Public Forum
paul (Friday, April 26 24 09:34 pm EDT)
nick kowolski for the 1st time in his tenure impressed me. im sure it was just his popularist ego (100% of people spoke against stone) when he spoke in a world of lawsuits, thers going to be a lawsuit, but we need to act, and vote accordingly, without fear of what may happen. in haydens garble, he did state good cause is obvious. nick also stated this is good cause, and there is always going to be a lawsuit. lawyers parsing words down to the letter, instead of intent.
paul (Friday, April 26 24 09:17 pm EDT)
after watching the meeting, it appears mr hayden isnt very competent. im glad he replaced stone. perhaps he was impaired. his rambling about supporting matteau, and concern for legalities was like a language drunken stupor.
Sherry (Friday, April 26 24 08:34 pm EDT)
Paul, its crazy the support. Or is it fear? Stone could just be making a list and most who have spent time close to him probably know he could crack.... (Like the crazy dude in Billy Madison)
Not Jill, thank god (Friday, April 26 24 07:18 pm EDT)
Jill, that was tough to read….please read that back to yourself and try again. Painful at best. Grammar and punctuation would help you get your message across a little better.
paul (Friday, April 26 24 06:33 pm EDT)
so many defending a minor attracted man.
Jill (Friday, April 26 24 03:35 pm EDT)
Opps what was that I hear the biker lobby thought they had it in the bag when they stuffed the ballot box with mom and dad votes from the do nothing biker side membership. With thoughts they were just taking of a heard of mindless sheep. For what is worth for those who may not know, if I remember right and the if process has not change the Annual meeting and board elections are coming up be sure contact them to also request a membership form as this is not privy information.. not sure if paulie wall wanted anyone to know that part
Paulie (Friday, April 26 24 02:29 pm EDT)
Nimby or Numby?
ARC was NOT shut out of the kitchen. It operated this winter for the 7 or 8 days that tubing and skiing took place. ARC has keys to the door and the kitchen is ready for something to happen? Do you have an event idea? Email the club.
Did you miss that city approved a permit for food truck space at Arrowhead?
ARC volunteers aren't exactly beating down the doors. You think the club should open the kitchen daily? Send the club an email. Better yet come join the club and volunteer.....
Or maybe your a crotchety former volunteer who abandoned the club and the community because things changed a little. Thats on you. You can go back.
Who walks away and wishes failure upon kids & families enjoying something as awesome as Arrowhead winter fun...Nimby, are you that person? Whats that regret smell like?
Nimby, You are a fool, spreading misinformation. Poking at something thats positive.
It's fucked up that a fee of anti change keyboard warrior assholes piss all over a small business looking benifit this city as well was themselves.
Keep jogging Nimby.
Nosey ass people (Friday, April 26 24 12:07 pm EDT)
Nimbly. Question 1. Why don't you drive by at some other time of day and see if the truck is at Arrowhead. Also, none of your concern. Question 2. They prep food wherever the food license says it can, probably in the food truck since it's a food truck. Question 3. No. Question 4. None of your business. Question 5. Also none of your business, but you could just look up the agreement yourself.
Nimby (Friday, April 26 24 10:38 am EDT)
With no school this week I got to get my running in earlier. Noticed Epic food truck is at Arrowhead in early mornings. Does that stay 24/7? Where do they prep food? Do they use the kitchen at Arrowhead? Is that why Arrowhead group was shut out of the kitchen? Is bike shop subletting the kitchen to another business? Does the agreement allow that? Something doesn't pass the smell test.
Will (Thursday, April 25 24 09:30 pm EDT)
The irony of being Jon Stone. Your last act as a councilor you make a motion which was not publicly noticed to suspend the cda until they redo their bylaws. You get yourself appointed to the cda and push for bylaws that delete the cdas authority to remove their own members by vote. You replace that will single authority of the city council to do such. You then double down with the ultimate challenge and get yourself removed from the cda by the body you pushed to have in charge of the cda. In a move that was not publicly noticed and you cry foul now. It was only good when you played that move you right? Well played Stone.
Tyler S (Thursday, April 25 24 05:59 pm EDT)
I have not made any comments, it must be another Tyler. I have not been involved in this page in a while.
Patrick (Thursday, April 25 24 04:04 pm EDT)
Democrats are now back in charge, soon we will have total control of all the boards.
Stormy Daniels (Thursday, April 25 24 03:31 pm EDT)
TYLER SULLIVAN .
WHY didn't you protest Stones removal at last night's meeting if you are SO adamant about ur position? Also you commented to Maddie that you hoped she never made any big mistakes in her past as if what Stone did is in anyway a small or forgivable offense now that the records have been released! Do you believe in law and order? As the assistant mayor said last night she was horrified after reading what he's done and then you people come in here and defend him ..it's despicable!
If your position is it was so long ago how come he never apologized he has no remorse he's actually gotten worse in my opinion as far as bullying people goes...Where were you all last night?? And you said there were a handful of activists..there was more than a handful citizens that are outraged and want Stone removed from all boards and committees. Glad Hope Damon spoke about his State rep seat also.. HE Needs TO BE reported to ethics and oversight in our state house as well. I am sure Republicans won't remove him cause they need his vote 🙄 But there's power in people's voices AS WE WITNESSED LAST NIGHT.
Call or wrote to ur representatives in Concord folks!!
Greg (Thursday, April 25 24 03:05 pm EDT)
What would he sue for? He wasn’t elected to those positions. The council appointed him. He was in no way entitled to this seats. Turns out when you fuck around you might find out.
Matt (Thursday, April 25 24 01:25 pm EDT)
Ah yes! democracy, a system that operates on the premise that your individual rights don't exist simply because you're outnumbered. I hope he sues!
Tyler (Thursday, April 25 24 01:11 pm EDT)
Maddie, they feared for their elected positions and “listened” to a handful of Claremont voters whom are activists. Mr. Stone was never charged or convicted of any crime, despite being investigated twice. I hope you never make any serious mistakes in your life, because people like yourself would never give you a second chance.
Tony (Thursday, April 25 24 12:35 pm EDT)
Dan you witnessed a group of voters willing to stand up and express their outrage. Where were Jon and those people willing to support him in City roles?
Maddie (Thursday, April 25 24 10:03 am EDT)
Claremont is Democratic and has been for years. the majority rules.
VoteWord™
Displaying 20 years of Presidential voting, visualized in one word.
Claremont, New Hampshire: r d D D r d
How It Works:
Here at BestPlaces, we were looking at the voting patterns since the 2000 election and realized that we could express the results of each election as one letter. R if the Republican Party candidate won, D if the Democratic Party candidate won and I if the Independent Party candidate won. The six elections (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) would be expressed as six-letter word (R R D R R).
Then we went a little further and added the dimension of magnitude. If the difference of victory was greater than 10 percent, the letter is upper case, and lower case if the difference was less than 10 percent. This allows us to see interesting voting patterns at just a glance.
Here's the VoteWord for Iowa d r d d r. In the last six elections the state has been closely contested, voting narrowly for the Republican Party candidate in 2016 and 2020 after voting for the Democratic Party in 2008 and 2012. Virginia (r r d d d D) has voted for the Democratic Party in the last three elections.
Individual Campaign Contributions in Claremont, NH
In the last 4 years (2018-2021), there were 3,891 contributions totaling $54,295 to the Democratic Party and liberal campaigns, averaging $14 per contribution.
In the last 4 years, there were 160 contributions totaling $14,852 to the Republican Party and conservative campaigns, averaging $93 per contribution.
(source: Federal Election Commission)
Dan (Thursday, April 25 24 09:47 am EDT)
The will of the voters? I saw a mob of Democrats who have made it well known they hate any conservatives, and stone is the top of their list. The council caved to the angry mob.
Maddie (Thursday, April 25 24 09:33 am EDT)
Tyler, this blog spends a lot of time accusing the council of ignoring voters. Last night they listened to them. How very GOP of you to oppose the will of the voters.
Tyler (Thursday, April 25 24 09:13 am EDT)
Stone likely did plenty wrong 20 years ago. But removing him from his position was also wrong, and frankly he should sue the city of Claremont. The council caved in to the demands of activists. I wonder if you put the microscope on the actions of everyone present who wanted Stone out what skeletons might turn up. I guess its not possible for anyone to change and improve anymore.
Fact (Wednesday, April 24 24 09:05 pm EDT)
Democrats scored a big win tonight
Cancel Culture (Wednesday, April 24 24 08:03 pm EDT)
Cancel Culture came through at the Council meeting tonight. The use of artificial Intelligence definitely showed its ugly head. Somewhere in the area of 30 active known cancel culture Democrats including spoke and convinced the democrat members of the council to make a decision for the entire electorate of the city without giving St Rep. Jon Stone the opportunity to state his case. Not one of those involved in the accusations came forward and the facts are sketchy at best. Not the best possible representation of the entire electorate. Said day.
Maddie (Wednesday, April 24 24 03:56 pm EDT)
So the meeting will need to move to the opera house tonight. Hold onto your hats!
Erasmus Rotterdam (Wednesday, April 24 24 01:06 pm EDT)
Does anyone know if they have overflow seating prepared for the city council meeting tonight?
I hear there will be a wave of people about Stoner and getting him off CDA.
What I think (Wednesday, April 24 24 12:42 pm EDT)
This is what should happen:
Gun shop holds store wide 20% off to satisfy the gen public. Stone must also say sorry like he means it.
John J and Jim S take paid positions reporting for whats up Claremont.
Both unlock hidden potential and blow our minds with incredible local arts sports coverage.
Tetu is given full control of dump operations and whatever else he wants as long as he shuts the fuck up.
Spice shop takes full control over councel. Spice lady is mayor, fill in all the Nelsons. Let the farmer go back to work, I want my CSA on time. Bill can stay. Also keep Yoshi. Let the man cook!
Norm is the head of DPW & planning/development. Guy knows how its done. Ask him. He can do both jobs.
Community center adds drop in understanding local goverment and dealing with keyboard warrior life skill classes.
Jim dedicates his time to school funding in NH and becomes the people's champion
Flip side (Wednesday, April 24 24 09:02 am EDT)
There's also something to be said that the public's right to know is more important that some possible embarrassment to a handful of people. If Stone had moved from being a cop to being a Home Depot cashier it could have stayed buried. But he ran for public office, sold guns, and was a subsequent prison guard. The public has a right to know who they're voting for and who holds decision making for us in their hands.
Garret (Wednesday, April 24 24 08:20 am EDT)
It didn't have to happen. It could have remained secret says anyone who has ever victimized someone. Excellent point. How much money did Stone spend on his attorney and appeals to keep this secret? If it was all bullshit everyone I know would have signed a deal and then spent years and every dollar they had suing the Claremont taxpayer to keep it secret. How much did this cost taxpayers? Seems to me that nobody has answered that question and none seem to care the City Councilor sued the Claremont taxpayers to keep this secret.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 23 24 08:17 pm EDT)
Boomer,
I’m sure it was extremely difficult not knowing if those allegations were true or not. I’m sure it was extremely difficult trying to understand if these allegations were true, why wasn’t the person arrest ?
I’m sure it currently extremely difficult having to relive that painful period of their lives and can anyone tell me why these fine people have to go through this embarrassment again ?
It’s a shame because it didn’t have to happen.
Not a Boomer (Tuesday, April 23 24 07:35 pm EDT)
JoC, ok let's go with the wives knew about the threats back then. Do you think they liked seeing a man who threatened to rape them, kill them, rape their children, get elected to public office? Get off with no consequences. Do you think they liked watching their husband's have to answer to him on the council?
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 23 24 06:59 pm EDT)
Boomer,
I completely agree, you’re not a man. You’re a coward behind a keyboard.
I think it’s ridiculous to think that the Chief didn’t inform his wife of the allegations, of course he did as he should.
Bottom line, no one but the parties involved knew the severity or the people involved… now they do.
It has had to cause some embarrassment for the families to have their names dragged through the mud and they deserve an apology from Mr.Fisher for his selfishness is pursuing a personal vendetta.
Not a Boomer (Tuesday, April 23 24 05:49 pm EDT)
JoC, You are also not realizing that it just 2 weeks from the first time Scott and Chase heard about threats to them and their families to the firing. According to records. The other officers had apparently been hearing them for awhile but did not say anything. The CI was the one who told Chase about the threats to him and Scott. And then they interviewed officers who had been hearing it for awhile. Who knows if the threats continued after the firing because there isn't any record of that because the records only cover when he was an officer. I have no idea if the families knew. But you seem to think that time was painful and are now embarrassed. By your own words. I don't think it's a stretch to think the Chief could have hid the situation from his wife and kids for 2 weeks and him in the house may have been enough protection. Who knows. All I care about is that your generation has been keeping up this narrative that shames victims, that they should be embarrassed. That's what keeps them silent and allows predators to keep going. The victims have nothing to be embarrassed about.
Not a boomer (Tuesday, April 23 24 05:15 pm EDT)
JoC, I'm not a man
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 23 24 05:10 pm EDT)
Boomer,
You’re a brave man talking shit behind your keyboard.
I doubt you have the balls to ever say anything like that to my face but that’s why your a “keyboard tough guy”.
Next time you see me walking around stop and say hello so we can discuss this in greater detail.
But since you’re a coward.. I won’t hold my breath.
It’s alleged that the Chiefs family was threatened with death and multiple rape and you don’t think he made his family aware of those alleged threats?
You really are an idiot.
I am certain you feel bullied and threatened but trust me, I’m not threatening anything… it’s a promise.
Not a boomer (Tuesday, April 23 24 02:37 pm EDT)
JoC, I did not say the Scott family. I said Mrs Scott and the children. Obviously Mr. Scott knew. But who knows, perhaps he did not tell his wife and children at the time. You are assuming they knew and it was a painful time and that they are embarrassed by it. Quite frankly, you are an idiot that keeps trying to perpetuate the victim shaming mentality. And call other officers rats. When it's very probable Stone was the rat and that's why he got away with everything.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 23 24 01:34 pm EDT)
Boomer,
Are you trying to say that the Scott family was not aware of the threats made upon thier lives?
If that’s true, they obviously didn’t take those allegations seriously because if they did, they would have been notified and protected.
Matt (Tuesday, April 23 24 01:07 pm EDT)
If a squirrel ran into traffic and Jon drove over it these same people would show up to a city council meeting and demand his removal. There also would be protesters gathered on Broad Street Park holding protest signs that say, "squirrel life matters", "squirrel action now!", " hey ho Jon the squirrel killer has got to go!" and all the while, calling for taxpayers to fund safe places and reparations for squirrels, and there would be at least one protester that identifies as a squirrel. This unfortunately sums up Claremont in a nutshell, purely political.
Not a boomer (Tuesday, April 23 24 12:59 pm EDT)
JoC, you seem overly concerned with embrassment to victims. Victims should be empowered, not victim shamed. And how do you know Mrs. Scott even knew of the treats years ago? I'm sure her 6 and 8 year old daughters did not at the time. Perhaps now as adults they would like the knowledge of threats against them and justice. A woman should not be embraced that someone threatened to rape and kill them, they are not the perpetrators.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 23 24 12:04 pm EDT)
Apologies are in order.
The first apology should be to the tax payers of Claremont
Trish (Tuesday, April 23 24 10:37 am EDT)
The Council room will be packed with angry people on Wednesday.
Mookie Fatts (Tuesday, April 23 24 09:36 am EDT)
It's cute that you think that this is done. Tune into the council meeting tomorrow and then revisit your statement below, you mook.
The republicans botched the hell out of this. Instead of admonishing Stone's behavior and cutting ties with him they doubled down that his actions were fine and must be forgiven. All that did was kick the hornets nest and the bees they are abuzzin'.
The democrats are annoying as hell but they are very organized. The republicans don't know which way is up at this point and it is going to cost them BIG TIME on election day.
"Apologize" to the players in the massive cover-up. That's rich! 🤣🤣🤣
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 23 24 06:37 am EDT)
It’s been a couple of weeks, everything is still the same. The only thing that lengthy court proceedings caused was “embarrassment”.
I’m not talking about Rep.Stone. I’m talking about all those mentioned and have had to avoid or answer questions about what the knew and when they knew it 18 years ago.
I seriously hope Mr. Fisher sincerely apologizes to Mrs. Scott for bringing, what I must assume, was an extremely stressful and painful situation, back to life again.
An apology is also needed for the Vezina family, I am sure they have suffered in a similar way reliving that unfortunate time in their lives.
It looks like there was a lot of collateral damage and apologies are in order.
Steve (Monday, April 22 24 10:48 pm EDT)
So let’s see, the local Democrats who have always hated stone still hate stone. Got it.
Johnny cakes (Monday, April 22 24 07:09 pm EDT)
You mean the pro terror dems? The pro death and war dems? They also can’t tell right from wrong.
Maddie (Monday, April 22 24 04:47 pm EDT)
So with the NH GOP sticking to it's Stone, could be a banner year for Dems in NH. Who wants to elect people who can't tell right from wrong?
Jim Sullivan (Monday, April 22 24 06:42 am EDT)
I am without sin.
Mark my words (Monday, April 22 24 06:10 am EDT)
This is the year that sin is exposed. You see it happening everywhere. If you have sin hidden, be warned, it will all be exposed by the end of 2024.
Bigger Picture (Sunday, April 21 24 09:53 pm EDT)
Bon, you are right that there must be something else going on. Scott obviously lied in this article. He says the Standards Council did nothing. https://indepthnh.org/2024/04/08/police-standards-and-training-council-knew-about-jon-stone-allegations-but-did-nothing/
“They had everything, what they chose to do with it is their decision,” former Claremont Police Chief Alex Scott said.
But if you look at these communications what Scott did was stop the Council from doing anything once he negotiated with Stone. 9/5/06
Scott told The Standards Council that an Arbitration hearing was set for 12/8/06.
file:///C:/Users/16035/Downloads/%238563329v1Client%20-%201st%20Set%20of%20Documents%20--%20Police%20Standards%20and%20Training%20(UNREDACTED)%20(9).pdf
11/21/06
Scott told the Standards Council that "we have negotiated a resolution....Stone's dismissal"
file:///C:/Users/16035/Downloads/%238563331v1Client%20-%202nd%20Set%20of%20Documents%20--%20Police%20Standards%20and%20Training%20(UNREDACTED)%20(1)%20(5).pdf
5/23/07
Scott tells The Standards Council that "the city has agreed to, in effect, turn back the clock and allow Stone to resign prior to any findings being entered by the city with respect to IA...":As a result please disregard the following information that was sent ....May 2nd 2006....Claremont Police Commission notice of removal dated 3/27/06..."
file:///C:/Users/16035/Downloads/%238563334v1Client%20-%203rd%20Set%20of%20Documents%20--%20Police%20Standards%20and%20Training%20(UNREDACTED)%20(7).pdf
6/4/07
The Standards Council responds to Scott. It says that Upon an officer's dismissal or "resign in lieu of discharge" the Council can act. Since Scott checked "Negotiated Resignation" it is not under their purview.
file:///C:/Users/16035/Downloads/%238563337v1Client%20-%204th%20Set%20of%20Documents%20--%20Police%20Standards%20and%20Training%20(UNREDACTED)%20(4).pdf
The Council is telling him, in the last document, that they cannot act when a chief checks the box for negotiated resignation. He, or whomever agreed to the settlement, tied the hands of the Council.
Now I am under the impression that the Police Commission has to approve any settlements along with the chief.
CPD had around 30 witnesses and physical evidence and call records, etc. Why did they settle?
Perhaps Stone's lawyer gives a clue? https://livestream.com/nhjb/events/10715419/videos/238519603 Stone's Supreme Court argument. His lawyer says "Stone got something and the city of Claremont got something" in regards to the settlement from 2006. What was it the city got in the deal?
Bon (Sunday, April 21 24 11:55 am EDT)
The problem with the left is they want to cancel Jon stone rather than hear his dirt on those other guys that covered this up. I bet it has to do with drugs and who they let get away with it.
TMZ (Sunday, April 21 24 07:47 am EDT)
Man when did this become the Eagle Times?
Who gives a shit about a former assistant charged with DUI?
What does this have to do with anything, you jackass!
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, April 21 24 05:57 am EDT)
Nine new articles published today on the News Flashes page of this website.
1) Chiara Tosi-Nelson says more people will be present for April 24, 2024 Council meeting regarding Representative Johnathan Stone.
2) Jonathan Stone's 2007 Settlement Agreement with the City of Claremont.
3) Mission Accomplished!
4) Pothole-gate!
5) CDA Board meeting minutes explain what the $220,000 "Due from Claremont" is for.
6) The lights may be on but is anybody home?
7) New Finance Director seems to be hitting the ground running! A most welcome change!
8) My latest Right To Know Request.
9) Former Stevens High School Vice-Principal charged with DUI.
Jim Sullivan (Saturday, April 20 24 06:53 pm EDT)
Please add me to your subscriber list Jim_sullivan1@comcast.net
No one can advise me what to do with my email. Idiots!!
I did not post at 5:16PM.
No articles tomorrow I am going camping in my yard to view the celestial beings.
Jim Sullivan (Saturday, April 20 24 05:16 pm EDT)
The Internet Trolls are at it again. I have not posted anything here since Friday, April 19 24 02:29 PM EDT, I was advised not to leave my email account listed so I contacted technical support and they advised me how to create a direct link to my email account just using my name, which I did. The link at the top of this webpage works just fine.
I have a lot of very interesting articles to publish tomorrow. Till then.
Francis (Saturday, April 20 24 05:10 pm EDT)
It doesn’t matter, he doesn’t pay Claremont taxes.
