPEAKING FOR YOU AND ALL OTHERS ON THIS SITE IS ME. NOT A SOUL ON THIS SITE HAS EVER GONE TO A MEETING AND EXPRESSED THEMSELVES. I SHOULD KNOW– I AM THERE FOR EVERY MEETING—NOW WHO IS GOING TO SPEAK FOR YOU AND ALL THE POSTERS WHEN I DECIDE TO GO SILENT?——I THINK YOU KNOW THE ANSWER BUT BY THEN IT WILL BE TOO LATE FOR EVERY ONE EXCEPT ME——CRAIG

SOL
SOL
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig, in the past I have contacted my councilor and councilors at large in an attempt to get involved. Let’s just say that turned out to be a very negative experience for me, and a total waste of my time. I also have no time to attend council meetings. But it’s not like anyone on the council would do anything but ignore everything I said anyways. So instead please allow me to thank you for attending and at least trying.

craig
craig
Reply to  SOL
9 years ago

SOL–THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT HOW THEY WOULD TREAT YOU.– IF PEOPLE ON THIS SITE NEED TO UNDERSTAND ANYTHING IT IS THE FACT THAT THIS CITY ADMINISTRATION AND COUNCIL IS THE MOST INCOMPETENT BUNCH OF INDIVIDUALS EVER ASSEMBLED HERE IN PITTSFELD IN THE HISTORY OF THE CITY –AND ALL OF THEM FOLLOW THIS SITE DAILY. WHAT THEY SEE HERE IS A FRACTURED GROUP WHOM THEY ARE LAUGHING AT ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK. WHEN I DECIDED TO RUN FOR MAYOR I COMMITTED ALL MY TIME– EVEN PUTTING MY PAID WORK TO THE SIDE TO TRY TO ATTRACT PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU WHO KNOW AND SEE THE PROBLEM RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE BUT BECAUSE OF CONSTRAINTS ON YOUR TIME OR WORK OR WHATEVER– PRECLUDES YOU FROM BEING AS INVOLVED AS YOU WOULD LIKE. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT BUT LETS ANALYZE THE GROUPS THAT POSTS HERE DAILY– AS IT IS A RELATIVELY SMALL GROUP. I HAVE TRIED TO BE A VEHICLE FOR EVERYONE BECAUSE I KNOW HOW EVERY POSTER ON THIS SITE FEELS.IT DOESNT TAKE ME LONG TI\O SIZE UP PEOPLE I AM A VERY GOOD JUDGE OF CHARACTER. JUST BY THE COMMENTS THAT COME FROM THIS SITE –IT IS EASY TO SEE WHAT WE HAVE HERE. 1-THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO WISH THEY COULD DO AND SAY WHAT I DO BUT BECAUSE OF FEAR OF REPRISALS –THEY ARE FORCED TO STAY QUIET. 2–THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE VERY ANGRY AT HOW THINGS ARE GOING BUT INSTEAD OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO– THEY STAY CLOSED MINDED AND THE INSTANT SOME ONE POSTS ABOUT SPORTS THEY OVERTAKE THE PLANET FOR THAT DAY AND IT JUST BECOMES A WASTED DAY. I MYSELF LOVE SPORTS AS MUCH AS THE NEXT PERSON BUT SPORTS ARE JUST THAT–GAMES.THERE FUN AND DEFINITELY HAVE A PLACE. THE DIE HARD SPORTS FANS AND THE THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS HAVE ACCORDING TO MANY WELL RESPECTED NATIONAL AND US BACKED NEWS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE– STATED THAT THE DUMMING DOWN OF AMERICA IS LINKED TO PROFESSIONAL SPORTS AND THE DIE HARD FANS WHO FOLLOW THE TEAMS. IN PITTSFIELD AND EVERY OTHER CITY AND TOWN IN AMERICA THERE ARE THESE TYPES WHO WILL NOT TAKE THE TIME TO READ A NEWS PAPER OR FOLLOW U.S. OR NATIONAL NEWS AND HAVE BECOME SO FAR ALIENATED TO WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD THAT SOCIETY HAS TOTALLY GIVEN UP ON THEM AND IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHO THEY ARE IN PITTSFIELD AS THIS IS OUR CITY– IT IS EASY TO FIND OUT WHO THEY ARE BY GOING TO CITY HALL AND ASKING FOR THE CITY’S VOTING LIST. THE LIST GIVES THE NAMES OF EVERY CITIZEN WHO VOTES AND THOSE THAT DONT. I HAVE STUDIED IT VERY CAREFULLY AND I DO NOT WASTE MY TIME TRYING TO DEAL WITH ANY OF THESE TYPES. THIS TYPE OF A PERSON NEVER VOTES BUT IS THE FIRST ONE TO THROW STONES AT THOSE WHO TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO TRY TO MAKE THINGS BETTER AND THEY TRY TO DO ANYTHING TO DERAIL AN OPPONENT OF SOME ONE THEY KNOW OR IS A COUSIN OF A UNCLE ETC BUT YOU GET THE POINT. THIS IS A LARGE CHUNK OF THE POPULATION AND EVENTUALLY THE ONLY CANDIDATES THAT CAN BE ELECTED ARE THE HEAVILY CONCENTRATED GOB AND GOG. THESE ARE THE ONES WHO HAVE SENT VERY GOOD CANDIDATES DOWN THE DRAIN IN FAVOR OF THESE GOB’S—THIS GROUP IS VERY DESTRUCTIVE. 3- THEN THERE IS THE PLAIN OUTRIGHT MEAN AND THE TOTALLY UNEDUCATED INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL DO ANTHING AND EVERYTHING TO TRY TO DESTROY AN INDIVIDUAL THEY DONT LIKE. THIS IS THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE TYPE OF ALL BECAUSE THEY CAN INFLUENCE TYPE 1 AND TYPE TWO GROUPS. EVERYONE ON THE PLANET FITS INTO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THESE GROUPS. AND SO YOU SEE– IT DOESNT TAKE MUCH TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE. IT IS QUITE EASY. WHAT EVERYONE ON THIS SITE NEEDS TO DO IS START WATCHING OUT FOR SOME OF THESE SO CALLED CRACK POTS BECAUSE SOONER OR LATTER THEY WILL RUIN THE WHOLE POT OF STEW. STOP FOR A MINUTE AND CONSIDER SOME OF THE COMPLETELY OFF THE WALL NUTS THAT HAVE ATTACKED ME–THEY HAVE DEFINITELY POISONED THE BARRELL–THE POSTERS ON THIS SITE. WHAT DOES THIS LEAD UP TO? THE TWO GOB CANDIDATES ARE LOVING THIS FRACTURED SITE . THEY ARE SAYING NOTHING BECAUSE THE REAL TRUTH IS THEY HAVE NOTHING TO SAY AND THEY ARE LAUGHING AT ALL OF YOU ON THIS SITE BECAUSE ALL OF THE PEOPLE ON THIS SITE SHOW NO COHESION WHAT SO EVER AND THEY DONT WORRY ABOUT ANYONE ON THIS SITE THERE IS NO COHESION. I MAY LOSE THE ELECTION BUT IT WONT BE BECAUSE I AM A POOR CANDIDATE –IT WILL BE BECAUSE THE AVERAGE PERSON DOESNT REALLY CARE AND THE SO CALLED SUITS KNOW IT. SOL– I TOOK THE TIME TO GIVE YOU AN ANALYSIS OF HOW I SEE THINS AND CAN YOU POST BACK LETTING ME KNOW IF I HAVE THE RIGHT MESSAGE—-IT IS A SHAME THAT THIS SITE FRACTURED BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WOULD DRAW SUPPORT HERE BUT I MADE A BIG MISTAKE–I HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I AM DOING AND THE CITY MIGHT BE GETTING READY TO MAKE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF THEIR LIVES. BUT I CAN ALWAYS SAY I TRIED AND I KNOW THAT NO ONE FAULTS ME FOR THAT. ONE MORE THING SOL–LOOK AT A POSTER NAMED SANTANIO VALDEZ WHO HAS POSTED TODAY. WHAT GROUP DO YOU THINK HE FALLS INTO OR HAS THAT GROUP NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED YET–GOOD LUCK IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION– I HOPE YOUR CANDIDATE WINS AND IF YOU DONT HAVE ONE PLEASE CONSIDER VOTING FOR ME .I WILL APPRECIATE IT—PEACE CRAIG

