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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

ANOTHER HOMICIDE IN PEREZ'S "SAFE CITY"

The City of Hartford has just recorded its latest murder.

This less than 24 hours after Mayor Eddie Perez spouted his latest rhetoric that "violent crime is down" in his "State of the City" address last night.

The latest victim was shot in broad daylight at the beginning of rush hour on one of Hartford's busiest streets, at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Oakland Terrace.

The victim was pronounced dead at Saint Francis Hospital at 4:37PM.

I've lost track as to whether this is homicide number 9 or 10 and HPD's statistics haven't been updated since February 20th. I can understand why though, I'm sure Eddie Perez doesn't want the information getting out that homicides are now up almost 300% for the year.

Monday, March 8, 2010

GOOD NEWS... IT'S NOT ONLY HARTFORD THAT IS POLITICALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL


One of my regular readers e-mailed me today with a link to another blog similar to "We the People " that covers issues in another Connecticut city.

I now feel better that we aren't the only messed up Connecticut city, if that should make anyone feel better.

If you check out the link, I could probably cut and paste the entire article and only substitute the name Hartford when the other town is mentioned.

I think the only difference is their Mayor hasn't been arrested.Oh, and they broadcast their Town Committee elections for everyone to watch, that could be fun!

Take a look at the second posting (as of today) "Did the Democratic Town Committee primary really solve anything?"

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IS SEAN ARENA RUNNING OR RUNNING SCARED?

According to Hartford Democratic Town Committee bylaws, The Town Chairperson is required to call for a special meeting within two days after Town Committee elections. The meeting is required to be held within 10 days for the purpose of selecting a new Town Chair.

Hartford's Town Chair Sean Arena has not issued notice for that meeting, instead relying on a clause in the State Central bylaws that allows him to postpone that meeting for 30 days.

Confused? Welcome to the club.

Most political observers are telling me that the apparent reason for the delay is due to the fact that neither Sean Arena or his apparent challenger Bruce Rubenstein have the necessary 34 votes to lock up a win. The 30 days will most likely give Arena and his supporters the extra time for lobbying and arm twisting.

On top of that is another arrival on the Town Chairman hopefuls. One name that is being floated is 5th District Town Committee member Jean Holloway. Although Holloway (apparently no relation to the other Holloway's on the 7th District "non-profit" slate) hasn't confirmed her candidacy but others are telling me she is definitely in.

Other names are also being floated and include members from the 1st district.

I think one thing is clear though, if Arena had the votes, the meeting would have already been called. Bruce Rubenstein also claims to have the votes to win, but he has been around long enough to know that funny things can happen to people who give you their word.

In the meantime the city keeps running like a ship without a rudder.

A word of advice; forget the ego's, forget the personalities and for once start doing what is right for Hartford.

HARTFORD CITY COUNCIL BLINKS, CORPORATION COUNSEL COMES OUT SMELLING LIKE A ROSE


Many people thought that the Hartford City Council was actually stepping up to one of the challenges facing them, but in the end they adjourned with their tails between their legs.

With several resolutions on the agenda intended to investigate, curtail or question the Corporation Counsel, John Rose, not one word of discussion was uttered and the items were all postponed.

In the end, Rose, and several of his staff members who were in attendance, left secure in their positions. Although Attorney Rose has a hard time winning any cases outside the building, inside City Hall he still reigns supreme.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

AND NOW... A GOOD LAUGH FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON



Pictured above may be the forward momentum Sarah Barr speaks of as Eddie Perez leaves Hartford Superior Court after his second arrest


Here is the Press release sent out by the Mayor's mouthpiece , Sarah Barr regarding tomorrow nights "State of the City Address".

I hope maybe they can explain this "momentum" and "progress" they speak of. And who will maintain this progress when Eddie heads to the gray bar hotel?

For anyone with questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Barr on her cell, 860-550-3174. That number might work also if you have any issue and wish to contact Sarah when 311 fails you.


MILESTONES AND MOMENTUM ARE KEY THEMES AS

MAYOR PEREZ DELIVERS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS




---NEWS AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, MARCH 8---



WHEN: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.



WHERE: City Council Chambers

2nd floor of City Hall

550 Main Street, Downtown Hartford



Mayor Eddie A. Perez will deliver his annual State of the City Address to members of City Council, this year focusing on maintaining the momentum for Hartford's progress despite difficult economic times. He will set forth a vision for the City's future that includes investments in the core issues of education, public safety, and economic development--- including job creation.



The primary emphasis of the Mayor's speech will be building on progress--- including the Arts Stimulus and school construction--- and taking that success to the next level to encompass our parks.





Note: The Mayor's speech will be carried live on Hartford Government Cable Access Channel 96 and will stream live on www.hartford.gov. An embargoed copy of the speech will be made available to credentialed media after 4:00 p.m. on Monday in the Communication's Office, Room 210, at Hartford City Hall. Members of the media can contact Sarah Barr, Director of Communications, at (860) 550-3174 (cell) for more information.

A NO POLITICS, NO CORRUPTION POSTING...JUST SOME IRISH HOSPITALITY


As the high holiday for many, even those that aren't Irish, approaches, I wanted to pass on part of an Irish tradition.

My grandmother used to always make her Irish Soda Bread, and not just at Saint Patrick's Day. The recipe has been passed down, and I have never tasted another version that compares. I know I'm biased, but there were at least two things I always looked forward to around St. Patrick's day and Lent. My grandmother's Irish bread and hot cross buns. My mother always did a good job also with baking the Irish bread and took up the baking duties when my grandmother couldn't.

The key to her recipe was cooking it in a cast-iron skillet I think. I've tried it in glass cookware and it never seems the same. And don't forget the butter to eat it with.

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY AND DON'T FORGET THE PARADE NEXT WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN HARTFORD

Here's her recipe:

THE RATIGAN AND DEVINE'S IRISH SODA BREAD RECIPE

3 Cups sifted flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup shortening
1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
3 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
2 tablespoons Caraway seeds
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Raisins

Bake for one hour at 350 degrees