Ken (Saturday, April 20 24 05:03 pm EDT)
Jim are you still on Factory Street? The property you are in certainly has a long history of piling up tax liens. Do you pay your rent on time? Can we still call you at 603-542-6134?
Jim Sullivan (Saturday, April 20 24 04:51 pm EDT)
Jim_sullivan1@comcast.net
You are welcome.
Johnny O (Saturday, April 20 24 12:44 pm EDT)
Jim could you publish your cell phone number as well?
Patrick (Saturday, April 20 24 10:59 am EDT)
He changed it, looks like they got to him. Easily manipulated and easily backed down.
John J. O’Connor (Saturday, April 20 24 07:41 am EDT)
Awwww Jim… I think you made a huge mistake.
I have this feeling you are about to be flooded with inappropriate, obscene and offensive emails from all over the world.
You have only yourself to blamez
Jim Sullivan Jr (Saturday, April 20 24 06:34 am EDT)
That would actually be an interesting 91-a request.
Paulie (Saturday, April 20 24 06:17 am EDT)
Jim's going into secret back room conversations. I demand that all Jims emails be made public.
Jim Sullivan (Friday, April 19 24 07:00 pm EDT)
Don’t sign me up for spam. I use my email for journalism and have had this same email for many years. Everyone knows it. You would potentially ruin everything if you did that. I ask you to please refrain from being jokesters.
Jokes R Us (Friday, April 19 24 06:46 pm EDT)
Haha, good idea. Jim what is your number and address we would like to sign you up for Scientology, Jehovahs, and Mormons contact pages. Maybe some cat food and some of those websites with the toys
Maybe a Trump support website and a AOC fan page
Jim Sullivan at Comcast (Friday, April 19 24 06:41 pm EDT)
What if someone signs your email up for a bunch of websites and spams you like crazy? That would suck.
dodo (Friday, April 19 24 02:46 pm EDT)
https://indepthnh.org/2024/04/18/gop-house-leaders-ignore-rep-stones-past-but-claremont-folks-want-him-off-local-committees/
Republicans want to sweep Stone's behavior under the rug but Claremont voters will not tolerate it.
Jim Sullivan (Friday, April 19 24 02:29 pm EDT)
EH, thank you for pointing out an oversight on my part. I very much appreciate it. I have now included at the top of this page my email address for anyone wishing to privately contact me.
EH (Friday, April 19 24 01:46 pm EDT)
Jim, what's your email so I can send you something?
Inside the stapler (Friday, April 19 24 10:23 am EDT)
When information is asked for, the individual employee submits the info. If it was deleted or even just missed by accident, the information wouldn’t get submitted. It’s an imperfect system at best. You have to trust that the people giving you the info have really given you what you want.
Idiots (Friday, April 19 24 08:31 am EDT)
Council emails are backed up. Even if deleted the city still has them. Any councilor is going to delete emails at some point just to save storage space
John J. O’Connor (Friday, April 19 24 05:54 am EDT)
Tyler,
In a perfect world you’re correct, unfortunately this isn’t a perfect world and the City Council doesn’t work like that anymore.
This last election was the second that I can recall where a political party endorsed candidates.
Those endorsements provided signs for advertising and those candidates whether consciously or unconsciously will be beholden to the Democratic Party.
As long as political parties are allowed to finance and endorse candidates for City Council, those candidates will no long be representing the citizens but the party that endorses them.
Political party’s do not belong in City Council elections.
Ryan (Thursday, April 18 24 08:47 pm EDT)
Illegal deletion of public emails would be no surprise with the city manager and municipal directors presently working for the city of Claremont and the city councilors presently elected as most of them are thoroughly corrupt. It is not an opinion their actions show it.
Insider (Thursday, April 18 24 08:37 pm EDT)
Do the city employees delete emails before they can be read by Jim? If a tree falls in the forest with no one around does it really fall? Jim they are laughing at you. We hundred of followers are behind you.
So easy to say oh sorry I missed that email or oh shoot I deleted that one.
Matt (Thursday, April 18 24 07:19 pm EDT)
"As a conservative" sounds like something a liberal would say.
Concerned citizen (Thursday, April 18 24 07:18 pm EDT)
Why don’t people worry about Lenovo being Chinese owned?
Tyler (Thursday, April 18 24 03:57 pm EDT)
@Tony, actually you have that wrong. We vote for someone who will then vote for the things we stand for. We aren't voting for "the person" specifically. Do you think people are going to vote for Biden because they think he's sharp as a tack and a great person? Of course not, they will vote for him because the choice is him or Trump; and if Biden wins, the policies that voter presumably supports (abortion, illegal immigration, men competing in women's sports, US involvement in foreign wars, etc, etc) will largely continue. Likewise, many Republicans will have to hold their nose to vote for Trump. They may not like his outbursts and mean tweets and insults nor his philandering and harassment of women - at least in the past - but they know if he wins, the things they presumably support (a secure border, lower cost of living, segregation of sports by sex, fewer wars, focus on American industry, support for law enforcement, support for religion, etc, etc) will likely be advanced. It's your responsibility as a voter - whether in a municipal, state, or national election - to understand you are voting for someone who has pledged to support certain things. Mr. Stone's former alleged actions are not becoming of a police officer or elected official if they are true. But he has consistently voted and supported the positions he espouses politically, and that is the purpose of voting for such an individual.
Mike (Thursday, April 18 24 02:17 pm EDT)
As a conservative, I don’t believe Jon Stone’s actions as a police officer were conservative or appropriate. I will not be voting for Jon Stone again. There’s a new wave of conservatism (MAGA) that thinks anyone with an R besides their name must be defended at all costs. This guy is clearly bad for Claremont and I don’t want him associated with our city.
Tony (Thursday, April 18 24 01:38 pm EDT)
Tyler, you hit the root cause of the problem with the Republican Party. You are willing to vote for candidates who don’t actually have morals or conservative values just because they say they do. Your Conservatism overrides morals and values.
The truth (Thursday, April 18 24 05:33 am EDT)
The majority of people in Claremont don’t vote, don’t care, don’t know what you’re talking about, don’t pay attention. They vote for people that have a name they recognize.
TIME FOR A STRONG MAYOR FORM OF GOVERNMENT!!
Jess (Wednesday, April 17 24 08:45 pm EDT)
You seem to think that council positions pay 100k or threatening people with not being relected is a huge worry. Do you realize the time commitments involved. 2 meetings a month that are at minimum 3 hours long. Additional meetings as required. You serve on additional boards and take guff from people regardless of what you do. If you make comments like that you clearly have not served in local public office. Let's just take this page for instance. How many years can we troll elected members here and name call. I know I would certainly want to sign up my time for FREE. I was asked to run 3 times now. No way I am subjected my family to this bullshit. Everyone knows what needs to be done right up until it is time to put your name on a ballot. Every year at minimum one of those names can't even finish the elected term. So save the threats.
Dildo (Wednesday, April 17 24 08:22 pm EDT)
Ok Keith or Allison I mean DODO
dodo (Wednesday, April 17 24 03:33 pm EDT)
Any public official who stands with stone will be gone this next election cycle, be it this fall or next council race.
This is not complicated and the evidence in the investigations speak for itself.
People of Claremont want him gone.
Tyler (Wednesday, April 17 24 03:07 pm EDT)
@Tony Baker: Republicans don't support Mr. Stone's alleged actions, but given how these actions occurred almost 20 years ago and were the subject of two police investigations which resulted in no criminal charges, its a hard argument to make that Stone is suddenly ineligible to hold any political office or position. To remove him for actions so long ago would likely be illegal and result in a costly lawsuit to the city, rightfully so. Consider the recent Jim Contois debacle where the city actually had standing to remove him, did so, and then with the slightest whiff of a lawsuit went ahead and reinstated him. There is such a thing as 'cancel culture' which occurs today. People do not always stay the same their entire lives. I don't know Stone and don't know if he has changed. I don't condone whatsoever the things Mr. Stone allegedly said and did, but given the lack of alternative conservative candidates...yes, I would vote for him again exclusively on the basis of his political positions.
As for your comments regarding the border...you must be on some other planet.
J D (Wednesday, April 17 24 10:10 am EDT)
Has Jim abandoned the common people and sided with the ruling elite?
Sitting in his high cost rental - shielded from taxes and the cost of owning property in the city he vilifies. Heavy is the crown
Concerned Retiree (Tuesday, April 16 24 09:56 pm EDT)
Mr. Sullivan. I am understanding that there is something different as far as funds to be utilized with the fire organization here. It is to be distributed to top brass at fiscal year end. My concern is that could pad at any time the payscale of any employee and come retirement the number becomes inflated. Say the deputy chief gets and additional 5,000 and the Chief gets an additional 9,000. I am not sure if I am articulating my concern properly enough to find out where to locate this information. I am more fluid in Massachusetts retirement system. My granddaughter is dating one of the fireman. I do not repercussions towards family for asking questions. For this reason I cannot utilize my real name as much as that is not the type of person I am. Something does not smell right or I have misunderstood what these funds are for. I was certain if anyone could find out it would be you.
Insider (Tuesday, April 16 24 08:47 pm EDT)
Jim do you know who designed the city website with confusion in mind…
Might be an interesting dig into the redesign of that site to see the story behind the madness
an employee spent most of time hanging out at home or running errands
Adam (Tuesday, April 16 24 06:02 pm EDT)
So what are the going odds on Jon Stone getting canned? I bet he will still be on the boards and in the house by Nov.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 16 24 04:26 pm EDT)
Concerned Retiree, generally speaking Municipal Department Directors do not have the authority to administer bonuses with left over budget money. The Police Department has Signing Bonus Money and Officer Retention Money that was approved by the Council in the past and that money can be spent at the Police Chief’s Discretion if I remember correctly. As far as pay scales, that information is available on the City of Claremont website. However, the City’s website is a labyrinth and unless you know exactly where to look, you may not find what you are looking for. I am providing you with the Internet address at the bottom of this Public Forum posting. Copy and paste the address into your browser address bar and click to take you to the appropriate City website page there you will find a list of links to each of the bargaining agreements for each of the City of Claremont’s Unions. Pay scale information will be included in each one of those agreements. I hope this helps.
https://www.claremontnh.com/agreements-and-plans
Sam (Tuesday, April 16 24 04:17 pm EDT)
Tony, don't bother arguing with idiots that think one immigrant rapist out of 100,000 is worse than the thousands of American born rapists.
tony baker (Tuesday, April 16 24 03:53 pm EDT)
What the hell do you mean by supporting open borders? can you define changes in the laws that make the border more open now? the only difference is we are actually following the laws now>
Kevin M (Tuesday, April 16 24 02:50 pm EDT)
tony
It's called political allegiance and it's no different than the Dems supporting candidates that are for open borders which unfortunately at times leads to actual murder and rape.
Jeff G (Tuesday, April 16 24 02:46 pm EDT)
I have been a registered republican for about 15 years now, moved to Claremont about 10 years ago and I can say I really don't vote based on almost two decade old allegations sure he's sometimes a dick mostly during his time on the council it is no different than Trump sure he runs his mouth a little to much but our country was much better off with him in charge
tony baker (Tuesday, April 16 24 10:43 am EDT)
Curious, How can Jon Stone get such support from the GOP, Police Department and get off with no consequences 18 years ago, and still enjoy GOP support now? Hell if a Democrat indorsed paving the roads the GOP would cry foul. One of there own advocates for murder and rape as a means to resolve a job dispute and we should forgive and leave him in office.
Insider (Tuesday, April 16 24 07:39 am EDT)
And you do nothing about the huge treehouse built at the end of sugar river drive. Playing favorites? You got people living in a 2 bedroom 1 bath treehouse
Insider (Tuesday, April 16 24 07:29 am EDT)
Real insider is a punk. We all know who you are and that you are anti business.
Real Insider (Tuesday, April 16 24 07:10 am EDT)
Nice try Jeff Williams. Nothing to investigate. The court already ruled in the cities favor and granted attorney fees and fines. Zoning is pretty clear on junk yard and illegal business operations in residential areas. Being a habitual offended probably helps. There, investigation complete. Also inaccurate as departments have carry over funds calls unincumbered.
Insider (Tuesday, April 16 24 05:21 am EDT)
All the money must be spent. Check out the receipts at the end of the year. Lots of stupid purchases to make sure the money is spent.
Funny how Jim completely ignores some stories. I feel bad for that guy on sugar river. It’s like the city just has something against him. Jim won’t investigate.
Concerned Retiree (Monday, April 15 24 08:01 pm EDT)
Do all department heads have slush funds at year end that they can administer bonuses? Is it just the fire department that has funds and increase officers pay by a few or 9k per year? Does that count toward what taxpayers have to contribute to retirement? I ask as I know the police have a different tier system for hiring. How can a department heads be the deciding factor in who gets what including themselves? I am not sure where you go for this information. Thank you for any guidance.
Jim Sullivan (Monday, April 15 24 05:57 pm EDT)
Factory street actually has nice property. I of course would not own any Claremont property or pay taxes but that is because I don’t need to.
Ralph (Monday, April 15 24 05:12 pm EDT)
Dodo, but what will our councilors do about this? Dale Girard says he's unsure how they will proceed, Deb Matteau says she still undecided. Other councilors don't have the balls to answer the phone when the reporters call them.
Stone needs to be gone from our city boards. This is not a hard decision.
Council needs to act. We need to put this sordid, horrible issue to bed by ridding ourselves of someone who has gotten away with this for 18 years.
The people of city (and the country) are watching. This will not be forgotten.
dodo (Monday, April 15 24 05:02 pm EDT)
No, Walt Stapleton, we are not going to forgive or forget. We just learned how out of control Jon Stone is and it is in keeping with his reputation in the city. A thug and a bully with a cache of arms. He can't be reprimanded or he'll shoot anyone who wants to hold him responsible? Turning a blind eye is not the same as turning another cheek. Stone never came clean, repented, or apologized. I would think about forgiving someone like him after he did hard time in the penitentiary and we knew he was reformed. Mass shooting and rape threats, repeatedly? Aimed at the Chief of Police and his family? Stone needs to be gone from politics and from any appointments on city boards.
But your attitude, Mr. Stapleton, shows that you ought to be gone from politics. Voters will remember what our elected officials say and do.
tony baker (Monday, April 15 24 12:07 pm EDT)
Wow. So Claremont is making the national news now for our PD letting one of their own avoid any accountability. And the SUllivan County GOP wants us to forgive and forget? Walt, I would think you would know better and expect a little admission and repentance before we all forgive? No you are just pulling the party cart and trying to use Jesus to justify this. How much silver did you get for your integrity?
adam (Monday, April 15 24 12:00 pm EDT)
So the Republican Committee wants us to ignore the news about Jon S and reelect him in Nov. Really thought the idiocy of the GOP was more of a National politics thing,
Jin Sullivam (Monday, April 15 24 11:42 am EDT)
Jealousy and desperation is the official scent of Factory St, so that makes sense.
Gary (Monday, April 15 24 08:38 am EDT)
AI is neither artificial or intelligent if you think Mr. K. gives 10 seconds to this diatribe. Jim won't see the irony of the name calling. It also smells of jealousy and desperation.
J Dubbs (Monday, April 15 24 06:41 am EDT)
Jim the biggest story right now is my story.
J Dubbs (Monday, April 15 24 04:29 am EDT)
Jim sure knows how to ignore the truth and turn a mountain into a mole hill. He ignores my plight, and won’t even address it. He worked with the city to make sure he had info about a wrong property so it looked like he did his job. I know who is the puppet master, and it ain’t Jim. He also ignored the safety of the city building and the obvious fact that
I. Ron. Eee (Sunday, April 14 24 09:37 pm EDT)
Seeing Jim calling others out on their ego and overinflated sense of self importance may be the most ironic thing that has ever happened.
You do see it, right Jim? I mean, you’d have to be a pinball wizard to not.
Connor (Sunday, April 14 24 09:30 pm EDT)
No James. You are trying to create a scandal. There is the difference.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, April 14 24 09:04 pm EDT)
I never praised Nick Koloski for influencing decisions on the Claremont Planning Board in a good way or in any way whatsoever. I simply wrote that Koloski tries to influence the decisions of the Planning Board. Big difference! Anyone who watches the Claremont Planning Board meetings knows that it is true. In regards to Chief Spaulding, I stated that I would like to believe that Nick was for once not acting in his own self-interest and trying to be the center of attention. No insinuation there whatsoever, what I stated was straightforward. In regards to the business operated by Mister Giosi, I know absolutely nothing about it. However, running a business out of a residence is not relevant to applying for a position on the Claremont Planning Board. Yet Koloski was trying to turn it into some sort of scandal.
AI (Sunday, April 14 24 08:44 pm EDT)
Rich and Kevin M are both Nick Koloski.
Rich (Sunday, April 14 24 07:52 pm EDT)
Your previous article praised Koloski and how he influences decisions on the planning board in a good way. This week you trash that opinion. Are you bipolar James? You are a flip flopper when it fits your narrative. I was at Koloskis today for lunch. Despite your trashing him non stop he still didn't have a negative word to say towards you. Not for lack of trying. I did try to get a rise out of him. Whatever helps you sleep at night James.
Kevin M. (Sunday, April 14 24 07:46 pm EDT)
It is apparent you watch the meetings of the council in the same manner someone who already decides they are going to have a distaste for a movie or a meal does. Your bias could not be more apparent. How insulting. Is this page the Koloski report? Really that jealous Jim? You lost me at attacking or insinuating when you did in regards to Chief Spaulding. Those of us who have actually served the region and retired with honor are aware of Mr. Koloski and what he has the backbone to do for others. He doesn't need to defend himself to the likes of you. Chief Spaulding had a long record of service with Koloski. You apparently have no idea of anyone characters and just clearly do not like someone in this case because they are well more rounded in character than you are. I seem to think if you uncovered Andrew Os boyfriend operated a registered business from his commercial property and any council member missed it you would be creating yet another rambling article. Nothing improper to see here. I as other readers here have also stated actually watch the meeting. There was no grilling. There was a question asked if a box was improperly checked that there was no business dealings with a city council member. Due diligence sir. We understand now with your version that Andrew's Boyfriend as you put it does not pay rent in a commercial space next to Andrew's home and does not pay Andrew any funds whatsoever. Not certain how you know that but Thank you for clearing that up for us. The only person any one is disgusted with is you sir.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, April 14 24 06:35 pm EDT)
Four new articles published today on the News Flashes page of this website.
1) April 10, 2024 Claremont City Council meeting synopsis.
2) Sullivan County Republicans issue a statement of support for New Hampshire House Representative Jonathan Stone.
3) Can't the Manale Administration even manage to fill potholes in Claremont?
4) Sullivan County Commissioner Joe Osgood makes news in Lakeland Florida.
J Dubbs (Sunday, April 14 24 05:42 pm EDT)
The only thing that matters right now is my case and that pot hole on washingtin
None of you care! None! We need more better reps on the council. I will run and win. I am always success.
That one guy that gets upset when I truth drop. You are working for the city, you are working at the planning department to sue me
J Dubbs (Sunday, April 14 24 05:32 pm EDT)
I am just like Trump. Jim you are like the Main Streem media. You don’t care about the successful working man.
J Dubbs (Sunday, April 14 24 05:11 pm EDT)
You could write about the effort to destroy my successful business. So far you have IGNORED this completely as you are probably part of the group that is trying to put me out of business. I laugh at 3,000$.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, April 14 24 05:09 pm EDT)
There will be no stories this week as there is nothing going on that is news worthy. Also, my dragon software is acting up so I will need to bring it to the computer store again.
Don't worry, Stone's changed...give me a break! (Sunday, April 14 24 02:08 pm EDT)
Walt Stapleton's response to Stone's appalling actions...
Subject: Re: NH Representative jONATHAN sTONE
Before you all call for the man's head, let's pause for a moment and think about this.
That happened some 18 years ago, not recently. Since those very troubling events and disturbing outbursts, Jonathan has served his community well in business, on boards, committees, City Council and now a Representative on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee in the New Hampshire House. In spite of his faults and faux pas, he is a veteran public servant who knows the law and the street very well, and brings valuable experience and insights to that work.
Until we hear otherwise from that Committee, House leadership, and others that his service has been problematic, rushing to hasty judgements and emotional reactions on unsettling newspaper articles, some with political overtones, is unwise, unbecoming, and counterproductive to true justice.
Who of us are the same person we were 18 years ago? Who among us has not improved our lives, outlooks and maturity in the intervening years? I have, and looking back, I'm displeased and regretful about some of my deeds and actions done contrary to maturity and good sense. Wish I could do them over, but of course that's impossible. So, instead we move forward, overcome the negative and strive to improve our lives while we still have time on this earth to do so. I believe that Jonathan has worked and succeeded in doing so. But each one of you have to reach into your heart to look and see the extent to which that may have occurred in his life, or not. And you know you must do it out of a profound sense of humanity, charity, forgiveness.
As Jesus said, "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone".
Step back, cool off, let the responsible leaders and authorities deal with the issue in the context of where this man is now and not where he was 18 years ago.
Rep. Walter A. Stapleton,
NH House Representative
House Judiciary Committee
Past Environ. & Agriculture Cmte.
Past Health & Human Svcs. Elderly Affairs
Sullivan County Dist. 6
Claremont & Croydon
waltstapleton@comcast.net
Cell: (603) 995-1034
John J. O’Connor (Sunday, April 14 24 12:41 pm EDT)
Thanks Paul.
Law enforcement is one of those professions where you have to take a psychological exam and evaluation before being offered a position . You don’t do that at Walmart or Crown Point but you do it if you want to be a Police Officer.
The issues Jon Stone had at the end of his police career were not there when he started or his Psychological exam would have Red Flagged him and he never would have been hired.