Ward 4 Not Ward 4
Ward 4 Not Ward 4
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

No one, but no one, is going to read this looong screed in ALL CAPS. It could be the cure for cancer but no one is going to read it. Craig people tune out ALL CAPs. Youre shooting yourself in the foot again.

vote Gaetani
vote Gaetani
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Yes

The CAPS LOCK thing has got to stop.

How many times must it be stated?
One huge paragraph all in caps, is totally unreadable.
Whatever point you are making there is lost.

A basic 101 English/Typing class is in order.

Capitalize first letter in word of a sentence.
Capitalize first letter of a name.
Break up what you are saying into smaller/readable thoughts.

Its not rocket science.

Typing in all caps online is SHOUTING!
Its rude. Unpleasant. Turns off the reader.

If people repeatedly point out that typing in all caps is wrong and bothersome and you do it anyway, you demonstrate that you don’t listen and you don’t care.

You can’t simply say you are learning still. Its one key on the entire keyboard. If you can’t learn to control one key on a keyboard, how can you learn to control a city as mayor?

Enough already with the long novel comments in all caps. It amounts to spamming these boards.

Flogging Molly
Flogging Molly
9 years ago

Every time a car backfires or a kid lights off a firecracker all the chicken littles call 911 reporting gunfire.

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  Flogging Molly
9 years ago

Every time a gun is shot we have Blackout from Mayor Destination. Nobody allowed to tell.

Evian
Evian
Reply to  Flogging Molly
9 years ago

every time gunshots ring out all the heads buried in the sand says its car backfires or firecrackers.

craig
craig
Reply to  Flogging Molly
9 years ago

ward 4—i get you- get you– get you– i will not let another post out again in caps. it is time for me to take the time to make sure that i do not offend any more on this matter–consider your request done. today is the last day anyone will have to put up with my errors– i promise to attempt to do better with all subsequent posts—i apologize to every one and i definitely get it——is this better4?—- sincerely craig

B
B
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Craig,I do hope that you stick to your word about caps, I just scroll down and did not read the mile long post that you just did.

craig
craig
Reply to  B
9 years ago

B–it is sunday and i have paid particular attention to you and others who have complained about the caps and run on sentences. i am guilty. there are many posts from me this weekend that are still capted and run on but you will not see those mistakes in the future. please read every single one of my posts this session, as they are filled with information all the intelligent need to know. skip over my responses to the nut jobs. i will not be addressing them any more. i believe i rounded them all up and pretty much exposed them for who they are, hate mongers–they will not get any more of my precious time. —is this better b-?–craig

PC 31
PC 31
9 years ago

Chuck Vincellete for mayor! Just as voters have started losing interest in the four candidates on the ballot Chuck has emerged as a leader and a credible write-in candidate. He has distanced himself from Bianchi and is generating grassroots support on the Planet. If the election were today would you vote for Chuck?

