FULLY FUND THE SCHOOLS, GIVE CATHE A FIGHTING CHANCE!

I have lost so much in life. First it was physical stuff due to my accident, then a BRILLANT (Okay maybe I’m exaggerating a little) medical career, 3 wives (Thank God for the FOURTH!), and now thanks to the MAYOR’S budget belittling, she’s taking away one of the few joys I have left in life. I am talking about LASHING OUT AT LATHAM!

How can I talk about what a BAD job she is doing making choices about what to spend money on if she doesn’t have the minimum required amount to spend? Come on now, what fun is it for me if she is metaphorically wounded. it would be like kicking a puppy (granted it would be a LARGE puppy.

SAVE OUR SCHOOLS, PLAY BY THE RULES!

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SORRY GUYS, I WANT TO KNOW, WAIT MAKE THAT"NEED" TO KNOW

Where is the ITEM on the precarious position the city, particularly the schools are in? Not that I am above making stuff up but this time I'm not HONEST! I mean at the STATE of the CITY address at the LYNN PUBLIC LIBRARY on MAY 30th everything was allRAINBOWS and CUPCAKES and then less than two weeks later at a school committee meeting we are on the brink of a financial armageddon. ROLL THE VIDEOTAPE!

We have not heard a peep from them about this. In their defense, maybe they are checking facts and I never let a pesky little thing like that get in the way of my reporting. I am sure they will deliver a flawless eulogy!

MAYOR, CAN YOU SPARE A DIME?

jcerulli@lynnma.gov

June 15, 2014

Dear Mayor Kennedy,

Most Honorable Mayor, I am asking you to please consider at least postponing temporarily the raises and compensation packages recently passed by the Lynn City Council due to the precarious financial position the city is in as indicated from the testimony given by CFO Peter Caron before the Lynn School Committee last Thursday night.

I tried to allude to these potential problems at your recent “State of the CITY” address on May 30^th at the Lynn Public Library. Admittedly my perception was in sharp contrast to the rosy picture you tried to portray then/ However judging by both yours and CFO Caron’s testimony on June 12 it would seem as if things have dramatically changed and your perception is now closer to mine.

Temporarily suspending your raise would be an opportunity for you to shiw true fiscal leadership and save the city from potential bankruptcy. As I am sure you would expect both this letter and your answer or lack of answer wi;; be published entirely on my blog, Lynn School Watch. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Stanley H. Wotring, Jr.

781 715-5614

SOMEONE DIAL 911, THERE'S A ROBBERY IN PROGRESS!

Dear Representatives,

I strongly urge you to not support the City of Lynn’s petition for Home Rule. Given the precarious state of the city’s financial state as reported by Peter Caron, city CFO, in testimony given before the Lynn School Committee on June 12, 2014, the timing is not just wrong but fiscally irresponsible.

No doubt you are all aware of the Net School Spending saga at Lynn Public Schools and it is my understanding that if the proposed legislative fix passes the waiver of any penalty is not automatic therefore such self-centered behavior could drastically the chances for a remedy. If I understand the figures correctly a vast majority of school districts have met their NSS requirements and therefore would be being in effect to subsidize Lynn’s greedy politicians.

If you are not aware I am the writer of the blog, Lynn School Watch, and I am sharing this letter and any response I receive with my readers. Thank you very much for your time and consideration on this matter.

Sincerely,

Stanley H.Wotring, Jr.

781 715-5614

THE COST OF FREE

Someone please help me. Just what is this mystical, magical FREE cash our MAYOR is hoping to use to patch together an underfunded LPS budget at 95% NET SCHOOL SPENDING requirement using spit, SCOTCH (coincidental choice of words?) tape and baling twine?

I am guessing it comes from the fact they charged you too much taxes and that is whats left over after salaries and such! And guess what it is still not enough to fund the schools at the required level? It is probably safe to assume that means HIGHER taxes in the future.

Have you looked in to PERSONAL loans to pay your taxes?

NAV NOTES

This will probably come as a bug surprise but I am going to say something nice about the EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER. Tonight at the NAVIGATOR game they gave a rousing rendition of the STAR SPANGLED BANNER,made extra special being on FLAG DAY.

Also at FRASER FIELD tonight was a contingency from MARSHALL school, special guests of the NAVS. I had he pleasure of shaking hands with DR. COWDELL, the principle who also happens to be an umpire, That probably explains firm handshake. His arms are all built up from calling people out!

HERE IS A LETTER I AM SENDING TO ALL CITY COUNCILMEN AND WOMEN

I respectfully ask you to reconsider the sweeping changes you voted on at the last council meeting. Given the testimony given by the city CFO, Peter Caron at the last school committee meeting about the city’s precarious financial position which necessitates that all city departments take a 2% decrease and Lynn Public Schools run the risk of not being funded at the 95% Net School Spending level incurring further losses to Chapter 70 reimbursement.

Such an irresponsible increase as the one recently passed will have drastic ramifications for the city of Lynn and will shine a spotlight on just where your priorities lie, I am sending copies of this letter to all the councilmen and will share any responses I get with my readers of my blog, Lynn School Watch. Thank you for your time and hopefully for your expected service o the students of Lynn.

Sincerely,

Stanley H. Wotring, Jr.

YOUR PRICE FOR PAY

Raises over reading
Next election we'll be defeating

The ones whose priorities are misleading
Not much longer in Council they'll have seating.