Being a Police Officer is a stressful profession and most professional Police departments have a Psychological unit to help weed out problems but more importantly to help Cops cope with the stresses associated with the job.
Those in charge knew there was a problem, instead of helping the person and thereby help his family and community, the city turned its back on him and its citizens.
It’s a sad situation all around with no winners and only losers.
paul (Saturday, April 13 24 09:29 pm EDT)
john j o'connor. that is probably the most intelligent thing you have said in jons defense. perhaps the pd did fail him. perhaps he should have been placed in mandatory counseling. this being said though, most dont get that. they get caught, prosecuted, and go to jail. when was the last time a thug got counseling, and actual rehabilitation? whats the recidivism rate? even those who defended him, didnt advise him.
paul (Saturday, April 13 24 09:09 pm EDT)
curious. it is my understanding the entire force was corrupt. what the city got was jon stones secrecy. remember when george santos got kicked out of congress, and started a revenge tour? im sure the pd wanted to keep their skeletons hidden. so they hid jons.
Wendy (Saturday, April 13 24 12:45 pm EDT)
Yeah Andy was only just Stones cousin who clearly tossed a bitch fit during a patrol meeting and stormed out and cried about a D day calendar but when questioned had no recollection. So odd that these 2 made the moves to appoint the police commissioners we have now. Really odd that Mark Limoges put his name in for police commission this last time around. Put your head around that. The 3 member commission would have been 3 members that do their bidding. You guys ever see the emails from Ed Morris telling O'hearne he can't be meddling in police business during the Lafont shooting? How about the emails angry Andy sends demanding to be informed as a councilor of any fire related incident in the city? Those are more than rumor. This bad apple has to go.
union info (Saturday, April 13 24 10:26 am EDT)
this was with union attorneys in Boston that made the deal with stone saying he would leave not andy he just a local union rep which means nothing
Andy Needs to go (Saturday, April 13 24 10:07 am EDT)
Apparently you have never been in a union and have union reps negotiate on your behalf. Perhaps you should ask Jon Stones cousin and Union Rep, currently City Councilor Andrew O'Hearne.
Let’s Make A Deal (Saturday, April 13 24 09:49 am EDT)
Let’s see the deal in writing, who got what
Curious (Saturday, April 13 24 08:57 am EDT)
But they didn't need to give him a deal to get rid of him. They had plenty already. Why make a deal.
And not all that bright (Saturday, April 13 24 08:43 am EDT)
The city got rid of officer stone.
Curious (Saturday, April 13 24 08:32 am EDT)
No Gregg, I'm wondering what the city got. They had plenty to fire him. They didn't need to negotiate.
Gregg (Saturday, April 13 24 08:30 am EDT)
Stone got to resign and save face. Easier to tell a new potential employer you resigned as you didn't like the Chief. City got rid of him meaning they both got something. That really needed to be explained? You arrive concerned Stone didn't get something fair?
Curious (Saturday, April 13 24 06:55 am EDT)
Something I wonder. If you watch the Supreme Court argument by Stone's lawyer. He says that when the agreement was reached "the city got something and Mr Stone got something ". Basically saying if the files are released that's not upholding the deal of Mr. Stone getting something so it's not fair. Because then only the city got something. Well what did the city get for making the deal?
Anonymous Insider (Saturday, April 13 24 04:34 am EDT)
Be careful
Horse Blinders Jim (Friday, April 12 24 05:27 pm EDT)
That can be your opinion. The difference between us is I called and asked him yesterday. I suspect you didn't ask. He really had interest in having it sooner to alleviate concerns of lower voter turnout. There is question if it could be piggy backed on to a federal election and would have required more than Mr. Tetus opinion to answer that. Mr. Koloski stated to me given the timeframe it needed to be acted upon so rather than delay or toss a monkey wrench in the mix after not hearing any additional from any council member when asked the mayor moved the vote forward. He is correct as I watched it. He gave me valid points on lower turnout and the fact voting on something in 2025 that is brought forward now seems ridiculous. His words. It is very simple to reach him rather than just speak ill. I didn't vote for him but I would now.
Jim Sullivan (Friday, April 12 24 04:15 pm EDT)
If Nick Koloski had made a motion to amend the motion on the table to place the Proposed Charter Amendment on the ballot for November 2024 and assuming that Jonathan Hayden seconded the motion and if that amended motion failed then the previous motion to put the Proposed Charter Amendment on the ballot for November 2025 would still have been voted on and it presumably would have passed as it had on Wednesday night. Absolutely no harm would have been done and neither Nick nor Jonathan would have been in violation of anything if they had bothered to make a motion to amend and seconded that motion. It would have been the right thing to do and I believe that Nick Koloski was being disingenuous when he said that he supported placing it on the ballot for 2024 because he did not follow through and try to make that change. That is my opinion.
True (Friday, April 12 24 03:07 pm EDT)
John that would be true leadership helping him instead of kicking him but no we never have anyone in positions that have the ability of real leadership they are more polical hacks like Mr Alex Scott was couldnt lead a dog with a leash NOW that is SAD!!!!
Paul B. (Friday, April 12 24 03:01 pm EDT)
https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2024/04/11/phillip-joseph-osgood-county-commissioner-in-sullivan-county-nh-is-making-havoc-in-lakeland-fl/
DUH (Friday, April 12 24 02:59 pm EDT)
9/25/2000 Issued warning after 2 other incidences of "at fault" accidents and chronic speeding with cruisers (Issued by Colby)
12/2000 Assault disabled man (Andrewski reported it)
3/9/01 Crashed police cruiser. At fault. (Chief Ohlsen suspended him on 3/26/01 after state police finished investigation)
6/2002 Vulgar language incident and warning (Issued by Colby)
4/23/04 issued warning for being at his own house while on shift without communicating )Stukas issued warning)
Summer of 2004 recieved written warning for not responding to a victim or filing required reports. (Issued by Chief Scott) after victim complained.
8/27/04 was reminded of rules about parking by Chief Scott.
8/31/04 Issued written warning from Chief Scott for again not following parking rules.
1/2005 Made disparaging remarks about Lebanon Police over the radio with Belisle. Lebanon Chief Alexander made complaint.
3/2005 Coyote Creek incident with drunk woman. (Lebanon Officer Zullo was hanging out with Stone at the bar)
Summer 2005 Harassed 2 women walking at night
8/2005 Started meeting teenage girl
10/2005 Broke evidence/confiscated item inside PD. (Stukas reported)
12/2005 Let Jessica Jordan DWI go. (LT Jordan of Windsor Police reported, Officer Jonathon Adams involved) (Dispatcher Boisclair involved)
-Odd note about this incident. While with Jessica Jordan Stone calls Stuka. While on the phone with Stone Stuka says he did not smell alcohol on her either. How did Stuka not smell alcohol when he was on the phone with Stone? When did Stuka smell her? Later he says Stuka may have been at the scene for a short time. But then why call him? (file:///C:/Users/16035/Downloads/IA%20Report%20%239%20(REDACTED)%20(3).pdf)
2/2006 was informed by PJ Slovik that Stone had a relationship with a teenage girl. 2/17/06 interviewed Stone about this girl. Stone says she is an informant but Andrewski, his supervisor has no knowledge of this.
3/6/06 Confidential informant told Chase about Stone and teenage girl and comments about killing him and Chief Scott, while in DA Hathaway's office. Within days Matt Foss mentioned that Stone made veiled threats regarding his children 2 years before (2004)
3/15/06 Hannaford employee contacted Chase to tell about an uncomfortable employee. 2 women talk about this incident of sexual harassment the summer before. While being questioned later he admits that he did not call in stopping these women.
3/24/06 administered polygraph by NH State Police. Failed. Placed on administrative leave. Immediately called other officers afterwards, despite being ordered not to contact witnesses.
During the investigation a deputy from the Sheriff's dept helped. Deputy Lockhart. During the investigation these people were interviewed.
On 3/9/06 Deputy Lockhart and Casey met and decided to interview officers. At 7am. At 7:27am they started interviewing officers. The interviews ended that day at 4:04pm.
Officer Crystal Dole
Detective Vezina
Detective Andrewski
Officer Matt Foss
Detective Hallock
Corporal Mataruso
Detective John Simmonds
Sgt Burnham
Cpl Wilson
Officer Noll
Andy O'hearne
-Would only say Stone makes comments about not liking people
Officer Binder
Officer Belisle
Officer Heighes
-Said he has no contact with Stone
Marcie St Pierre, communications supervisor
LT Stukas
-walked out during the interview and quit.
Every officer interviewed, with the exception of Andy and Stukas had the same experiences with Stone.
3/15/06 Sgt Burroghs of Newport Police said that Stone made comments to him about fellow Claremont officers. Chief Marshall of Washington NH said that Stone was disrespectful and offensive.
Officer Patrick Zullo of Lebanon PD was interviewed.
John O'Conner did all the people mentioned conspire to RAT on Stone? All of them. That's alot. And all of this is not ONE incident.
See The Good (Friday, April 12 24 02:42 pm EDT)
Who’s the a** now. Damien Fisher and Jim Sullivan are dragging many city former and present city and county employees through the mud with many accusations that can be questionable. Most if not all of these employees have done more good in their careers than harm. I hope Damien and Jim’s ego trip is worth it. Never liked Fishy and am loosing respect for Jim. Can’t imagine what would be found in their closet if it had open doors.
Jake (Friday, April 12 24 02:39 pm EDT)
Jim. See how you had to take posting internal affairs reports and the regurgitate all the other stuff that not a single person had bit at to puff yourself up. I tune in and again see you choose to twist words. Councilor Koloski said much more than what you claim and stated he felt no one else would support it at the council level. Besides Hayden no one else made a comment. If he had made the motion and it failed he would be in violation and you would again claim he broke the law. Which is it Jim? You really have to stop talking out of your ass. It was very, very clear to watchers he had solicited other to weigh in before a vote was called and indicated the catch 22. You omit all of that for your idiotic insulting narrative. There is a reason Koloski is the longest serving in Claremont history and you served 1 single term before being booted out. As with everything you stand for you are in the minority. I signed the petition and understand what he was saying.
Jim Sullivan (Friday, April 12 24 02:15 pm EDT)
Special Report!
Jonathan Stone Internal Affairs Investigation Documents paints a very disturbing picture! More people implicated in Cover-Up!
Insiduh (Friday, April 12 24 01:37 pm EDT)
So you are saying the community has now failed him by not having him step down from boards and seek help?
I see Patrick OGravys article about charter was pussified now. Like he got his hand slapped. Trust me, he did.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, April 12 24 01:28 pm EDT)
Hahaha.. Jim’s trolls strike again.
I found those files extremely disturbing but what I found more disturbing is the Superior Officers of CPD knew that Jon had some serious issues and no one thought of getting him help.
They knew they had a distress Officer and instead of getting him much needed help, they kicked him down the road for someone else to deal with.
The department failed Jon Stone, at the very least he should have been ordered to have a Psychological exam.
JO Big C (Friday, April 12 24 01:28 pm EDT)
And jerk him off in our weekly Thursday circle jerks when Wendy is out with the ladies.
John J. O'Connor (Friday, April 12 24 12:37 pm EDT)
I did not make the comment at 12:10PM. The only thing I find to be sad about is that those RATS conspired to get Jon Stone in trouble for words. I still support representative Stone, unconditionally.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, April 12 24 12:10 pm EDT)
Just read the files…
Sad…
Fed up (Friday, April 12 24 10:35 am EDT)
JoC, have you read the records. It was 6 years of bad incidences, not one. Jon did not accept the punishment. The punishment was 5 days suspension, day shift, and not to contact the minor. He then threatened fellow officers and their families and contacted the minor. That started another investigation which led to his termination. Seriously, shut your old mouth unless you actually read and can respond based upon facts. Everything you are saying is exactly why rules with the police have changed. Noone gives a shit about your archaic opinions anymore.
Johnny (Friday, April 12 24 09:03 am EDT)
If it don’t fit, you must acquit.
Fraud O'Connor (Friday, April 12 24 08:56 am EDT)
John O'Connor thinks OJ was innocent.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, April 12 24 08:54 am EDT)
Garret,
I worked in the similar environment and sometimes things had to be settled outside, after working hours.
I agree, working in the civilian world is different than working in a semi military organization and I do see your point but unless you put on the uniform and did the job it’s difficult for outsiders to understand.
One bad incident shouldn’t wipe away a lifetime of public service.
I haven’t seen any evidence that he had an improper relationship, the alleged victim stated nothing of a sexual nature occurred.
That’s why no charges were ever filed but it was determined he didn’t conduct himself properly with confidential informant and he was suspended.
The threat allegations all stem from that initial investigation. Jon excepted the punishment but apparently the department didn’t because they continued to prosecute him .
That’s not my opinion, those are facts
Is JoC for real? (Friday, April 12 24 08:40 am EDT)
JoC he didn't just make these threats to grown men. He threatened children. Babies. Children of the men he worked with. Wives.
Garret (Friday, April 12 24 08:33 am EDT)
John. Switch this around to any other work environment. Let's just say this was Rugers. Employee A makes all these same threats and fails a polygraph when answering questions about. Rugers should do nothing. You feel the employees that were named or intimidated should go to Employee A and have a face to face about it. Good thing you don't work in human resources. All the companies that have had workplace shootings should have used your logic. Keep in mind the people in this case carry a sidearm and still were afraid enough to speak up. You really have something wrong in your brain.
Ben (Friday, April 12 24 08:26 am EDT)
That is a good point. OHEARNE should really be watched. That arrogant pos can't be bothered to return a single contact to any voter. Shorts and a hooded sweatshirt and sandles are not proper city council attire. I see he is trying to place his boyfriend who has a criminal record on boards and committees. He even voted for him at the last meeting. He now has a seat on the planning board.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, April 12 24 08:26 am EDT)
I’ve been consistent since day 1, what Jon Stone said was completely inappropriate and completely out of line.
He allegedly made this threats to and about grown men. Where I come from you handle that directly, you go to the source of the threats and deal with it.
That didn’t happen here.
These grown men apparently were too afraid so instead of talking one on one, they ratted him out.
These grown men were so afraid that after Jon left the department they still continued having a professional relationship with him and his business.
If those alleged threats were directed at me or mine, I would have handled it differently and not involved the administration but I can’t expect people to act like I do.
If what was alleged is true, Jon should have been arrested or at the very least confronted by those he insulted but neither happened.
Jen (Friday, April 12 24 08:21 am EDT)
It would take anyone 10 minutes in a conversation with Jonathan to hear the words retard, sped and more. Scroll his social media pages and tell me what has changed. A changed man says they have sought the lord, been to therapy or offer an apology to the community. He spent how much on his attorney to keep things hidden? He cost taxpayers how much in his quest. He sued the Claremont taxpayers. Does anyone understand this? You all miss the fact a city councilor sued the city they represent while in office. Let's all just forget about that as well. O'Connor what years did your wife work at the Claremont Police Department?
Duh (Friday, April 12 24 08:16 am EDT)
JoC, Stones defender position is already filled btw. I think at every council meeting when Andy starts rambling about rules there should be someone to ask "are you speaking as your cousin's union rep or a city councilorm"
Duh (Friday, April 12 24 07:55 am EDT)
Pathetic, besides how JOC should be outraged about how Stone acted, why isn't he outraged at how he treated fellow officers? JoC you don't care about fellow officers or their children? No wonder you're not a cop anymore.
Pathetic O'Connor (Friday, April 12 24 07:50 am EDT)
It is hilarious to me to see the individual that calls everyone cowards and rats sucking at the teat of someone who should have a lengthy criminal record but doesn't because of the thin blue line.
"Oh please leave Jonathan alone, pretty pretty please? He's a changed man and no longer has sex with minors. He hasn't even threatened rape and murder for a really really long time!"
You sound pathetic, O'Connor. Be a man, admit that your hero is a POS, stand with humanity against allowing people like that to walk among us.
Duh (Friday, April 12 24 07:33 am EDT)
JOC, redacted names are victims or minors. Why would there be embarrassment for victims?
John J. O’Connor (Friday, April 12 24 07:06 am EDT)
Duh,
It’s not going to take people very long to figure out who those redacted names are and that will probably cause some drama for those involved.
You’re right, the documents are already online, there’s no reason for Jim to be rehashing it here unless the purpose is to just embarrass.
I just think it’s time to put this behind us and move on.
Duh (Friday, April 12 24 06:50 am EDT)
JOC, redacted names are redacted in the documents. Anyone can get the files for themselves by clicking the drop box. Jim isn't doing anything that anyone else can't do. Pillar of the community? Wasn't Stone in alot of controversy for dozing people and threatening them in the last few years. We can attach links to those articles too if you want to argue.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, April 12 24 06:44 am EDT)
Wow… Jim, so now you’re going to publish the redacted files under the guise of transparency?
Did you think for one minute the innocent lives you’re going to impact ?
This is ancient history, life has moved on. The person that made those inappropriate comments is not the same person. He has learned from his mistakes and has not repeated such repulsive behavior. He has become a pillar of the community.
I’m not sure how “outing” those redacted names will solve anything other than cause problems for innocent people.
Surprise (Thursday, April 11 24 09:29 pm EDT)
Love when credit is given where it is not due. Name is Paul. Follow my public posts online. Bj, try to keep up.
Bj (Thursday, April 11 24 09:10 pm EDT)
Oh nick it's ok
Spillef the Beans (Thursday, April 11 24 08:47 pm EDT)
Jim you are welcome. Really, almost all of us knew how he was with girls, the public. But I am really disheartened to see how he treated fellow officers and their families. It's such a slap in all their faces for him to serve on any justice committee.
Jim Sullivan (Thursday, April 11 24 06:45 pm EDT)
I want to publicly thank whomever provided the link on this Public Forum to the the Drop Box Account to the Jonathan Stone Public Documents. I have already downloaded all of the documents and converted them to JPEG Format so that I can publish all of the documents on the Sullivan Report website. I have the day off tomorrow so I will be publishing all of those documents tomorrow morning in the name of public transparency. I intend to create one or more dedicated webpages to make it easy for my readers to access those documents whenever they wish. The public is very interested about this topic and accessing the Drop Box documents is a bit of a rigmarole so I will make it easier for the public to find and read this very eye-opening information. Wait until you see the names all of the many people who took part in the Cover-Up! It is truly astounding and quite sickening as to how many people callously violated the public's trust!
For real (Thursday, April 11 24 05:37 pm EDT)
Does this mean that we can get access to the files from the other officers involved like his buddy? Will Sullivan request the other officers to there must be more dirt where it rains it pours
for real (Thursday, April 11 24 04:49 pm EDT)
Here is a video link of him responding to reporters about the current situation,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1veW1s24Xo
for real (Thursday, April 11 24 03:55 pm EDT)
I’m going with Guy Santagate
For real (Thursday, April 11 24 03:49 pm EDT)
Does the police chief alone make the deal, or is it the police commission, or the city manager? In Scott's final email to the standards council he says "the city has agreed". But where did the buck stop?
for real (Thursday, April 11 24 03:37 pm EDT)
The real question is who authorized the agreement and why?
for real (Thursday, April 11 24 03:29 pm EDT)
Why did Scott reach an agreement with Stone before the hearing even occurred?
for real (Thursday, April 11 24 03:27 pm EDT)
Timeline according to documents.
4.13/2006 Scott send Council first Form B about Stone's termination
4/2006 Council asks Scott for IA Reports.
9/2006 Scott emails Council that a hearing is set for Dec 8th 2006.
11/21/2006 Scott emails Council that the PD and Stone have reached an agreement.
5/23/2007 Scott emails Council to disregard the first form B because they have reached an agreement for Stone to resign instead of being fired. https://casetext.com/regulation/new-hampshire-administrative-code/title-pol-police-standards-training-council/chapter-pol-300-application-and-qualification/part-pol-301-application-procedures/section-pol-30105-background-investigation
For real (Thursday, April 11 24 03:09 pm EDT)
And Alex Scott is lying. He said "“They had everything, what they chose to do with it is their decision,” former Claremont Police Chief Alex Scott said." https://indepthnh.org/2024/04/08/police-standards-and-training-council-knew-about-jon-stone-allegations-but-did-nothing/.....but Scott actually directed them to disregard everything before they made any decisions. file:///C:/Users/16035/Downloads/%238563334v1Client%20-%203rd%20Set%20of%20Documents%20--%20Police%20Standards%20and%20Training%20(UNREDACTED)%20(3).pdf And then the PD also says Marc Hathaway declined to prosecute but there is nothing the investigation reports about involving March Hathaway.
For real (Thursday, April 11 24 03:00 pm EDT)
So you have atleast one incident where Stone let's a woman drive drink for sex, then another incident where he let a drunk woman go and she almost wrecks another officer. Hmmmm wonder what happened for him to let her go. Then you have him threatening to rape his boss's children and making veiled threats about Foss's children disappearing. Then you have him trying to pick up drunk 21 year old women walking, him trying to say the 15 year old he hangs out with is a drug informant. But no record of her informing anything. Then there's a girl saying him and another officer plan a threescore with the girl. You have him and Belisle responding to her calling his cell phone when her mom goes out for the night. But he didn't file a report of him and Greg going to her house. But cell phone records prove they did. He calls people "speds" and "retards". Fellow officers say he's racist. He marks a police calender with a day he's going to go postal and kill people. He has a plan including backing a truck up to the door. He picks up drunk women at a bar often and has sex with them while they are too drunk to consent. He wanted the night shift. Presumably so he could continue living his best life while on duty. He mocked orders from superiors, even about where to not park his car. He thought it funny to destroy evidence and confiscated property. Jesus. Every body convicted with him on the case should appeal.
