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Riding The Ferry From Boston to Hull
Posted on May 16, 2008 by cjeffrey
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Yesterday I had to go in to Boston, and enjoyed a relaxing trip back to Hull on the Harbor Express ferry.
This is a little video of the trip.
Boggieboarder Braves Strong Surf on Nantasket
Posted on May 13, 2008 by cjeffrey
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Boggieboarder Braves Strong Nantasket Surf
On Monday afternoon I stopped to shoot some video of the strong surf on Nantasket Beach and spotted a boogieboarder braving the elements.
Town Meeting Approves Riddle’s Expansion Plans
Posted on May 13, 2008 by cjeffrey
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Hull Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly to support plans by Riddle’s Supermarket to expand.
Hamburgs, Hotdogs & Volleyball — All For a Good Cause in Hull
Posted on May 12, 2008 by cjeffrey
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While boats came and went from Pemberton Pier in Hull on Saturday afternoon, across the street in the high school’s gymnasium students and residents gathered for some frendly matches of volleyball for a good cause.
Meanwhile, some students grilled hotdogs and hamburgs outside the gymnasium.
Town Meeting Tonight at 7:30
Posted on May 12, 2008 by cjeffrey
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Just a reminder that Hull Town Meeting continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
One of the articles still to be discussed is the proposed expansion of Riddle’s Supermarket.
New Business Blog - “Let’$ Talk Money…”
Posted on May 9, 2008 by cjeffrey
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It’s time to confess — I’ve been moonlighting a little on the side.
As much as Hull is, and will always be, in my heart — my mother instilled in me the importance of owning my own piece of real estate, funding 401Ks and/or IRAs, maintaining some personal investments and saving some “tuckies” for a rainy day.
Therefore, one of my interests is watching the trends in business and the economy.
To this end, earlier this week I began a business blog called Let’$ Talk Money…
You will find a link to both the Hull Video Blog, as well as Let’$ Talk Money… under my name on The Patriot Ledger’s Web site. Simply click on blogs, and then click the link next to my name for the blog you wish to enter.
Of course, I will be sharing videos and information between both blogs that may interest readers of both sites.
Although still in its infancy, I believe Let’$ Talk Money will appeal to anyone interested in making more money — or just keeping what you’ve got — as we navigate the financial waters from “the Main Street” in Hull — to Wall Street.
Red Parrot Prevents Auction
Posted on May 9, 2008 by cjeffrey
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According to a story in today’s Patriot Ledger by business editor Jon Chesto, the owner of The Red Parrot in Hull, Richard D’Angelo, said he worked out a deal to prevent a foreclosure auction that was scheduled for the property next Tuesday.
D’Angelo said this past winter was unusually slow for the restaurant, and they struggled financially.
The business owner attributed the cause to the region’s economic slowdown, and pointed out that “Hull is not the mecca in the wintertime as it is in the summer.”
Funny Moments at Hull Town Meeting
Posted on May 8, 2008 by cjeffrey
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In the good ol’ tradition of New England politics, during town meeting in Hull on Monday and Tuesday nights, both residents and town officials displayed moments of levity, while still rolling up their sleeves and dealing with a tight operating budget.
During Monday’s town meeting a resident voiced his concern with Article 26, which dealt with a vote to petition the General Court to enact legislation authorizing the design and designation of a place on the municipal tax bills or motor vehcicle tax bills, or to mail with such tax bills, a separate form, whereby taxpayers may voluntarily check off, donate and pledge an amount of money which would increase the amount otherwise due, and to establish a Hull Veterans Council Assistance Fund, which would provide support to all Hull veterans and dependents in need, as well as to promote the recognition and observance of patriotic holidays.
The resident said he had no objection with the intent of the Article; however, he felt in the times we live in when we’re all trying to be a little more environmentally friendly, the additional paperwork involved with using a separate form for this endeavour would be a waste — and suggested town meeting find an alternate way to handle this matter.
Hull’s new town moderator, Michael Nuesse, didn’t miss a beat and responded that he’d be happy to bring the resident’s alternate motion before town meeting — however, he pointed out that in order to do so, the resident would have to actually use a piece of paper to file the motion — bringing a chuckle to many in attendance.
The following night, a good amount of time during the first portion of Hull’s town meeting dealt with resident Rhoda Kanet trying to find $10,000 from a cross-section of other budgeted items that could be used to fund another account that would enable the town to put trash barrels on the beach.
Town manager Phil Lemnios responded that although the need for trash barrels was a good cause, he felt the town’s other budgets were already trimmed to their maximum level.
Later in the night, Brian McCarthy arose to voice concerns about funding for the Council on Aging, which sparked a somewhat funny exchange between McCarthy, Lemnios and Nuesse.
Enjoy this highlight reel.
Town Clerk Janet Bennett to Receive Unsung Heroines Award
Posted on May 8, 2008 by cjeffrey
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State Rep. Garrett Bradley recently nominated Hull Town Clerk Janet Bennett for the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s Unsung Heroines Award.
Janet will join other women across the state in receiving this award at a ceremony at the State House on May 14.
In this video you will hear from both Garrett and Janet.
I can’t think of a better person in town to receive this award — Congratulations, Janet!
Hull Town Meeting Has Moments Of Levity Amongst Discussion of Serious Budget Woes
Posted on May 7, 2008 by cjeffrey
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Hull town meeting approved a $35,959,254 spending plan for 2009 Tuesday night, which is just a one percent increase from the current year’s budget.
Hull activist Rhoda Kanet was one of the more vocal residents attending the meeting as she attempted to find $10,000 from other areas in the budget that could help fund another account that would provide trash barrels on the beach. Her unsuccessful efforts showcased just how tight the budget is, as town meeting didn’t approve taking money out of any other tightly budgeted items for this cause.
Brian McCarthy of the Council on Aging raised serious concerns, in a somewhat comical manner, regarding money that was stripped from the Council’s donation account to help pay for gas and maintenance of vans, as well as a concern over $9,000 that was taken from another of the Council’s accounts in late 2006/2007.
Putting a somewhat comical spin on the serious matter, McCarthy said, “If (town manager) Phil Lemnios comes into the Council on Aging and starts grabbing the barrels….” as a dig at the on-going discussion that took up the first portion of the night’s meeting where Kanet was trying to find money for the beach barrels.
Lemnios responded, “I always appreciate his (McCarthy’s) passionate advocacy for the seniors in the community…. In terms of the barrels, I have no intent on taking the barrels out of the Council on Aging,” and added on a more serious note, “and I think my history in the community has shown I have been a good friend to the Council on Aging and will continue to be so.”
Throughout the meeting, Hull’s new town moderator, Michael Nuesse added his own comical spurts. During the exchange between McCarthy and Lemnios, Nuesse stated in a monotone voice, “Thank you Mr. McCarthy… I’m going to have you give the mic back to…. surrender the mic Mr. McCarthy…. please.”
Lemnios assured McCarthy that money would be found to fuel the Council’s vans; and Hull’s town accountant, Marcia Bohinc, explained it was not her decision to close the $9,000 account in question — it was done as a matter of statute.
Article 29, which deals with the proposed expansion plans by Riddles Supermarket highlighted in two earlier videos from opponents and proponents of the plan, has not come before town meeting, yet.
Town meeting has been recessed until Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in Hull High School’s Joseph A. Doniger Auditorium. The delay is caused by a school play that needs the room for rehearsals, and the auditorium cannot accommodate a live remote for viewers of town meeting via local Cable.
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