Robert Elliot on Agenda for BOF Meeting Tonight

For those of you who don’t know, Attorney Robert Elliot is Marlborough’s largest property (and likely sewer) taxpayer.  He owns most of the property occupying the center of town.  This includes the vacated Marlborough Tavern and vacated Marlborough Market.  Elliot is listed on the BOF’s agenda for tonight’s meeting, as “Attorney Robert Elliott Agenda Request”.  The agenda is located here.

I surmise that Elliot will be speaking to the BOF regarding his loss of revenue from these defunct businesses (primarily due to excessive sewer expenses) and either asking for help, or warning that he is on the brink of financial ruin.  For clarity, this is only my opinion, and I have no knowledge that he is in dire straits, financially, or that this is why he’s listed on the agenda for tonight.

I will attend this meeting, as I’m more than curios to hear what Attorney Elliot has to say.  I think it is fortuitous that Cathi is still BOF chair, and can take whatever information Elliot conveys along with her to her job as Marlborough’s First Selectman.

If I were on the BOF, I would request that WPCA chairman Jack Murray, and Town Planner, Peter Hughes attend the meeting to explain to Mr. Elliot (should my guess be correct) why they’re running him into financial ruin, and turning Marlborough into a ghost town.

The meeting is tonight, 7:00 PM at the Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School Library.

Update: 11/9/2011 1:35 PM:  It has been brought to my attention that Elliot has been on the agenda for several WPCA meetings and has missed them all.  It is entirely possible he will not attend this BOF meeting as well.  I still plan on going, in case he does.

2011 Election Results and My Commentary

Update 11/11/11 1:21 PM – Full election results available here.

Our new Board of Selectmen will consist of First Selectman Cathi Gaudinski, and selectmen Mike Gut and Dick Shea. I voted for Cathi and Dick. It took me a long time to choose between Dick Shea and Amy Traversa. I stood in the voting booth for a several minutes contemplating the choice. I really wanted someone on the board to represent the sewer district, but I also wanted Dick Shea on the board as I have never disagreed with anything the guy has said to me personally, or written in a letter to the Rivereast. He’s fiscally conservative and I am taxed to the max. I wanted someone who understands that. I surmised Amy did, but I knew Dick does. I figured Cathi would win, but Mike would get enough votes to get on the board, and I liked the statements he’s made about helping the sewer district residents. I think Cathi, Mike, and Dick will be a great team, but I wouldn’t have been disappointed if Amy had gotten in there somewhere as well.

Cathi Gaudinski Wins 2011 First Selectman Race

 

First Selectman Elect, Catherine Gaudinski

Cathi Gaudinski will be Marlborough’s new First Selectman, winning 51% of the vote with 736 votes. Mike Gut captured 49% of the vote with 706 votes. Congratulations, Cathi!