Mario Marchese
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On the article Is Now the Time to Talk Gun Control?
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On the article Wilmington Officials Bracing for Cuts to Local Aid
Mario Marchese
7:41 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012
ReplyWe have 11.5 million in free cash, I think it's time to start spending that money in lieu of cutting programs in Town.
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On the article Longer School Days Are Coming to Select Massachusetts Schools
Mario Marchese
9:00 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Yes you are correct George, because of the new Fed Food standards, chocolate milk has got to go because of its fat content, which I do not agree with. Just because some kids are overweight, why is it the Govt responsibility to regulate what our kids eat, that is what parents are supposed to do. Also did you know that the School Dept is required to raise the cost of school lunches, although the School Dept does not need the increase, because the Federal Govt requires them to do so.
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On the article Wilmington Taxpayers to See Spike in 2013
Mario Marchese
8:52 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Yes I did get my answers and was not happy about the results, short answer is Govt spending is going up (not including the HS Project, which yes I do support) and home values are still decreasing according to the Town Assessor, thus the tax rates need to be increased to make up for the shortfall in tax revenues, yet "The Principal Assessor, who is retiring in the near future, said the Wilmington real estate is healthy with 27 new homes built in the last year. He also added that the town had $1,131,065 in new growth, a significant spike from last year’s total of $842,851." Still don't understand how property values are decreasing with a shortage in housing stock in Wilmington and the new construction happening in Town. And yet our free cash account doubles in one year?? How much is enough?
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On the article Wilmington Taxpayers to See Spike in 2013
Mario Marchese
2:44 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
I was in the process of doing so and now I got the answers to my questions.
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On the article Wilmington Taxpayers to See Spike in 2013
Mario Marchese
11:56 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Wayne, its my belief the rate should be broken down, one rate for annual operating cost of the town and then a second assessment for the costs related to the new high school. Also, why should the Town to continue to build its cash reserves so high?
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On the article Wilmington Taxpayers to See Spike in 2013
Mario Marchese
8:42 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
ReplyI am a bit surprised at the increase of real estate taxes, which does not include the money for the new high school (unless I am mistaken), of 9.5% with the Town now sitting on $11.5 million of free cash. How much money does the Town really need in free cash? What is the ultimate goal here, when will we see some tax relief??
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On the article OP/ED: Despite Past, Marchese Happy With Miceli Re-Election
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On the article OP/ED: Despite Past, Marchese Happy With Miceli Re-Election
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On the article School Appeals Officially Dismissed By Commissioner
Mario Marchese
12:31 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
ReplyJust wish this was the last step, but we all know what will probably happen in 30 days from now.
Mario Marchese
11:10 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
MO - Does the name Timothy McVeigh ring a bell??