Jay (Thursday, April 11 24 01:46 pm EDT)
Like fall or early winter I knew a few worked there were told fall I think
Tom (Thursday, April 11 24 11:28 am EDT)
When did Costa actually shutdown?
Getting closer (Thursday, April 11 24 08:57 am EDT)
My guess is Beslisle. You know the one who cheated on his wife with a stripper and got her pregnant. The one who bribed his female tenants with free rent for sex.
John J. O’Connor (Thursday, April 11 24 08:47 am EDT)
Chelsea,
Thank you for those kind word. Maybe instead of insinuating you the redacted name might be, why don’t you just tell us ?
What are you afraid of ?
It’s all ancient history.
Ben T. (Thursday, April 11 24 08:04 am EDT)
Did Nick need to offer a shred to ask if the application was filled out correctly? I just went to the city tax maps and then the secretary of states office to look for myself. So it does not need to be disclosed that a board applicant registered business and residential address is that of a claremont city councilor? Interesting. If Jim Sullivan had discovered this after the fact it would be an full news article. I just stopped at Leo's on the way to work and the commercial building owned by Councilor O'hearne is the business workspace for John's Construction which is the planning board applicants business. Listed as not in good standing with the state. It is interesting to see the response on the application about any violations or crimes. Internet search days otherwise. I guess the council just protects it's own and appoints within. I understand now. Zero dollars are given to Councilor O'Hearne for the commercial space or the residential space for housing and a business. Very transparent.
Chelsea (Thursday, April 11 24 08:00 am EDT)
Dropbox link works pretty well for me. What a disgusting piece of shit we have in our community. I am talking about Stone this time not O'Connor, Sullivan, and Gauthier for a change. Anyone want to take a guess who the redacted name is that was allegedly going to take part in the three some? He's the next that should have his files released and reviewed.
here ya go (Thursday, April 11 24 07:58 am EDT)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/tq9zm27o226cckxhluo1s/h?rlkey=jlysrsr9z3uz82b6rprch2c23&dl=0
Jim Sullivan (Thursday, April 11 24 07:47 am EDT)
First of all I did not write that post at 6:58 AM.
In regards to Do si do, a boyfriend is not a relative so there is still no proof that the application form for the Claremont Planning Board was filled out incorrectly.
To the person who wrote the posting under the phony name of Eat crow O'Conner, the dropbox link does not work so you may wish to check to see if you mistyped something and give us the correct link.
Eat crow O'Conner (Thursday, April 11 24 07:12 am EDT)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/tq9zm27o226cckxhluo1s/h?rlkey=jlysrsr9z3uz82b6rprch2c23&dl=0 these are the actual Stone records
Rick (Thursday, April 11 24 07:12 am EDT)
Jim, thank you for confirming
Jim Sullivan (Thursday, April 11 24 06:58 am EDT)
O'hearn and Andy are together and I stop in for the occasional nightcap. We are almost neighbors.
WTBD?
Rick (Wednesday, April 10 24 11:58 pm EDT)
John and Andy are together or roommates?
Do si do (Wednesday, April 10 24 10:55 pm EDT)
Um Jim, John is Andy's boyfriend.
Jim Sullivan (Wednesday, April 10 24 10:10 pm EDT)
The Claremont Planning Board application for John Woods Giosi can be found on the City of Claremont website the City Council webpage. Click the link entitled 2024-04-10 Council Packet Part 2 and it will open up a PDF. Go to page 96 and 97 to find the application. Councilor Nick Koloski is correct that 120 Main St. is owned by Councilor Andrew O'Hearne and the application does state that a business named John's Construction is located at 120 Main St. Nick tried to claim that there was a conflict regarding the application. The applicant stated on his application that he is not a relative of any member of any board or city employee and the applicant stated on his application that he had never done business with the city, any of its employees or any members of any board. Nick did not offer one shred of proof that there was any conflict or that the application was filled out incorrectly. Unless something else surfaces there really is in my opinion nothing else to investigate. Unless I'm missing something.
Tandra (Wednesday, April 10 24 08:52 pm EDT)
I want to see this application that was discussed tonight at the council meeting. O'Hearnes address is the registered address of the planning board applicants business. Did he lie when he publicly stated that there was no business conducted? Where do I find the application? Jim will you be looking into this?
J Dubbs (Wednesday, April 10 24 07:47 pm EDT)
Greta Thunberg came to the council meeting
Duh (Wednesday, April 10 24 06:39 pm EDT)
Want until you all see the actual reports lol. Including sex with an inebriated woman menstruating.
Sam (Wednesday, April 10 24 05:55 pm EDT)
Is popcorn being sold at tonight's council meeting?
Bill (Wednesday, April 10 24 05:35 pm EDT)
So now the victim of Stone is cover for stone. That seems a little out there.
Concerned Constituent (Wednesday, April 10 24 05:24 pm EDT)
Everyone should turn out at the city council meeting tonight at 6:30
Remove Jon Stone from any boards or public service !!
Jim Sullivan (Wednesday, April 10 24 05:11 pm EDT)
New article published today on the News Flashes page of this website.
Another shoe drops regarding Jonathan Stone Scandal Cover-Up!
Jim Sullivan (Wednesday, April 10 24 05:09 pm EDT)
Dodo, you've got your wish. I have been working on an article for the last two days and just published it along with a link to the In-Depth New Hampshire article and a link to the Valley News article. I have extremely limited time during the week to write articles because I work a full-time job and do this on the side.
Boyd you are totally full of shit! I share everything I uncover. Notice how long the articles are? It is because I am open and transparent in regards to what I report.
Susan C (Wednesday, April 10 24 05:02 pm EDT)
After nearly two decades, I'm pretty sure she's just thrilled that she is not allowed to move on in life because of a few individuals want to use her as a political pawn, all in the name of political gain.
Cross eyes and a pussy (Wednesday, April 10 24 04:48 pm EDT)
Felicia and duh both have cross eyes
Boyd (Wednesday, April 10 24 04:29 pm EDT)
Jim Sullivan knew about Stone and and hid this from you. It wouldn't benefit his adgenda.
Sullivan is a shepard and only shows you what he wants to show you.
Wake up
dodo (Wednesday, April 10 24 04:13 pm EDT)
I wish Jim would post yesterdays InDepthNH.org article titled Police Standards and Training Council Knew About Jon Stone Allegations, But Did Nothing
The county attorney even knew and did nothing.
duh (Wednesday, April 10 24 03:39 pm EDT)
If he threatened to rape 6 and 8 year olds it's not a stretch to believe he was assaulting a 15 year old girl that he was alone with numerous times, that he claimed was a drug informant but was not on any record as one, that he had pick him up at a bar at 1am, that he had hours long conversations with. O'Conner, how dare you say it's just words. Of course he did not want to get off the night shift. Back then teenagers had a town curfew and he could just pick up any girl he saw out after curfew.
dodo (Wednesday, April 10 24 03:19 pm EDT)
The teenager in question has just been notified that for sexual assault of victims under 18, the statute of limitations runs until the victim is 40 years old (within 22 years of the victim's 18th birthday.
U_B_B (Wednesday, April 10 24 03:01 pm EDT)
Obviously stone has dirt on these guys. Maybe he will share the shit they wanted to keep quiet. Prolly has to do with fact very few on the police have any sort of integrity when it comes to questionable relationships or consistency when it comes to or came to enforcing bullshit drug laws.
Bye Felicia (Wednesday, April 10 24 03:00 pm EDT)
Dramatizing the situation? That's rich! The people involved in NOT pressing charges against that unhinged loon. I couldn't care less about the folks like Damien Fisher who may or may not have a personal axe to grind. The bottom line is that we now know what Stone did, and he should be removed from all politics and be socially ostracized by this community.
duh (Wednesday, April 10 24 12:01 pm EDT)
And John Simmonds is not running again. Hmmmm convenient
Dan (Wednesday, April 10 24 11:38 am EDT)
Oh rats!
You think Jon should have just gone away. What about the individuals that had a personal axe to grind that likely the same people investigating him. Like dramatizing the situation. Remember no victim’s pursed this. So the investigating team had as much as Jon to loose if an outside investigation, which should have been done, chose to cover this up with a deal that kept them out of trouble. And then chose to not follow through with their deal by not destroying one side of the agreement. Who is the rats in this.
Oh rats! (Wednesday, April 10 24 08:09 am EDT)
What should have happened is that the PD should have just looked the other way entirely. Asked Stone to quit off the record, and done no internal investigations of any kind. After all, it was just words (granted those words were about mass killings, rape, and were used to groom a minor, but still just words). Had they done this the right way Stone would have faded off into the sunset and nobody would have been the wiser. But wait, that's not what happened. Now that most of the truth is out, we the people demand accountability. As for the term "rat" the only rat in this situation is Stone who was the true coward here. Instead of facing the music he made a shady deal with other officers who used the thin blue line to try to hide all of this. They are the rats, not the folks that stepped forward with his nonsense.
Bill (Wednesday, April 10 24 07:27 am EDT)
I care, he is right. Claremont is a city of rats.
Not a boomer (Wednesday, April 10 24 07:18 am EDT)
John, noone cares about your word RAT anymore.
John J. O’Connor (Wednesday, April 10 24 06:22 am EDT)
Mole =RAT
Dan (Tuesday, April 09 24 09:08 pm EDT)
Has anyone else put 2&2 together. Why was this handled in house? Because Jon was not the only one with blood on his hands. Those involved in the investigation might have known that the actions of others push Jon to such frustration that he spoke out. Yes maybe a bit over the top. But he could have been driven to his action because of the actions of others that did not want to be exposed in an outside investigation. It could also have been by an individual who even failed to destroy the case records as agreed. Jon’s biggest mistake was that he trusted but didn’t verify. It is obvious that in order for that to get out to the press it took a mole in the department.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 06:40 pm EDT)
True dat Boyd….
Paulie (Tuesday, April 09 24 06:39 pm EDT)
Jim Sullivan
Why not let private business open and close? Are you shifting gears from tearing apart local government to shit talking local business?
Boyd (Tuesday, April 09 24 06:27 pm EDT)
Sullivan, your still trash.
Whats the next thing your want to try and tear apart?
We love trash
Boyd (Tuesday, April 09 24 06:24 pm EDT)
Fun watching John J slip into the ooze.
Woke world works differently now. Your locker room talk died years back.
Maybe some people can still "grab em by the pussy" , but you and your clan members are not quite that far up the ladder.
You should find a local forum to complain about how things used to be.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 06:20 pm EDT)
Adam,
I completely agree with you. This should have been investigated by an outside agency.
That was a major mistake.
Adam (Tuesday, April 09 24 06:12 pm EDT)
John you ignorant ##s. It should never have been investigated by the CPD. This should have been investigated by the state police and resolved in 2007. Just cops bending the law for other cops. Which is exactly why you approve.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 05:57 pm EDT)
Adam
,Check it out for yourself, it’s public record. He never surrendered his accreditation he just never renewed it.
Susan,
We live in a “Right to Work” state so your employer doesn’t need a reason to let you go, they can just do it.
It’s obvious something wasn’t right with his dismissal because his Union got involved and he was allowed to resign and have these allegations sealed.
If this was so serious why did the city allow that to happen.
The city agreed, they weren’t forced to agree so why did they do it if they had such an airtight case ?
I think it would have been extremely difficult for Jon to work with people that informed on him.
Trust takes a lifetime to build and a split second to lose.
Adam (Tuesday, April 09 24 05:38 pm EDT)
John sit down you ignorant ##s.
The agreement required him to surrender his NH police credentials. They shouldn’t have buried this and he never should have been eligible for the FFL.
They provided him cover to get a job out of state as they buried his behavior by allowing him to resign and seal the findings. It was good riddance only he didn’t go away.
Susan (Tuesday, April 09 24 05:15 pm EDT)
John, if it was just Stone blowing off steam, just words, why was he fired?
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 04:52 pm EDT)
Paul,
To me a RAT is someone that voluntarily gives information, usually to benefit themselves.
You people are acting like this happened yesterday, this happened over 17 years ago.
The proof that all it was was inappropriate language is the fact that nothing happened then or since then
Here’s a “News Flash”, angry people talk shit. The fact that trained investigators investigated the allegations and determined no crime had been committed is proof enough that it wasn’t serious in nature.
Why would CPD turn a blind eye ?
If, God forbid, something had happened and those in charge knew about the threats and did nothing about them, they would be liable.
So that alone shows you they didnt find those allegations to be credible, his weapons were never taken away and his Law Enforcement accreditation was never suspended or revoked, it was never renewed because Jon took a job in another state.
A job that he had to under go an extensive background investigation and since he got the job , he must have passed that investigation with flying colors.
Time to move on, the horses eyes are bleeding.
paul (Tuesday, April 09 24 03:13 pm EDT)
i can say i dont ussually associate the term rat, with liar. usually when someone says rat, its for telling the truth. just sayin
Wtf (Tuesday, April 09 24 02:34 pm EDT)
JOC logic....Bob says to Tom "Tom if you do x,y,z I'm going to rape your children and shoot you and all your employees" Tom decides not to do x,y,z and Bob doesn't rape or kill anyone. Bob is actually a good guy because he didn't actually rape or shoot anyone. What happens when Betty, Sue, or Frank does x,y,z? And Tony is a rat if he says Bob threatened him. Meanwhile I wonder if Tony's wife and kids ever knew they were being threatened. Also since Bob now owns a gun store where he's responsible for making sure customers are safe to buy guns what are the chances he follows through with the laws since he didn't follow them himself. Oh and even though Bob threatened to rape 8 year Olds he definitely didn't have a sequel relationship with a 15 year old that he had a position of power over and had pick him up at a bar at 1am and had hours long conversations with. Go try to gaslight the rest of your boomer peers John. Rat doesn't hurt our feelings.
adam (Tuesday, April 09 24 02:25 pm EDT)
Go into a black ops gun store and say your going to shoot up the town and pick up your extra ammo.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 02:12 pm EDT)
You’re welcome Ben .
I just call it like I see it, sorry you’re so sensitive.
And yes , think twice before you RAT someone out. It will make you a better person.
Remember one thing “chicken little” nothing happened so stop acting like something did.
Kevin (Tuesday, April 09 24 01:11 pm EDT)
If Jon was a democrat this would be a nonstory, this is a personal vendetta that is politically motivated!
Wtf (Tuesday, April 09 24 01:04 pm EDT)
Also Andy and Jon are cousins yet Andy was his rep?
Ben T. (Tuesday, April 09 24 11:11 am EDT)
John, O'Connor. I am so hurt at you, a guy who nothings about me calls me a RAT. Typically bully. Nobody gives a shit. Next time just say Jon Stone fed me tidbits so I can defend myself and him from my just words. Remember folks if any of your coworkers threaten mass shooting you are not to be a RAT. It is the word of JOC. Really are a fn moron.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 10:52 am EDT)
Highly doubtful, the former Chief isn’t that much of a pussy.
You old boomers (Tuesday, April 09 24 10:11 am EDT)
John, maybe Stone threatened to rape his children again to get him to represent him. Scott seemed to cave under that before huh.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 09:44 am EDT)
Ben,
Unlike people like you, I don’t RAT on people that provide me with information.
When I say “to the best of my knowledge” know that that’s information given to me by parties intimately involved in a he situation.
Again, “to my knowledge” Mr. Scott was the Attorney in charge, he personally worked on Jon’s closing.
As far as “words”… as a society we have jumped the shark.. sticks and stones.. does anyone remember that ?
iTs jUsT WoRdSsSss (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:50 am EDT)
Go into a school and say that you're going to shoot it up you fucking mook. Then tell me how "it's just words". What he did was at minimum criminal threatening. Stone broke the law but yeah, it's just words.
Jim (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:47 am EDT)
Jeff Williams. We, the citizens look forward to your appeal. We can collect those attorney fees as well since the judge already awarded taxpayers the same. Court doesn't take I.O.U.s. Tick rock bitch. There is a deadline for cleanup. Taxpayers are watching. With all that success why could you not afford any attorney?
Ben (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:43 am EDT)
To my knowledge means I have no clue for sure. There are more than one attorney in that office. Real estate closings are standard and the buyer, seller or broker can arrange those services. That does not mean you are on retainer or personally handling a transaction or hired directly. So get better knowledge. Easy answer would be doing his job. Upholding the law means not being biased. That does apply to lawyers and cops. Perhaps you missed that at the academy.
JJ (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:40 am EDT)
Ever hear of an appeal dummy?
If Trump is innocent so am I. Businessmen at work and everyone tries to take them down.
Ken (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:36 am EDT)
Innocent people fight termination so they can negotiate the ability to quit under the condition everything gets destroyed. Right. They also spend every dime they have fighting against release of those records. Innocent people ask for a hearing and face their accusers. Jon Stone is nothing but a liar. I was just searching Facebook and you can see his postings and a letter to the newspaper when he was called into question at a council meeting for not recusing himself from a discussion. He wrote out a letter to the editor about his business partners and his firearms license identifying himself as an owner of such. He later when convenient claims he does not own the gun store. When you lie so much it is hard to keep things straight. Anyone note Andrew O'Hearne was Stone rep in the Police Union? When O'Hearne was facing removal from office Jon Stone came across as his attorney defending him. It all makes sense now. Jon clearly has no issue pretending to stand up against people so I should believe in this case he just chose to be a nice guy and ask to resign and have all his records destroyed.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:20 am EDT)
Jim,
To my knowledge, Chief Scott handled a couple of Closing transactions for Jon Stone after both left the department.
If Chief Scott was so “scared and offended” why did he accept him as a client?
Jim (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:18 am EDT)
Court has issued a judgment for 266 Sugar River Drive against Jeff Williams. Aka J Dumbass. Just north of 30k. He brags about all the success we expect that will be paid immediately so tax payers do not have to lien the property.
Jim (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:16 am EDT)
John, when did Scott accept Stone as a client in his law practice?
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, April 09 24 08:11 am EDT)
Paulie,
The reason you haven’t seen outrage is because everyone knows it was only words and not actions.
Words do not hurt, unless you’re feeble minded, actions do.
If Chief Scott was so scared and offended, why did he accept Jon Stone as a client in his legal practice?
Paulie (Tuesday, April 09 24 07:45 am EDT)
I stand behind Stone because standing in front might be hazardous.
Has anyone else seen unstable people fall down publicly and the result. Add guns and a temper.
Why haven't you seen more public outrage on social?
Fear is motivation for silence, silence is confused as support.
Walt (Tuesday, April 09 24 07:36 am EDT)
Jim can't report a topic without it being spoon feed to him. Regurgitated onto a plate of opinions and objectives, just the way we like it.
Jim will gonna blame Costa on local government? Yoshi must be at fault.
Word on the street is this business closing is a direct result of community center rate increases.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 09 24 06:04 am EDT)
New article published today on the News Flashes page of this website.
Costa Precision Manufacturing Corporation Closed!
J Dubbs (Tuesday, April 09 24 04:06 am EDT)
Snooze alert 🚨
Wake me when something interesting that we care about happens.
Costa Gone (Monday, April 08 24 08:26 pm EDT)
Costa Tool closes and nothing in any of the media. Home grown local company gone..
Brad (Monday, April 08 24 04:16 pm EDT)
Matt read Damien Fisher's article and you will see that Alex Scott was part of the cover up with several other officers under his command. A heinous act committed by all of them that should never be forgiven or forgotten.
Jay (Monday, April 08 24 03:49 pm EDT)
Great Eclipse of 2024 is happening now
adam (Monday, April 08 24 03:47 pm EDT)
And this man holds a Federal Firearms Lic? That is screwed up!
Dan (Monday, April 08 24 03:15 pm EDT)
What is going on at the DPW? Someone must know something that is going on there.
Matt (Monday, April 08 24 03:03 pm EDT)
I can’t imagine Alex Scott covering anything up. Especially for someone who made threats against him and his family.
Frickin' Dopes (Monday, April 08 24 01:35 pm EDT)
You Stone apologists are insane.You must realize that, on some level, right?
Bigg difference between "oh my god I could kill you" and "Chief Scott, I am going to rape your daughters and commit a mass killing at the PD."
You DO understand the difference there, right?
That said, Stone should have been arrested and fired. Scott and Simonds should NOW be brought up on charges as well.
I also wish Chelsea would come forward with the truth about her inappropriate relationship with Stone.
Worm Bait (Monday, April 08 24 01:20 pm EDT)
Most reporters have thick skin. D Fisher is not one of them. Instead he had an ax to grind with Stone. Perfect last name Jelly Fisher is more appropriate.
Tyler (Monday, April 08 24 12:50 pm EDT)
@Seriously,
Try reading the US Constitution. The 2nd Amendment makes no restrictions as to who can own firearms and who cannot. As far as I know, Mr. Stone never physically threatened anyone with a firearm. Words spoken in anger are meaningless. Have you ever said “I’d like to kill so and so” when you are angry? By your logic that’s enough to strip you of a Constitutional right as a U.S. citizen.
Wood Gayassy (Monday, April 08 24 12:31 pm EDT)
According to Jim Sullivan's research and 91a requests you can in fact look directly into the eclipse. Yoshi is hiding documents he doesn't want you to see in it. Trust Jim. He will be sending a follow up email to council so they cannot say they are not aware. Watch for the article when Jim then states these imbeciles who are not fit for office never should have looked at the eclipse. Expert authority on not fit for office.
Seriously (Monday, April 08 24 10:16 am EDT)
Besides the actual actions what really bothers is that if he had been charged and convicted of his crimes he wouldn't have been allowed to have guns. Let alone sell them, let alone be in another position that required weapons. Those who covered it up are literally the argument for gun reform. See something Say something huh? It's truly disturbing that those involved still have positions that are supposed to protect the public. Yet they protected the threat to the public.
