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| July 24, 2010 14:38:17 |
wshbown |
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hey all how about some new pics around town |
| July 21, 2010 10:08:22 |
Observer |
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What a wonderful opportunity for land owners in Delaware County if they were actually able to cover some of the costs of being a land owner in Delaware County through the natural gas extraction. But, as it has been said there is no free lunch. Having a relative who is deeply involved in a land owners association in Broome County I find that the ecology and non-land owner is the the LAST thing on the mind of those who believe they are about to become wealthy through this venture. I agree with Mr. Dumond that NYC and it politic has on its agenda the eradication of Delaware County as we know it. We already see this in the so called recreational use of the Cannonsville Reservoir. Do you actually think that NYC opened the reservoir out of the goodness of their hearts? NYC has, all along, planned the areas around the water supply as a rich man's playground. Will opening the land in Delaware County to gas drilling make a difference? I doubt it. NYC over the years has pretty much led the state around by the nose. Mr. Dumond is correct in his statement that NYS has been drawing natural gas in the Western part of the state for years and years. But, it is apples and oranges. Most gas drilling in the state has been by local or small companies drilling vertically and in scattered locations. We now see on the horizon a "gas rush". Huge companies moving in with all sorts of equipment. They will move in and do their thing and move on leaving behind rusting hardware, devastated landscape, destroyed infrastructure that the middle income people with have to contend with and pay for. The other factor that we seem to forget is the fact that this gas has to be moved in some fashion. It is not going to get to what ever destination it is bound for by magic. There will have to be all sorts of pipelines throughout the drilling area. While these lines are relatively safe ask the residents of North Blenim if they are as safe as the are said to be. I too have never seen the documentary "Gasland" I have no desire to see it as most of that sort of thing has its own agenda. One only has to see the garbage that Michael Moore has produced to see the agenda that almost all documentaries contain. Yes, it would be nice to see Delaware County be able to become rich through gas drilling but I fear the cost would be too great. |
| July 20, 2010 23:47:24 |
Craig DuMond |
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Hi, Berti -
Even though I have not seen 'GasLand' I feel I am very informed regarding the gas issue. I have attended a number of seminars, presentations by DEC, as well as the City, and listened to Mayor Tillman of DISH Texas. The heart of the matter is that the horrific incidents that have happened elsewhere have happened in States with little to no regulation. NYS is well versed in regulating the gas and oil industry...we have been mining gas in western ny for over 100 years without incident. I understand that the hydrofracking horizontal process is different, however, the NYS DEC (who we complain about any other day of the week regarding thier crippling regulations) have deemded the process safe if done correctly. There has to be a safe way to extract this natural resource for economic benefit. If this County doesnt get a shot in the arm pretty soon I speculate within 20 years none of us will be able to afford to live here. With NYC in the process of another 300 million dollar land purchase program it is only a matter of time before the rest of us will no longer be able to shoulder the tax burden. If done correctly, we can protect our infastructure, give the County a huge economic shot in the arm and guarantee our vitality well into the future. I am not shy about my position on this. I speak of it regularly to Townsfolk as well as meetings at the Town and COunty level. Berti, I will look up the Gasland Movie and watch it as I am not narrow minded and always attempt to gain as much information as possible to make informed decisions for the overall best interests of the Town and County. |
| July 19, 2010 21:35:16 |
Tom Hearth, former residence |
Hearththomash@bellsouth.net |
If you folks are in need of traffic enforcement, why don't you talk to your town board about paying the county a deputies salary for full police protection 8 hrs a day when needed most. Its something to think about. |
| July 16, 2010 17:35:30 |
Robin Little |
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I was at the light a couple of days ago, when a medium blue minivan headed east on 206 flew through the light. I had stopped and had taken a extra look and saw the van wasn't slowing down. I'm glad I took an extra look and I'm glad that no one was walking across the intersection. It seems to becoming a very dangerous intersection. However, I have seen the Sheriff and Troopers sit around the intersection. |
| July 16, 2010 11:59:05 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
To learn more about the movie Bertmouse referenced, go to www.gaslandthemovie.com |
| July 16, 2010 04:05:50 |
bertimouse |
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OK. I have one more post about Gas Drilling Here:
If My Town of Masonville Supervisor Craig Dumond Does Not View that Independent Movie called "GAS LAND" just once? -Then I say he is Not Informed & he will Not be my Supervisor when he wants My Vote next time. Why has he never taken a stand on-line here, eh?
