Whats that smell?

I don't know, but it could be Templeton politics. Just like fresh manua, it seems to get stronger by the week. After spending $5000. for 12 days of legal services in February, an old gent asked His Highness{the board chairman} what the bill for legal services, for the town, was for the month of March ? The answer was that  the BOS had not received a bill yet. The question was asked on April 23rd. No bill for services rendered in March ! SOMETHING SMELLS REAL BAD HERE. On calling the board chairman His Highness, someone in the audience asked him who appointed him king? Actually, no one did. The chairman appointed himself king. PHEW, I HAVE TO GO, THE SMELL IS GETTING WORSE EVERY DAY.

PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY

With bad government now running rampant in Templeton, who is to blame? In most societies, people choose people to run the business of the community. Some people don't get to choose. Tyrants take over on their own. Sometimes regular and decent folk become the tyrants. Such is the case here. The BOS is a virtual dictatorship run by three selectmen who are in over their heads. They are not qualified to run a dog pound. Do I blame them? No. It is not their fault. They are not qualified, thats all. The fault belongs to the voters who voted for these People. Also at fault are the voters who didn't bother to vote. An old gent told me this awhile back,[ Son,] he said, [You only get the government that you deserve.] PLEASE VOTE WISELY MAY 7. VOTE JULIE FARRELL FOR SELECTMAN
PappaBear

The Howdy Doody Show

Back in the 50,s there was a show on tv called the Howdy Doody Show. It reminds me how similar the BOS meetings are to that show. Howdy was a puppet that was manipulated by a person unseen. Howdy had friends also.One was Clarabell the clown. Every show has a clown., yes the Howdy Doody show and the BOS has its  similarity's. The only difference are there are no curtains and Clarabell had a horn.
Pappa Bear

WHAT COUNTRY IS THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON IN

I have been to a few BOS meetings, trying to figure out how it works. It definitely is not a democratic institution.  It might be a form of a republican system, but not a very good one. Some how it resembles the way fascism worked, or it may resemble the way Russia or China works. They have only one party, and towns have committee's with a chairman. The chairman is the absolute power. This is the way the selectman's board is functioning now, in the Town of Templeton. The chairman is in a role of dictator. Nothing is done without his approval. There is no democracy or intelligent discussion to arrive at the best possible solution for the good of the town. If Templeton was in Russia we would have no chance to correct this situation.  Thankfully Templeton is in the United States of America. On May 7th,. we can vote for Julie Farrell. This is just a step, in getting our voice back.
Pappa Bear

Just thinking on a windy day.

I was amazed how fast the old legal council for Templeton resumed power. What could the reason be?  Well, for twelve days in February they were paid about $416.00 a day. If there are 365 days in the year, Koppelman & Paige theoretically could earn a 151,840.00. Gee, don't you think we could buy a new truck for the highway dept, and a cruiser for Templeton's, finest. Some day down the road ,when we don't have anything to do, we should add up how much money our "old coordinator"  has spent on our darling law firm.in the past nine or ten years. I think I don,t want to know the truth, it might make me sick...-K&P really loves  our town. They could not wait to get rid of the law firms Julie & Bob hired, could it be they need to be in control, maybe they are afraid we will discover what really came down with the sewer plant deal. They should worry, one day it will all come out..Now  with the law suit against Julie, Bob.& Jeff., you know we will watch every move that is made...Ok Bubba, What are you going to do now?  Papa Bear

Government not working for Templeton Residents

There is absolutely no regard for the Templeton taxpayer. Especially by the B.O.S. chairman and our two newly elected selectpersons. One selectman, as skuddle butt has it, was let go of his job for not protecting

Winchendon town property. Now he is doing harm here, not protecting tax payer money.

How many thousands of our tax dollars have been squandered making lawyers wealthier? Bullying Mr. Ritter to get him to leave. A man the town needs badly, for his experience and knowledge. Are they going to replace him with our former town coordinator...At what cost. Smacks of cronyism!

How much of this money could have been used for needed equipment by the highway dept or police dept. All of the town departments have to cut their budgets by 20% to balance the budget at town meeting, along with using the rest of our free cash...

We need to take a stand and say no...YOU HAVE DONE ENOUGH HARM!

It is important that you tell everyone you know in town to read Pauly's Blog. Everyone has to be informed, and support Julie in May.

Pappa Bear

The award goes to

It has become more clear that are town is in very bad way-we are floating down the river, heading for Tully Dam, with no one in charge smart enough to row toward shore, or throw out the anchor.

As for our, lady selectmen, at this point I am not sure if she is the "queen of mean"or a " drama queen"

A young child knows it is wrong to yell for help for no reason. There are some things you do not do: you do not yell fire in a crowded room when in fact there is no fire.

Calling for the police the other night when everyone was leaving the room, please! Getting a restraining order against Pauly, just to embarrass him-gives the Gardner News something to write about-Good move! Just think, forbid something was to happen-who is going to rush to your aid-it reminds me of Chicken Little .The sky is falling, the sky is falling. Who is going to look up.

The drama queen sure has found a way to play to the press. I'll bet she has never had so much attention in her whole life. It is too bad we don't hand out Academy awards. The three of them could do well as best in comedy, if they were not so sad. She could get a award for best in drama, seeing this whole picture is a horror show.

Oh damn, this is not Hollywood-this is Templeton-to find Hollywood go West. I'll help you pack.

This is my view from the hill on South Road.

Bev