Honest Vic
Honest Vic
Reply to  PC 31
9 years ago

Absolutely.

craig
craig
Reply to  Honest Vic
9 years ago

HONEST VIC–YOU SHOULD CHANGE YOUR HANDLE TO DISHONEST VIC—MANY MANY MORE PEOPLE ON THE SITE WILL RECOGNIZE YOU–WHY DONT YOU POST UNDER YOUR WHOLE NAME—-YOU MILKED THE CITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND NO ONE CAN MISS YOU. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING?. I POST UNDER MY NAME ALL THE TIME. I CAN TELL YOU POSTERS OUT THERE THAT THIS IS THE GUY WHO MONITORS THE SITE DAILY AND GOES TO BIANCHI’S OFFICE TO REPORT TO HIM. A TRUE BLUE MOLE . START DOING SOME INVESTIGATING ON HIM. WHEN YOU FIND OUT WHO IT IS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE HIM GOING TO BIANCHI’S OFFICE DAY IN AND DAY OUT—GUESS WHAT VIC-O? YOUR BUDDY DOESNT HAVE A SNOWBALLS CHANCE IN THE WORLD OF BEING RE-ELECTED–THE ONLY ONES WHO ARE GOING TO VOTE FOR HIM IS FOOLS LIKE YOU. YOU WERE THE PERENNIAL BL OF ALL PAST MAYORS. YOUR TITLE SHOULD BE THE ULTIMATE FANNY KISSER OF ALL TIME SOME OF MY VET FRIENDS IN CH-65 KNOW AND WORKED WITH YOU AND I SUGGEST YOU KEEP A LOW PROFILE– AS SOME OF MY VIET BUDDIES ARE NOT AS NICE AS I AM. WHAT WAS THE REASON YOU NEVER SERVED IN THE MILITARY?—-OH YES I KNOW—CRAIG

Also Shaking
Also Shaking
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Wow attacking somebody because they have a problem with weight. I thought the idea of an election campaign was to gain support, not alienate voters. There goes the whole weight challenged nation. WHO’S NEXT!

craig
craig
Reply to  Also Shaking
9 years ago

SHAKES YOU DO NOT KNOW THE STORY AND I WOULDNT ATTACK ANYONE ELSE WHO IS HEAVY AS I MYSELF AM HEAVY MY MOTHER WAS HEAVY AND MY SISTER IS HEAVY AND TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH –JUST ABOUT EVERYONE I KNOW INCLUDING ME ARE HEAVY AND BELIEVE ME– IT IS NOT EASY GETTING THIN AS I HAVE FAILED FOR YEARS–JUST WAIT UNTIL THE PUBLIC SEES WHO THIS IS A CONVICTED CRIMINAL–PART OF THE GOB WHO PLEAD FACTS SUFFICIENT AND HE DOESNT REALIZE THE CAN OF WORMS HE HAS OPPENED UP BUTI DO AND HE WONT SOON FORGET IT– I GUARANTEE IT–CRAIG

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  PC 31
9 years ago

Pittsfield has flatlined for talent and vision…the current leader has been a total dysfunction. The past leaders took away the life, and the future for this Generation of Pittsfield Taxpayers.There is no excitement heading toward November. What is the Message?
The only exception is one Candidate for Council, whom I do not know personally, but watched fight for her right to do business in Pittsfield. Standing up to the establishment. She is savvy, and fresh. Shaking down the comfort zone. Kathy Lloyd.

Ed Shepardson
Ed Shepardson
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

I believe Ms. Lloyd was in favor of the new THS.

craig
craig
Reply to  Ed Shepardson
9 years ago

ED– YOU BELIEVE OR KNOW FOR SURE? IT IS IMPORTANT TO MANY TO KNOW—–CRAIG

Ed Shepardson
Ed Shepardson
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Mr. Gaetani,I can’t read her mind but I BELIEVE that on one or more of her appearances on Good Morning Pittsfield Ms. Lloyd was in favor of the new THS.

SOL
SOL
Reply to  PC 31
9 years ago

I would definitely consider voting for Chuck if he ran. But I don’t think he would be interested.

dusty
dusty
Reply to  SOL
9 years ago

He was the only voice of sanity when he was in there. Don’t blame him if does not want to get mixed up in it anymore.

craig
craig
Reply to  SOL
9 years ago

ED—VERY INTERESTING–IF TRUE– PERHAPS SHE AND SIMONELLI ARE MIRROR IMAGES- I DIDNT THINK IT COULD BE POSSIBLE- I ALREADY POSTED MY SUPPORT FOR HER I HOPE I DIDNT JUMP TOO FAST . I WILL INVESTIGATE AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL ALSO. I NEED THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION AND FAST–THANKS—CRAIG

Also Shaking
Also Shaking
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

Yep. I already skipped over the all caps post

Dave
Dave
Reply to  PC 31
9 years ago

We need new voices. My voting philosophy is going to be “Don’t retread on me.” I will not vote for any name previously or currently involved in Pittsfield politics. Not many boxes going to get checked this year, but what is that definition of insanity? I will especially pay attention to what the young Descantis candidate has for ideas as I feel we definitely need some new thinking in how things get done, and if we keep pretending all we do is for the good of “the children” maybe we should listen to some ideas from someone remotely close to their age instead of the same old fossils.

Chuck Vincelette
Chuck Vincelette
Reply to  Dave
9 years ago

This idea worked out very well with Nick Caccamo!