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| July 16, 2010 03:43:30 |
bertimouse |
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This is a verbatim conversation copied from the June Town of Masonville Meeting Online Report regarding Craig's attitude about Gas Drilling: "Craig said that regulations of no gas drilling within 5 miles from the NY city resovior will essentiall kill all gas extraction for Delaware County. Craig reported NYC is crippling upstate and feels their overall desire is to make it so expensive we will no longer be able to live her in Delaware County. NYC doesn’t want gas drill because it will give upstate and huge economic boon."
Craig my Supervisor; I know you're a good guy but CLEARLY you haven't seen all the sides here! Please slow down in the interests of our clean water and land! |
| July 16, 2010 03:06:02 |
bertimouse |
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Hey Tony CR-20! Have a great summer U & yours, Eh? Nice 2 B back here online at MV eh? :) |
| July 14, 2010 14:30:34 |
Brad Gregory |
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I was at the light yesterday morning and a dark gray Ford Escape flew through the light, with 3 of us at the intersection. I followed the vehicle out of town(north on 8) and took down the plate number. I called 911 and was transferred to the Delaware Cty Sheriff. I have their number now so I don't have to call 911 again. I gave them all the information. I called them today to see what or if anything came of it. No. Without being able to positively identify the driver there is nothing they could do. I will work on that in the future. I'd like sit at the corner with my camera. I am sure I would get a chance to snap some pics. Still really bugs me. |
| July 09, 2010 15:12:35 |
George Denys |
gdenys@citlink.net |
To "Board Supporter" Thank you. Everyone on the board tries so hard to do the right thing for our town. We pay taxes too! People should also know that Chuck Smith and all the Highway employees have saved this town a huge amount of money. They do things for us that they don't have to but do anyway because they can and its for the betterment of our town. I am honored to work with them. |
| July 04, 2010 22:40:38 |
RangerDanger. |
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From the message I posted it seems as if the people who hit him didn't stop, but they did. Sorry for any confusion. My mind still isn't processing information right. |
| July 04, 2010 22:38:02 |
RangerDanger. |
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Watched a dog get hit in the road tonight @ 10:15. It was on route 8 by the horse farm, a fuzzy dog with pointy ears. No idea as to the color. It was the most horrible sight and sound I have ever heard, absolutely heartbreaking. The bastards didn\'t even slow down. He was just sitting there in the road, wagging his tail at the car. I saw it clearly in their headlights. Any news as to the outcome would be appreciated, and if anyone sees this in the area and knows the owner please let them know. I am not sure if the people who hit the dog contacted anyone, although an older woman in a minivan turned around at the quickway to go back to help. I would have stopped, but I was too angry at the people who hit the dog to have an intelligent conversation with anyone so I decided it was best to drive on home as well. =( |
| July 01, 2010 02:18:03 |
Tony CR-20 |
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Wishing everyone in Masonville a Happy & Safe 4th of July! God Bless the United States of America! |
| June 17, 2010 10:03:07 |
Observer |
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Would anyone know if there is a Hannah Sackett buried in either of the Old cemeteries here in Masonville? |
| June 11, 2010 03:44:21 |
CrzyFlea |
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RangerDanger - there are stop signs on all 4 sides of the intersection. I\'m not sure however if there are \'warning, stop ahead\' signs as well further back though if I\'m not mistaken there is at least one on the South 8 side. |
| June 10, 2010 21:04:07 |
RangerDanger. |
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A normal traffic light would be just as confusing, if not more confusing. Since there is only one lane on each side it would have to be like the one in Sidney by the library, where both sides are turning/going strait at once. Those lights almost always seem to cause trouble, and DEFINITELY confusion because you don't always know if the other side is red or green, but yours is green. I support the light we have now, but I believe full stop signs (do we have those? I can't remember?) and an increased police presence would be acceptable. I always stop and make sure no one is flying down the hill before I go through the light, I was almost hit there last year. |
| June 09, 2010 11:02:49 |
Observer |
