... cash in the near term to make emergency repairs? The city has had a hiring freeze on firefighters since October 2003. The city stopped the freeze in...
Today's Projo has an article on page two of the Business (F) section. See: http://www.projo.com/business/content/projo_20051101_nwater.17471e29.html One good...
NEW THIS MONTH: * Discourage the use of "handles" when signing posting and encourage the use of real names. ============ This is a monthly reminder. Knowing...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Nov 1, 2005 4:40 pm
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I have spoken with people who know something about the water privatization business and they suspect that the poor condition of Newport's facilities and the...
Yes let us privatize the one thing next to air that we need to survive. Since water is a commodity, I am sure a private developer will be more than fair about...
The GMH privatization did exactly what it was intended to do - allow the Navy to dispose of surplus property while allowing it to keep the money realized by...
We should thank the incognito member of the NSC for reminding us that they have a web site. However, the NSC member should also look at the similarly templated...
Newport is losing hundreds of thousands a year as a water utility. If we give away the whole lot for free it will save us money. Hopefully we could do better...
The City of Newport, as a water utility, is losing money in the hundreds of thousands a year on its drinking water operations. If we give it away we will be...
Mike-- I thought all letter writers have to state their full name. It's not right to allow exceptions such as the letter from JML19621 about privatizing our...
Bruce Lang
bruce.lang@...
Nov 2, 2005 12:58 pm
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As I've previously suggested, "privatizing water distribution, etc." should seriously be investigated. Many, many communities in New England have gone the...
ldipalma@...
Nov 2, 2005 1:04 pm
1805
When I first read the ProJo article, I waded through but never found the 'tech' stuff. I did send a strong suggestion to the Editor, Newport Daily News, that...
This is a reminder that the City Council is running a workshop at 6:30 tonight. Subject is the Broadway plan created by the Collaborative, merchants and the...
I don't really mind if people use false names. The newspapers generally require a phone number and full address for their files, so they can phone, which gives...
Since posting my comment about the ProJo article, I heard back from the Editor, NDN, who, realizing that the subject is currently of great interest, stated...
Some preliminary education and a public debate are excellent ideas for the water privatization issue. The subject has such enormous financial ramifications...
In reply to Charles Weishar, who "never found the tech stuff": I mentioned "boring tech stuff" because there was reference to impurity counts, pumping ...
I just checked out this link from the WCBS website: http://wcbs880.com/topstories/local_story_306151922.html While this doesn't relate directly to much of the...
Dear Mr. Weishar, Since I know Sheila at the NDN already follows the group religously, and the new editor over at NTW has been advised to do the same, I hope...
Perhaps Op-Ed pieces could be solicited from sources that could help educate ratepayers. If the Daily News could make space available KN readers and others...
On the 'tech' stuff: I didn't find it boring; moreover, I found it exhilarating. Just needling, Martin. As a matter of fact, I thought it a good primer for...
It's great that we have a lot of interest and good comments on water privatization. Any meetings,conference, articles etc would serve some purpose and have...
Bruce Lang
bruce.lang@...
Nov 3, 2005 12:23 pm
1816
Fred, You raise some good points. I recommend viewing the following URL: www.aquarion.com. I have no connection whatsoever with the company. I'm familiar...
ldipalma@...
Nov 3, 2005 12:24 pm
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Bobby, In my humble opinion, I firmly believe water supply, etc. priviatization should seriously be considered to fully address the pros and cons. I've ...
ldipalma@...
Nov 3, 2005 12:26 pm
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Broadway boost lacks merchants' association In addition to efforts by the city and the Chamber of Commerce to revitalize the area, business owners need to step...
Merchants organize for a better Broadway By Sean Flynn/Daily News staff Nov 3, 2005 NEWPORT - C.J. Barone, owner of Empire Tea and Coffee at 27 Broadway, ...
It may be difficult finding a balanced perspective on this issue. Clearly there are two camps: the cheerleaders and the detractors. Pro-privatization sources...
Dear Councilor, Where usually I believe in a much more stringent and disciplined pros and cons conversation, I cannot imagine a scenario where privatization...
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