Discreet Cat
Discreet Cat
9 years ago

I’m VOTING for the VITRIOL, anti establishment CANDIDATE. CRAIG C? GAETANI? If we are to go down in FLAMES, I’ll at least have a SMILE on MY FACE.

acheshirecat
acheshirecat
9 years ago

The PEDA site is going to be Pittsfield’s version of The Greylock Glen. 40 plus years of property exchanging hands, consultants hired, casino, condos, ski area, small village all proposed and nothing has been done.
The PEDA site has been idle for 20 plus years. I would love to know how much $$$ has been poured into the site by GE to get it to how it stands today, and how much the tax payers are paying to maintain it.

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  acheshirecat
9 years ago

Shameful. What happened to the days when a man’s word meant something.

RobEM
RobEM
Reply to  acheshirecat
9 years ago

I think GE does not really want anything to happen there. They may have turned it over to the city, but they are probably keeping an eye on it. Who knows what might be found when a building is constructed.

acheshirecat
acheshirecat
Reply to  RobEM
9 years ago

No, I did work for GE until they turned over the parcel to the city. Its the EPA holding things up. The GE wants nothing to do with Pittsfield. I was contracted for what supposed to be only a 3yr job maintaining and prepping buildings that were to come down. Well I ended up on that job for 18 years until the voltage lab finally came down.

southeast
southeast
Reply to  acheshirecat
9 years ago

they left the foundations – guaranteeing no building of any consequence would ever take place on that site. PEDA meetings, proclamations, etc. – all just more smoke and mirrors.

acheshirecat
acheshirecat
Reply to  southeast
9 years ago

That’s right southeast, but that’s what the city agreed to. Not all the land is was polluted mainly where the power transformers were built and of course silver lake and the river. As we now know they didn’t keep much of the pcb’s on site. They disposed of them all over the city in 55 gallon drums. The buildings were pretty ratty though and you could still smell chemicals years after operations ceased

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  southeast
9 years ago

Wonder what the soil is like underneath all the cracked concrete slabs?

Ward 4 Not Ward 4
Ward 4 Not Ward 4
Reply to  southeast
9 years ago

Joe is hitting it on the head. Whats in the soil?? That dirty secret is the answer to why nothing has been done on the site. No company in its right mind would want ot take on that liability. Pittsfield got screwed by GE in the consent agreement. Thats why to this day theyve never released the transcripts of the talks in Boston.

craig
craig
Reply to  southeast
9 years ago

south east and ward4—-stop and think what use to be at the sight where the present ths sits today?–it was all woods and had many dirt roads going to it from the back side of coolidge park . i was young then but my brothers and friends would go to fish at the southern end of onota lake– ans we got there through coolidge park and the woods that went right to the lake we use to see those 55 gallon drums at some spots off the paths that went through that area–many people hunted there for squirrels and crows and rabbitts and we would see holes in the barrels– and liquid that spilt out. for a few months before i joined the army i worked at the GE tank shop– polishing welds after the tanks had been tested and filled with pyronal –this is a pcb test chemical. the very first day i worked at ge that smell in the tanks that we were working on was the same distinct smell that was oozing out of those tanks at the taconic sight before the school was built. i had a very long telephone conversation with ccp mazzeo and did indeed –offer my services to her to clue her in to the pittfalls the city could face if the bonding that the city sought wasnt very carefully read by someone who knew thoroughly about bonding– as i do—she never took me up on my offer to help the city and low and behold— the bonding company south west has an escape clause in the contract with the city of pittsfield— excluding themselves for just such potential findings———this city council for 14 months has marginalized me and prevented me from coming to the forefront of city politics– and look what it has cost this city——i hope every soul on this planet site gets behind me 199% immediately–so that i can win this election for you and try to put a halt to this nonsense if everyone on this site joins me immediately–in the next 4 city council meetings with me speaking and showing i have the support– we can start demanding change– now –even before i get elected—is there any one out there who would be able to join me at ccm”s? 413 629 3020—–in numbers– we can do ANYTHING—PLEASE POSTERS– I NEED YOUR HELP –TO HELP YOU—DO NOT WORRY ABOUT REPRISALS AS I AM GOING TO WIN THE ELECTION AND YOU WILL HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT–YOU ALL KNOW ME –THE PUBLIC DOESNT –BUT VERY SOON NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET MY NAME. THE STEW IS BREWWING—-CRAIG

craig
craig
Reply to  RobEM
9 years ago

rob em–this may indeed be a red herring for the city of pittsfield. one need only find out what the reason was for gen electric not taking out those foundations. the contract between the city and gen electric should be forwarded to city attorney kathy degnan. and researched as to what gen. elec is responsible for post ge and what the city is responsible for pre peda. i will request at the next ccm a petition requesting the above. if i cant get it as a petition for the next ccm i will request it in the public session at the next ccm.—craig

RobEM
RobEM
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

The foundation of the old Quality Printing building is still there. The original PCB discovery was at this location. I believe GE still controls this property.

acheshirecat
acheshirecat
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

The old King st. dump was also a dumping area.

Jonathan Melle
Jonathan Melle
9 years ago

Pittsfield politics solves every societal problem with public servants with the utmost integrity who care about the people and grassroots democracy. (He ha ho, giggle, laugh,….)

Jonathan Melle
Jonathan Melle
Reply to  Jonathan Melle
9 years ago
dusty
dusty
9 years ago

From the Eagle…

HomeLocal NewsStory

Pittsfield Public Schools improvement plan to involve all 600 educators

By Jim Therrien

jtherrien@berkshireeagle.com @BE_therrien on Twitter
Posted: 08/20/2015 07:56:56 PM EDT
3 Comments
| Updated: about 6 hours ago

PITTSFIELD — School administrators are rolling out what could be the most comprehensive and specific school improvement plan ever prepared for city schools.