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4-Way stop intersections by nature are dangerous and unpredictable. How many times have you seen people stopped at the light wondering who goes first and what to do? As to people going through the light without stopping. There is no excuse for that as traffic control devices are pretty uniform throughout the U.S. A flashing red light means stop, check traffic and then procede. Inattention, don't care attitude contributes to the problem of course. Will placing a camera at the intersection stop the problem? No, probably not as the only ones who would be aware of the camera would be locals probably; and I think most locals stop at the light. What would help the problem? The thing that should have been done to begin with. A full traffic control device. A full control device would be a big improvment over just the flashing red light. If one is just thinking of revenue for the coffers of the town and state then the flashing lights, enforced, would be the answer. If one is concerned with safety the a full control device is the answer. The entire traffic control system in Masonville is confusing to begin with. A small hamlet with four posted speed limits plus a four way stop intersection (55,45,30,40) is confusing to anyone traveling through the area. The secret to any well controlled system is the the K-I-S-S system. |
| June 08, 2010 19:59:19 |
CrzyFlea |
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No problem at all for me to see a camera or more police presence at that intersection. In fact, I've thought for years that it would be a good thing. Oddly enough, over the years that I lived in town I noticed an alarming trend. Drivers seemed to stop -better- at the intersection when the light has not been working. Why, one wonders. My own suspicion is not that drivers are more cautious because the light is out, but merely morbid curiosity regarding why it is out. Stopping allows a bit of neck craning to see how far one can see in any direction (which they should be checking anyway) just to see if they can spot the cause of the outage. |
| June 08, 2010 17:21:21 |
Grumpy Ernst Keidel |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
I've got no problem with a camera and/or cop at this intersection. I ALWAYS stop. |
| June 08, 2010 13:55:05 |
Brad Gregory |
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I have to finally post a comment about this. This morning as I was heading off to work another car northbound on Rt 8 went through the light without stopping. I see this all the time. I see it from all directions, 206 and 8. Most of the time it is a vehicle going north on Rt 8. It has to be a matter of time until someone is killed or a horrible collision (it won't be an accident, it's totally preventable) occurs. I would love to let me kids go to the Masonville General Store. But, I am afraid of them crossing the road. I would definitely support a traffic camera and or more police presence there. Heck there could be a sign saying there is a camera at the intersection. Let people know it is there. Anything it takes to get people to stop. Red means stop, the signs are huge. I don't get it. And a camera could generate some cash for the town. Doesn't bother me a bit. If you get caught oh well. Stop next time. I just don't want to see anyone and God help us if it is a child killed there because someone is careless. What does anyone else think? |
| June 08, 2010 11:33:18 |
Observer |
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Yes, I am sure (tongue-in-cheek) that someone who is closely connected to a large corporation will deliver the "facts". LOL |
| June 08, 2010 11:22:41 |
Kathy Klopchin |
klpchn@yahoo.com |
Dr. Ingraffea will be at the Walton Theatre (not Afton) on Sunday at 1:30pm. He is Professor of Engineering at Cornell University. He has over 30 years experience in rock fracture mechanics, much of it focused on hydraulic fracturing in hydrocarbon wells. He has provided 15 years of rock fracture research & development for Schlumberger, the world’s leading oilfield services provider, has won numerous awards in the areas of rock mechanics & hydraulic fracture, and has written significant papers in the field. I'm sure his presentation will be FACT BASED, just what the BoS's are looking for. Plus, it's FREE. |
| June 08, 2010 11:14:54 |
Observer |
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Don't hear much around this area about the "gas boom". While I am sure there are some who stand to make a bunch of money from it; the most of us will just suffer the damage done by the profiteers. We can be sure those who stand to make money from the uncertain search for riches will not have much concern for the damage that will be done to the ecology or infrastructre of the area. But oh well, once again the middle class will pick up the tab. |
| June 08, 2010 09:45:40 |
Kendal |
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Great turnout for Gasland, EVERYBODY needs to see this documentary. If u missed, June 21st is the HBO premiere.
This Sunday @ Afton theatre, 1:30pm: Dr Anthony Ingraffea will speak on The Marcellus Shale Play, Information for an Informed Citizenry. Asking the town board to please attend.
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| June 03, 2010 14:10:28 |
Kendal |
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I mis-spoke the time at the town board meeting, it is 6:30 Monday June 7th:
GASLAND, winner of the Special Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, will be screened at the Walton Theatre, Monday, June 7th, at 6:30 pm.
Josh Fox, the director of the film, will be in attendance and available for discussion after the screening.
Admission will be free. Donations to help cover the costs of the screening will be gratefully received. The sponsor-host of the Walton screening is Franklin Local, Ltd.
