Post by oldetowne on Nov 1, 2005 6:51:19 GMT -5
Not a huge surprise - they have failed to endorse any Republicans within 25 miles of Wethersfield. I am also still waiting for the list of the 40 new businesses that I requested from town hall several months ago. I have a suspicion that they are located where between 30 and 35 "old" businesses used to be. Nonetheless, here's what our captive newspaper thinks...
Wethersfield: Endorsements
November 1, 2005
The past two years have been successful for Wethersfield. The Democrats, led by Mayor Russell A. Morin, deserve to have majority control of the town council for another term.
Wethersfield added 40 businesses and 200 jobs in the past year, a burst of economic development that contributed to a bond rating upgrade from Standard & Poor's.
Council members got the Metropolitan District Commission to include extra money in its $671 million plan to upgrade its sewer and storm drain system to remove Wethersfield Cove as a dumping point for sewage. The town also repaired Cottone Field and joined with Rocky Hill in an effort to revitalize the Silas Deane Highway.
On Nov. 8, residents can vote for six council candidates. Nine will be elected, with a maximum of six from one party. The Courant recommends the following six:
Andrew S. Adil, 48, who is a marketing specialist for an insurance firm and is seeking his third term. A Democrat, Mr. Adil supports park beautification and open-space acquisition.
John F. Cascio, 52, who is executive director of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association and is seeking his fourth term. Mr. Cascio, a Republican and former school board chairman, is effective at identifying important issues such as ongoing maintenance of town facilities.
David L. Drake, 50, an engineer, who is a Republican running for his first term on the council. He distinguished himself the past five years as chairman of the school building committee.
Christine T. Fortunato, 41, a grants and contracts manager for the state Department of Correction, who is a Democrat running for her second term. She is overseeing a study aimed at making the youth and social services department more efficient.
Russell A. Morin, 44, a planner with the state Department of Transportation, who is a Democrat seeking his fifth term, his second as mayor. The town owes much to his forceful leadership.
Martin H. Walsh, 46, who is a history teacher in Glastonbury, a current school board member and a Democrat seeking his first council term. His experience as an attorney and manager of a trucking firm make him a good addition to the council.
Three other candidates are worth considering:
Matthew Julian Forrest, 28, a lawyer, is a Democrat running for his second term. Mr. Forrest is interested in reducing energy costs to the town and favors façade improvement program for merchants.
Jeffrey R. Kotkin, 49, a vice president at Northeast Utilities, is a Democrat seeking his first term. His expertise is in corporate finance.
Republican Richard P. Roberts, 44, an attorney running for his first term, served on the planning and zoning commission for 14 years. He supports open space preservation and preventive maintenance on capital projects.
Also running are Republicans Stephen Andre Kirsche Jr., 28; Joseph E. Soja, 63; and Bernadine Franco, 42; and petitioning candidate John J. Console, 51.
Wethersfield: Endorsements
November 1, 2005
The past two years have been successful for Wethersfield. The Democrats, led by Mayor Russell A. Morin, deserve to have majority control of the town council for another term.
Wethersfield added 40 businesses and 200 jobs in the past year, a burst of economic development that contributed to a bond rating upgrade from Standard & Poor's.
Council members got the Metropolitan District Commission to include extra money in its $671 million plan to upgrade its sewer and storm drain system to remove Wethersfield Cove as a dumping point for sewage. The town also repaired Cottone Field and joined with Rocky Hill in an effort to revitalize the Silas Deane Highway.
On Nov. 8, residents can vote for six council candidates. Nine will be elected, with a maximum of six from one party. The Courant recommends the following six:
Andrew S. Adil, 48, who is a marketing specialist for an insurance firm and is seeking his third term. A Democrat, Mr. Adil supports park beautification and open-space acquisition.
John F. Cascio, 52, who is executive director of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association and is seeking his fourth term. Mr. Cascio, a Republican and former school board chairman, is effective at identifying important issues such as ongoing maintenance of town facilities.
David L. Drake, 50, an engineer, who is a Republican running for his first term on the council. He distinguished himself the past five years as chairman of the school building committee.
Christine T. Fortunato, 41, a grants and contracts manager for the state Department of Correction, who is a Democrat running for her second term. She is overseeing a study aimed at making the youth and social services department more efficient.
Russell A. Morin, 44, a planner with the state Department of Transportation, who is a Democrat seeking his fifth term, his second as mayor. The town owes much to his forceful leadership.
Martin H. Walsh, 46, who is a history teacher in Glastonbury, a current school board member and a Democrat seeking his first council term. His experience as an attorney and manager of a trucking firm make him a good addition to the council.
Three other candidates are worth considering:
Matthew Julian Forrest, 28, a lawyer, is a Democrat running for his second term. Mr. Forrest is interested in reducing energy costs to the town and favors façade improvement program for merchants.
Jeffrey R. Kotkin, 49, a vice president at Northeast Utilities, is a Democrat seeking his first term. His expertise is in corporate finance.
Republican Richard P. Roberts, 44, an attorney running for his first term, served on the planning and zoning commission for 14 years. He supports open space preservation and preventive maintenance on capital projects.
Also running are Republicans Stephen Andre Kirsche Jr., 28; Joseph E. Soja, 63; and Bernadine Franco, 42; and petitioning candidate John J. Console, 51.