Not Jim (Monday, April 08 24 08:00 am EDT)
When someone uses the language Jim raised a serious concern, it means to say this post giving kudos to Jim is written by Jim. Psychology.
Bill (Monday, April 08 24 07:22 am EDT)
From the article it looks like John Simonds was a witness to Stone’s threats. I find it very disturbing threats made against the chief and his family would be investigated by his own subordinates and not handled by an outside agency. Jim raised a serious concern about the possibility of bias from those officers working under the chief. Seems like they were put in the middle and the outcome was predictable. Alex Scott as an attorney can’t say his choice was ethical or is that the reason the city concealed the deal they made? You know Santagate was fully involved in this when he was city manager.
Robert (Monday, April 08 24 05:21 am EDT)
Did High Sheriff of Sullivan County John Simonds decide to retire and not run for his elected office again because he was keenly aware that his active role in the Jonathan Stone scandal cover-up would be revealed to everyone in Sullivan County? His actions would be used against him by any challenger. It is unlikely that the timing of Simond's retirement is a coincidence. He is still young and could have remained with the job for many more years but his involvement in this scandal is a political career destroyer.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, April 07 24 04:29 pm EDT)
Six new articles published today on the News Flashes page of this website.
1) Early School release for the Solar Eclipse.
2) Claremont City Charter Amendment Update.
3) Councilors Nick Koloski, William Limoges, Wayne Hemingway & Joel Tremblay should all be removed from the City Council for Violating their Oath of Office!
4) Claremont City Officials hiding Labor Dispute from Citizens of Claremont!
5) Guess what Representative Hope Damon has been up to?
6) In-Depth New Hampshire publishes scathing article regarding New Hampshire House Representative Jonathan Stone!
Bill (Sunday, April 07 24 04:26 pm EDT)
Jim loves to play stupid when it benefits his narrative. He knows more, but will only write what he wants the public to believe with his spin on it.
AJ (Sunday, April 07 24 04:10 pm EDT)
Let me sum up Narcissistic Jim Sullivan's lengthy regurgitation. Using his cracker jack box fake law degree he believes his opinion is law. He name calls and then follows up with thinking he will send another email to council advising them of something. So far in my researched opinion the insults have all of Sullivan's messages going straight to junk mail except for that moron Deb. You could be crying for help and not one is assisting you James. Shit in one hand and fill the other with action from the AG and let us know which one fills up first. Next James plays word games with council rule language. How seriously mentally deficient do you have to be to think all original voting members have to be there for a vote. Are you seriously that xxxxing stupid? Let me answer that for you. Yes, yes you are.
Tyler (Sunday, April 07 24 03:43 pm EDT)
Sometimes even just words can ruin a career. Individuals and corporations pay out hush money all the time to bury claims that, while false, might be believed by the general public. And sometimes the claims made are actually true.
Kaleb (Sunday, April 07 24 10:03 am EDT)
Didn't counter a single thing. There is no embarrassment. Just facts.
Just words. So Jon Stone doesn't mind spending every nickel to keep it secret but when faced with alleged words and wrongdoing hands over his ability to be a NH Police officer. Agrees to leave his career as long as they destroy all the evidence? The Police Union agrees to it and doesn't fight. Right. I understand now. Pardon me while I go be embarrassed. You got me good.
John J. O’Connor (Sunday, April 07 24 09:47 am EDT)
Kaleb,
If your personal attack was true, why am I constantly defending CPD ?
Use some common sense next time, it will save you some embarrassment.
John J. O’Connor (Sunday, April 07 24 09:20 am EDT)
I use the term RAT because that’s exactly what they are.. RATS.
If Chief Scott confronted Jon that would have been completely understandable but to have co-workers report statements made in anger in an attempt to ruin someone’s career is not acceptable.
If what was reported is true, at the very least he should have been arrested for Criminal Threatening.. why wasn’t he ?
Maybe it’s ok to RAT people out when you work in Walmart but a Cop has to be able to trust those they work with.
Words… That’s what we’re talking about.. words
John J. O’Connor (Sunday, April 07 24 09:06 am EDT)
Angry talk.. that’s all it was.
Kalen (Sunday, April 07 24 09:06 am EDT)
Anyone that consistently uses RAT when it is positioned around reporting activities that endanger others is simply just a pos. John O'Connor was in a position of responding to similar concern as someone who swore to uphold the law and wear a badge. Yet, you view anyone reporting issues as a RAT. The more you speak the more you sound like a crooked cop that turns a blind eye towards bad cops. Well done sir. Again given the amount of votes you have ever garned from the public in local and state elections it is absolutely clear your opinion is just yours. Hope the public notes you were a former cop. You should have no worries in a follow up news report by any paper putting your words in print. Former NH State Rep and retired Police Officer defends Stone. Boston Globe and National News are next.
You must have been there for a polygraph. You must know with certainty they asked about sexual relations. Sounds flawed.
You are saying Stone has never had a domestic violence petition sign against him? You should double check and let us know.
You forget this is a small city. We know the people on the other end. They are our friends and neighbors. We are aware Mr. Stone gaslights people and convinces them to drop issues.
One works with children now in a job that protects them at the state level.
The other wants to distance herself as far from the public for comment as possible. Her family worked for the city. Members of the same church.
You should tread carefully when you want to open your mouth.
Don't forget the fact your wife Wendy was a dispatcher for the police department during this timeframe and was absolutely despised. Please confirm she didn't resign on her own for us?
Kalen (Sunday, April 07 24 09:06 am EDT)
Anyone that consistently uses RAT when it is positioned around reporting activities that endanger others is simply just a pos. John O'Connor was in a position of responding to similar concern as someone who swore to uphold the law and wear a badge. Yet, you view anyone reporting issues as a RAT. The more you speak the more you sound like a crooked cop that turns a blind eye towards bad cops. Well done sir. Again given the amount of votes you have ever garned from the public in local and state elections it is absolutely clear your opinion is just yours. Hope the public notes you were a former cop. You should have no worries in a follow up news report by any paper putting your words in print. Former NH State Rep and retired Police Officer defends Stone. Boston Globe and National News are next.
You must have been there for a polygraph. You must know with certainty they asked about sexual relations. Sounds flawed.
You are saying Stone has never had a domestic violence petition sign against him? You should double check and let us know.
You forget this is a small city. We know the people on the other end. They are our friends and neighbors. We are aware Mr. Stone gaslights people and convinces them to drop issues.
One works with children now in a job that protects them at the state level.
The other wants to distance herself as far from the public for comment as possible. Her family worked for the city. Members of the same church.
You should tread carefully when you want to open your mouth.
Don't forget the fact your wife Wendy was a dispatcher for the police department during this timeframe and was absolutely despised. Please confirm she didn't resign on her own for us?
Duh (Sunday, April 07 24 08:37 am EDT)
Threatening to rape children, and someone's wife, is not locker room talk. Particularly if you're a police officer in an inappropriate relationship with a child. I literally can't wait until all you boomers with your distorted opinions are no longer around.
Duh (Sunday, April 07 24 08:34 am EDT)
O'Conner, I find it odd that last week you were saying if he'd never been convicted there was no crime. I brought up the catholic church and the cover up for priests. You are now calling anyone who spoke up RATS. How would he have been convicted if noone spoke up. It seems like you are talking out your ass.
J Dubbs (Sunday, April 07 24 07:41 am EDT)
Does no one care about Jim Sullivan’s silence or the fact that Press NH Now has not posted in months??
Does no one care about the hundreds or thousands the city has spent to take me to court to stop a legitimate and successful business?? My competition uses the long arm of the law to try to stop me but I cannot be beat just like Trump.
John J. O’Connor (Sunday, April 07 24 07:10 am EDT)
Snappy,
Certain people made a mountain out of an ant hill.
What do we really have ?
We have an angry employee venting off either in a locker room or break room, saying inappropriate things and then having co-workers RAT him out.
How many of us have had a bad day at work and let out our frustrations in the locker room? I know I have, on a few occasions but luckily for me I worked with real men and women.
Men and women that wouldn’t be afraid to directly confront me about my comments instead of becoming a RAT.
There was no domestic violence or drunken behavior.
There was no sexual contact with a minor. Based on the polygraph, Jon told the truth.
So what do we really have ?
Just an angry employee and RATS… nothing more.
Snappy (Saturday, April 06 24 06:54 pm EDT)
I don’t really know this John Stone character, so if what is printed he need to go…. From all local government and as our State Representative. I can’t find a thing he has done for the City. So get him off the CDA as well.
I don’t know the facts, so John O’Connor I won’t be the judge. However, something smells so time to clean house.
No room in Claremont’s leadership for nothing butt a Bully, who got into law enforcement and politics.
Marla Maples (Saturday, April 06 24 06:11 pm EDT)
Melania is that you.. jon stone you spineless bully??
Ooh.. somebody mad cause I talked about orange Jesus??
Stone is washed up just like "old Donny two scoops" 😂😂😂
Melania (Saturday, April 06 24 03:47 pm EDT)
Marla, call this number 1-555-TDS-HELP!
J Dubbs (Saturday, April 06 24 03:33 pm EDT)
Jim I do all my own bids and win all the work. You sit at home while I get rich. I have a Rolex. You have a Casio. I have a Chevrolet you have a Ford. Do you know how many women I’ve given children to? Many. I’m wanted and I know it.
Marla Maples (Saturday, April 06 24 02:27 pm EDT)
I don't suppose anybody surprised by any of this about Stone are you? Now we know why he fought so hard to not have this information released. He was a disgrace of the cop has no business on the city council or in the State offices as a representative from our town! He's a total election denier that idolizes Trump so birds of a feather flock together right?
This is not acceptable behavior from an elected official that legislates laws for our community!!
Jim (Saturday, April 06 24 12:50 pm EDT)
J Dubbs. Your idol Mark is a douchebag like you. Why don't you ask him direct. Nobody in this forum gives a shit. Get a clue. You ask and ask and Noone gives a shit. Be an adult and do your own bidding.
J Dubbs (Saturday, April 06 24 12:12 pm EDT)
What happened to press nh now? He doesn’t upload videos for months.
Greg (Saturday, April 06 24 11:43 am EDT)
Ran his mouth? He said he was going to rape the guys wife and his children then put a bullet in him. Jesus Christ, are you all fuckin sociopaths too?
FACTS (Saturday, April 06 24 10:45 am EDT)
he ran his mouth about the guy whom he knew was trying to fire him WOW good case 20 years ago if was that bad criminal charges would have stemmed from this
Truth is somewhere (Saturday, April 06 24 09:51 am EDT)
It was a witch hunt to dismantal the police dept from guy santagate his little **** Bethany was the police commissioner who guy satagate was ******* for years and placed her in control of this dept this is a dirty dirty case of a corrupt guy santagate who had axes to grind and Alex Scott who had no business being the police chief as he was a very weak person whom himself was washed from the state police background investigation when younger Alex is a slug was a slug sent to do a job if he terminated and removed people from there there were secret meetings with the police commission that a secretary for the police dept was at whom confided to people the plan that was raised prior to all the staffs exit of several command staff and officers whom wanted no part of the slippery operation that Mr santagates ***** were up too actually the investigator whom himself didn't care for the new installed chief was ordered to do as you will see he wrote in black and white leaving him an out to say I was ordered to do this well he was 2nd in command at the time rest his soul he also was just prior to this negotiating a contract with Mr santagate that wasn't going well and the author of the witchhunt had officers trying to get info on santagate himself and how his head of the police commission was constantly ******* him good old Bethany ******** yurek whom he actually placed in that position as the chair of the. Police commission at that time the city manager wad allowed to do that tell us that's not a recipe for disaster as we see fast forward and isn't it funny how jon and Andy worked hard to make it not be allowed to have the commission appointed by the city manager but by a governing body the city council so that a corrupt city manager couldn't do this again its no doubt guy Alex Bethany with the help of Lynn Holland Kelley let's not forget who's family member was dealing bad things rest her soul was also appointed by santagate after mayor pope had to ask to have Bethany step down so Lynn was put in to take over her family member was just happened to be being targets of the cpd for there illegal activity so there is a very lot to this story and we should really spill the whole story I think we should gather all the old lieutenants and officers that left during this time and have a tell all I bet I'd you heard the whole thing you would be like hmmmmm raises alot of questions doesn't it the chief himself just the year prior awarded jon stone the chiefs award and then all of a sudden he was public enemy number one BULLSHIT
Ston Jone (Saturday, April 06 24 09:03 am EDT)
Good to see the other lunatics coming out and defending someone who threatened murder and rape, who assaulted a handicapped man, who was having an inappropriate relationship with an under aged girl while he was in his 30’s, who agreed to the accusations and signed off on them. Glad to see that scumbags are willing to go down with him. That’s a solid way to start improving the city. Now we should also be looking at how all police stick together and sweep things under the rug. Happens in every department around the country. Remember when Kibbe killed the Lafont kid? The only way an officer gets held legally accountable in this country is if there is just no way to sweep his transgressions under the rug. You should all be ashamed of yourselves if you aren’t outraged about everything in this situation.
John Edwards (Saturday, April 06 24 08:51 am EDT)
Stan is Colby Casey !!!
Chelsea L. (Saturday, April 06 24 08:43 am EDT)
Stan is Jon Stone. Working hard to divert attention in this forum for 12 users. You mispelled Fisher/Union Leader/NHACLU. Only Stone would try to place blame elsewhere because in his simple mind it is someone else's fault because anyone that opposes him is a threat. Always one to shit on his friends shoes. Paranoid people blame the wrong people and hurt their cause further by alienating people. Odd that you would use Stan. A name from the police department. A member who battled illness that you openly called a pussy and weak.
Kamilla (Saturday, April 06 24 08:34 am EDT)
Truth is somewhere is Greg Belisle. Resident experts on shady and sluts. Maybe when you gather the LTs. you can form a pattern of termination by cause. Gaslighting is not working in this case. When doing a follow up interview one only needs to read posted comments online from witnesses. The majority of the community knows the girl addressed in the article. Ironic her job is now in a position to protect people from predators. Surprised there was no information about the domestic violence. Andy and Stone made a power grab at the police commission. Onlookers are aware that both had an axe to grind and use Scott Kirkpatrick and Jim Dube as their contacts direct. Is Scott the same one that is the 2nd highest city violator of missed safety inspections? I got a copy of the list after Jim Sullivan told me how. Thanks Jim. You can tell the good old boy network is scrambling to create a story. Remember the time Greg wore fire department gear in Newport to make a shady arrest. That was a classic. The days of those parties at the elks. The twisted love triangle resulting in wondering who the father is. The endless supply of photos on tit grabs and womanizing. You really can't make thus stuff up. Stone is so proud and arrogant it's still public on his Facebook page. How much did all this cost the taxpayer defending Stones lawsuit against the city? The real story now is City Council member spend xxxxxxx suing the city he represents. People should be up in arms and calling upon the council to remove him from the policy committee and the Claremont Development Authority. He serves on both of those city of Claremont boards.
Stan (Saturday, April 06 24 08:24 am EDT)
After all these years investigating Rep. Stone and this is all Damien Fisher can come with ?
For years, Damien Fisher has tried to ruin Jon Stone insinuating that Jon committed a major crime and is a threat to the community, neither of which is true.
Now that this bombshell is out in the public, what will the firm of “Fisher/Koloski come up with next ?
Retired police Lt (Saturday, April 06 24 08:13 am EDT)
Jon agreed to leave the dept as the witchhunt continued with no pathforward why continue to try fight to stay yes I'm sure jon isn't perfect and shouldn't run his mouth as he has in years but the corruption in claremont was at a all time high under santagate let's name a bridge after the fool how fitting
Greg (Saturday, April 06 24 08:02 am EDT)
Well it seems we have another unhinged lunatic in our community…
Fact (Saturday, April 06 24 07:33 am EDT)
This whole thing doesn’t pass the smell test in any direction
Diddy (Saturday, April 06 24 07:13 am EDT)
Keep ya head up. I got you Stone, John J O'Connor and ya whole crew. We roll together..... bad boys 4 life.
John J. O’Connor (Saturday, April 06 24 06:43 am EDT)
How do you prove you didn’t do it?
It’s easy to make allegations and until they are proven, in a court of law, beyond a reasonable doubt, they will continue to be allegations.
My issue, if what these “rats” said is true, why wasn’t he arrested?
The Chief of Police nor the Police Union have the legal authority to overlook a felony. If what is alleged is true, this investigation should have at the very least been conducted by the County Attorney’s Office.
If you know a felony has been or is about to be committed and you don’t report it, by law, you have committed a felony and can be arrested.
Luckily for some, the statute of limitations has expired.
Come On (Saturday, April 06 24 06:25 am EDT)
“Alleged”. Sure, John. Stone took the deal and signed off on it over allegations. He did what the report said, accepted the shady deal, and moved on. He’s a predator, unstable; and has no place in a civil society.
Your ego is showing, just admit that this is abhorrent behavior that should not have been swept under the rug and cannot be forgiven, ever.
John J. O’Connor (Saturday, April 06 24 06:00 am EDT)
Wow… I expected it to be much worse.
If I read the article correctly, it’s alleged Jon made a “criminally threatening” statement. Why wasn’t he arrested?
If as alleged , he made all those threats and grown men felt unsafe, why didn’t anyone ever confront him, are they cowards ?
Seems no one had any trouble being a “RAT” and how convenient using the opinion of a deadman who can no longer be questioned about his bias towards Jon.
As a trained and seasoned Investigator, I see a lot of problems with this article because it doesn’t tell the whole story. I also have a huge problem with how this so called investigation was handled.
Officers so scared they sleep with a shotgun and no one took away Officer Stoned weapons ?
Law enforcement officers were so worried and concerned that his recommended punishment for allegedly having an improper relationship with an underage girl was losing 5 days vacation and a shift change ? Doesn’t sound like the punishment fit the crime. If this was true, shouldn’t he have been brought up on criminal charges?
Why wasn’t he?
This “report” has asked more questions than it has answered and if this allegations are true, it shows the ineptitude of the Claremont Police Department at the time to properly investigate one of its own. Any experience Police investigator will tell you this investigation should have been conducted by an outside agency and because it wasn’t, any results are suspect.
Greg (Saturday, April 06 24 05:17 am EDT)
So…groomer of high school children, unstable violent lunatic, and he threatened to rape his boss’s wife! How powerful is our police union that this got swept under the rug? Good job Claremont rejecting him at the polls last November. Now let’s get rid of him in the statehouse.
John (Saturday, April 06 24 03:52 am EDT)
Ohearne, Jon Stones cousin was a cop at the same time. He had to know and still chose to suck at his teet at every council meeting. Classy.
T (Friday, April 05 24 11:12 pm EDT)
I am curious what his supporters (like Joe Osgood, Walt Stapleton, John O'Connor, etc) have to say now....
Mike (Friday, April 05 24 11:00 pm EDT)
Holy shit that is much worse than I thought it was going to be.
Kam (Friday, April 05 24 10:35 pm EDT)
Maybe Guy is the one who terminated Stone and Belisle. Remember his other business partners Brother was a cop here. Can someone refresh my memory on why he was terminated.
Kevin (Friday, April 05 24 10:03 pm EDT)
Justina others covered for Stone too. Alex Scott and all of the other police officers who knew about this and all of the police commissioners who did nothing about it all covered this up too. They cut this deal and swept it all under the rug. Wasn't Guy Santagate the city manager back then? Did he know about this and cover it up too? Did the city councilors back then know about this and kept their mouths shut? How many people covered this up?
Damien Fisher (Friday, April 05 24 08:48 pm EDT)
https://indepthnh.org/2024/04/05/documents-rep-jon-stone-threatened-mass-shooting-and-rape-after-investigation/?fbclid=IwAR3Ybs4i-U8EcGccKOoSfEZvwNH7m3fed7G6_WnTr04KgpImsPE9CX9ZwjM
Justina (Friday, April 05 24 08:34 pm EDT)
Of course he is. He would totally walk the walk. Bullies stick together. So what if it has rape talk right? What really gets me though is that this entire time Stone sits as a councilor. Mark Chase and now Sheriff Simons say nothing. They bought ammo for respective departments from him with taxpayer funds. Makes me really question his business partners as well. They darn well knew what was up. I really though better of the Sheriff for sure. Is that what Stone meant as it is really going to be bad for others? Wow is all I can say. Now this man sits on a state lawmaker committee that sets policy for NH police? He serves on the City of Claremont policy board. Wake up Claremont.
N/A (Friday, April 05 24 07:51 pm EDT)
Still proud to support Jon Stone, O’Connor?
Armond (Thursday, April 04 24 06:06 pm EDT)
Jim breeds Vampires.
Claremont changes, you do not, therein lies the irony that kills us.
Kora (Thursday, April 04 24 05:22 pm EDT)
I see the city website has information on 2 licensed cabs in town. How is Chuck Kramer able to do business if not licensed here? He is certainly not listed. Bright yellow car running everywhere. Guess they can't see it. Guess the city cares as much as they do about neighborhoods that drive people out like the childcare center for drug sales. I have complained 3 times to 3 city councilors and nothing happens. Jim Sullivan do you know anything about cab licensing?
Inside der (Thursday, April 04 24 04:56 pm EDT)
You mean another wealthier community poaching trained Claremont individuals. You are welcome for presenting realism. I will wait and see. Spoiler alert.
Little birdie (Thursday, April 04 24 04:14 pm EDT)
2 more high level resignations coming your way
Your welcome for the jump on the story
Jake (Wednesday, April 03 24 04:34 pm EDT)
Simple minds see in party and color. The only person you will influence here is the Assistant Mayor and Councilor Limoges.
