tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post5884689675073503918..comments2023-10-17T22:56:42.784-04:00Comments on Only in The Republic of Amherst: NIMBYs at the Gate(way)Larry Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-30164475605868066182010-12-25T21:25:14.017-05:002010-12-25T21:25:14.017-05:00Amherst is just jam packed with shits like this.Amherst is just jam packed with shits like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-19948352362216041652010-12-23T22:31:44.700-05:002010-12-23T22:31:44.700-05:00Hell hath no tribulations greater than an ex-Washi...Hell hath no tribulations greater than an ex-Washington lawyer who wants to keep talking and talking and talking about what he thinks should concern us most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-86839648712517544922010-12-22T11:01:57.674-05:002010-12-22T11:01:57.674-05:00"Actually, if you look at the names of those ..."Actually, if you look at the names of those 176 neighbors who I "love to taunt, insult, and ridicule" who signed the petition you will note many of them were involved in the parking garage obstruction."<br /><br /><br />Bingo.<br /><br /><br />In the case of that parasite roach Fox, can you say: GREED in one hand, knife stabbing at the heart of the town in the other?<br /><br />Oh, I think I knew you could.Roach partolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-43502852657579557672010-12-22T09:18:54.375-05:002010-12-22T09:18:54.375-05:00And just look what that did for the town.
Befor...And just look what that did for the town. <br /><br />Before Mount Holyoke College built Village Commons, South Hadley was just a not-so-overly-scenic blur on the way to Springfield.<br /><br />Interesting that Mr. Fox is a professor at Mt. Holyoke. Hmm...Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-57535716846406851292010-12-22T09:04:37.361-05:002010-12-22T09:04:37.361-05:00Visit the Village Commons in South Hadley. Yes, t...Visit the Village Commons in South Hadley. Yes, there are apartments above most of those buildings. I could see that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-81771265540424003712010-12-22T03:39:25.462-05:002010-12-22T03:39:25.462-05:00I still like Mass 350 -- reduce the number of muni...I still like Mass 350 -- reduce the number of municipalities to 350 by eliminating Amherst.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-41993535759958484392010-12-21T21:06:09.364-05:002010-12-21T21:06:09.364-05:00Yeah, the same rational could be applied to the do...Yeah, the same rational could be applied to the downtown Parking Garage...and gee, 25 years later, it was still a good idea.<br /><br />Actually, if you look at the names of those 176 neighbors who I "love to taunt, insult, and ridicule" who signed the petition you will note many of them were involved in the parking garage obstruction.<br /><br />I'm way more amused than angry.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-47678515898770599202010-12-21T20:55:22.716-05:002010-12-21T20:55:22.716-05:00Maybe a new acronym is called for. "PIMBY&quo...Maybe a new acronym is called for. "PIMBY" for "Please In My Back Yard." <br />Ask yourself, Larry, do certain people have something to gain from the gateway project? How many of them live on Butterfield Terrace? Will they be selling to the highest bidder once the neighborhood turns into Hobart Lane with storefronts? <br />Mr. Fox and his neighbors might just be onto something. Their property values went up despite frat row. Why are they upset now? Maybe they see that the Gateway Project really will destroy the character of their neighborhood. Should they sell now and get out? Or should they work hard to insure that this land grab doesn't turn into a debacle, while carpetbagging developers (and their extended families) manipulate the town committees and line their pockets. <br />Personally, I trust you and the inbred ZBA and ARA not one bit. If it was me, I'd fight like hell too. <br />One of the best things about this town is its people. (Even you, Larry!) And, your neighbors, the good people you love to taunt, insult, and ridicule. Why don't you chill out and let the neighbors have their "day in court." <br />IMHO - Democracy is slow and ugly, but it is the American way and it is the Amherst way. If this project is a good idea today, it will still be a good idea tomorrow. Lay off the hostility for a while, it'll feel good, trust me!Cowardly Anon Nitwitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-78237246071398103542010-12-21T20:33:11.392-05:002010-12-21T20:33:11.392-05:00that was me
'bachthat was me<br /><br />'bachmenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-40874880366534599502010-12-21T19:34:10.225-05:002010-12-21T19:34:10.225-05:00Well then by all means, feel free to file a compla...Well then by all means, feel free to file a complaint with the State Ethics Commission.<br /><br />Unfortunately for Cowardly Anon Nitwits, you will have to actually sign your name.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-43260108499904090872010-12-21T19:05:14.263-05:002010-12-21T19:05:14.263-05:00the disclaimer is what nailed it for me,actually, ...the disclaimer is what nailed it for me,actually, after I read through your diatribe.<br /><br />speaking as yourself is one thing, but you are on the commitee, and a disclaimer does not admonish that<br /><br />IMHOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-44202843879751068912010-12-21T18:56:31.625-05:002010-12-21T18:56:31.625-05:00Actually Bach, try to pay attention.
And maybe re...Actually Bach, try to pay attention.<br /><br />And maybe read the entire post.<br /><br />And then you would notice the disclaimer at the end, which absolves any possible conflict of interest--especially since I don't get paid for this, or being an ARA member and own no property anywhere near the impact zone.<br /><br />Anybody reading this blog as long as you have show know better.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-57457860056601217492010-12-21T17:48:15.079-05:002010-12-21T17:48:15.079-05:00larry....it is a pretty obvious conflict of intere...larry....it is a pretty obvious conflict of interest making this post as a commitee member...loaded with sarcasm and insults. as a public servant you should be more factual and less inuendo spewing.<br /><br />so what if he made a good investment, is that a crime?<br /><br />and the fake valuations given by the town is the only way that hole of Amherst can generate revenue...due to poor management for sure. fox certainly pays enough taxes in town to have his say. the taxes are fucking outrageous there, and was a big reason I lost my house, not to mention the 250th fuckasco. I liked Amherst a lot before I figured out what a buch of assholes run that place.<br /><br />stick to the facts, gain some credibility.<br /><br />'bachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com