Councilor Gregory Milne representing Precinct 13 is subject to a Recall Election, now scheduled for November 17th. As usual, the group leading the latest crazy crusade, is "Citizens for Open Government". On July 4th of 2008, Taryn Thoman, the impetus for yet, another, recall, implored me to attend to the All-America City Parade for the purposes of photographing Councilor Greg Milne. Thoman stated she was unavailable to attend and photograph the event as she was attending "a barbeque" at the home of Tony Pelletier. Pelletier is the Chairman of the Hyannis Civic Association. Milne was running for a position as Commissioner to the Assembly of Delegates.
Politically, Milne had "a lot on his plate" in the year 2008. Litigation was underway in the Barnstable Superior Court to guarantee Milne's right to be seated on the formed "Charter Commission" Review Committee organized earlier that year. Greg Milne also maintained his seat as Councilor of Precinct 13. There was a question of "conflict of interest" and the case was argued effectively on Milne's behalf by Paul Revere in Barnstable Superior Court in 2008. Judge Kane ruled in Milne's favor on August 11 2008. Milne was also campaigning for Commissioner for the Assembly of Delegates at the same time.
Citizens for Open government supported this effort and esentially dubbed Milne their "golden boy". Despite Milne's triple political aspirations, he remained available and attentive to the needs of constituents and supporters. Milne often addressed the controversial nature of Citizens for Open Government, supported grassroots advocacy, but stopped short of considering the often malicious, and frequently vindictive antics of this group as desirable.
Unfortunately, "the bloggers" remain a thorn is everybody's side. Members of this disorganized group have now turned on Milne, a one time ally. Greg Milne was aware of this controversial, and at times, contentious special interest group. Milne often negotiated for reasonable presentation of ideas from this group, and served as a buffer before fellow members of the council. Although Greg Milne is upset that loyalties and partnerships have been betrayed, he remains concerned about the impact of this group on constituents of Precinct 13. Milne's precinct lines include not only Stewart's Creek in the spotlight for sewering hook up, but more importantly, extends to Sea Street, site of recent peaking of narcotics trafficking and associated violence.
There was a triple shooting last month, and the Barnstable Police are still trying to stabilize the neighborhood under seige. Chief Paul MacDonald of the Barnstable Police Department and Councilor Greg Milne have conducted a number of community meetings on public safety. Residents and Business owners are encouraged to remain in contact and communication with patrols and to report suspicious activity. Chief MacDonald has stationed the Mobile Command Unit and a number of official marked police vehicles to patrol the afflicted area.
Clearly, Precinct 13 has a number of vital issues paramount to the quality of living in this precinct. The threat of a Recall couldn't come at worse time for constituents residing in this subsect of the village of Hyannis. Milne is faced with dispelling rumors and false information about sewering imparted on elderly and constituents supporting families in difficult economic times, and focusing on the priority of public safety in his precinct. Here are two of the major items occupying the time and energy of the sitting councilor at this time:
1) Councilor Milne is concerned first and foremost with the priority of stabilizing a subsection of Precinct 13 compromised by the recent peak in drug trafficking and associated violence. Much to Milne's dismay, the area has been referred to as "Brockton by the Sea" in reference to narcotics and violence. On October 24, gunfire erupted and a triple homicide with no fatalities plagued the area. consider the news accounts and video posted below.
2) Milne admits that there is a tremendous amount of misinformation about the cost of sewer betterments and that he understands the concern of his constituents. Unfortunately a local advocacy group, with three contenders in the election for seats on the Barnstable Town Council took advantage of the controversy and skewed numbers and spread inaccuracies for political gain. These number are being published by COG in regard to the sewer betterment fees that have his constituency concerned:
Betterment fees:
* Lake Wequaquet project: $30,900 in one payment; $1,870 annually spread over 20 years (including 2 percent interest).
* Stewart's Creek project: $20,500 in one payment; $1,240 annually spread over 20 years (including 2 percent interest).
2)Police: Hyannis shooting 'not random'.
By K.C. MYERS
October 24, 2009
HYANNIS – Three young men were injured – one seriously – in an unsolved shooting on Nautical Way early this morning.
A 20- and 21-year-old were taken to Cape Cod Hospital by the Hyannis Fire Department rescue squad, according to police and Hyannis Fire Lt. Thomas Kenney.
As it turned out, perpetual RECALL organizer was not in attendance at any barbeque at the home of Tony Pelletier. Nobody was more shocked to find out that Pelletier was this overbearing woman's alibi that Pelletier, himself. I must admit he was a bit disconcerted. Thoman was bragging of her association with an "influential multimillionaire". Pelletier stated he was none of the above and there was no barbeque and fireworks party on July 4th of 2008.