For their greed they'll take a beating!

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT MUSTANGS!

Thurgood Marshall Middle School - Lynn, MA

June 9 · Edited

It's happening this Saturday night! June 14 is Marshall Middle School Night at the North Shore Navigators! Tickets for you and your family are being given out in home room on Friday afternoon. We are hoping to see you and your family there on Saturday night. Who knows? You might even be invited onto the field to compete in a between-inning contest! Tickets are free to you and your family. Bring a few dollars to pay for snacks! See you at Fraser Field this Saturday night.

THEY VOTED FOR RAISES OVER READING

Councilors
	Buzzy Barton	(781)  581-7174	11 Brook Street Lynn, MA 01904
	Daniel F. Cahill	(617)  283-9279	20 Belleaire Avenue Lynn, MA 01904
	Brendan P. Crighton	(781)  593-2490	11 Greenleaf Circle Lynn, MA 01902
	Hong L. Net	(781)  309-7771	20 Holyoke Street Lynn, MA 01905
Ward Councilors
Ward One	Wayne A. Lozzi	(781)  595-2389	335 Den Quarry Road Lynn, MA 01904
Ward Two	William R. Trahant, Jr.	(781)  592-7463	215 Verona Street Lynn, MA 01904
Ward Three	Darren P. Cyr	(781)  598-3601	50 Morton Hill Avenue Lynn, MA 01902
Ward Four	Richard C. Colucci	(781)  595-3048	265 Ocean Street Lynn, MA 01902
Ward Five	Dianna M. Chakoutis	(781)  595-4779	39 Thistle Street Lynn, MA 01905
Ward Six	Peter L. Capano	(781)  598-4187	101 Alley Street Lynn, MA 01905
Ward Seven	Richard J. Ford	(781)  581-9581	9 Florence Street Lynn, MA 01905

PROJECT PREVENT

Lynn summer school repair list spans city, totals $3M

You surely can bet
This is all about the net

School spending shortfall
Not just being on the ball.

Doing this with a gun to their head
Cause of loss of Ch. 70 they dread.

KATERINA WANTS YOUR HELP CLEANING UP THE MESS COUNCIL MADE OF OUR SCHOOLS

Katerina" Aikaterini for State Representative

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People are not confused.
Residents from Lynn & Nahant appeared at a public hearing this past Tuesday in Lynn Council Chambers, to stand in opposition to the Home Rule petition of city officials' voting themselves significantly higher retro-raises and increased pensions, beyond Charter restrictions for the same term. Two days later, many watched as the School Committee battled the school budget with layoffs and cuts.

To voice your concerns, contact your legislation to vote NO on the Home Rule Petition:

Rep. Lori Ehlrich
Phone: 617-722-2014
Email: Lori.Ehrlich@mahouse.gov

Rep. Donald Wong
Phone: 617-722-2488
Email: Donald.Wong@mahouse.gov

Rep. Robert Fennel
Phone: 617-722-2575
Email: Robert.Fennell@mahouse.gov

THANKS AGAIN DR. LATHAM!

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HOW YA LIKE IT NOW?

Hey teachers, how do you feel now about how they pushed you to push a BOND the city can't afford and if I heard correctly last night they don't know where the money is going to come from to pay you the RETRO PAY RAISE you were due from last contract. Don't worry they still found out how to almost DOUBLE their salaries at CITY HALL!

TIME FOR RECONSIDERATION - A LETTER TO THE COUNCIL

Dear Council President Cahill,
daniel.cahill@lynnma.gov

Given the dramatic testimony given at last night's school committee meeting by CFO Caron on the perilous financial state the City of Lynn is in, I can not stress strongly enough that there needs to be some reconsideration about the recently passed exorbitant raises. While I do realize the amounts are small in comparison to the amouns needed, the message it sends is disheartening.

At a time when we are struggling to underfund our schools, the raises represent an appearance of self centered corruption. It is myhope that you will bring before the council a more fiscally responsible proposal.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Stanley H. Wotring, Jr.

781 715-5614

OUR CITY'S COMEDIAN, BROKE AS A JOKE

Schools better bewarin
Judy and her pal, Caron

Are givin a budget that's short
Which means next year a worse report.

Still things can't be too bad,
Look at the sizes of raises to be had.

With her election already won,
Time now for the dirty work to be done!

TIGERS TO BE ROYALS

The PRESIDENTIAL AWARD winning  SKILLS USA team for COMMUNITY SERVICE from LYTI will be heading to KANSAS CITY for their NATIONAL CONVENTION. It is a GREAT honor for TECH and all of LPS!

I remember a couple of years ago when my niece from TENNESSEE went there. WAY COOL!

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DON'T WORRY, I'LL KEEP MY EYES OPEN

I would like to publicly thank the MAYOR and DR. LATHAM for getting me my old job back as a volunteer librarian at the FORD SCHOOL. Who needs educated professionals when you can have me WATCH!

The pointer sisters - I'm so excited

NEW MARSHALL NOT TO BE BUILT?

Where is the ITEM on the CRISIS in our schools? The city is going down the slippery slope to insolvency. The NET SCHOOL SPENDING disaster is going to sink this city!

They mght as well take those shovels they put in the ground for the MEW MARSHALL SCHOOL and start using them to dig for buried treasure because with the current picture thats probably what we need to find to service the BOND debt.

I DON'T SEE THAT SCHOOL BEING BUILT LET ALONE PICKERING!