Archive for February, 2012
Palmesano Reports
Last Updated on Sunday, 8 April 2012 04:48 Written by harris Tuesday, 7 February 2012 11:56
- Assemblyman Philip Palmesano
Assemblyman Philip Palmesano addresses about 80 people at the Middlesex Fire Hall on Saturday, Feb. 18th.
The prior evening he had received a letter from Commissioner Courtney Burke, who answered inquiries https://experience.tripster.ru/experience/Barnaul/sights/ he made on our behalf, although “stonewalled” might be a better word than “answered.” The Burke to Palmesano response was a Pollyanna laundry list of how happy all the people are who moved away and were relocated with strangers and are hardly settled-in. Many, she claimed, are now closer to home too. That all remains to be seen. Families or Guardians of the residents who were moved are asked to confirm how their loved ones are really doing, and whatever information they are willing to supply about when and how notice was given, if they thought the move was permanent, and any promises they may have been made. We cannot find out the truth without your help, because of the HIPPA laws.
Tracy Dunton and Skip Twitchell, who had heroically pursued these matters on behalf of her sister, informed us that although at the end of the prior meeting Director Michael Feeney “promised” her that a room in Yates County was going to be available for her sister, and that she’d have another 30 days before having to move, almost immediately was then told it wasn’t true and that she had to move immediately, according to the summary given at the meeting by Tracy. Fearful that her sister would have no room available, she could not prevent the move. It is yet one more example, in the opinion of a number of residents, of NYS and FLDDSO bullying the most vulnerable in our midst. More of “Putting People Last?”
Ron Papa Makes a Crucial Point
Attendees at the meeting frequently commented on not trusting NYS or FLDDSO or NYS-OPWDD individuals or organizations who seem to have their own agenda and are pushing it through, regardless of the impact on the disabled, their families, or on our community. Comments were made again about the secrecy, and opinion was expressed that Commissioner Burke’s promise to Assemblyman Palmesano to review the matters was empty, as her email came very quickly….too quickly some believe for her to have done any substantive investigation at all.
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SOS: Save Our Surroundings: info@sos-news.com
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 09:05 Written by Thursday, 2 February 2012 03:43
Save Our Surroundings began in 1996 when Middlesex, NY residents in and near the Canandaigua lakeshore wanted to protect the extraordinary natural heritage of the area. SOS has been a voice for the local community to give input on matters ranging from zoning laws to local development concerns. Whenever the need has arisen, SOS members have come together to work for the protection and betterment of the community. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has!”….Margaret Mead
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Big Concerns: 6166 South Vine Valley Rd.
Last Updated on Monday, 5 November 2012 10:06 Written by Thursday, 2 February 2012 03:33
On or about January 11, 2012, a few Middlesex residents became aware of an emerging matter of deep concern. As has been the long-standing custom, an SOS was put out to the community, calling for a meeting on January 28th to discuss the rumored closing of the Middlesex IRA Residential House located at 6166 South Vine Valley Rd. The facility is owned by NYS, and has housed disabled adults for over 20 years. It was said to be closing within days to weeks, due to alleged fire code violations. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”… often mistakenly attributed to Edmund Burke. Read more: Big Concerns: 6166 South Vine Valley Rd.