SOUNDS LIKE NEWS TO ME

Yesterday when CBS NEWS came to THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN at FORD SCHOOL I learned how lucky, we at the HIGHLANDS COALITION are. It seems our own ANDY and NORRIS each landed jobs with the FOOD CORPS. They are 2 of only 50 nationwide. Over 1200 applied and ANDY scored #2 on the test.                                                                   

TAG, YOUR IT

Sometimes people don't listen to what they say. Even though they may mean well, they don't really mean what they say.

Monday night at the HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting we were talking about keeping up the parks around here, particularly the HENRY AVENUE park. There was talk about turning over this duty to the GANGS. Really!

That is called a TURF WAR.

What was meant was that we need to engage the youth and empower them to accept some responsibility for their surroundings. It's all about ownership,

I don't know what DAVID GASS was packing but I move too slow to get out of the way of stray shots.

BEING THERE WITHOUT BEING THERE

Particularly here in the Highlands voting can be difficult for us. We know we need to but getting to the polls is not always possible. Former COUNCILOR-AT- LARGE CANDIDATE, HICO MEMBER, and GOOD FRIEND, CALVIN ANDERSON suggested a good suggestion at the HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting Monday night - ABSENTEE BALLOTS. I don't have all the particulars, hopefully will send them to me so I can re-post them.

REGISTER YOUR VOICES!!!!

FROM THE ITEM:

ELECTION INFORMATION

Last day to register for the upcoming

Local Final

Election

on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 is

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

at the City of Lynn

Election Offi ce. Lynn City Hall. The offi ce will be

open until 8:00 p.m.

IF YOU HAVE MOVED, CHANGED YOUR

NAME, OR HAVE NOT VOTED RECENTLY,

PLEASE CHECK YOUR VOTING STATUS

WITH THE ELECTION OFFICE AT

781-586-6803 OR 781-586-6805 PRIOR TO

THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS.

Our offi ce is located in Room 203, at Lynn City

Hall. City Hall hours are Monday, Wednesday and

Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday, 8:30 AM

to 8:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

WORKING TOGETHER

Two officers, LT. FEE and OFFICER PETER HOLEY from the LYNN POLICE DEPARTMENT were in attendance at last night's HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting. The officers gave tips and suggestions on how to best work together. HICO looks forward to positive engagement with LPD in the future.

SHOULD WE PUT SOME POLITICIAN'S PICTURES ON MILK CARTONS?

The HIGHLANDS COALITION meeting tonight suffered a DRASTIC DECLINE in politicians pining for precious post primary attention. Only RICK STARBARD out of the eight potential LSC candidates was in attendance. Sad because our next voting opportunity is NOV. 8. Not too mention HICO will have a debate hosted by the CAPABLE CLEO HEREFORD on Mon. Oct. 17 at the FORD SCHOOL. I wonder who will be brave enough to IGGY THIS EVENT?

Council candidates were sparse as well. Sitting next to me was my man, CEFARINO ROSA, WARD 4 COUNCIL CANDIDATE. Next to him was HONG NET, COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE, top vote getter in WARD 4.

HICO will have a COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE debate at the FORD SCHOOL on Mon., Oct 24. Again it is hoped everybody shows up so I have something to write about. Of course, if they don't show, I'll have MORE to write about.

HICO MEETS TONIGHT!

The HIGHLANDS COALITION will meet tonight at 7 pm at the FORD SCHOOL. Come and see who attends. It is election season.

THE NET EFFECT

Councilor-At-Large Candidate Hong Net was a HIT IN THE HIGHLANDS as he was the top vote getter here. Thanks to Mary ellen Palermo for providing the numbers.


✔ Barton 842 417 287 137 195 120 312 2310
✔ Cahill 678 293 214 118 135 80 361 1879
✔ Phelan 659 299 198 113 142 67 274 1752
✔ Crowley 507 211 164 113 165 77 311 1548
✔ Net 361 185 131 141 123 155 237 1333
✔ Duffy 342 169 109 85 120 71 286 1182
✔ Walsh 401 164 89 50 82 46 153 985
✔ Funez 170 123 92 112 76 47 75 695
 Meimeteas 193 101 67 36 37 30 65 529
 Anderson                      99                       60                       44                       57                       45                       23                       39                      367
✔ Nominated       
        
 Totals                  4,252                   2,022                   1,395                      962                   1,120                      716                   2,113                 12,580

REGISTER TO VOTE!

