Comments on: Essex First Selectman Contest Turning on Management Decisions

By: Frank Hall

Frank Hall — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:16:03 +0000

It is unfortunate that you are spreading incorrect information. Mr. Miller debated Mr. Marzi at two meetings, one at the Chamber of Commerce and another at a Rotary Club meeting. Fortunately, the voters chose to not listen to you.

By: JAMEJO

JAMEJO — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:20:25 +0000

It has been my experience that most of those who don't take responsibility for their actions are seriously lacking in their intestinal fortitude, and can find any excuse for not letting others know who they are. Again, comments made by those who are unwilling to let folks know who they are aren't worth considering. I don't. Sorry.

Jonathan James

By: JAMEJO

JAMEJO — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:16:09 +0000

The main feature of terrorist organizations is their guarantee of anonymity; even the KKK hides under sheets. If you don't have the intestinal fortitude to post your name, as should be required on this NEWS site, then why should, or would, anyone take your opinion seriously. I sure don't.

Jonathan James

By: sxactive

sxactive — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:25:25 +0000

Mr. Hall, I do appreciate your comments and basically agree with you, however; as you can see by some of the comments made on this chat board that there are some individuals who seem very angry and have no room for disagreement with what they deem correct. I personally don't want this sort of individual knowing who I am or where I live. I do respect your opinion.

By: ivorytonresident

ivorytonresident — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:06:52 +0000

Because that's what America is all about, choice, freedom of speech, etc. Why would posting one's name make the posting more truthful? If someone wants to be anonymous that is their choice, just like it is your choice to post with your real name, IF Frank Hall is your real name. I guess only people who know you personally would know if that is correct. See how that works? It's all about choice. Don't chastise people for posting anonymously, in doing so you are the one not accepting different opinions or choices.

By: Frank Hall

Frank Hall — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:05 +0000

I find it odd that so many people make anonymous comments without using their real name. Why is it so difficult to express your thoughts honestly and be willing to accept different points of view? People talk about trust and other issues but are unwilling to identify themselves.

By: Frank Hall

Frank Hall — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:19:17 +0000

By: Ivorytonresident

Ivorytonresident — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:18:55 +0000

The townspeople have spoken, thank heavens. Phil can now get back to the business of running the town. I have been in town for 22 years and have never seen more improvements made than under the leadership of Mr. Miller. I have volunteered under his leadership and will once again when asked. Employees should leave graciously and not sue their former employer; that's a surefire way to get rehired! Bushy Hill Nature Center, which was implemented by Phil Miller, is no small accomplishment. It was voted one of the best summer camps in America and remains so because of what Phil started. Please, accept the fact that the people of Ivoryton, Centerbrook and Essex do not want Mr. Marzi as their First Selectman. The votes have been cast, counted and announced. It's done.

By: ivoryessex09

ivoryessex09 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:02:22 +0000

You are absolutely right. I've lived in Essex almost as long as you and have also watched the town and its two villages transform quite a bit. I agree that the way our town operates needs to shift; whether that be to a town manager philosophy or simply by actively promoting ideals of honesty, decency, and, for lack of a better word, integrity, at Town Hall.

Additionally, as I alluded to in an earlier post, running a town is like a business, and Mr. Marzi is well positioned to direct efforts at Town Hall because of his ability to successfully manage his own local establishment. Further, I find it saddening to see town politics have hit a new low, especially when the current first selectman states Mr. Marzi has "never managed anything in his life." Such a statement is despicable and one can discern Mr. Miller's true character from that very comment alone.

I also want to thank Selectman Pacileo for his efforts to combat the majority for the past several years. He will also be receiving my vote tomorrow. He is relentless in his efforts to bring the Board of Selectmen back to a level of civility that we have not seen in years and it's nice to know there are still people at Town Hall like him who we can rely on.

By: sxactive

sxactive — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:37:01 +0000

I've lived in Essex for 20 years and have watched this community change a great deal. Our politics have become very negative and dishonest. I support a professional town manager; however, with that being said and without this option, I support Mr. Marzi. For those of us who have run businesses and have managed people know just how poorly Essex has been run for the past six years. Ask how many lawsuits have been filed against this town in the past six years. Ask why the town sanitarian was really terminated just two years short of retirement. Ask how much of our tax dollars have been spent in the past six years defending decisions made by Mr. Miller, then compare this amount with the past 15 years. This will give an interested newcomer or even old timer a small frame of the true picture of our current leadership and our taxes have almost doubled. Mr. Miller's comment about Mr. Marzi was mean spirited when he stated that Mr. Marzi had not managed anything. I was under the impression that Mr. Marzi owns and operates his own business, which manages everthing. Prior to winning the election as First Seletman, Mr. Miller was an employee of the Episcopal Church as a Director of a small camp, Bushy Hill. His training was on the job.