Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (OKCorral) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:04:21 GMT

Insider wrote
would like to address the comment about Ward 1 being the step child.

The Mayor, the Ward Councilor and an At large Councilor live in Ward 1. The Council President grew up in Ward 1. A third of the Council and the Mayor call Ward 1 home.

Two years ago, the seven member school committee had 6 members from Ward 1 including the former Mayor. This year, there are ONLY three members of the seven member committee from...

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (brainfix) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:42:37 GMT

Nasty potholio!

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (lake st) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:27:07 GMT

I've spoken to mw ward councilor, JG and it does no good. I will show him the same support that he has shown me when it comes time for his reelection. Again he is not weighing in here on this thread but has plenty of time to comment on the threads that attack our cities municipal employess, fuck him.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Foresta Gumpster) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:23:03 GMT

lake st, if you live in E Glou why not give your ward councilor a call about the potholes? If you don't live in E Glou and just have an axe to grind with Jason Grow, you can also do that personally instead of posting it here. I'm sure Mr. Grow has learned by now that it doesn't make any sense to respond here on this board when someone is goading you on. Waste of time and effort for him to try to explain anything here IMO

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Insider2004) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:52:51 GMT

any methodology, would be a step in the right direction.

That's funny, and sadly, it's true.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Bobby Dinero) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:33:11 GMT

Obviously my suggestion is an oversimplification. It also wouldn't make sense to repair only part of a street, stopping because the truck just crossed a ward line. However, the methodology, any methodology, would be a step in the right direction.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (NightStalker) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:06:47 GMT

what kills me is how can they NOT see where some of the potholes are. the one on the main roads must see dozens of DPW trucks pass by every day but STILL don't get fixed. I do put most of the blame on the top though. no accountability.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (MissDimples) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:04:25 GMT

I was also told by someone who worked for the city for some 30 years (and is in a position to know) that regardless of whether or not the patch is of good quality, the cities/towns are forced to accept whatever is being offered.

To me, that is over the top. I guess it's kind of like making a cake. Some days it comes out right, sometimes it doesn't, but people end up "eating" it anyway.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Y DEVELOP) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:01:35 GMT

DRIVING TO WATERTOWN IS RIDICULOUS. I UNDERSTAND THE BID PROCESS. HOWEVER, IF PICKING THE CRAP UP IS PART OF THE DEAL IT SOUNDS LIKE NO DEAL.
THIS IS ANOTHER PERFECT EXAMPLE OF AN IDIOT AT THE WHEEL AND A BUNCH OF MORONS IN THE BACK SCREAMING "WHERE WE GOING?"

I FOUND A PRODUCT ONLINE WHICH IS USED IN ALASKA AND CAN BE USED ON WET SURFACES. IT CAN BE STORED FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS. MAYBE SOMEONE CAN LOOK INTO THIS.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (lake st) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:18:24 GMT

Anbody else wondering why JG has not typed a single comment on a thread regarding his own ward???? It's understandable, he might not have the time, what with trying to run the GPD and the GFD that's got to keep you pretty busy, not to mention his constant mission to funnel every red cent the city has into his beloved school system.....

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (MissDimples) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:12:55 GMT

My understanding is that Watertown is also the one they frequent during the summer months, so I'm not entirely convinced it has to do with weather.

I was talking to someone today who said there is one in Wilmington, and some other city a distance out from here.

Regardless, none of it makes sense.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Insider2004) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:56:20 GMT

Bobby,

That's a good suggestion, though it wouldn't be that simple.

Wards are based on population. Therefore Ward 2 is about 1/4 the size of Ward 5 with fewer roads. But the idea is right. Take the political designation of Ward's out and divide the total road mileage by 5 and then go to work each day.

I would like to address the comment about Ward 1 being the step child.

The Mayor, the Ward Councilor and an At large Councilor live in Ward 1....

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Matisse) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:51:25 GMT

I think it has more to do with the asphalt industry and the time of year. Many of the asphalt plants close for the season because they are more expensive to operate during the winter and there isn't much demand for the product between December and mid-April. Watertown is probably the only one operating in the area.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Foresta Gumpster) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:45:11 GMT

Y DEVELOP wrote:
Why the hell is someone driving to Watertown everyday to get patch. The cost of gas and personell must be ridiculous. WTF???
I did a search on Google and found a great product which could be stockpiled here all winter. I wish I'm missing something or this city is operating under the guidance of MORONS - literally!

YDEV, if I am not mistaken (and maybe I am) the city has to go out to...

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (MissDimples) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:43:32 GMT

Now, Bobby ... that is just too much common sense for one little city to digest. Perhaps you should apply for Joe's job?

I can tell you that the DPW workers who actually DO the patching would LOVE to have that kind of thinking implemented. If they're "bullshit" excuses, they're being made by management, not by the workers.

As to why they travel to Watertown, Y, all I can tell you is that it is apparently the nearest facility. The driver takes the...

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (brainfix) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:07:44 GMT

The crew was seen in Ward 1 this morning outside Zeke's! Holy CAO!

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (2janedoe2) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:25:48 GMT

Bobby D, you're making too much sense.

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Bobby Dinero) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:11:52 GMT

All bullshit excuses Dimps. Here's a suggestion:

Monday - Ward 1
Tuesday - Ward 2
Wednesday - Ward 3
Thursday - Ward 4
Friday - Ward 5
Weekends - OT is used to target specific ones not covered during the week.
Repeat.

Now. What else can we solve?

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (Y DEVELOP) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:03:06 GMT

Why the hell is someone driving to Watertown everyday to get patch. The cost of gas and personell must be ridiculous. WTF???
I did a search on Google and found a great product which could be stockpiled here all winter. I wish I'm missing something or this city is operating under the guidance of MORONS - literally!

Re: Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (flip) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:44:46 GMT

When is the mayor going to can the present DPW director? He's another political hack that doesn't have a clue.

Ward 1 is Gloucester's step-child

feeds@yuku.com (jackj22) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:57:42 GMT

I hope some parts of the city are having their pot holes fixed because East Gloucester is being totally ignored. The gaping maws in Ward One have been like that for weeks. The area around Haskell St. and Mt. Pleasant Ave., (for one), is a candidate for "Ripley's Believe It or Not".