The Walton Theatre is on Gardiner Place in Walton, NY. www.waltontheatre.org |
| May 29, 2010 11:46:02 |
Board Supporter |
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I have learned a lot from attending Town Board meetings and checking information afterward. Masonville has the smallest Town budget of all 19 Towns in Delaware County.Craig and the Board appear to do everything possible to keep taxes in Masonville this way. From not filling the highway position that the Mr. Smith left when he assumed the Highway Super job, to going out to bid for everything like insurance. This has saved the taxpayers thousands of $$$. As for Craig thinking he knows everything, I guess harley rick doesnt attend meetings. Craig got the Town a 25 thousand $$$ grant to create a town comprehensive plan that was entirely based on public input. He and the Board are using this plan to move the town forward. Craig has said many time he wants the public to be involved in government and always thanks people for turning out to meetings and voicing their opio=nions and concerns. As far as the roads go, I may be wrong but I dont think Craig and the board are responsible for roads...that is up to your elected highway super, which in my opinion, is doing a great job. The election? If you look at all the supervisor elections you will find the supervisor generally trails behind others. I guess this is because he is the one everyone holds ultimately reponsible...you cant please them all...goes with the territory. the highway super does make sure the mowing is done and Craig and the board have done a lot to make things look better, the flags and town signs just to name a couple. As Craig said in his post, you should really attend a meeting...i think he and the board are doing the best they can do with what they have to work with. |
| May 29, 2010 10:48:06 |
Grumpy Ernst Keidel |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
Mr. Wilcox: May's Town Council Meeting minutes were sent to the webmaster, but one of the councilmen found a problem; so they were delayed. The problem has been resolved and I have given my webmaster the go-ahead. He'll get to it as soon as he has time. |
| May 27, 2010 11:09:32 |
S Fritz |
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Thanks for the info CrzyFlea. |
| May 27, 2010 08:39:01 |
NILES WILCOX |
newmaw2001@yahoo.comR3 |
Where's May's townmeeting minutes? |
| May 26, 2010 18:13:41 |
CrzyFlea |
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RE: Steven Fritz - The elementary school was closed, and then I believe bids for rental were taken. If I'm not mistaken currently it is use by Broome Developmental |
| May 26, 2010 18:12:21 |
CrzyFlea |
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Has anyone else heard the news about plans to build a mosque within 2 blocks of ground zero? I feel its an outrage and insult to those who lost family and friends in the tragedy. Before you ask how this hits close to home, bear in mind longtime residents Michael and Dorothy Esposito lost both a son and a nephew that day. To me, this makes the very notion not only an insult to the memory of those two brave young men but also to Michael and Dorothy and their family, as well as to all the communities that they were a part of. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this? I don't know but if someone has ideas, I'd love to hear them. |
| May 26, 2010 18:07:55 |
Steven Fritz |
spfny@hotmail.com |
Whatever happened to the elementary school?
I remember it had a new addition but than was scheduled to close.
I attended the school in the late sixties, early seventies,and have been back to masonville a few times over the years.
Thanks
Steven Fritz
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| May 23, 2010 22:00:36 |
Craig DuMond |
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Have all the answers? Certainly, I do not have all the answers. I try my hardest to solicit public input in every aspect of Town government. The more folks in the decision making process the better. This is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. So, please, if you have a suggestion or a better way of doing business please come to a Board meeting or call me and give your input. |
| May 23, 2010 08:41:15 |
Harley Rick |
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I am done with the high Town taxes that we continue to see year after year in Masonville. I am hoping that the community takes a good look at your Town taxes and asks why the local government can't reduce even more. Our Roads are crappy, the grass doesnt get cut when it should, and nobody in the Town government is doing anything to bring new businesses to masonville. I guess if the last election results that showed that over 25% of the ballots left a blank in regards to Craig Dumond running for election speaks a ton. I think Dennis Burpoe should run for Supervisor. Mr. Dumond is running this town into the ground with his - I have all the answers- mentality. |
| May 20, 2010 10:47:35 |
Joe |
jchiappetta@live.com |
I am looking for some info on the tax Grievance Day, I was told it was 5/25 but where and what do I need to bring, file, do etc.
Thanks for any info |
| May 07, 2010 10:32:19 |
Observer |
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RangerDanger Thank you for your note. Yes, I am aware of the new regulations for Cannonsville but this old man is too old to haul a boat back and forth more than once a season. LOL That is why I want one to park there for the fishing season. |
| May 06, 2010 23:20:04 |
RangerDanger. |
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Observer, you don\'t have to get one just from the reservoir. They put in a new law regarding the reservoirs. You can take any boat on it now as long as it has been steam cleaned and is tagged. Or you can put a boat on it for the season and have it cleaned and tagged in Downsville for a long term tag. Here\'s a clip from an article on it.