Sam (Wednesday, April 03 24 04:17 pm EDT)
Black Lives Matter only on Fridays in the park for an hour. Not on the city council.
BLUE WAVE!!! (Wednesday, April 03 24 03:43 pm EDT)
Anybody want to bet that Kevin Tyson gets denied (again) for former Councilor Batchelder's vacated seat and that true blue Brian Zutter will be appointed. The blue bullies are already making moves to keep the conservative black man out of power.
Ernie (Wednesday, April 03 24 02:05 pm EDT)
John. My bad. Sincerely, Ernie.
John J. O’Connor (Wednesday, April 03 24 01:40 pm EDT)
Hahaha.. Ernie, I don’t drink and Jim’s balls are too tiny to see without my glasses, that’s Francis’s job anyway.
Ernie (Wednesday, April 03 24 12:22 pm EDT)
John O'Connor you are drunk. Go home. Stop fondling Jim Sullivan's balls.
John J. O’Connor (Wednesday, April 03 24 10:09 am EDT)
Ok… I think it’s obvious what the problems are but what are the solutions?
You can’t fire another City Manager. Irs extremely obvious that Yosi is either over his or doesn’t care or both but regardless of the reason he is incapable of doing the job but because of the poor selections of the past, to fire Yosi now who been detrimental and make hiring a competent manager impossible. So we are stuck.
If he quits, it will make things worst because then people will know and not just think that Claremont is dysfunctional.
If Justin Martin was the “best and the brightest” of all the applicants for the Director of the Community Center, that shows that the business world thinks Claremont is dysfunctional too.
The roads are horrible and getting worse everyday. The tax rate is one of the highest in the state.
The Pleasant Street project, going into the Second Summer can be classified as a total failure. Business’s have left and a majority of the citizens don’t like it being a one way street.
Those are just the tip of the iceberg and now we have members of the administration abandoning ship. Just before a ship sinks to the bottom of the ocean, the rats are the first ones to abandon ship.
Claremont is sinking, not as fast as the Titanic but sinking nevertheless.
So what is the solution?
Damned if I know.
E. Nuff (Wednesday, April 03 24 07:45 am EDT)
"Claremont voters better start caring..."
Tell me, oh wise one. What exactly do you expect the "voters" to do when nearly every race is uncontested and when they are contested it is because the Claremont Dems thrust forward a patsy to defeat a counselor with more conservative values.
Are you going to throw your hat in the ring, Robert? Based on your incoherent rambling below, you'd honestly fit right in with the patsy.
The older I get the less patience I have for the folks on this site and their massive comprehension and understanding disabilities.
Robert (Wednesday, April 03 24 06:10 am EDT)
Five city councilors decisively break the law and violate their oath of office after repeatedly receiving instructions from the city clerk that they must vote to approve placing the citizen’s petition charter amendment on the ballot for the Claremont voters to consider and decide. A charter amendment certified by NH Attorney General and the NH Secretary of State. These councilors knew they were breaking the law and they did not care. Days later one of these councilors resigned his seat citing reasons for his departure other than the truth.
The councilors approved another large withdrawal from the fund balance account that may not have the money to cover the withdrawal. Another possible withdrawal may soon occur to bailout the welfare department. Councilors know about the depleted funds and do not care to find the money elsewhere although Mister Sullivan has offered many possibilities to remove the funds from the current budget without creating any budgetary deficits or any on to current municipal operations.
The new parks and recreation director is exposed for having just as much trouble with the truth as his predecessor.
The city treasurer resigns his position leaving the finance department in a shambles.
The city manager is more interested in secret excursions with the mayor to places like Washington DC than addressing concerns in his own administration.
The finance department staff is astoundingly behind on routine duties to balance monthly accounts and all of the people responsible have resigned placing the mess into the lap of the new finance director. She will need to be Wonder Woman to fix this disaster.
The community center is another disaster as last year the city councilors ignored the advice of a professional consultant and raised fees to shockingly high levels expecting scads of money entering the city’s coffers instead of the obvious result of longtime members leaving after their memberships expired. Mister Sullivan has repeatedly reported with documented proof considerably lower revenues for the community center and although months have passed the city manager and the city councilors all act as if nothing is amiss. The city manager, the ex-finance director and the ex-parks and recreation director bring forth a fraudulent presentation to counter Mister Sullivan’s articles with false revenue numbers from past years. Mister Sullivan exposes the deception showing his readers copies of the actual finance numbers from those past years. The ex-finance director and the ex-parks and recreation director both tendered their resignations soon thereafter. The city manager retains his job as if nothing ever happened. An unfinished plan of action for the community center is presented and no further word about it as Mister Sullivan keeps reporting the present day status of the community center’s finances and the situation remains grim with no positive glimmer of hope in sight.
The highway department staff are poorly managed by an unqualified director with no prior practical experience. Sidewalks are not plow prior to school the openings after snowstorms. Many side streets are poorly plowed. Potholes are not properly filled and the patch does not last for long as the public’s tax dollars are wasted.
The planning office is not creating economic development of any magnitude and the Claremont Development Authority under Nancy Merrill’s mentorship is a disaster. Several outcomes will require taxpayer bailouts of the music center project because of bad planning and large penalties for failure to complete the project that the city cannot afford to pay.
The city manager has not solved a single problem and is ignoring all of them. The city councilors are ignoring the fact that the city manager is ignoring all of his problems and not doing his job. The city councilors are about to begin the city manager’s job performance review and will probably give him a big fat raise anyway because they do not care.
Claremont voters better start caring because we may not have a city left to save when the councilor’s election term ends at the end of December 2025. These councilors have plenty of time to cause more irreparable damage to our city.
Jim Sullivan (Wednesday, April 03 24 03:05 am EDT)
Special Report!
City Treasurer Resigns!
Claremont City Government in turmoil!
Article published on the News Flashes page of this website.
Snap (Tuesday, April 02 24 08:23 pm EDT)
Move this conversation along Jim. Waste of readers time.
This type of legal conversation is cluttering up your ability to share factual news.
Viv (Tuesday, April 02 24 08:13 pm EDT)
But yet the AG has nothing to comment or no legal action so if they have nothing why do you run you Jim Sullivan? Is it because Patrick O'Grady said so? That guy is a washed up local coverage reporter. One step off from Jim Kenyon. I worked at the Valley News for 3 years and it's common knowledge Patrick O'Gradys articles get shutdown all the time. This coverage was to be a simple recap of the council meeting as is his job. This was not to be the opinion of what happened at the meeting. Any reporter worth his salt would try to avoid the appearance of being biased. Sitting with the petition founders and carrying on like old college roommates on camera would be a good start.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 02 24 07:23 pm EDT)
The last post at 6:44 was obviously not me, and my true followers will understand that.
Let me reiterate. I do not believe that the 5 councilors did anything criminal. We know that the charter amendment will be on the ballot in 2025. I am also not so naive and uninformed that I would recommend that half the council resign.
If you are going to imitate me please try to not make me look so dumb.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 02 24 06:44 pm EDT)
The last posting attributed to me was most definitely done by the Internet Trolls. I most certainly wrote the posting at 5:08 PM and at 2:49 PM. I will be following it up with an article on Sunday with some additional information on this topic. Till then. I will also be publishing another Special Report tomorrow morning, This way you will know which postings I actually wrote.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 02 24 05:30 pm EDT)
I see the internet trolls are at it again. I did not make any of those lunatic posts about 5 councilors breaking the law.
I wish people would stop with this nonsense.
I also realize that removing 5 councilors when there are never contested elections would be a death-knell to the city.
You are all trying to discredit me by using my name for many ludicrous ideas.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 02 24 05:08 pm EDT)
Jack, you can try to split hairs all you want it is not going to change the truth. The Valley News article regarding this issue reported the following.
"The councilors’ opinion of the change should not have factored into the vote on Wednesday, City Clerk Gwen Melcher said. “Your job tonight is to put it on the ballot,” she said.Melcher read a letter from the city’s attorney quoting the relevant state law that states the council “shall” put the amendment to a vote: “Within 7 days after the public hearing, the municipal officers shall file with the municipal clerk a report containing the proposed petitioned amendment and shall order the proposed amendment to be placed on the ballot at the next regular municipal election.” “Although the City Council did not do so, the Election Law Unit’s understanding is that the City will work to correct this matter prior to the next City election in November of 2025. If the City does not do so, the Election Law Unit may consider seeking judicial review under RSA 49-B:10,” the email from Michael S. Garrity, a spokesman for the DOJ, stated".
If those five Councilors did not do anything wrong as you are trying to assert Jack then why is the DOJ saying that the City of Claremont needs to fix with the Councilors did?
Those five Councilors broke the law no matter how you look at it!
PorkChop (Tuesday, April 02 24 03:44 pm EDT)
I told you all below you are missing the point with respect to positive City growth and tax rate stabilization!!
Why waste your time with Mike Tetu, and we all know Jim Sullivan is not a Lawyer.!!!
Focus on getting things done that help the City.
Oh yes, the darn Community Center will never make a profit, nor will Police Fire or DPW
Jack (Tuesday, April 02 24 03:36 pm EDT)
Jim using his law degree can arrive at this conclusion. He misses the legal counsel announcement during the meeting stating not once but twice that it does not matter how the body votes. It automatically goes on the ballot. Again to the law of office of Jim Sullivan and Ass. can you highlight for us the part of the law that says by unanimous vote it shall be placed? Perhaps you want to type out the actual words of Koloski, Batchelder and Hemingway like you would if you were not trying to stear the conversation to your own point of view. Doubtful.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 02 24 02:49 pm EDT)
Just got home from work and I see that the Public Forum has been busy. In response to what State Law was broken?New Hampshire RSA 49-B:5 Charter Amendments, Procedure Clause V (b) states, “The municipal officers SHALL order the amendments to be placed on the ballot”. Claremont City Clerk Gwen Melcher & Assistant Mayor Debora Matteau told these thick-headed Councilors multiple times that their personal opinions did not matter in regards to this motion and that no matter what they thought they were required by law to vote in favor of the motion to set a date for the ballot to be put in front of the Claremont Voters. Councilors Nick Koloski, William Limoges, Wayne Hemingway, Joel Tremblay & Spencer Batchelder all intentionally chose not to listen and violate New Hampshire State Law not once but TWICE! They violated not only State Law but they also violated their Oath of Office! There is absolutely no way to sugarcoat any of this! The actions of these five Councilors is inexcusable. Gwen and Deb both did an excellent job explaining what needed to be done these five buffoons intentionally decided not to listen knowing that they were breaking the law and no amount of doubletalk or revisionist history will ever change that! Spencer Batchelder has already resigned. Koloski, Limoges, Hemingway & Tremblay should all do the same and if any of them had an ounce of honor and a shred of decency they would all do the same and tender their resignation from the Claremont City Council immediately!
SLIM SULLIVAN (Tuesday, April 02 24 02:32 pm EDT)
WHAT STATE LAW WAS BROKEN JIM?
Ygar (Tuesday, April 02 24 12:45 pm EDT)
Jesus Christ the stupid is strong in this forum. Rewatch the meeting "Gary". The amendment will be on the ballot regardless of the council vote. The vote was nothing but a protest against this ridiculous power grab by the Claremont Democrats. Again, this will be on the ballot in November. They broke no law and you sound like a moron.
Gary (Tuesday, April 02 24 12:19 pm EDT)
The councilors were required to set the date for the charter amendment to be voted on. It is a requirement of NH law. The councilors that voted not to do this broke the law.
Ben (Tuesday, April 02 24 11:38 am EDT)
Jimmy where did you get your law degree? I want to order one as well. Amazon?
Tammy (Tuesday, April 02 24 11:35 am EDT)
Sure they did "Gary". Is that what you read online? Sounds like they had a set of balls to me. Grow a set.
Bill (Tuesday, April 02 24 10:31 am EDT)
Gary, what state law did they break again?
Gary (Tuesday, April 02 24 10:22 am EDT)
Tim these councilors broke the law. You may not care about that but most people do.
Tim (Tuesday, April 02 24 07:56 am EDT)
Dick. Refer to the game tapes there armchair legal quarterback. The only people that should resign are the people who clear as day stated it does not matter how the council votes as it goes on the ballot. Clearly anonymous users of the Sullivan Report always influence elections and make up the majority of what the people want. You are a toolbag if you think 5 resignations serve tbe city in any positive manner whatsoever.
Richard (Tuesday, April 02 24 07:47 am EDT)
The four councilors that broke the law voting the way they did must resign too. Spencer should not be the only one.
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, April 02 24 05:43 am EDT)
Special Report!
Confirmation that Spencer Batchelder resigned from the Claremont City Council. Article published on the News Flashes page of this website.
Jim Sullivan (Monday, April 01 24 07:43 pm EDT)
Tyler, thank you for pointing out Justin Martin’s deception, your instincts were correct. I went to LinkedIn and looked up Justin Martin’s profile and I see where Justin Martin wrote, “I am the Superintendent of Recreation Programs for the City of Claremont New Hampshire. Claremont currently has a population of 13,074. In 2013, the City opened the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, a $10 million facility located in the downtown district. I was privileged with the task of opening the facility as the lead supervisor of all volunteers and staff. During this time we saw our departments cost recovery move from 30% to now 60%.” I saved his current existing LinkedIn profile to my computer in case he decides to either change or delete it after seeing this posting. According to the City of Claremont’s Finance Reports (if they can be trusted) for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center had Expenditures totaling $1,024,193.48 and Revenues totaling $477,860.12 for a Cost Recovery Percentage of only 46.66%! Not 60% as Justin Martin claims in his LinkedIn profile! It is much too soon to calculate the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center’s Cost Recovery Percentage for Fiscal Year 2024 as the Fiscal Year for 2024 will not end until June 30, 2024.
Tyler (Monday, April 01 24 05:32 pm EDT)
I thought it was good when I heard the parks promoted from within but now I'm not so sure. Justin Martin's linkedn page says cost recovery went from 30% to 60%. That doesn't sound right. Jim what are the real numbers?
MissyMae (Monday, April 01 24 04:55 pm EDT)
I wish that Yoshi had taken the Biden ARPA money and paved our pot holes streets.
We don’t need Pickle Ball courts, when our street a full of holes!!
Pork Chop (Monday, April 01 24 04:40 pm EDT)
You writers are missing the fundamental point. The darn taxes are high, and will remain high as long as we lack new revenue sources. Claremont needs more from the State of NH with respect to providing an adequate education. Has anyone complained to your local representatives or your State senator??
We can blame Nancy Merrill all you want. But ask the Manager how much MONEY, she has brought to the City!! Over her tenure it has been MIllions$$$. We will see what the 3 new CDA members can do to improve that!!
OUR DPW Director is an accounting type, which is fine, but his knowledge of roads, bridges, drainage and the handling of Solid Waste is quite limited.
I think the Fire Chief should tighten up on the grocery runs, by simply sending one fire fighter to grocery shop for food and paper towels.
The Chief of Police is a good ole boy, who likes to chat on the Newport radio. He seems to be unable to attract new recruits, and keep them after training!! Wonder why that is. Police and Fire staff do have stress, when responding to acute emergency situations. Yes domestic violence responses can be quite dramatic, as can be situations with gun violence. No questions asked. Same for entering a building on fire with tenants. My question is: Will we all loose our COLEA certification? Is COLEA NEEDED IN OUR COMMUNITY?
Generally the Parks and Recreation staff do a good job. It may not be perfect, but the youth of Claremont can participate in many activities. The new recreation center now some 10 years old will never be a profit center!!! Never!!! Maintenance and operational cost, staffing, has to be paid for, so get used to that tax burden, same as your other big departments.
In closing, focus on the school costs and what to do about them, and focus on the big departments!!!
DO WE ALL WANT TO BE A FULL SERVICE COOMMINITY, or pair back a bit.
If you don’t like the way the taxes are, then step up and run for the School Board or the City Council
Pork Chop
Jake Blews (Sunday, March 31 24 05:16 pm EDT)
Broke the law = asks questions and follows legal advice as stated at a public meeting. Fake news. Good one Steve Scott. Steal more bricks from the taxpayers off from a city construction site. We see you. Expert level break the law.
Fact (Sunday, March 31 24 04:56 pm EDT)
It sounds to me the so called vote of the council means nothing either way under the law. The issue goes on the ballot regardless, so more fake news being pushed.
Steve (Sunday, March 31 24 04:30 pm EDT)
Wonder if Spencer will follow through and resign tomorrow? That would be a positive first step for Claremont now if only the other councilors who broke the law would follow Spencer's lead.
Damien Fishy (Sunday, March 31 24 04:25 pm EDT)
He deleted it. It was under the post of the valley news article about the charter amendment.
Shane (Sunday, March 31 24 04:22 pm EDT)
Is this an early April Fools prank? I just looked at WUC and I could not find any comment from Batchelder that he resigned.
Patrick O’Gaggy (Sunday, March 31 24 03:23 pm EDT)
Batchelder resigns his council seat!! See the comment from him on WUC!!
Fran (Sunday, March 31 24 02:45 pm EDT)
Jim Sullivan resident expert on special kind of stupid.
Todd Murray (Sunday, March 31 24 02:43 pm EDT)
Tell me you know nothing about City government without telling me you know nothing about city government. Oh, you just did with your name calling article. Only a true moronic, egotistical, narcissist would think sending suggestings to a board you absolutely trash goes anywhere but spam. Yet, day in an day out you actually sit at home typing like your analysis matters. You served a single term and have been nothing more but a flip flopping cry baby since that day. Your entire plan is to openly shit on any progress or plan the city puts forward. At one point you should go stand in a mirror and as Taylor Swift says to herself in a song. I am the problem, it is me. Name one single positive thing you have done for this city. Grab a highlighter and let me know how many of those signatures are democrats. The other side of your face was just recently crying about influence. Admitting that would mean some councilors have a huge set of balls and a backbone. Two things you have lacked your entire life. What a legacy you have. It is your turn now to log in under a different name and call me a troll or one of the elected officials you havd running scared. Truth of the matter is I am a taxpayer and would just as much say this to your face and type it. Show us a tax bill that you have ever paid Jim.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, March 31 24 01:05 pm EDT)
Happy Easter!
Five new articles published today on the News Flashes pages of this website.
Article #1 is on the News Flashes Page.
1) The Claremont City Council of 2024; A Special Kind of Stupid!
Articles 2 – 5 are on News Flashes Page #2
2) Legal Counsel stymies Claremont Planning Board!
3) Mayor Girard attends closed-door Mayor's Summit in Manchester NH!
4) City Manager Manale's latest report.
5) Court Opinion regarding Stone Versus City of Claremont Case..
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, March 31 24 09:55 am EDT)
No articles today, the Lord has risen !!
Cindy (Saturday, March 30 24 09:02 pm EDT)
Just dropping by. Looks like the majority of readers and forum users think this petition is phooey. It will be of interest to see if James stands with his readers or outright disagrees. I watched the meeting as everything unraveled. I find it quite puzzling. I think I would have voted no absent any real legal guidance especially after hearing Mayor Girard and the City Manager, sorry I forget his name, state legal counsel says it is to go on a ballot regardless of how the members vote. That seems like having a gun to your head to vote otherwise. Why even have to weigh in? I try to follow along and may just be way off here. This just doesn't pass any smell test.
Jim Sullivan (Saturday, March 30 24 05:30 pm EDT)
I did not make the post at (04:50 pm EDT)
I am actually coloring Easter eggs and reviewing Wednesday’s council meeting.
The Easter Bunny will be posting new shocking articles in the morning so I may take a well deserved day off.
Jim Sullivan (Saturday, March 30 24 04:50 pm EDT)
Everyone shut up, I'm trying to talk to my software......
Insider (Saturday, March 30 24 01:00 pm EDT)
To be a fly on the wall during the meeting. As visible from cctv and as I place what I hear together Sam Killay strolls in with a big grin on his face right prior to the agenda item. Plops down next to Mike Tetu and Patrick O'Grady. The agenda item comes up for discussion and Koloski asks if anyone is there to speak on the topic. Tetu offer first bite at the apple to Sam Killay. Killay sits there with a grin ear to ear and doesn't say a word just shakes his head no to Mike Tetu. Tetu takes the bait and heads to the podium but not before verbally asking Killay if he wants to speak, announcing he will if Sam will not. Killay sits now upset twitching in his seat angry that Tetu is exposing them as authors and tries to get Mike not to speak. I have these details from City staff, a spectator in the audience and council members. I just wanted to fill in the blanks of how shady and arrogant this gentleman is. The absolute temper tantrum after the meeting apparently had him so up in arms he gives a quote for his friend Patrick O'Grady for the newspaper. Exposed you little weasel. Imagine if Patrick O'Grady included anything that was actually stated by Council in his article. You sir appear to be well involved in the outcome.
Fact (Saturday, March 30 24 11:03 am EDT)
Sounds like Tetu and Killay will be in a continuous circle jerk with the council.
Pam (Saturday, March 30 24 10:47 am EDT)
Math = Hard. Council was advised during the public meeting regardless of your vote it goes on the ballot. Next election is in November of 2025 for the charter amendment to be voted on. If it passes then 230 people can petition to have any ordinace created and they present it to the council. If the council refused to make it an official ordinace which now circumvents the legally required public hearings then it goes to a ballot vote. Here is the real long thought out kickers. These petition signers realize that means it goes on a ballot in 2 additional years depending on the time it is introduced. Real smart.
Keyboard warrior 1 (Friday, March 29 24 10:28 pm EDT)
Focus people .....