Deputy Superintendent Joseph Curtis, Superintendent Jason “Jake” McCandless and other administrators presented the plan to the School Committee this week, saying it stresses involvement by all 600 educators in the system, along with constant recording, review and revision of the best-practice approaches being developed.”

and so I, dusty, think

This sounds like someone has finally recognized the unmitigated disaster the schools are. And with that admission they are admitting that past school committees have failed in their duties, politicians have failed, taxpayer money has been grossly wasted and the kids have been sorely neglected.

They may really care now or this may just be another vehicle to bloat the school budget even more. Which could it be? Remember, it’s Pittsfield, Ma., land of special interests.

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  dusty
9 years ago

It also has a lot to do with the Standardized Testing that has been a disaster. They need to ensure the State Funding keeps flowing.

Pat
Pat
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

God forbid the teachers and administrators of the Pittsfield schools lose their big salaries.

dusty
dusty
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

Uh, I don’t think that possibility ever entered into the equation. In fact I am sure of it.

Nota
Nota
9 years ago

Retreads, nice, I like that. NO RETREADS!

CosbiesLadies
CosbiesLadies
9 years ago

How much do they want for the West Housatonic Forest. Anyone know who owns it?

Payroll Patriot
Payroll Patriot
Reply to  Ron Kitterman
9 years ago

Ron, nice work. Dan, you should read this.

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  Ron Kitterman
9 years ago

Dirty, Dirty, Dirty. Corrupt, Corrupt, Corrupt. Thanks, Ron. Every Citizen should become aware of the Back Room Deals that are business as usual.

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

This is as Rigged as it gets. Bianchi as usual turning the screw. Degnan is a mute clown.

May Hemm
May Hemm
9 years ago

Does anyone care the West Housatonic And Hess Forest are an eyesore?

craig
craig
Reply to  May Hemm
9 years ago

yes mahemm but with all the real problems in the city they are low on the tottem pole. however you have an individual who is running for mayor who thinks that they are our main problem. in fact– pulling up weeds at a few blighted buildings is the center point of her campaign. do you think we have much bigger problems than that? i do to —-craig

spagirl
spagirl
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

None of the other Candidates including Bianchi have any legs. They expect Citizens to back what? We should be hearing how they are going to address the problems. Who can get excited about No Jobs, Increasing Crime. , Being Blacked Out as if we live in Disneyland, and all is well and healthy. Taxpayer Debt, There should be daily news presses from these Candidates. There is a big Stench in Pittsfield. Rotting from the top down.

craig
craig
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

SPA GIRL PLEASE GET CURRENT–CRAIG

Pat
Pat
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

I agree. Bianchi, Tyer, And Walto are basically doing nothing to campaign for this mayoral race. Gaetani is the only one even trying. Bianchi and Tyer figure they will just lay back and let their friends and relatives vote one of them in.

Questions for the candidates:

You are running as a progressive candidate, what have progressives done for the city so far? Will you be giving up 70% of your salary to live the progressive lifestyle that you expect the rest of us to live? These 2 questions would mostly be for Bianchi and Tyer, both of whom have announced they are big progressives. Not sure about Walto. Is she even in the race? I hear nothing from her at all. I think Gaetani is running as an independent. Correct me if I am wrong.

Pat
Pat
Reply to  spagirl
9 years ago

It’s called progressive politics….it is very corrupt.

Kate Dempsey
Kate Dempsey
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

Craig,
I’m not a city employee, but if I was, why in the hell would I forego raises and agree to pay more in my (healthcare) benefits? Especially if I were in a family with young children?

Plus, the big 3 unions (teachers, fire fighters, and police) are not going to give away something for nothing. Why would they?

I’m interested to read how you handle the big unions. Please, please, for the love of God, turn off the all caps response. Thanks-Kate

GMHeller
GMHeller
9 years ago

Just when is Liberal Democrat Mayor Bianchi going to institute Stop & Frisk?
Either this Mayor wants to put a dent into Pittsfield’s street violence or he doesn’t.
No doubt Bianchi is afraid S&F will cost him votes.
Impotence is as impotence does.

Sig Heil
Sig Heil
Reply to  GMHeller
9 years ago

House to house searches and internment forced labor camps also.
Check points and curfews.
All youths must produce papers while in public.

Right on Heller. A full blown police state. Its the only way.

Sig Heil
Sig Heil
Reply to  Sig Heil
9 years ago

No doubt that would cost Mayor Lockdown votes.

GMHeller
GMHeller
Reply to  Sig Heil
9 years ago

Until the practice was halted by Democrat Mayor Bill DeBlasio, Stop & Frisk was standard police practice in New York City under Republican Mayors Giulianni and Bloomberg.
Now that DeBlasio has put a stop to the practice, the crime rate is skyrocketing and quality of life in New York on a steep decline.
You want Pittsfield’s street punks carrying illegal weapons?

Sig Heil
Sig Heil
Reply to  GMHeller
9 years ago

Under Nazis Germany house to house searches were common, weapons were confiscated and the crime rate plummetted. The crime rate among Jews was virtually nonexistent. That was until liber democrat Roosevelt and the alies stopped it.

Do you really want to live under a Nazis style police state where racial profiling and the Constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure are in place?

As long as its you they are not stopping and harrassing on the streets right?

Stop and frisk was stopped because it was illegal and unConstitutional. Has nothing to do with which political party was in power.

Sig Heil
Sig Heil
Reply to  Sig Heil
9 years ago

(As long as they are not stopping and harrassing YOU on the streets right?)