\"Two steps are required to access the Cannonsville. First the boater will need a DEP Access Permit, which you can get online at www.nyc.gov/wsrecreation or at local sports stores. Second is the Recreational Boat Tag, which you get once your boat has been steam cleaned. All craft must be steam cleaned prior to being placed on the water and permits affixed to the boats. The Recreational Boat Tag will last from 1-7 days. Full season Boat Tags will be issued by the DEP\'s Downsville office and will permit owners to leave their boats locked up at launch areas.\" |
| May 06, 2010 17:58:38 |
Observer |
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If anyone is looking to sell a fishing boat on the Cannonsville Res. I am interested. |
| May 06, 2010 13:35:16 |
funsucker |
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Is anyone in need of a babysitter for the summer? I have a teenager who has had toddler and infant CPR looking for a job. |
| May 04, 2010 21:49:33 |
Craig DuMond |
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Dear wshbown,
Your are very welcome and, please, call me Craig. The only Mr. DuMond I know is my Dad! |
| May 04, 2010 19:41:50 |
wshbown |
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thank you mr dumond |
| May 04, 2010 09:59:14 |
concerned |
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I was at the store in Masonville yesterday, and looking
at the Fire house. The lawns aren't mowed, the Flags are in terrible shape. A public building should be maintained to make us all proud |
| May 02, 2010 22:31:53 |
Craig DuMond |
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Yes, it may affect your taxes. You should have received a letter from the Delaware County Planning Board about 6 months ago asking you if your property in the Ag District is still being used for Ag purposes. If you did not respond to the letter you risk having your property removed from the district. If your property is till being used for Ag purposes it is very easy to keep your property listed in the Ag District. Just call the planning department at 746-2944 and inform them of same. That is all it takes to remain in the district. Your information must be received by May 12th so don\'t delay! |
| May 02, 2010 21:59:32 |
wshbown |
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does anyone know what it means for the review of the agricultural district 12 the just removed me from this zoning does this mean my taxes are going to go up |
| May 02, 2010 10:43:37 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
Masonville will hold CLEAN-UP DAYS on May 14 and 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Highway Garage on Route 206. |
| May 02, 2010 09:50:53 |
curious |
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Does anyone know when clean up days is going to be held this year? |
| April 29, 2010 11:52:27 |
jimZ |
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one year he sold a old phone booth you never know what will show up. Still wish i bid on that could use it to turn into superman:) |
| April 29, 2010 09:41:28 |
Observer |
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Ingrams Auction is a general auction specializing in farm equipment. Tractors etc. But he generally has a lot of general items from household to building supplies. Lawn and garden and sometimes even new items.9 |
| April 28, 2010 20:06:17 |
wshbown |
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does anyone know about ingrams auction on saturday
time and what kind of stuff will be up for auction |
| April 28, 2010 11:29:13 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
Yup! Looking out of the window this morning, all I can say is:"What the Hail?" |
| April 27, 2010 15:15:23 |
RangerDanger. |
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I know, I'm freezing. |
| April 27, 2010 12:24:01 |
.Observer |
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Who stole summer? I see sleet and snow in the air |
| April 23, 2010 05:49:45 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
I noticed yesterday that the flags were flying correctly in front of the Masonville General Store and Crescent Wrench Cafe.
The US Flag Code stipulates that the US flag is always displayed in its place of honor, to the left of all other flags. In the past, I've observed the flag flying to the right of the OPEN flag. As Commander of Disabled Veterans Chapter 200, I notice stuff like that. Grumpy is pleased to see it fly correctly. |
| April 19, 2010 22:15:05 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
Well Tony, it is still April and anything can happen in this month. The morning you left, you should have seen fairly large snowflakes falling. My decks were white, but everything melted by afternoon and the sunshine made it a wonderful day. |
| April 18, 2010 14:59:23 |
Tony - CR-20 |
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Hey Grumpy...hope all is well and thanks for putting the board back up.
Rich...glad it worked out for you!