Tetu (Contois and other cult members) spew misinformation, deception and misdirection slithering towards self importance and nothing else.
Now it's controversial, but I'll say it: letting a dry drunk like Mike take the lead on your attempts to stifle Claremont from becoming more than the town you grew up in is a poor decision.
Nice shot at a power grab. The majority of us will not fall for this CARES BS. You got signatures with lies.
No’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 08:06 pm EDT)
John lost his house to foreclosure. Ain’t no woman want his ass.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 06:21 pm EDT)
Kathy,
Thank you for stalking me, much appreciated but I’m happily married to a wonderful woman. So you’re gonna have to look elsewhere for companionship.
I’m sure your a man, living in your mothers basement but in my mind you’ll always be Miss America.
Kathy (Friday, March 29 24 06:17 pm EDT)
Your math still proves to be poor. You didn't run over 20 years ago. Google might help you remember.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 04:13 pm EDT)
Kathy,
I have zero in common with Sam and if he proposes Claremont to be a sanctuary city I would expect the citizens to come to the polls in record numbers to defeat it. If they don’t defeat it because they didn’t get out and vote, it’s their own fault.
I ran for City Council over 20 years ago, you say you’ve only been here for 13, I’m flattered you took the time to look into me.
You made a few accusations but to knowledge them would give credibility to them, so I won’t respond to a first name .
It’s cowardly to insult and accuse and then say you’re transparent because you use a common first name.
No shame to my game .
Kathy (Friday, March 29 24 03:27 pm EDT)
John. All you have done is insult and bully fellow citizens. Calling people names on here etc. You don't seem to understand how the process works. You will be the first one complaining when Sam Killay pushes for a sanctuary city. All you need is 51% of voter turnout to pass anything. Should not be hard around here. My name is Kathy. You need me address or can I post here like anyone else? I just choose to use my real name. Moved here 13 years ago from Arizona and have monitored your shit talking for quite some time. Please lecture me about insults. That is amazing coming from you. I am a take it or leave it person. Don't like it. Scroll on. Don't cry.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 02:26 pm EDT)
Hahaha, I couldn’t agree more. But it doesn’t mean I’m wrong ..
Campaign manager (Friday, March 29 24 01:24 pm EDT)
I still have the campaign poster
** Vote **
** John J O'Connor **
"Definitely out of touch"
*******************************
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 01:15 pm EDT)
Kathy,
Seems you like to insult, it’s easy to do when your cowards and no one knows who you are, unlike me.
People feel disenfranchised and this their “legal” way to address it.
I seem to have more faith in the citizens than you. I don’t anticipate frivolous agenda’s but I anticipate if passed, Councilors will listen a little bit more to the people that elected them.
I ready for your next insult Kathy, make it a good one.
Jennifer F. (Friday, March 29 24 01:12 pm EDT)
I just watched the meeting after reading the Valley News. If you watch the meeting and then read the article you can see some clear tactics at omitting key details by Pat. Now the Valley News plays this game? Your biased is showing O'Grady.
Kathy (Friday, March 29 24 01:08 pm EDT)
So all of the Democrats that pushed those same candidates are the ones that pushed the petition. You are pretty numb. So you are not ok with those individuals pushing the candidates in a setting where they are 1 of 9 but you are ok with them pushing the agenda via petition. Same issue. Comprehension is really hard huh?
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 12:53 pm EDT)
If Tim Heron took it upon himself to dismantle the outdoor pool without the approval of the City Council, why is he still employed at the Community Center?
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 12:48 pm EDT)
Kathy,
I only speak for myself but there are times I wonder exactly what is the Council thinking when it makes some of its decisions when it obvious the citizens in the gallery are against it.
The problem as I see, began when members of the city Council became affiliated and endorsed by political parties. It started to appear that these endorsed Councilors were doing the bidding of their political party and not looking out for the citizens that elected them.
As I previously stated, the Council brought this upon themselves by not listening to their constituents and now being endorsed by political parties.
At one time the City Council was nonpartisan, not anymore.
Rob (Friday, March 29 24 11:34 am EDT)
Your math skills are off. 1400 votes at an election. 235 sign a petition. Close enough right. A single person on a ballot gets more than 235 votes in most cases and they take office. I have not had any issues reaching councilors or having anything I ask be addressed promptly. The only one that seems to ignore everyone is O'Hearne. Not a single reply.
Same +++ (Friday, March 29 24 09:17 am EDT)
We are all Kathy
Kathy (Friday, March 29 24 08:37 am EDT)
Shows how out of touch you are with fellow citizens John and one of the reasons you were never elected to council despite running a few times. Another reason why voters did not return you to Concord. Despite this you still feel you know better than those that have run and get emails and phone calls from citizens. You base outcomes on how many people can enter a room in one meeting but not on citizen communications. The outdoor pool was closed by Tim Hernon and not the city council. The council wanted a leak test performed and Tim by that time had the facility stripped and the 3 phase power removed. This was not a council decision. The Transfer station user numbers told a different story than the handful that wanted to have the rest of the community subsidies to take care of their trash. Tetu even asked to be paid to operate the facility. Put that in perspective. The guy behind the petition is trying to take over a facility to put money in his own pocket. Seems fine. Nothing to see here. These examples you select are all this council I see. The parking garage was to be a parking lot until a citizen petition headed up by Liza Draper needed to save the sawtooth building which added over a million dollars to the proposed parking LOT. Great example of a citizen petition knowing better than elected officials. Keep up the good work representing yourself and thinking you speak for all around you.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 29 24 08:03 am EDT)
What are you people afraid of ?
I can give a few examples of the City Council not listening to the citizens.
1. The closing of the Outdoor pool.
I was in the Chambers of City Hall, it was so crowded people were lined up in the hall way. A vast majority were against closing the pool but the pool closed anyway.
2. Parking Garage.
Another time the chambers were filled with people against it and their opinions were disregarded.
3. Transfer Station.
( read above)
Every election, less than 20% of the registered voters vote. These people signing the petition are that 20% and they just want a say in how things get done in Claremont.
Yes, they could run for election but as you can obviously see from the current make up of the Council, it’s not what you know but who you know that’s gets you elected and I’m sorry, Jon Hayden might be the nicest guy in the world but based on his participation on the council, he doesn’t belong on the City Council.
Robert M (Friday, March 29 24 05:17 am EDT)
I just moved here and m. It’s great. One Karen so far but. That’s all.
Tired resident (Thursday, March 28 24 08:37 pm EDT)
I believe in Claremont but as of recently I must admit the dirty underbelly scum of cantankerous' curmudgeon, sorehead, sourpuss, grumbling, malcontent, fault-finder, crabby whiners (Tetu, Norm, Sullivan, Contois, etc) are eroding my faith in my beloved city. Godawful soul sucking, Self serving son's of bitches..Piss off. Claremont is better without your adgenda.
Jim (Thursday, March 28 24 06:44 pm EDT)
Jack is 100% Correct
Jack (Thursday, March 28 24 06:08 pm EDT)
The average homeowner. Just think 230 people can put together any ordinance. Maybe there can be a ordinance to have a volunteer fire department. Those geniuses could save so much right. Don't want to run for office and want to govern from your living room. Anyone can now grab a clip board and gather 250 signatures to have anything put on a ballot. Sounds dreamy. Sure beats the old way of attending a meeting and asking the council to read an ordinace you would like to see. Have it go through a few public hearings as required by law. Nah, easier to hope for lower voter turnout. The Dems can now put as much money behind their agenda for a ballot item like they do for the candidates they push. You know, the ones they clearly thought about. The ones that say nothing at meetings or make it through a full term. What do I know really. I am retired and just watch my money go down the drain. Thank you Sam Killay. Mike Tetu, The Nelsons and Keith Raymond. Look at the names on list. They are all related or have business connections. We see you.
Inquiring Minds Want To Know (Thursday, March 28 24 05:43 pm EDT)
Who pays for the special interest groups agenda if they get it passed by the voters? Do they vote on raising taxes for their special projects?
Candy (Thursday, March 28 24 04:57 pm EDT)
Can you give any example that this council has not listened John? Let me guess, the small group about Arrowhead that wanted discounted party room rentals because that is how it was always done or the folks that want our tax dollars to take their non recyclable items? Those are certainly the 2 Tetu is after. Way to show the elected body. 1500 people vote for the group we have 235 sign a petition because they didn't get their way. You are ignorant as they come and it doesn't surprise me one minute you would sign. The list is made up of people who are either too afraid to put their name on a ballot or people who lost out on a board seat. Point taken as a citizen. Good use of time and money. Maybe Sam can end Christmas all together or it can be Pride year by newly enacted ordinace. Hope we finally get those rainbow sidewalks. Maybe a sanctuary City voted in by low voter turnout. Good job all. Publish the list Jim.
Jim Sullivan (Thursday, March 28 24 04:38 pm EDT)
Just checking in with the Public Forum and I see few questions directed to me.
Jim, the petition signatories are stated in the Claremont City Council information packet. The link for that PDF is on the Council page of the City of Claremont website.
Dan, I watched the Planning Board Meeting Monday evening and Nick Koloski stated that he had requested that information from the City. This information is not in the Planning Board meeting packet. I also do not have that information so you would have to contact either Councilor Koloski to request that information from him or do a Right to Know Request through the City of Claremont.
Richard T, we have a City Attorney James Feleen, who is under contract to attend City Council meetings if requested. There is also another legal firm that does a lot of the City's legal work. I agree that the City Attorney should be at every meeting and I have suggested that to the Council many times but they have repeatedly ignored that suggestion and refused to give Yoshi a directive to make that happen. Apparently the Councilors like to be treated like mushrooms, kept in the dark and fed a steady diet of bullshit!
Bill (Thursday, March 28 24 04:28 pm EDT)
John, thank you for responding back
John J. O’Connor (Thursday, March 28 24 04:14 pm EDT)
Bill,
They did and I read what it was about before signing.
I agree with the principle and the reasons behind it.
The City Council brought this upon themselves by not listening to the citizens.
Bill (Thursday, March 28 24 04:08 pm EDT)
Did they tell you what it was for John?
John J. O’Connor (Thursday, March 28 24 04:05 pm EDT)
I signed it.
Kevin (Thursday, March 28 24 03:59 pm EDT)
The ring leaders Mike Tetu and Sam Killay are trying to be a shadow government. Tetu stated 5 people were really behind this. Who are the others?
Question (Thursday, March 28 24 03:37 pm EDT)
Why even have a council if the public who voted them in do not trust them to manage the city’s finances? Looks as if a special interest group is not to happy.
Fact (Thursday, March 28 24 02:26 pm EDT)
If Sam Killay is involved, you know it is shady and being done with a purpose to back door some bullshit.
Jim (Thursday, March 28 24 02:21 pm EDT)
Is this petition list able to be seen? I’m curious to see who signed it.
Have You Had Enough? (Thursday, March 28 24 02:18 pm EDT)
The Nelson Family needs to go from local politics, they are very hypocritical and look out for themselves only. Pay your trash bill like everyone else. CCTV is an abomination and guess who runs it? People need to open their eyes in this town.
Embarrassed (Thursday, March 28 24 01:44 pm EDT)
Nothing wrong with a Charter Amendment being voted on by voters. What you fail to see is the people behind the petition lied to people that signed it. It was not explained what it really meant. I can say that firsthand. Standing outside the community center asking people to sign to get a transfer station back is not really being honest about the intent. I am sure if everyone realized the person behind the petition is the same guy who raised a stink about Christmas decorations in Broad Street park they would have passed. Nothing wrong with charter amendments. Just be honest with people when asking them to sign on. Mr. Sullivan read the list of people who signed and you will see a list of Democrats who are trying to backdoor their agenda on citizens. They were absolutely hoping by submitting the petition when they did it would hit the school district vote. That means sliding it in last minute with 3 weeks notice to voters. They were aware the school district election is a low voter turnout. This was nothing more than a way to pull one over which is shady and underhanded. I am happy some stood thier ground. It didn't matter if the entire board voted it down. It still gets put on that ballot. Google research will tell you that. If the spice shop downtown needs to bring all their businesses materials for taxpayers to pay to dispose of so badly that woman should just say that. When you visit their next time note all the materials come in non recyclable plastics. Be honest with people when collecting signatures.
Richard (Thursday, March 28 24 12:17 pm EDT)
Any charter amendment has to be approved by the voters. What is wrong with this?
Dan (Thursday, March 28 24 11:18 am EDT)
Mr. Sullivan. In reading today's copy of the Eagle there is reference to a list of top city inspection violations. I assume Councilor Koloski has that. How do we see it and is it something he can send me if I ask?
Public health advisory (Thursday, March 28 24 11:05 am EDT)
Bulshit Richard. Tetu is scorn and has an adgenda focused on stagnation. He can't see past his own adgenda to recognize what hardships he will put on the public.
He will manipulate and jeopardize whomever to thump his own chest.
Take a close look at the detractors and arm chair expert squad who add zero value to our city and literally require all the attention.....Tetu and co are attention seeking clunkers who detract from valuable time needed to get shit done.
Sam (Thursday, March 28 24 10:53 am EDT)
I sure hope Tetu is successful, I can’t wait to put returning Pleasant Street back to a two way street out for a city wide vote.
Richard (Thursday, March 28 24 10:39 am EDT)
Mike Tetu and his friends are asserting their legal rights to put a charter amendment onto a ballot for the voters to consider. The city councilors made it sound as if it were sedition. They are threatened by the thought of the community taking charge and doing what they can to sabotage those legal efforts. They are breaking the law to retain power.
The Young One (Thursday, March 28 24 10:07 am EDT)
Tetu has Sam Killay as an apprentice, how so adorable.
Public health advisory (Thursday, March 28 24 09:28 am EDT)
Tetu and his band of misfit toys are a cancer.
Duh (Thursday, March 28 24 07:52 am EDT)
The better question is why does the public think random people should micromanage city departments to the point of anonymous people on a random forum deciding which vehicle to drive and who drives it to pick up toilet paper for the fire station?
Snappy (Wednesday, March 27 24 09:09 pm EDT)
Long time, I appreciate your honesty and comments
I also understand driver proficiency, and the need to keep Fire staff proficient.
I hope the new Chief will flush out the good ole boys mentality.
But will you agree, that taking a $500,000 plus Fire truck to the grocery store is a bit much???
So I tend to agree with the writer below, maybe we could send 1 Fire fighter in a pick up truck or the Chiefs big rig to get lunch subs and groceries.
Snappy
Richard T. (Wednesday, March 27 24 08:37 pm EDT)
I can't believe a City Manager would leave a board out to dry without access to legal counsel. How many city attorney do we have and firms?
Jim Sullivan (Wednesday, March 27 24 08:12 am EDT)
Never assume, it only makes an ass out of you and me.
Long time listener first time caller (Tuesday, March 26 24 08:52 pm EDT)
Snap,
My apologies, I came into this Forum assuming that we all have the bare basic understanding that automotive vehicles require to be driven. Whether that be a Kia Sentra, a Fore Model T, a E-One Ladder Truck, a Ford F-350, or what have you. An internal combustion engine is engineered and designed to be run and operated, therefore by it's very nature it is not healthy for the fire apparatus to sit stagnant and unused.
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, March 26 24 08:23 pm EDT)
Thanks Oldman, much appreciated.
The Real Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, March 26 24 07:35 pm EDT)
May I have your attention, please?
May I have your attention, please?
Will the real Jim Sullivan please stand up?
I repeat, will the real Jim Sullivan please stand up?
We're gonna have a problem here
Jim Sullivan (Tuesday, March 26 24 06:13 pm EDT)
I thought I was the only Jim???
Not Damien Fisher (Tuesday, March 26 24 06:02 pm EDT)
FWI, I never post here under my own name. I always use “Jim” like everybody else.
Oh snap (Tuesday, March 26 24 04:49 pm EDT)
Snap if your learning things from this site, you be fucked.
Snap (Tuesday, March 26 24 04:29 pm EDT)
I did not realize that fire trucks need to be “exercised”. Interesting point.
What schedule are they on….. is this like scheduled maintenance?
Do we hire fire fighters that are not trained drivers? I would hope not. I assume that would be part and parcel with the hiring process! DPW I hope would not hire a driver that did not have big truck experience.
All kinds of interesting things to learn on this site.
Fire Department needs to diversify its staff, CDA has new members for economic development who know nothing about it, can’t find new police officers, and the Mayor and Manager share the same bedroom of thoughts
Who is the new finance officer anyway??
Oldman (Tuesday, March 26 24 04:11 pm EDT)
John,
Roads then sidewalks then parking lots then pickup of piles.
Fairly simple policy
Tyler (Tuesday, March 26 24 12:01 pm EDT)
What is this about "long hours Friday and Saturday" regarding Public Works? It did not start snowing until after midnight on Saturday morning. I don't believe plows were on the roads until after 6AM Saturday, if not later. There was no plowing on Friday, just a normal work day. The roads stopped being plowed mid afternoon or so Saturday, just before the second round of snow which dumped another 10" Saturday evening into the night. I felt that Sunday's response was much better. Crews were out plowing early and did a pretty nice job of getting things cleaned up quickly. Now, *some* sidewalks were being addressed early Monday, but not all were taken care of before school. I'm not sure why. There may be union rules about maximum number of hours worked in a week or some other reason. Maybe guys called in. Who knows.
As for the fire guys, its not a big deal taking the apparatus to shovel hydrants. It enables a quicker response should there be a fire, and gives the trucks an opportunity to stretch their legs instead of sitting for long periods.
Long time listener first time caller (Tuesday, March 26 24 11:23 am EDT)
It's rather evident that those vocal couch warriors truly do not understand the value in having resources actively ready to respond to ANY emergency even while conducting "daily" tasks. Perhaps you could take care of those tasks for them and it would save all of us that "hassle" and "money".
John J. O’Connor (Tuesday, March 26 24 07:32 am EDT)
Snappy..
Shows poor management.
You know after a major weekend storm that kids will be going to school on Monday so you reassign your personal so you will have someone clearing the sidewalks so children can be safe.
Is clearing the sidewalks so children and adult walkers can be safe a second thought?
snappy (Monday, March 25 24 06:15 pm EDT)
Doc you are now a Chicago Fireman.???
Ole property manager stirred you up a bit. CT man… heh.
I agree with him.
Snap
Snappy (Monday, March 25 24 06:08 pm EDT)
Paw Patrol,
John, the men who plow the roads, are the same ones who hopp into the sidewalk plow.
So when they have 18 to 20 hrs in the plow truck Friday and Sat, hard to get them into the little
Plows
I watch Chicago Fire (Monday, March 25 24 05:50 pm EDT)
Retarded Property Manager. Struck out on all fronts. Keep up the good word with your old fashioned logic. You sound like Norm Blouin. Also a miserable c***. Morans were douches so please don't insult me by thinking you have a clue. Every single point you make is moronic. Most cases the station is a 3 person crew. Currently hiring if you were not aware. Volunteers huh? Another dumb comment. Making comments about women is disgusting and shows how out of touch you are. It is all a brotherhood, sisterhood. Working hand in hand. Maybe get out of your old ways logic. Bunker gear is all you need and a pickup truck. No airpack or water. Understood. Why don't you call there and not be a coward and speak your mind. I work IT. I moved here in 92 and was a volunteer in CT for 6 years. Don't pretend you have a clue. This has been a treat. Got to go.
John J. O’Connor (Monday, March 25 24 05:27 pm EDT)
I can completely understand why the plow truck drivers weren’t out and about… but what about the person that drives the “little” plow that takes care of the sidewalks ?
Was that machine out on Friday and Saturday?
By the look of the sidewalks, I don’t think so .
There’s no reason why it couldn’t have been zipping around in Sunday getting the sidewalks ready for Mondays school day.
Retired Property Manager (Monday, March 25 24 05:06 pm EDT)
Neighbor Doctor, my my you seem so bitter? I assume you are at the fire station or were at one point??
Instead of a Moron, you sound like a Moran! Haha
1 man can grocery shop with a list, and could do it for a week if necessary. Leave 5 ant the station. Agree?? Use the Chief’s Yukon with all the gear to make the trip to Market Basket, but please stay out of the Sub-shops, it is embarrassing.
The boys I saw, had their turnout gear ON, while shoveling. No issue getting to a fire, and being early is there? The old Volunteers arrived early all the time. Agree?
I think you are closed minded, LIKE DON’T F—-, with our Fire Union and what we do. Right?
Oh, I bet you don’t want any women Fire Women at your station. Not more sexy photos, no more dirty jokes, can’t share our shower or bathroom(cross) the street and go to City Hall. No sleeping quarters or locker space for women.
Doc….it is 2024, taxes are high, and your fire leadership can’t think outside of your station box, and grocery shop with 1 FireMAN
YOU NEED A CULTURAL CHANGE.
Countering the Moron (Monday, March 25 24 04:22 pm EDT)
Pick some topic you are more versed in. So you, in all your wisdom account for all scenarios. Say a structure fire with someone trapped and the other 2 person crew out on a medical call or accident. So let's just say a fire occured. The 2 men in a pickup should get there immediately and perhaps first but wait until someone bring aircpacks, hand tools and gear to be of any real use. Maybe the snowblower can help. Would be a great lawsuit if they couldn't rescue someone as they left the truck in the barn.
Maybe a hose line and some water could be of use. You seem so wise in areas you clearly do not comprehend. Nevermind any NFPA standards. The Chief doesn't have any other tasks? Nor does the deputy that is handling inspections. You must also prepare the schedule and know if anyone has the day off. Maybe you should stop in and learn a little about the department before bitching from your recliner. On the topic of shopping in a fire truck, maybe take a look at ANY community. Pick one, Laconia, Concord etc. and you will see the duty crew shopping for shift meals, they cook together and even have a kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. Oh and a gym and recliners with a TV set. Nothing new here since 1965. I am a taxpayer and fully understand the value of being out in community and bringing your tools with you. You should also learn about driver training and apparatus run times to keep equipment in proper shape and not rotting in a bay. Til next time old wise one. You truly are a moron.