Taryn Thoman and her sister, Terese Marinelli were at home on Mountain Ash Road developing obscene graphics of then, sitting Barnstable Town Council President, Janet Swain Joakim. The items were traced to Thoman's IP Address by State Trooper Corey Daehlstadt of the Cybercrimes Unit of the Attorney General's Office. Like Pino and Milne, he also referred to Thoman as "sick".
Consider the following correspondence:
Mary Clements
75 Pearl Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
February 7, 2009
J. Drew Segadelli, Esq.
Fagan and Goldrick, P.C.
536 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
Dear Mr. Segadelli,
Thank you for representing my interests in the matter of the charge of criminal harassment against me filed in the Barnstable District Court in regard to The Barnstable Police Department . You may be aware that I assisted Ms. Taryn Thoman during the effort to recall President Janet Swain Joakim from office. I also collected signatures for the Open Meeting of the Voters held in Hyannis last spring at her request. Ms. Thoman requested my assistance developing a legitimate lobby and political action committee last January. We were introduced through a mutual acquaintance, Lou Gonzaga of Hyannis. Mr. Gonzaga is currently serving as an official constable here in Barnstable and has long been involved in municipal politics.
When Taryn Thoman was charged with criminal harassment, I recommended that she consider retaining your counsel. Ms. Thoman is responsible for developing obscene graphics of President Janet Swain Joakim and forwarding them from her computer terminal to a number of websites. In addition, Ms. Thoman assisted me in the development of my website, www.barnstablesafetynetwork.com. Taryn Thoman knew my passwords and personal data and ran my website on her server and off her website, taryn@tarynsmirror.com. Thoman continues to blame me for harassing a number of parties and continually posts scurrilous comments about me on local blog sites. Please review her current blog postings on local political websites. Clearly you can see from Thoman’s comments that she intends to post controversial and threatening materials in regard to me on her newly constructed website, www.barnstable411.typepad.com . Please be aware that Ms. Thoman has publicly blamed me for developing the disturbing graphics of President Janet Swain Joakim. Ms. Thoman is aware that I was photographing Councilor Greg Milne at the All-America City Parade under her direction and working at 4pm at the Kennedy Gallery on Main Street subsequent to the parade. My employer and co-workers were present and in my company throughout the day. Ms. Thoman stated that she was at a barbecue at the home of Mr. Tony Pelletier of the Hyannis Civic Association and has alleged that I am at fault for continued harassment of Janet Joakim and her neighbors on Mountain Ash Road.
Tony Pelletier denied that Taryn Thoman was invited to his home on the Fourth of July. It is on the fourth that these graphics were developed and emailed to my website. Ms. Thoman has a history of mailing related obscene graphics to members of Barnstable’s blogosphere. Ms. Thoman’s neighbors, Christine and Ron Howell confirm that Taryn Thoman and her sister Therese Marinelli were home all day on the fourth of July.
You defended me in a criminal harassment charge. Your current client, Taryn Thoman is a former associate of mine. Thoman is blaming me for her actions of criminal harassment. You should be aware that there is ongoing convolution of these matters with local and federal law enforcement. Please consider the blog postings placed on an Internet site by your client. Clearly, Ms. Thoman is suggesting that she has information in regard to my court case and is suggesting that she may post such items on a website. I have contacted the Massachusetts Bar Association and filed a complaint. I am unsure as to whether our conversations and matters were covered by attorney client privilege. It seems that Ms. Thoman is suggesting that you have not maintained an agreement of confidentiality and is threatening to post matters on her website.
Is there not a conflict of interest? I have forwarded these documents to Justice William O’Neill of the Barnstable District Court.
Sincerely,
Mary Clements
Cc. Justice William O’Neill
Here's an image of the police and parents of neighborhood watch cleaning up Sea Street the last time violence erupted in this locale.
Unfortunately, Councilor Milne is considering cancelling his monthly constituents meeting at the Sunnyside Restaurant. The now famous "Milne Coffee Hour" has been a staple of Precinct 13 as Milne meets informally with constituents. Milne has held this event every month for ten years. Controversial bloggers are threatening to storm the meeting in an effort to disrupt and create controversy among Milne's loyal constituents. Milne is not only concerned about the effect of recent problems for his constituents, he is concerned about the family that owns and hosts the event. Milne has so much on his plate, you may end up with nothing on yours at the cancelled Milne Coffee Hour that used to be held at the famous Sunnyside.
Running into both Pino and Milne in the same day? A stroke of good luck! Listening to both of them refer to Taryn Thoman as crazy? Priceless!