BTW...It was cold up there this morning when I left! |
| April 15, 2010 14:48:43 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
Rich, Tony, even Mrcoding, you are making me very happy! THIS is the kind of exchange for which I intended this message board. I am pleased it is being used properly and constructively. |
| April 15, 2010 14:22:57 |
Rich |
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Tony - Thank you very much. My topsoil is being delivered so that should keep me busy for awhile. |
| April 14, 2010 01:11:08 |
Tony - CR-20 |
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Rich - I use Don Snow Trucking in Harpursville (607) 693-8432. Has the Top Soil, don't know about Mulch. |
| April 13, 2010 13:11:09 |
Rich |
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mrcoding - thanks. I called Osterhout's Landscaping and left several messages but no returned phone call. On that note, I'm still looking for top soil and mulch. |
| April 09, 2010 09:30:29 |
mrcoding |
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Hi Rich...I believe Osterhout's Landscaping on route 28 in Oneonta delivers to Masonville. The number is...607-432-5098
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| April 09, 2010 09:15:19 |
Rich |
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I'm in need of a few yards of top soil and 5 yards of red mulch. Does anyone know of someone who delivers to Masonville? |
| April 08, 2010 22:41:02 |
mrcoding |
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there is a dog that is left out almost all day and night and barks incessently. Who else hears it and does anyone know who owns the dog? |
| April 08, 2010 07:15:27 |
George Denys |
gdenys@citlink.net |
Other shoe dropping tonight!! |
| April 08, 2010 07:15:21 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
Well, Observer, you didn't have to wait too long! It is damp and drizzly this morning, with thunderstorms expected later toningt! |
| April 07, 2010 11:43:34 |
Observer |
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This beautiful weather we are having has me holding my breath waiting for the other shoe to drop. |
| April 05, 2010 08:42:28 |
driver72 |
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I see many cars passing tractor trailer and then i see convoys of car sometimes behind them were no one passes then the last car all the way in the back makes the move to pass when they shouldn't seen many close calls. Why dont these tractor trailer driver pull to the side when they see so many car back up behind them. I mite see 1 in 10 do this but its not enough. |
| March 29, 2010 00:30:22 |
RangerDanger. |
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You have a point, my father is 55. According to what I said before he'd be almost elderly, but I don't think he'll be near there for another 20 years (and definitely won't be acting it) |
| March 28, 2010 18:58:37 |
Me |
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Thursday is the opening day of Trout fishing. Please remember that the water is still VERY cold. Be carefull!! Also keep a keen eye out for our resident forest ranger......he's a bit ticket happy. Nice guy, just a bit gung *CENSORED*!! |
| March 28, 2010 17:55:18 |
Rich |
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To all - Sorry, I typed my last message a bit too fast. Does anyone know the phone number or email address of the guy who sells firewood on Rt. 8 next to the church? |
| March 28, 2010 13:33:51 |
Rich |
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Does any know the phone number or email address of the guy who sells firewood on Rt 8 next to the church. |
| March 26, 2010 15:42:06 |
Observer |
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And PS Ranger 60 years old is not elderly LOL |
| March 26, 2010 15:24:45 |
Observer |
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RangerDanger. While I agree with most of your message there is no way the driver of the tractor trailer could be construed at fault and having been in many tractor trailers it is entirely possible he was not aware of the accident. I am not saying he was not aware I am saying it is a very real possibility. As to what he could have done to prevent the accident? That I do not know. Probably not much actually. I am sure no one started out that day with the intent of having an accident. My daughter was 3 cars back from the car that pulled out to pass. She and others were aware immediately that there was going to be a terrible calamity. And, she recognized her friends auto and knew it was too late to do anything by anyone including the car that pulled out to pass. It was one of those terrible and unfortunate things that happen on our highways. |
| March 26, 2010 15:07:30 |
RangerDanger. |
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I would just like to say that I hope they find the driver of the tractor trailer involved in the incident. I personally drive from Masonville to Delhi four days a week and have passed many slow moving tractor trailers on those roads, only to have them speed up when they see me start to pass them! Has anyone thought of why the tractor trailer didn\'t stop when he saw two cars collide beside him? I drove threw after the accident and there is NO WAY that the driver of the rig didn\'t notice it happen. The elderly womans car was almost completely destroyed and Josh\'s car was half missing. My heart sank driving past there, once I realized that I was witnessing what was the remains of an accident involving a \"friend\" of the family. My condolences go out to both Joshua, his family, and the family of and Mrs. Bush. There is nothing anyone can do to bring her back, but we can all hope that Josh makes it through and faces whatever he has ahead of him. |
| March 26, 2010 13:26:42 |
Observer |
