We who are left how shall we look again
Happily on the sun or feel the rain
Without remembering how they who went
Ungrudgingly and spent
Their lives for us loved, too, the sun and rain?
~Wilfred Wilson Gibson
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
ESPN to Red Sox Nation: Drop Dead
Late Note:
NESN to televise tonight's Sox-Tigers game
The second game of tonight's day-night doubleheader between the Red Sox and Tigers will be shown locally after all.
NESN announced that ESPN has agreed to waive the blackout of the game, which is a makeup of last night's rainout.
According to the terms of ESPN's contract with Major League Baseball, all Sunday night games on other networks must be blacked out because of the ESPN game of the week, unless the network grants a waiver, which it did, allowing NESN to air the game.
Game time is 7:05 p.m.
Memo
From: Ed Cameron, Red Sox Fan and Aging Catcher
To: ESPN via https://r.espn.go.com/members/contact/index
CC: The Nation
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011
Subject: ESPN to Red Sox Nation: Drop Dead
Dear ESPN,
I have nothing against watching the Reds versus the Braves tonight. I especially like to watch former Sox players Derek Lowe and Bronson Arroyo.
But the Red Sox are playing a double header today. The second game will not be televised. Rescheduled as a makeup game from yesterday’s rain game in Detroit, the needs of ESPN apparently take precedence over the millions of Red Sox fans who would like to watch.
According to the Boston Globe:
“The first game will be on NESN. But the second game will not be televised. ESPN has exclusivity for its “Sunday Night Baseball’’ game and would not grant a waiver to NESN.” (Source: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2011/05/29/real_life_drama_affects_bard/ )
I appreciate your exclusivity rights, really I do. But let us in your infinite wisdom watch the Sox game on our local NESN cable station. We promise we will cause no harm to ESPN or its advertisers. However, if you ruin this for us, there will be consequences.
I hope by the time this communication reaches you that you have seen the light of day (light dawns on Marblehead, to use a local expression) and done the right thing. Time is short, lives are at stake, assemble your leadership and make the right choice.
We are watching…and we are prepared to not watch you. Facebook, Twitter, and emails have brought down repression. Just ask former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarek, who I believe was an ESPN Insider until his recent downfall. You may be next.
If you accede to these demands, I promise I will jump to the Reds-Braves game during commercials. I promise I will not boycott your advertisers; I will even buy a six pack of Coors Light which I detest.
Sincerely,
Ed Cameron
edcameronNBPT@gmail.com
Newburyport, MA
P.S. Dear Nation, please send this to friends via email, Facebook, carrier pigeon and especially email ESPN via their website contact link https://r.espn.go.com/members/contact/index
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
City of Newburyport, Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Workshops--City Hall
The City Council will begin reviewing the Mayor's proposed budget on Monday, May 23 at City Hall. The Council will vote on the budget on Wednesday, June 8th. There will be a public comment segment at the beginning of each night.
Information on the budget is posted at:
http://cityofnewburyport.com/budget2012.html
Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Workshops
| Department/Commission | Date of Review | Time |
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| Public Comment | Monday, May 23rd | 5:30-5:45 |
| Budget Items | Monday, May 23rd | 5:45-6:45 |
| Collective Bargaining |
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| Longevity |
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| Take home vehicles |
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| Other budget items |
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| Mayor/General Administration | Monday, May 23rd | 6:45-7:15 |
| Legal | Monday, May 23rd | 7:15-7:30 |
| Information Technology | Monday, May 23rd | 7:30-8:00 |
| City Clerk | Monday, May 23rd | 8:00-8:30 |
| City Council | Monday, May 23rd | 8:30-8:45 |
| Board of Registrars | Monday, May 23rd | 8:45-9:00 |
| Parking | Monday, May 23rd | 9:00-9:30 |
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| Public Comment | Tuesday, May 24th | 6:30-6:45 |
| Assessor | Tuesday, May 24th | 6:45-7:00 |
| Auditor | Tuesday, May 24th | 7:00-7:30 |
| Retirement |
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| Workers Compensation |
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| Unemployment |
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| Stabilization Overlay |
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| Treasurer/Collector (Debt Service) | Tuesday, May 24th | 7:30-8:00 |
| Council On Aging | Tuesday, May 24th | 8:00-8:15 |
| Library | Tuesday, May 24th | 8:15-8:30 |
| Veterans | Tuesday, May 24th | 8:30-8:45 |
| Youth Services | Tuesday, May 24th | 8:45-9:15 |
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| Public Comment | Thursday, May 26th | 6:30-6:45 |
| Health Department | Thursday, May 26th | 6:45-7:15 |
| Harbormaster | Thursday, May 26th | 7:15-7:45 |
| Fire Department | Thursday, May 26th | 7:45-8:30 |
| Police Department | Thursday, May 26th | 8:30-9:15 |
| Emergency Management | Thursday, May 26th | 9:15-9:30 |
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| Public Comment | Monday, June 6th | 6:30-6:45 |
| Whittier Tech School | Monday, June 6th | 6:45-7:15 |
| Planning & Development | Monday, June 6th | 7:15-8:00 |
| Planning Board |
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| Conservation Commission |
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| Historical Commission |
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| Zoning Board of Appeals |
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| License Commission | Monday, June 6th | 8:00-8:15 |
| Parks Commission | Monday, June 6th | 8:15-8:30 |
| Building Department | Monday, June 6th | 8:30-8:45 |
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| Public Comment | Wednesday, June 8th | 5:30-5:45 |
| Newburyport Public Schools | Wednesday, June 8th | 5:45-6:45 |
| Water Division | Wednesday, June 8th | 6:45-7:15 |
| Sewer Division | Wednesday, June 8th | 7:15-7:45 |
| Highway Division | Wednesday, June 8th | 7:45-8:15 |
| Snow & Ice | Wednesday, June 8th | 8:15-8:30 |
| Final Reviews | Wednesday, June 8th | 8:30-9:30 |
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