Category Archives: West Hartford Taxpayers Association
Bye, Theresa! Taxpayer prez says she’s moving
“I myself am not able to afford to live in this town,” [Theresa] McGrath said. She said her agenda was to cut taxes. “I don’t want to move. I’m going to have to move,” she said. Maybe I’m crazy, but … Continue reading
Filed under budget, News, referendum, Theresa McGrath, West Hartford Taxpayers Association
Now the council needs to stand strong
The town council plans to hold a public comment hearing on how to revise the budget starting at 7:30 p.m. The council itself will vote on Wednesday night. “Residents are welcome to come and offer their views,” Mayor Scott Slifka … Continue reading
Resident pleads for ‘Yes’ vote
This email & an addendum came in to me today. They seem worth sharing: I doubt there is anyone left who is unaware of this, but we are going to referendum on Tuesday to support or send back the town … Continue reading
Filed under education, News, referendum, Taxes, town council, West Hartford Taxpayers Association
Budget referendum is MEANINGLESS
The referendum we’re voting on next week will tell us exactly nothing about what this town wants in its budget for the coming fiscal year. The question it asks — “Are you in favor of the budget ordinance as adopted … Continue reading
Filed under budget, News, referendum, town council, West Hartford Taxpayers Association
Don’t give in, Board of Ed
Let’s try this scenario on: What if the Board of Ed simply refused to make any more cuts in its budget (after removing any spending that’s not going to hurt in the classroom)? Couldn’t it just tell the council that … Continue reading
Taxpayers group springs for BBQ!
The June meeting of the West Hartford Taxpayers Association is going to be held on June 22 at Therese McGrath’s place on Richmond Road. Called the “MDC (Many Dedicated Citizens) Bash and BBQ” the group is touting the event as … Continue reading
Let’s pass the budget on June 12
The wasteful referendum the West Hartford Taxpayers Association foisted on us is now scheduled for June 12. We’re left with no alternative except to vote for the budget then, even if we have to hold our noses. After all, town … Continue reading
Filed under budget, News, referendum, West Hartford Taxpayers Association
A devastating blow to West Hartford schools
Today’s story in The Hartford Courant quotes David Sklarz, the school superintendent, as saying last night that he faces “the most difficult reductions that I’ve had to present” in searching for ways to pare $1.8 million from the next education budget. … Continue reading
Budget showdown at the polls
The West Hartford Taxpayers Association has, as promised, gathered the necessary signatures to force a referendum on the proposed budget. There’s something to be said for having the public get the last word. But will voters have any idea what … Continue reading
Filed under budget, News, referendum, town council, West Hartford, West Hartford Taxpayers Association
West Hartford’s schools are the key to the town’s success
Realtor Amy Bergqist’s wonderful “In the Neighborhood” blog takes aim at the referendum sought by the West Hartford Taxpayers Association. In her post on the issue, Bergquist writes, “While I understand the concern that property taxes will rise by approximately 6.6% for … Continue reading