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Glad to see this board back up and running. I am sure that soon there will be a lot more people using it. I maintain the "Official" Masonville website but the "Official" does not have comment capabilities so it is nice to have a site where the residents can make comments and observations. |
| March 25, 2010 11:52:54 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
Gee, I didn't know I couldn't format italic and bold typeface in my previous message! I'll have to talk to my webmaster about that. |
| March 25, 2010 11:48:29 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
<i>My wife drives from Masonville daily to Binghamton. My son drives daily from Masonville to Oneonta and my daughter drives...</i>
My wife drives daily from Masonville to <b>everywhere</b>! I always tell her: "Drive carefully out there!" What does that mean? It means to stay alert and aware of what the other drivers are doing! When I taught my sons to drive, I always complemented them on their good work. I also reminded them that it doesn't matter how well they drive when there are others out there who don't! Not only must one drive well, one must also look out for, and expect, others to make mistakes! It only takes a few seconds to takes someone elses life! |
| March 25, 2010 09:03:13 |
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My best wishes for a speedy recovery goes out to the young man from Masonville who was involved in the very tragic and needless accident that took place Wednesday near Walton. The woman who was killed in the accident was my daughter's very dear friend and a close friend of my family. My daughter was on her way to work in Delhi when she witnessed her friend being killed. Mrs. Bush died as my daughter stood beside her at the accident site. While it is not my job to lay blame on anyone, we have experts for that, it appears it was another of those tragedys we can chalk up to impatience and inattentativness. Folks please drive more carefully out there. Our highways today are dangerous places for the best of drivers. My wife drives from Masonville daily to Binghamton. My son drives daily from Masonville to Oneonta and my daughter drives from Walton to Delhi and then hundreds of miles around Delaware county every day. I do not want to lose them or anyone else. |
| March 24, 2010 14:56:18 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
There was snow on the ground this morning. It is all gone now and the sun is shining! |
| March 23, 2010 18:44:43 |
WSHBOWN |
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IS THERE ANY SNOW ON THE GROUNG IN MASONVILLE ? |
| March 23, 2010 13:09:59 |
Andrew Kenyon Lorenz, La Quinta, CA |
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To any and all citizens of Masonville, N.Y.
Do any of you have knowledge of where we might find records of our family history? My great-grandfather, James Monroe Robbins, was born in or around Masonville between approximately 1830-1850. If anyone has knowledge of our family history, please contact me at your convenience. Thank you. |
| March 22, 2010 07:47:59 |
Me |
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Well, We as a country are done. Healthcare will bankrupt us. We are no longer a free people. We are done. |
| March 19, 2010 22:54:46 |
Me |
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Funsucker.....25% is more like it. Blame Albany. Idiots. |
| March 19, 2010 22:23:38 |
Me |
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I didn't miss it at all. |
| March 18, 2010 21:01:15 |
wishbone |
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missed the message board welcome back
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| March 15, 2010 22:39:28 |
RangerDanger. |
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I see we're back in action. |
| March 11, 2010 18:49:56 |
Funsucker |
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Welcome back. How about that school budget huh? What's your guess on the % of increase 4% - 5% who knows. Our district has gone to the dogs:) |
| March 10, 2010 11:39:28 |
Grumpy |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
The Message Board is functioning again. We had to take it down for a period due to abusers. We will not condone "name calling" and/or personal attacks. Sorry to have to perhaps restrict someone's "Freedom of Expression," but offenders may be indeed be "banned" from this venue. |
| October 01, 2009 09:03:33 |
CrzyFlea |
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Just wanted to drop by and express my deepest condolances to Judy; your mother was a wonderful woman and she will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. To the other two families who lost loved ones in the last two weeks, I'm so sorry for your losses. |
| September 30, 2009 17:36:33 |
RangerDanger. |
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I check this every couple days, and I must say this has gotten quite out of hand.
Grumpy, perhaps you could speak to your webmaster about having "message approvals" if that is possible?
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| September 30, 2009 08:16:58 |
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Grumpy, I do apologize to you and the town for this "feud". All i can say is , as far as for me i know better and can understand the inconvenience to you and the people that use the site. I once ran not only a board but a network of chat for many years.. So i know your grief. I can tell you I will hold to what i stated before. I will not engage in any further debates not only on my personal life but not on anyone else for that matter. I never expected to have my issues place on the town board , it was not me who started it , but i am trying to end it. This board is not for that type of behavior. Again ,I apologize for myself. Far as the others intentions go I can not speak for them. I can once again advise my friends and family not to add further comment. As for Mr. Harris part , that is not anything I can control.