BigDog still on the porch (Monday, March 25 24 03:59 pm EDT)
John O’Conner,
The reason for not working Sunday, is that as stated, long hours Friday and Saturday.
OR
Perhaps the same reason the fire department was not out shoveling the water departments hydrants.
WHO THE HELL KNOWS… Yoshi?
I do get a kick out of the FireMEN, trying to run around a big fire engine truck to shovel hydrants and go to the grocery store. The posting below has it correct in my opinion, use a pickup and plow with a snowblower in the back for hydrants and fun trips to the grocery stores, sub shops etc.
Back out to the porch!!
Retired Property Manager (Monday, March 25 24 03:46 pm EDT)
Neighbor Doctor.
How about this.
1. 4 men on a shift plus the Chief and his assistant Rapp.
2. Big ladder truck is not out of the station first, but if we had a fire, 4 of the 6 man staff is available to man the first truck out, and the 2 fire fighters out shoveling can get to a scene a lot faster in a pickup, than ole Ladder 1.
I am not a Moron or a Dump Ass, but I do pay my Taxes and do so On-time I might add.
Pick up vs Big Ladder truck, simple cost analysis will tell YOU which is less expensive.
My Neighbor is a Doctor (Monday, March 25 24 02:10 pm EDT)
So let me do the math here for you. Retired Property Moron. 2 guys in a ladder truck ready to toss a shovel back in the truck and immediately head to a fire call or 2 guys in a pickup truck that need to race back to the fire station and jump off to climb in a fire truck and then respond to a call. Hmmmm. Logical. Maybe stick to things you understand. Dumb ass.
Paw Patrol (Monday, March 25 24 01:44 pm EDT)
John O’Conner, they don’t get it down there. OT was done Friday and again Saturday. Hours in a seat are dangerous. So Director Gleason or maybe Wadleigh gave them Sunday off
Sidewalks were not done before schools opened? Attitude about the new boys who call 40 hours good.
When Goewy - Ferdette -Temple they never got done correctly. Always an excuse. Equipment-union rules- work attitudes, U name ot
Retired Property Manager (Monday, March 25 24 01:35 pm EDT)
Fire Department seems to have a misunderstanding about the use of Apparatus. Today I saw Ladder #1 (of2), and the fire boys were shoveling out hydrants and getting around in this monster of a truck!!! Yes a ladder truck 2 men. Why??
The new chief in his budget should use some common sense. Send his staff in a pickup, plow and snow blower in the back!
Come on a ladder truck to travel around and shovel hydrants???
Ouster Stroodles (Monday, March 25 24 11:33 am EDT)
He would get 4 votes: himself, Frances Gauthier and her wife, and AJ. That's it and he knows it.
Bob (Monday, March 25 24 09:00 am EDT)
Jim may possibly have an idea or two lurking, however his choice to be as an absolute d-bag rather than a positive contributing member of the community. His rhetoric has made his squawking mute by many, especially those he isults on a weekly basis.
Im not asking for hand-held, Kumbaya. Just stating a little tact may actually acomplish something.
And if he would stop wasting our tax money on overthrowing the local volunteers that would be nice. Practice what you preach
Jim and run for office yourself. Maybe your scared to be ousted again?
Famien Disher (Monday, March 25 24 08:22 am EDT)
Let's go, Fisher. Get that article and report published! Let's see what the world already knows but in black and white!
John J. O’Connor (Monday, March 25 24 07:52 am EDT)
Jim,
Quick question? Can you explain to me why DPW was not out yesterday clearing sidewalks on Sunday ?
Every year DPW budgets money for snow removal, with the lack of snow this season, those funds should be healthy so I’m having trouble understanding why they didn’t have someone out on Sunday (overtime) clearing the sidewalks.
If you want to use encumbered funds for Road repair, this would be a great place to start.
Dale Girard (Monday, March 25 24 07:48 am EDT)
Jim Sullivan, your idea is the most genius thing I’ve ever heard. If you would, please come to the next city council meeting so we can award you the medal for Most Upstanding Ex-Councilor! We are forever indebted to you and your incredible brain.
Terry (Monday, March 25 24 06:00 am EDT)
Jim Sullivan's idea is the perfect solution to pay for the road project shortfall. Money that was not spent in the budget so far this year for empty jobs and such will not be missed and no higher taxes for us. The city councilors and the city manager and his department heads could not come up with this idea on their own. This tells us we have the wrong people in charge.
Suck a bug (Sunday, March 24 24 08:35 pm EDT)
Brad is Sullivan
Brad (Sunday, March 24 24 08:01 pm EDT)
This is the problem with our local government. None of the leaders listen to the citizens. I watched the meetings and the councilors have no answers how to pay for the road project. Yoshi and his team have only bad answers. Jim Sullivan suggests good ideas that will not hurt the city government at all with its budget and pay for the road project shortfall. Now people are making fun because they do not like that he suggested it. If one of the city leaders had suggested this it would be a wonderful thing. Hypocrites. I think it is city leaders posting here because they are jealous that they were not bright enough to think of it themself.
FOXTROT (Sunday, March 24 24 07:38 pm EDT)
Jim you should rent the train depot. Open up a consulting firm for municipalities and share your 100% proven methods for running anything and everything perfectly.
Oh, but I bet the price is more than your paying at factory street. Maybe thats why the train stop is not occupied yet? Price may be a bit high....heck, I bet you could negotiate??
Not everyone has a Shaheen budget. The owner may be facing a net negitive situation. You never know.
This area would greatly benifit from draw you would create. Every city official in the United States would travel to Claremont to meet you and learn from the one guy with all the answers.
Think about it Jim.....you could be the revitalization of our town.
Cesar (Sunday, March 24 24 07:14 pm EDT)
Jims desire for a temporary sense of power and control is clear in his insulting way.
Similar to a dog that humps legs to establish dominance or maintain social hierarchy.
We know it's wrong but we let Jim and the horney dog do it anyway becase curbing the behavior isn't worth the effort.
James (Sunday, March 24 24 06:34 pm EDT)
Sarah did you read any Des environmental hazard warnings that were ignored for years by the buildings owner or do you just take one person word for things? I think I can answer that myself. Sure it was the "crime"
Sarah (Sunday, March 24 24 04:03 pm EDT)
James did you read the articles in the newspapers. The daycare employees said they were moving because of the growing criminal element in the neighborhood. They complained to the police commission and nothing was done. The police chief denied there was even a problem.
James (Sunday, March 24 24 03:09 pm EDT)
Jim Sullivan are you really going to play dumb on the reason the childcare center moved? You love document chasing so maybe read those pesky public documents for the address. Try NHDES. I am pretty sure you are already aware but it doesn't fit your narrative.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, March 24 24 03:06 pm EDT)
Four new articles published today on the News Flashes page of this website.
1) Will New Parks & Recreation Director Justin Martin turn the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center around?
2) Will three new members turn the Claremont Development Authority around?
3) Council Workshop meeting a wasted opportunity!
4) New Hampshire State House Representative Jonathan Stone loses Court Case to keep personnel records from public.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, March 24 24 08:15 am EDT)
The Internet Trolls are at it again. There will most definitely be articles published today, I am working on the last article now.
Jim Sullivan (Sunday, March 24 24 08:07 am EDT)
No articles today.
Nick (Sunday, March 24 24 07:32 am EDT)
Everyone is Nick. Don't forget that.
Jim (Saturday, March 23 24 09:41 pm EDT)
I wonder who Brent is?
Brent (Saturday, March 23 24 09:14 pm EDT)
Nice deflection John. Hopefully Jim Sullivan can make you a chart and leave a blank spot next to each internal investigation so you can narate each on as to why it is forgivable by today's standard.
Steve (Saturday, March 23 24 09:13 pm EDT)
If a crime was committed, someone had to know or he wouldn’t have quit.
Dan (Saturday, March 23 24 08:14 pm EDT)
So Alex Scott in his position of Police Chief was protecting Stone’s criminal conduct? This is getting more ridiculous by the minute.
John J. O’Connor (Saturday, March 23 24 07:02 pm EDT)
Duh,
Are you accusing Jon of abusing children ?
This is getting out of hand.
If Jon had been accused and investigated for child or domestic abuse he was never charged and those crimes have 7 and 5 year statute of limitations in the state of New Hampshire.
If those in charge knew for a fact that Jon committed a felony and they did not arrest him for that felony, they themselves have committed a felony.
If you’re right and I’m Alex Scott I’d be concerned about what’s in that file. He will need to explain why some was or was not done.
This will end up being a Pandora’s box.
Duh (Saturday, March 23 24 03:52 pm EDT)
John, for a police officer you are not understanding that statutes of limitations vary by crime and jurisdiction also. The same crime could have a different limit in different states. A statute may run out criminally but not civilly also. I also find it odd that as a former officer you are seeing only homicide and kidnapping as unforgivable. Did you not see child sex abuse victims ever in your career? Did you not ever see a domestic violence victim with permanent brain damage from a beating? Are you really saying those crimes can just be forgiven over time or that noone should care about the perpetrators anymore?
Dan (Saturday, March 23 24 02:18 pm EDT)
Jim, based on Stone's court ruling can we now get the reason for the termination of the school superintendent and other government officials?
John J. O’Connor (Saturday, March 23 24 01:17 pm EDT)
Brent,
Who are you to forgive anyone for anything?
It’s not about forgiveness but about fairness and it’s not fair to judge the actions of someone, 17 years ago, by today’s standards.
Jim Sullivan (Saturday, March 23 24 10:14 am EDT)
Brent, I did make a request for information as to the cost to the City regarding the Jonathan Stone matter. Yoshi hasn't released it yet.
Brent (Saturday, March 23 24 09:29 am EDT)
Statute of limitations only means didn't prosecute in time or they didn't come up with enough evidence to proceed. It is a timeline and not a forgiveness plan you moron.
Can someone tell me what Stone has sent our communities way for state assistance? Zero. He has been too scared to even submit any suggestions of change. Prove me wrong. I will wait. Probably get that answer at the same time Jim Sullivan tells us how much Mr. Stone costs taxpayers by attempting to block his records. So never.
Ray (Friday, March 22 24 10:13 pm EDT)
Nancy Merrill is as formidable as they come. You son's of bitches can't hold her tea cup.
You all who lurk at your keyboards and pretend to be all knowing obviously don't have the fortitude to bring your grand wisdom and experience to the real world.
Safe bet is that zero of the armchair quarterbacks throwing a fit on this fine forum have what it takes to run a taco bell.
You all will be lucky to become a men before your mothers.
Snappy (Friday, March 22 24 08:27 pm EDT)
BigDog I agree! Nancy Merrill needs to go….. Yoshi the manager without any NADS, won’t retire her out.
John Stone would be a good addition to the Planning and Economic and BUILDING DEPARTMENTS. Yoshi should hire him.
I hope that John Stone can slide the NH Economic money out way. He should as he is a State Rep. Right? All 3 should be good a ready Balance Sheets.
My best to them…… Snappy
Big Dog (Friday, March 22 24 08:18 pm EDT)
I will wake-up and get off the porch, when I see what the 3 NEW CDA members bring to the table! I will jump off the ole porch when, they flood our community with new businesses, new homes, that a NEW workforce will actually need. Keep in mind high paying jobs that will be coming our way, will drive your rents thru the roof. More kiddos mean more bigger school $$!
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 22 24 08:13 pm EDT)
Damien,
You’re wrong, some transgressions can be forgiven with time. It’s called the Statute of Limitations and unless he committed a homicide or a kidnapping, he is forgiven in the eyes of the law.
This is personal for you and your only intention is to embarrass not inform because whatever information comes out from this will be meaningless.
Your mom (Friday, March 22 24 03:08 pm EDT)
Im here for the fully automatic dildos.
Steve (Friday, March 22 24 02:19 pm EDT)
Damien Fisher is teaming up with Jim Sullivan, this will be a powerful duo moving forward with breaking news
Damien Fisher (Friday, March 22 24 02:03 pm EDT)
It is being done to inform the public of the wrongdoings of an elected official and former city employee. You are right that these incidents happened a long while ago but you are wrong that they don't matter. The public has a right to know where to whom their tax dollars were paid and to know the character of their elected officials. Some transgressions cannot simply be forgiven due to a lapse of time.
Richard Beatin (Friday, March 22 24 01:31 pm EDT)
Believe it or not this all stems from illegal sales of fully automatic assault dildos. Sales took place while on duty and the list of buyers once this go's public will be truly embarrassed.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 22 24 01:14 pm EDT)
Mike,
This all started way before “Jimmy Olsen” started working for the Union Leader.
What other reason would be have other than a vendetta?
This was done just to embarrass not inform.
Improper (Friday, March 22 24 11:49 am EDT)
You just wait. When what happens comes out, and you still support him, you should just move away with him.
Mike (Friday, March 22 24 11:04 am EDT)
Why do think Damien Fisher has a personal “vendetta”? I’m not familiar with his history with Stone but it seems to me that he’s a journalist pursuing journalistic aims? And the union leader has backed him in that goal so do they also have a personal vendetta against Stone?
Duh (Friday, March 22 24 10:09 am EDT)
John O Conner. Please use the exact same lines you've just said but replace Stone with the Catholic Church.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 22 24 08:50 am EDT)
Remember this… no one ever wants to get arrested and everyone that gets arrested thinks they are innocent, so it’s not surprising when proactive Cops get civilian complaints.
Civilian Complaints are a badge of Honor for active cops, it shows they are doing their job.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 22 24 08:41 am EDT)
Another thing, I don’t judge people in how they treat you, I judge people in how they treat me and in my experience I have been treated with nothing but respect from Jon Stone and it’s extremely unfair to judge his actions from 17 years ago by today’s standards.
Unless you have lived in a cave you know the world has drastically changed. What was acceptable then is not acceptable now but unfortunately we can not go back in time so we just have to accept times have changed.
There’s a reason why in the justice system there is something called a “statute of limitations” it’s so the past can remain in the past.. where it deserves to stay .
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 22 24 08:34 am EDT)
It’s obvious you don’t know me or Jon Stone.
Whatever will be released will not be of a criminal nature or he would have been arrested and he wasn’t, so let’s not assume anything.
It very well could be embarrassing for a lot of people but it will not be a “death blow” to Jon’s political career, he will survive and thrive.
What you people are missing, what is “Jimmy Olsen’s” intent in embarrassing Jon Stone ?
How much money has the city spent on this issue because of Damian Fisher’s personal vendetta?
Wake Up, Stone Sheeple (Friday, March 22 24 07:55 am EDT)
Stones own attorney said that the contents of the report will be "humiliating" and could damage the reputations to others in the city. If what is in the report is what most of us believe then yeah, it was thin blue line protecting each other. Nobody is going to be disappointed - other than Stone, his supporters, and the others that are mentioned.
Most people have a pretty good idea what happened and why charges weren't pressed. This will prove it, and he'll never serve in a public office ever again - unless he moves far away and starts over, which would be a blessing to us all.
You will see the truth, John. And you should feel embarrassed that you endorsed someone with this past.
FOXTROT (Friday, March 22 24 07:05 am EDT)
I mist say I prefer the John J report.
John J. O’Connor (Friday, March 22 24 06:51 am EDT)
Stone report ?
It’s ancient history.
I hate to disappoint you but you will be disappointed. There is nothing of a criminal nature in his files because if there was he would have been arrested 17 years ago and he wasn’t !
Damian Fisher obviously has a personal vendetta but I was told by an extremely reliable source that this “hack” reporter only made his request as a favor to a sitting Councilor.
What has this cost the city in legal fees ?
Throwing stones (Thursday, March 21 24 09:38 pm EDT)
Anyone out here?
Throwing stones (Thursday, March 21 24 07:34 am EDT)
Stone report??
Only fan (Thursday, March 21 24 07:25 am EDT)
Jim , thats amazing news!!! post your onlyfans link or patreon account so we may help support and fund this critical need to our city.
Jim Sullivan (Thursday, March 21 24 12:40 am EDT)
Actually, I have been in negotiations with Francis, Jon, Yoshi, Nick and Tim Mulligan for the production of a YouTube channel called The Sullivan Report. It would be a weekly or daily podcast. Robert Merrill who recently moved to town will be featured as well.
FOXTROT (Wednesday, March 20 24 07:32 pm EDT)
Whats fake, What real? Nothing matters if we cant tell. Jim please consider a youtube channel. Verbal reports in person solve this. Set the dragon free and give the people what they deserve. 24hr access to raw unfiltered J Sullivan. Have giest like John J, Francis and Yoshi on the channel???
Jim Sullivan (Wednesday, March 20 24 07:16 pm EDT)
Another fake posting at 05:58 PM.
Mayor McCheese (Wednesday, March 20 24 06:19 pm EDT)
Spill the tea Jimbo
Nigerian Prince (Wednesday, March 20 24 06:17 pm EDT)
Couldn't agree more Governor. Claremont is making strides.
Jim Sullivan (Wednesday, March 20 24 05:58 pm EDT)
Wait until you see what happened today. I have some news to report that is shocking and disturbing.
The governor (Wednesday, March 20 24 01:56 pm EDT)
Increased salary is what city employees deserve. City is on track and to retain foward thinking, go getters this is 100% what needs to be done.
Personally I think Yoshi is approaching change in our city in a much needed manner.
Big fan of director Merrills efforts as well.
Richard (Wednesday, March 20 24 08:35 am EDT)
Quitting would be a great ending to that sentence. Hopefully Yoshi and Merrill are at the top of that list.
Insider Employee (Wednesday, March 20 24 05:36 am EDT)
I have been advised to not finish the sentence
Dennis (Tuesday, March 19 24 08:35 pm EDT)
How does one get into the circle jerk?
Insider Employee (Tuesday, March 19 24 07:24 pm EDT)
Sorry about that. I hit submit too soon.
What I meant to say is there are 7 highly paid employees that are holding circle jerks in the council chambers with the lights on after hours. My apologies.
Dennis (Tuesday, March 19 24 07:14 pm EDT)
Insider Employee you did not complete the sentence for your third thing to know. What are those seven highly paid employees going to do? Who are they?
Insider Employee (Tuesday, March 19 24 06:44 pm EDT)
3 things to know
1. Rents are about to double in Claremont due to the new what they are calling “A List” landlord alliance
2. A massive leak from inside the admin is coming out
3. There are 7 highly paid employees that are
Nicky (Tuesday, March 19 24 12:08 pm EDT)
That is King Rat to you Richard
Nicky (Tuesday, March 19 24 11:41 am EDT)
Someone actually posting the internet is everywhere you moron and actually being a moron who has comprehension issues just sums this forum right up. So he live streaming at a large event to his friends and typing on this forum at the same time. That is some talent. Guess you don't understand timestamps. Morons.
Richard (Tuesday, March 19 24 10:26 am EDT)
Hardly Koloski is the biggest rat of them all.
Insider employee (Tuesday, March 19 24 09:09 am EDT)
Yes, he has driven the rats and snakes out of Claremont.
Fact Check (Tuesday, March 19 24 08:01 am EDT)
Koloski is more like the Pied Piper of Claremont
Gary (Tuesday, March 19 24 07:45 am EDT)
The councilors did not want to talk about how to pay for the main and North streets road project last night. Two did the rest didn't. I don't think they have a plan to pay for it but Yoshi's and his takes money from the cash reserve that's tapped out and savings accounts that are to be used for other types of things.
Insider Employee (Tuesday, March 19 24 06:42 am EDT)
Nick is the most influential and important person in Claremont after Mayor Whipple.
AI (Monday, March 18 24 06:10 pm EDT)
Nicky Nick is Nicky Koloski playing victim
Tony (Monday, March 18 24 05:46 pm EDT)
This website is on the Internet and available anywhere in the world you idiot.
Nicky Nick (Monday, March 18 24 04:55 pm EDT)
Absolutely love you morons claiming Koloski comes here. Dudes on a trip I can see on his social media and live streaming at a conference all while you morons think he is here posting. Sounds about right. We are all Nicky especially if you don't eat this shit by the spoonful. Enjoy.
Insider Employee (Monday, March 18 24 03:54 pm EDT)
What’s up with the junk yard growing near the new kidney place? 15-20 junk cars. Are they zoned and approved for the use?
AI (Monday, March 18 24 03:38 pm EDT)
The governor of Claremont is Nicky
The governor of Claremont (Monday, March 18 24 02:27 pm EDT)
I like this game. Jim's a soft turd.
AI (Monday, March 18 24 01:28 pm EDT)
Jake and AI is Nicky
Al (Monday, March 18 24 12:54 pm EDT)
Al is Jim Sullivan.
AI (Monday, March 18 24 11:30 am EDT)
Jake is Nick Koloski stroking his ego
Jake (Monday, March 18 24 10:34 am EDT)
It was very easy to pick up the phone and ask Mr. Koloski. I just did. He said instead of picking up the phone and asking his question of the manager he purposely makes a paper trail so it is timestamped. He also carbon copies the Mayor so it cannot be said the message was not received. Doesn't sound to me like it is trying to be hidden. He said he sends these on occasion if he misses a topic at a meeting or doesn't want it ignored. He let me know he recently asked about some signs and the amount of no show violations the city has outstanding for landlords who skip scheduled fire inspections. He had also requested the amount of legal judgments the city has been granted by courts. Sounds to me like he is doing the work. Why attack him Jim for doing what he should be doing.