There where two competing groups. One wanted to exploit and enjoy the resources that came with the power of winning an election. Or as they put it "to the victah goes da spoils"
The other wanted to raise the S. The others had been outside the walls that existed and believed it could get better- and that in any case the explotation and corruption was not working.
The S was really down and hurting. To some it meant Slum to others Scum ... there was little question that it meant the white trash of the Boston area to many outsiders...
Much of that was not deserved. But some of the pols
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
this is the crap we dont accept
See article below ... I think we can write a comparable tale...
The sums are little smaller (so far/ and/ or that we know about)... but the end result seems quite similiar... Taking money from a senior and then not reporting it as income ...
Looks like that could be two possible felonies.... wonder if anyone we know should be concerned about that?
One dime away...
By David Abel, Globe Staff
The elected tax assessor of Needham was arraigned in federal district court today on charges he failed to pay more than $100,000 in taxes on money he allegedly filched from an elderly woman, prosecutors said.
Kevin Foley, 53, who is also a longtime firefighter in Needham, pleaded not guilty to three counts of “willfully attempt[ing] to evade and defeat the income tax due … by concealing and attempting to conceal from all proper officers of the United States of America his true and correct income.”
“I wish not to comment,” Foley said after claiming to be indigent and in need of a public defender. A public defender representing him today declined to comment.
He was released on $50,000 bail and on condition that he have no contact with a 77-year old Needham woman, whom he allegedly stole money from, or her family.
Assistant US Attorney Robert A. Fisher said in court that Foley has failed to pay his taxes over the past 20 years.
“That’s including taxes on legally earned income,” Fisher said, noting Foley knew the woman well.
In the indictment, a grand jury charged that Foley withdrew cash from the woman’s bank accounts and purchased money orders for his personal use; endorsed checks drawn from her bank accounts to pay personal expenses including his mortgage; transferred money from her account to his bank accounts; used her ATM card to withdraw money for his own use; and withdrew money from her account to purchase a cashier’s check, which he used to by a boat for himself.
The indictment alleges Foley failed to pay $115,552 on nearly $500,000 in income between June 2006 and April 2010.
Neither the alleged victim nor her family members could be reached for comment.
Needham Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick said the town is reviewing the charges and will decide soon whether he should be suspended from his position as a firefighter, which he has been since 1987. He was elected tax assessor in 2007.
“The town’s expectation is that our employees will conduct themselves to the highest moral and ethical standards, and we will act expeditiously to address illegal activity or other improper conduct,” she said in a statement.
If convicted, Foley could be sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison and be required to repay the taxes he owes.
He will have to reappear in court on June 16.
The sums are little smaller (so far/ and/ or that we know about)... but the end result seems quite similiar... Taking money from a senior and then not reporting it as income ...
Looks like that could be two possible felonies.... wonder if anyone we know should be concerned about that?
One dime away...
By David Abel, Globe Staff
The elected tax assessor of Needham was arraigned in federal district court today on charges he failed to pay more than $100,000 in taxes on money he allegedly filched from an elderly woman, prosecutors said.
Kevin Foley, 53, who is also a longtime firefighter in Needham, pleaded not guilty to three counts of “willfully attempt[ing] to evade and defeat the income tax due … by concealing and attempting to conceal from all proper officers of the United States of America his true and correct income.”
“I wish not to comment,” Foley said after claiming to be indigent and in need of a public defender. A public defender representing him today declined to comment.
He was released on $50,000 bail and on condition that he have no contact with a 77-year old Needham woman, whom he allegedly stole money from, or her family.
Assistant US Attorney Robert A. Fisher said in court that Foley has failed to pay his taxes over the past 20 years.
“That’s including taxes on legally earned income,” Fisher said, noting Foley knew the woman well.
In the indictment, a grand jury charged that Foley withdrew cash from the woman’s bank accounts and purchased money orders for his personal use; endorsed checks drawn from her bank accounts to pay personal expenses including his mortgage; transferred money from her account to his bank accounts; used her ATM card to withdraw money for his own use; and withdrew money from her account to purchase a cashier’s check, which he used to by a boat for himself.
The indictment alleges Foley failed to pay $115,552 on nearly $500,000 in income between June 2006 and April 2010.
Neither the alleged victim nor her family members could be reached for comment.
Needham Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick said the town is reviewing the charges and will decide soon whether he should be suspended from his position as a firefighter, which he has been since 1987. He was elected tax assessor in 2007.
“The town’s expectation is that our employees will conduct themselves to the highest moral and ethical standards, and we will act expeditiously to address illegal activity or other improper conduct,” she said in a statement.
If convicted, Foley could be sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison and be required to repay the taxes he owes.
He will have to reappear in court on June 16.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Shitting where you eat
As long as you did not take from your family or one of us then you could still be a good guy. If you robbed a bank, took payoffs, or had a no show job. That was OK and you could still be a good guy as long you could be counted on when it mattered. That is you where a stand up person.
The fakers where also held in low regard. These where the people who said all the right things but did not show up for the stand out ... hold the coffee party ... or otherwise get involved.
The fakers where also held in low regard. These where the people who said all the right things but did not show up for the stand out ... hold the coffee party ... or otherwise get involved.
Monday, May 2, 2011
He's a good guy
One thing that always concerned Somervillians was whether someone was a "good guy".
This was the gut check on whether this person could be trusted- or was accepting of what it was- And, if he or she would be with you when it mattered.
This was the gut check on whether this person could be trusted- or was accepting of what it was- And, if he or she would be with you when it mattered.
Gratitude
One of lifes best learned lessons is being grateful for what we have. And, that we appreciate our gifts by making best use of them..
Be ready to recieve by listening - believing- embracing the messages and gifts.
One joy of life is that each of us is unique. We see things and experience things in a way that no one else does. If we want to keep this then giving it away seems to be a good approach.
Be ready to recieve by listening - believing- embracing the messages and gifts.
One joy of life is that each of us is unique. We see things and experience things in a way that no one else does. If we want to keep this then giving it away seems to be a good approach.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Direction, Decisions, and follow through
The first step is knowing where we want to be. Its clear that making the right decisions are the most efficient and best path. But sometimes we make the wrong decision. When we do the best approach is to recognize that a change is needed. And the sooner we recognize and make the correction the more likely we are to get on the path we want.
It was not always clear where Somerville wanted to be. In some minds it was a city that did not deserve much and was happy being the runt of the litter. In others it was simply a city of opportunity to rape and pillage the terrain for personal gain- and what better than to have elected leaders who could be bought and dance on the end of the payoff string.
The revolution came with Lester. He saw an opportunity that was lurking in the minds of many. And he was swept into office.
The class of 1980
The reconcilation of the city was to come with the election Mike Capuano. Not a Lester Ralph person... a Somervillian with roots in the city who could be trusted... and an intellect with integrity who would not be bought.
It was not always clear where Somerville wanted to be. In some minds it was a city that did not deserve much and was happy being the runt of the litter. In others it was simply a city of opportunity to rape and pillage the terrain for personal gain- and what better than to have elected leaders who could be bought and dance on the end of the payoff string.
The revolution came with Lester. He saw an opportunity that was lurking in the minds of many. And he was swept into office.
The class of 1980
The reconcilation of the city was to come with the election Mike Capuano. Not a Lester Ralph person... a Somervillian with roots in the city who could be trusted... and an intellect with integrity who would not be bought.
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