Also, Grumpy on a new topic, it has been a while since I was involved with servers, boards and chats. but if I do reengage in its activities I would be more then happy to offer you FREE space for the town board through one of my old host. I know many who own server boxes. I will contact a few friends who still have dealing with this and see if i might be able to help you. I might be able to offer you Free hosting through them as a favor to me . This as i am sure you know, saves a-lot of money, you would then be just left with the domain cost. you could transfer the domain in to free DNS " Zoneedit" to handle all DNS directions. If this is something you might be interested in just let me know. I do not know how verse you are in stuff like this but feel free to ask me any questions
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| September 30, 2009 06:07:17 |
George Denys |
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Why not just ban the single offender/instigator?? The rest of us can then continue to enjoy the service you provide in the spirit you have requested. |
| September 29, 2009 20:09:03 |
"Grumpy" Ernst Keidel |
CDR.Keidel@gmail.com |
You are correct, George! What started out as a good way for the Masonvillains to express themselves, became a re-emergence of the Hatfields and McCoys, no, the Harris and Nichols Feud! And all eyes look to me to do something, as if I were the instigator. Well, there IS something I can do - I can shut down this website and save myself a couple of hundred dollars and a lot of grief. Perhaps that would be a disservice to the ones who read this venue and enjoy it. Perhaps this site did have some positive aspects, such as announcing lost and/or found pets, salient questions or observations of things around town. Anyway, if this feud is continued on my open town message board, I'll have to shut down MasovilleNY.com - the ball is your court! |
| September 29, 2009 19:24:02 |
George Denys |
gdenys@citlink.net |
Grumpy, This message board is again out of hand in my opinion. |
| September 29, 2009 19:01:27 |
ScruffiesLove Aka J Nichols |
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lol ,Laughing I agree. Masonville is not that small. Ang, Thank you for your opinion/comment, Not everyone is judgmental , without knowing all the facts.
BTW On a much lighter note ..the mountain tops are looking spectacular. Fall has arrived! |
| September 29, 2009 16:23:55 |
Laughing |
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Ang WHOA< WHOA One or two people do not constitute the Town of Masonville. |
| September 29, 2009 15:56:04 |
Ang |
colorful316603@yahoo.com |
I can't believe what I'm seeing/reading here on this local Message Board, what an absolute disgrace everyone is doing for there so-called "Hometown". I personally don't live there, but I sure can tell you this I wouldn't EVER live in such a hell hole of a pit. This family will/has done more in there lifetime to help others than anyone will truly know, why? They don't tell anyone, they don't give themselves as a family that EARNED Credit, But My Family DOES, so Nichol Family keep kicking *CENSORED* :0). As for there Daughter Chelsea, she is a very confused, emotional, and was abused BUT NOT by any of the Nichol's family it was done by her Biological Family, she needs to get help, she needs to understand that she is mixing up her Biological Family who were nothing more than dead beats, drug using, and abusive Parents with the family that took her in, and jumped hoops for almost 2yrs. to give her something she NEVER had/gotten from her Bio. family and that was Unconditional love, a SAFE haven, and a chance to have a Childhood" she NEVER had or was given by her Bio.family!! So unless anyone ACTUALLY knows what there talking about, maybe it's time for your little Masonville to just STOP talking all together and leave the Nichols Family ALONE!! If anything EVERYONE should pull together as a little community and try to help and work TOGETHER as adults,and STOP acting as children, or for that matter STOP upsetting the Nichol's Children, they ARE children, everyone else is supposed to be adults, so show EVERYONE'S children in Masonville, how to correctly help/deal with such non-sense, BUT deal/help in a positive way. I hope your little Community can come together, instead of tearing each other to pieces Good Luck to EVERYONE :0) |
| September 29, 2009 14:44:53 |
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That did not sound right LOL. The driveway is not plugged full due to a heart problem but rather due to a heart problem I cannot shovel the snow when the snow plugs the driveway full> LOL |
| September 29, 2009 14:43:09 |
Laughing |
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I love the fall weather but highly dislike what follows. I can no longer get out there and shovel snow when the driveway is plugged full due to a heart problem. I have attempted to have several people clear the drive for me on a regular basis but none of them ever last long. So, my dear wife usually has to shovel at least a path to get her car out and go to work. Maybe this winter we will be lucky and get no snow. Ya Think? |
| September 29, 2009 13:11:23 |
steammill |
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I agree i think this needs to come to an end and people need to stop being puerile, and take matters into their own hands.Instead of promulgating somebody\'s personal life. This is how rumors start people so knock off the middle school drama. |