Voting is very important because failing to vote insures that the faces of the politicians don't accurately reflect the people being governed. I am not just talking about the color of skin but the color of the money that perpetuates the status quo. Viva la Rosa!

A HICO MEMBER AND FORMER COUNCIL CANDIDATE IS HAPPY WITH HONG!

FROM THE LYNN ITEM: 09-22-11

Hong Net has my

support in Lynn race

To The Item Editor,

I thank those who supported me

in the primary election for Lynn

City Councilor-at-Large.

Being a relative newcomer to

our city, and despite having a

solid record of achievement and

visions in Lynn, I always considered

myself an underdog in the

diverse, crowded field.

I am buoyed by the emergence of

some candidates as a real alternative

to the usual. Accordingly, I am

endorsing Hong Net as one of your

city councilor choices on Nov. 8.

Hong’s platform of community

working together toward a united

city most closely aligns itself with

my views. His independence and

able circle of advisors is a fine

combination to welcome to the

Council.

Please, turn out in droves in

November. Better yet, exercise

your right to use an absentee ballot

if you have a physical reason

or plan to be out of town on election

day. Remember, your reasons

are private, and no one can intimidate

you into not requesting an

absentee ballot. It’s the law,

enforced by the Secretary of State.

For safety’s sake, remember that

it can be snowing or otherwise

inclement in New England in

early November. Take potential

danger out of the equation. You

can vote “over the counter” at the

Election Office in City Hall during

business hours, as soon as the

ballots are printed.

Elect Hong Net to the Lynn City

Council on Nov. 8. Do not miss

this opportunity.

With sincere appreciation,

Calvin Anderson

Lynn

PLANTING OF A PLAQUE

Tonight was the Harrison Harley Memorial Celebration/Fundraiser (Harry was all about raising money). All of the money raised has been committed to be directed to the completion of the construction of the HARRISON HARLY HOOP HOUSE (I can not take credit for that eloquent example of alliteration ecstasy, I wish I could).

Politicians were more prolific than weeds in the garden tonight. From the LYNN CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES TIM PHELAN, DAN CAHILL, RICH COLUCCI (all incumbents) accompanied by HONG NET, CLAY WALSH, and (my man) CEF ROSA. The LSC CANDIDATES present were RICK STARBARD,MARIA CARRASCO (both LS members) and seeking election for the first-time were CHARLIE GALLO and DELORES DIFILLIPO (Hey I think I spelled it right).

Harry would have been thrilled at the level of attention this event garnered and was smiling down at the fact NICK and ANDY jumped at the opportunity to make this a "teaching moment" with an explanation of aquaponics and the use of fish poop to produce green food. Does anyone want a slice of watermelon?

Come Join The ROSA-REVOLT,
A Real Lynn "Cef"=olution

HICO MEMBER AND FRIEND

Cal Anderson - Brunch time Reception

Location: Tatiana's Restaurant & Lounge

Time: ‎9:30AM Saturday, September 17th

MARIA MADNESS

A HICO member running for Lynn School Committee

An Education: LSC 2011 Q & A: Maria Carrasco

JOIN THE "HONG THRONG"

Cambodian refugee runs for office in Lynn

LYNN, MA – Unlike his American political contemporaries in the community, City Councilor-at-Large candidate Hong Net’s historical background includes being an orphan, a wartime refugee camp, and immigration...

CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF HARRISON HARLEY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 6:00 - 8:30PM
AT THE FORD SCHOOL GARDEN
ENJOY ETHNIC FOOD ∞ MUSIC
TICKETS: $25

Help us complete Harry Harley’s final project, a Hoop House at the Ford School Garden, where fish are raised and vegetables grown in a closed system. In growing healthy food year-round, we will:
* combine science and agriculture
* raise children on good, local food
* help curb childhood obesity

Harry, who died in July, combined service to his country and his community. He grew up in a family that created the motorcycle and helped found the Museum of Science. He played with blues greats and served in Vietnam. He trained soldiers and taught science at Lynn Tech. He ran for School Committee and was the Treasurer of the Highlands Coalition.