ShirleyKnutz
ShirleyKnutz
9 years ago

Question to all candidates: Do you think Pittsfield is heading in the right direction? If so why? If not Why not?

craig
craig
Reply to  ShirleyKnutz
9 years ago

SHIRLET I HAVE ADDRESSED THAT MANY TIMES–CRAIG

Discreet Cat
Discreet Cat
9 years ago

You have to have a leader to have Direction. The Mayor has not been able to move the city forward as he was left a pile of shit by the previous mayor and with this city council, and he has increased the PIle, just hasn’t gotten it done. Tyer isn’t the answer either.

dusty
dusty
Reply to  Discreet Cat
9 years ago

That is it in a nutshell. The people have almost no options for bettering their plight. Adding to the mess is that there will be a couple more bona fide gob on the council ensuring a big majority on council votes. Probably many 10-1 or 11-0 votes. Turn out the lights…it is almost over.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  dusty
9 years ago

Turn out the lights the party’s over, god bless you Don’t Meredith.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  Discreet Cat
9 years ago

Agree, not only is she not the answer, I believe she will put is in even more debt.

Also Shaking
Also Shaking
Reply to  Discreet Cat
9 years ago

If you go back to all caps I will know more quickly to skip over the rantings of the lunatic.

Ron Kitterman
Ron Kitterman
9 years ago

I heard on the radio this morning that Lebron James gets $140,000 for his tweets adverting products. That’s $1,000 a character. If the Planet charged even a $1 a character think of the revenue stream he could filter in from Crag would bring in at least a cool $2 -$3 K per on most days.

craig
craig
Reply to  Ron Kitterman
9 years ago

ron i wrote a big post on these idolized money grabbers and the likes of supermodels and other phonies– who the unintelligent amongst us idolize– who do fatten their wallet by the amt. of dough you mentioned that they earn by the hour,,do you think this madness will ever end –or have we doomed ourselves?—craig

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Where’s Walto?

Tommy
Tommy
9 years ago

Congratulations, Craig. You and your hoodlum relatives have turned the mayoral race into Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

craig
craig
Reply to  Tommy
9 years ago

tommy you and your educational types are not capable of reading anything that takes more than 5 seconds –to read and if you were capable of a greater attention span you wouldnt post as you have. i am the only candidate with a game plan to save the city.– go read all my posts—come back and give a detailed analysis of anything that you want to talk about. this is the site for intellignt people to post contributing to the conversation—this should be the last we hear of you tommy and good riddance—craig

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Hey, everyone should stop picking on Honey Boo Boo. After all it was a big money make and isn’t that what count’s in this Country. Signed Kim K

craig
craig
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

joe tax did you see my posts on such topics? craig

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

No I didn’t, to many to read.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Craig you have me beat with your many years of school in. To bad they never taught you common sense. That’s where I win. Your attitude will never work. Good luck with that. You will be lucky to get 100 votes.

craig
craig
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

dan you can read it here i posted it here and what i am doing about it– all covered —craig

Bonnie
Bonnie
9 years ago

I’ll post what I posted on my Facebook. I don’t know what the answer is but I do know one thing for sure. Our current leadership is the worst ever in the history of Pittsfield. I am glad I moved.
Pittsfield’s worst kept secret is the retaliatory action taken against anyone who dares take a stand against the hush hush hostile work environmental in history of Pittsfield led by Police Chief Michael Wynn, Police Capt. Michael Granger and Mayor Daniel L. Bianchi. Pittsfield is not the way it used to be thanks to very poor leadership. Poor decision after poor decision due to power hungry narcissistic leaders. My opinion only so don’t harass my family. Just saying
In federal suit, Pittsfield police sergeant cites ‘hostile work environment’
PITTSFIELD — A city police sergeant has filed a suit in U.S. District Court alleging he was retaliated against and passed over for promotion after raising concerns about hiring policies and other practices within the department.
berkshireeagle.com
Like

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/local/ci_28682381

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  Bonnie
9 years ago

Bonnie, who is the answer to our problems. I would like to see us change our charter again to get back to a town manager and selectmen. What the hel . see what sticks.

Bonnie
Bonnie
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Exactly

Bonnie
Bonnie
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Exactly to you Joe.. Not Craig.. Error!:)

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

My reply is already way down the list

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Criag u have a PhD in nutbag! Congregation u earned it. What the f are u thinking. You will not win anything. Sorry

Pat
Pat
Reply to  Bonnie
9 years ago

I agree with what you said about Christopher Speranzo. Also about the attitude of the GOB’s in the city. Why do people in this city act like the mafia?

Bonnie
Bonnie
Reply to  Bonnie
9 years ago

Well Craig,

I don’t live in Pittsfield anymore. The corruption has a long long history. . I don’t know if your quite the answer for Pittsfield needs but certainly all the current leaders are a sneaky devious narssacistic bunch that has hurt Pittsfield.

Ed McClelland
Ed McClelland
9 years ago

Did anyone happen to notice that on the very same day that Mr. Gaetani proclaimed his innocence in court stating,most likely under oath that he didn’t threaten anyone nor call anyone an “asshole”, that he did exactly that on this very site, wanting to meet another poster to inflict physical harm by saying he would “dismantle him” and among other names he also called him an “asshole”.
All this in writing on this very site on the same day as his court appearance.
Doesn’t Mr. Gaetani realize that all his past threatening posts and obscene name calling establishes a pattern of behavior and propensity to a threatening dispoaition and a violent pathology.
The D,A,’s office may be easily making copies of same and may introduce it to bolster the state’s cause.

Ed McClelland
Ed McClelland
Reply to  Ed McClelland
9 years ago

Sorry, Old mighty mayor to be. I’m bye, byr ( as u wrote), but just one last question old infallible Craig C. Do you really believe that you are the second coming of Christ ? AND is your brother David, who you say that you are his sole support, Is this brother who you coerced into taking the rap for you., IS he going to continue to worship you when he is locked up with a maximum sentence ? or maybe he has no previous record (sic) ? or could he be remanded to Bridgewater ? He will thank you and adore you. Do you plan on working with the governor to get his sentence commuted when you win the mayor’s race in a landslide. Thanks for the laughs and entertainment. Bye, Bye.