At the Ford School garden, Harry encouraged us to be on the cutting-edge of urban agriculture, saying:

This is what school should be about, hands-on learning, science, math, geography, character-building combined in a creative way. It’s all about keeping curiosity going, not stifling it. It’s everything kids need in life in a caring, community-school setting.

In spite of serious medical problems, Harry found time and energy to design, pay for and partially build the aquaponics system shown on the left. He worked with his son Harrison and friends, trudging through the snow, barely breathing at times.

He was building a wind turbine so that the hoop house would be “free of the grid, teaching youth about microbes and math, raising money for the school, making learning fun. For a few bucks, people can feed their families from their backyard.”

Please help complete the Harry Harley Hoop House by joining the “4H Club.” The hoop house will be the first for Lynn and another first for the garden.

Your contribution will pay for:

* the design of the system
* materials, such as fish, pump, heater, plastic cover
* youth to build and maintain the system

WALK THIS WAY

Thanks to whomever is responsible for painting the crosswalks around FORD SCHOOL. THEY LOOK GREAT AND OUR KIDS WILL BE SAFER!

JUST HONG=ING AROUND

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MARIA (A HICO MEMBER) IS EVERYWHERE!

 

Usually I like to grill politicians but tonight THE WATCH got to go to a politician's grill. Burgers and sausages were on the menu and COUNSELOR-AT-LARGE CANDIDATE HONG NET was there to spice up the event. Jesse and Natalie Jaeger transformed their backyard into KITCHEN STADIUM and Lynn became host to IRON CHEF AMERICA for an evening.

Also in the audience were CALVIN ANDERSON, CANDIDATE FOR COUNSELOR-AT-LARGE and MARIA CARRASCO, LSC CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION. Lynn's blog world was also represented by TOM SHEENAN of LYNN-SIDE EDITION,

I'M NOT OVER NET YET

Time	Monday, September 12 · 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location	Near Stop-and-Shop Franklin St. and Western Ave. Lynn, Massachusetts
Created By	Harry Schnur
More Info	Stand for Hong! Show your support by holding a sign and standing with other supporters. The election is right around the corner and we want to make sure that everybody knows about Hong. No prior experience necessary! Come for 5mins, 45mins or the whole hour

I HATE MISSING DINNER

Due to my parental obligations (I am going to cover the LYNN SCHOOL COMMITTEE for this other little blog I write for) I will be unable to attend my man, CEFARINO ROSA'S fundraiser tomorrow night at TATIANIA'S from 5 to 7 pm.( Also my son has soccer practice)
However I will be there in spirit. CEF FOR SURE IN WARD 4!

GETTING UP TO CODE

Along with other HIGHLANDS COALITION  members Steve and Leslie Greenberg and Areda, we met with Mike Donovan of Inspectional Services Dept. for the City of Lynn to discuss ways to resolve the ADA compliance issues that led to FORD SCHOOL losing its location as a polling place. It was very productive and I'm sure we all look forward to working together in the future.

YOUR WAY WITH GATEWAY

HIGHLANDS COALITION member and GATEWAY PROJECT founder Calvin Anderson (who also should be one of your votes for COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE) issued the following press release:
LYNN, MA-- The victims of September 11, 2001 will be remembered at a sunset candle light vigil to close out the 10th anniversary of the events at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and Flight 93. The public is invited to attend the event at 7:30pm on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Gateway Park, across from 80 Sagamore St. in Lynn. Gateway Park was created by volunteers through The Gateway Project for Lynn from a neglected public parcel and dedicated in April 2002 to the memory of 9/11. The candle light vigil is meant as a way to close out a day of national and local observances of the anniversary.

BANG YOUR GONG FOR HONG!

Saturday HONG NET, CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, came into my satellite office in the third booth on the right at McDonalds. I was having a POWER LUNCH with upcoming rap mogul,  SW III (my son actually but it sounds important).

It was GREAT for someone to give a member of the HIGHLANDS COALITION that much respect. TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGIN!

GET IT RIGHT WITH ROSA!

No other candidate for Lynn City Council, whether it be from any of the Wards or even any of the ones for Councilor-At-Large, has Cefarino Rosa's experience with transportation issues. As a retired MBTA employee, not only does he understand the significance of this issue for economic development, he also knows the people to talk to in order to enlist their support for any possible future expansion. It would be nice to see Ward 4 in the Highlands lead the way in Lynn!