Ward 4 Not Ward 4
Ward 4 Not Ward 4
Reply to  Ed McClelland
9 years ago

I agree Ed. Craig has basically convicted himself.

No plan Dan
No plan Dan
Reply to  Ed McClelland
9 years ago

Craig, ever tried humble pie?

Discreet Cat
Discreet Cat
9 years ago

You have to VOTE for CRAIG C? In a post above he states to get behind HIM 199 percent. And a post suggest hunting for CROW. Have the GALL come late FALL. VOTE for the Great CRAIG and send TES and the REST down the ROAD?

craig
craig
Reply to  Discreet Cat
9 years ago

cat –did you enjoy the post bro?—-i mean i know you enjoyed the post bro–i am waiting for nota to check in– i know he will love it too chow bro—-craig

larry
larry
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

CRAIG, TAMMY’S SIGN SAYING FU IS STILL UP. THEREFORE I WILL NOT VOTE FOR YOU

craig
craig
Reply to  larry
9 years ago

larry– i dont know what you want me to do about tammy”s sign– i tried to tell you she is very independent and speaks and writes her own mind– which i admire her for– let me suggest this– what i would do is call her or go visit her and explain to her how you feel about that sign. i can understand that it may seem offensive to many but we are human beings and it seems that you and the others who find it offensive — put your opinions aside and try to talk calmly and each side present your concerns and try to solve this thing once and for all. correy and tammy know i wouldmt have a sign like that at my house but i cant tell her what to do–go see her and her husband and try to put that issue to rest you have all wasted more time than it is worth already get together and hug each other and show real concern for each other and soon you will find a way to put this issue to rest—good luck to all of you—craig

larry
larry
Reply to  craig
9 years ago

BOTTOM LINE CRAIG, GET THE SIGN DOWN AND MY WIFE, TWO OLDER SONS AND MYSELF WILL VOTE FOR YOU. IF NOT, WE ALL VOTE FOR SOMEBODY ELSE. LETS SEE YOU PUT ALL THAT ENERGY INTO THIS SIMPLE TASK. IF YOU WANT TO BE MAYOR, YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE HARDER TASKS THAN THIS ONE.

Nota
Nota
9 years ago

Craig, could you post in Caps, I cannot read the small print….just kidding Mayor! Anyway, heard you had a minor traffic stop anything I can do, let me know.
Craig, the problem with Voters in Pittsfield, is most that vote are employed IN one facet or another, plus you have your clicks,ect. I don’t know if you can pull this off, but like you say, it’ll be our own demise when our taxes RISE again and CRIME continues to rear it’s ugly shadow. WHAT TO DO?

Discreet Cat
Discreet Cat
9 years ago

All of the post’s are excellent. GIVE EM HELL HARRY! Take no PRIONERS! The GLOVES are coming OFF. There is a new SHERRIF in TOWN? A LEADER of MEN and WOMAN! Craig is simply GREATNESS!

Pat
Pat
9 years ago

The BB is reporting today that there were 21 car breaks-ins and 23 home break-ins in Pittsfield just for the month of August so far. The police are urging everyone to lock all car and home doors and windows and set alarms. Don’t leave keys under mats or flowerpots, etc. The crimes are occurring in every neighborhood in the city!!

Evian
Evian
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

These are shameful numbers/ Almost as shameful for Bianchi as the lawsuit filed by Sgt. Lenihan. I know Sgt. Lenihan. He’s one of the best cops the city has, and he has been treated like dirt. I’m so glad he has taken action.

Bonnie
Bonnie
Reply to  Evian
9 years ago

I don’t know him but I am proud of him. It sickens me with what are so called leaders have done to our city

Discreet Cat
Discreet Cat
9 years ago

Yeah Pat, the usual back to school MARATHON.

GMHeller
GMHeller
9 years ago

Bonnie,
Police Sgt. Mark Lenihan’s federal lawsuit is alleging all kinds of nasty departmental stuff related to patronage hiring, allegations which involve the Mayor’s own kin.
It’s no wonder morale in PPD is so low.

GMHeller
GMHeller
9 years ago

Bonnie,
Re: Lenihan v. City of Pittsfield, Wynn, Granger and Bianchi.:

Wisely, Police Sgt. Lenihan went far outside Berkshire County to hire counsel, a firm in Needham near Boston.

GMHeller
GMHeller
9 years ago

Bonnie,

Also note that Lenihan is requesting trial by jury!

Further, this matter was filed in federal district court MORE THAN FOUR MONTHS AGO, on April 7, 2015, yet the BB is only now finally getting around to publishing a report on the case.

READ the filed Complaint:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/275502746/Lenihan-v-City-of-Pittsfield

Jonathan Melle
Jonathan Melle
9 years ago

I remember the Walter Powell case where the City of Pittsfield paid over $1 million in damages for racial discrimination by the retaliatory Pittsfield Police Department and conspiratorial Mayoral Administrations from the late 1980’s through around 2002.
This is not the first time Pittsfield politics was brought to federal court!

Bonnie
Bonnie
9 years ago

GM. Long time :). It is so corrupt there. I finally had enough and moved to FL. I just hate to see what my friends and family have to live with. Just so sick of the corruption and favoritism from our leaders!

Pat
Pat
9 years ago

If you read the comments under the article in the BB about the break-ins there are several people blaming the building of the jail for bringing all the crime to the area. I think the jail is part of the problem, but not the whole answer. Poverty and drug abuse in the city is also causing a lot of the crime.

silence dogood
silence dogood
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

How does poverty cause crime?

Pat
Pat
Reply to  silence dogood
9 years ago

In the case of poverty people with little money obviously steal for cash and things they can’t afford. With drug abuse, they steal money or items they can sell to get money for their drugs.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  Pat
9 years ago

Just like Mr Lothrop said, if you don’t give it to them, there going to take it.

May Hemm
May Hemm
9 years ago

Don’t feel to bad for the Sgt. According to the write up he made 130 g on 2010 . Maybe TES and the CHief are Jealous.

GMHeller
GMHeller
Reply to  May Hemm
9 years ago

May Hemm,

How much of that $130G’s in earnings is the result of overtime?
Also, what is the salary of the Chief and of TES?

Plus, do you really want to begrudge any cop in the front lines his/her earnings given all the BS that cops have to put up as well as the inherent dangers attached to the job and to which cops are daily exposed? Would you be willing to put up with even half that stuff?
Suggest you be the one next time to go on a 911 call involving a domestic dispute.

TKO
TKO
9 years ago

Dan,
What has happened to your blog? Why have you allowed a single poster to take over your site? He now claims to be The Planet. I used to enjoy the diversity of discussion here. Now Craig responds to every post with name calling and foul language. I don’t want to be party to that. Are you going to take control back or will you continue to allow this behavior?

xyz
xyz
Reply to  TKO
9 years ago

Its the one guy poser who uses 20 different names constantly libeling and attacking Craig Gaetani that has turned this blog into an open sewer just like you did on topix TKO.

TKO
TKO
Reply to  TKO
9 years ago

This has got to be a joke, right? Craig must be a troll! I got it. I didn’t say I haven’t followed the blog, I just haven’t posted in quite some time….and who is my candidate? I am listening and learning, as all responsible voters should. This stopped being funny a long time ago. The rants get super old.

TKO
TKO
Reply to  danvalenti
9 years ago

Thank you

Crimewave off the charts
Crimewave off the charts
9 years ago

This from the Berkshire Eagle:

“Rash of break-ins spark calls to ‘lock up’

By Phil Demers

pdemers@berkshireeagle.com @BE_PhilD on Twitter
Posted: 08/22/2015 08:44:28 PM EDT
6 Comments
| Updated: about 14 hours ago

PITTSFIELD >> A spate of recent car and home break-ins led Pittsfield Police Department to issue an advisory on Facebook on Saturday telling folks to lock up and “don’t become a victim.”

Lt. Jeffrey Bradford told The Eagle there has been a total of 21 motor vehicle break-ins and 23 home break-ins so far in the month of August.

“These crimes are occurring in every neighborhood,” the PPD Facebook post read. “Burglars and thieves are opportunists so don’t give them the opportunity to victimize you.”

“I’m looking at 44 pins on the [crimes] map, and they’re spread out everywhere,” Bradford added.

The advisory ran through a numbered list that included the following.

People should lock their doors and windows, set house and car alarms, stash away valuables out of plain sight and vary parking habits and the hours you stay at home.

People should also avoid leaving extra keys “under doormats, flowerpots, mailboxes or fake rocks next to the porch” because “burglars know where to look for hidden keys,” the advisory said.

Finally, it requested that readers be good neighbors and keep a watch on adjacent homes, and to report any suspicious activity.

Contact Phil Demers at 413-496-6214.”

SO, THE MAYOR LOCKDOWN HAS CITY GOVERNMENT ON LOCKDOWN. THE POLICE HAVE WARNED EVERYONE TO LOCKUP THEIR CARS AND HOUSES AND KEEP WATCH. CRIME IS STRIKING EVERY SINGLE NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE CITY. BASICALLY THEY ARE SAYING, PITTSFIELD IS NOT SAFE.

TKO
TKO
9 years ago

xyz,
I think you may have me confused with someone else. I have never even been on topix. If there is a poster there that uses TKO as their user name it is not me. I have never libeled or attacked anyone. In fact, I have not posted here in a year or more. I usually like to follow the discussion. I am asking a legit question of Dan Valenti as the moderator of this blog.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  TKO
9 years ago

Don’t pay any attention to him. He’s a bully who likes attention. I think you had a great question for Mr. Valenti.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
Reply to  TKO
9 years ago

When someone posts over 50 times on a blog, something should be done.

May Hemm
May Hemm
9 years ago

G M all that was stated is The Sarge made a good income. Why would he want to be a Lt. Is beyond me at those numbers.

Bonnie
Bonnie
Reply to  May Hemm
9 years ago

Shouldn’t he have the opportunity?

craig
craig
Reply to  Bonnie
9 years ago

bonnie–i see your new to this site–please when you respond address the poster you are responding to –thanks–craig

Sean
Sean
9 years ago

Posters who have commented on the income of PPD personal are not accurately informed on how that income is earned. Or for that matter, who actually has contributed to that portion of total income earned by each PPD employee.

joetaxpayer
joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Agree Sean the taxpayers are not paying deriectly but they are paying. The contractors doing the work put that number in there bid. I think anyone who carry’s a gun should not be able to work crazy hours. They do it for truck drivers. Let’s face it police work I’s stressful and lack of sleep might lead to lack of judgement.

GMHeller
GMHeller
Reply to  joetaxpayer
9 years ago

Yeah, take poor Daniel Bianchi for instance, imagine the sleep that guy has missed all these years as Pittsfield’s mayor.
This would explain the guy’s total lack of judgment on so many official decisions.

Bonnie
Bonnie
Reply to  GMHeller
9 years ago

You never miss a step!

May Hemm
May Hemm
9 years ago

At Joe T…work?

chuck garivaltis
chuck garivaltis
9 years ago

WOW! To date 210 comments. And that is a small percentage of those who read this column.