tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post7597938434490224915..comments2024-03-16T01:56:24.630-04:00Comments on Information about Media that you won't get anywhere else.....: Media in Two Minutes - Special Thanks to Media Police, EMS, Fire Dept and Volunteerstedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-87609489963648456892013-06-30T15:43:03.670-04:002013-06-30T15:43:03.670-04:00SarcasmSarcasmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-21821675933566694752013-06-29T18:28:53.606-04:002013-06-29T18:28:53.606-04:00So you're angry about a law that you don't...So you're angry about a law that you don't like NOT being enforced? Okay..I'm lost at your outrage.Anyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440614372586844849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-26729121381606153152013-06-25T19:30:01.542-04:002013-06-25T19:30:01.542-04:00Apparently way to logical and civilized for whoeve...Apparently way to logical and civilized for whoever this blogger is. In a way, don't you think this blogger is doing all of us a favor by allowing Council to address these potential issues before going to the DA. If there is any problem, it seems easy to fix going forward, with no action needed at a public meeting. Besides, if nothing happens, those up for reelection lose one vote. Big deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-64494427319128373312013-06-25T19:07:14.532-04:002013-06-25T19:07:14.532-04:00There is no problem with posting anything you well...There is no problem with posting anything you well please on this blog. The problem is, if you expect Borough Council to respond to the issues you raise solely in the comments section of ANY blog, you're delusional. Post all you want here, the dialogue here is fine. If however you want things to change or issues brought to attention, start organizing your neighbors of like mind and attend Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-21619682840514670972013-06-25T18:04:54.734-04:002013-06-25T18:04:54.734-04:00So I'm reading this blog where somebody seems ...So I'm reading this blog where somebody seems to have knowledge of a problem involving potentially illegal behaviors involving Borough Council. I don't know whether any of that is true, but they also seem fearful of retribution for calling out Council at a public meeting. So what's wrong with posting the information here. Clearly the owner of the blog has no problem posting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-62602813739993748862013-06-25T13:37:21.832-04:002013-06-25T13:37:21.832-04:00Laugh all you want. That's no excuse for conti...Laugh all you want. That's no excuse for continuing to do the wrong thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-51815411732068426252013-06-25T10:06:35.131-04:002013-06-25T10:06:35.131-04:00It is laughable if you think elected officials sho...It is laughable if you think elected officials should be held accountable to what is said in comments of ANY blog. Show your face at Council meetings, go on the record. Your say will be heard. Keep going to the meetings, make your presence known. It is easier to hold an elected official accountable if there is a record of writing him/her letters, addressing the council at meetings, etc. than Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-90118728958693966262013-06-25T08:04:00.789-04:002013-06-25T08:04:00.789-04:00Actually, alleged violations of the Sunshine Act a...Actually, alleged violations of the Sunshine Act are under the purview of the Court of Common Pleas not Borough Council meetings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-54920926482511833662013-06-25T07:58:28.052-04:002013-06-25T07:58:28.052-04:00are you saying that this blog is not worthy of cra...are you saying that this blog is not worthy of crap?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-68478964336448976692013-06-25T07:16:57.551-04:002013-06-25T07:16:57.551-04:00Don't kid yourself. They all read it.
And thos...Don't kid yourself. They all read it.<br />And those who don't hear about it from borough staff and friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-43684331178243443122013-06-24T21:43:39.163-04:002013-06-24T21:43:39.163-04:00Anon 7:06: are you kidding me? It is better to ra...Anon 7:06: are you kidding me? It is better to rant about this crap on a blog and assume that Borough Council reads it, than to SHOW UP at a Borough Council meeting and go on the record with a complaint or issue? Are you serious?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-59497064390084495302013-06-24T19:11:07.058-04:002013-06-24T19:11:07.058-04:00This is easier, and allows for true leaders to liv...This is easier, and allows for true leaders to live up to their obligation to serve all the people, not just those who celebrate the sabbath on Sunday. Commercial property owners deserve equal treatment, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-57937999021840533212013-06-24T19:06:20.970-04:002013-06-24T19:06:20.970-04:00Under normal circumstances, you would be correct. ...Under normal circumstances, you would be correct. But I've witnessed firsthand what happens to those who even remotely question Council's motives. The Mayor shuts it down, dismisses people. This forum allows one to raise legitimate concerns with no fear of retribution, giving elected officials an opportunity to fix what's broken before the next election. You know they read this, but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-53260329656030100142013-06-24T16:41:39.223-04:002013-06-24T16:41:39.223-04:00To "anonymous", what happened to you? ...To "anonymous", what happened to you? A simple solution would be to challenge at a council meeting. Tom Bates https://www.blogger.com/profile/06804833433638165304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-58864183616322931082013-06-24T13:54:34.010-04:002013-06-24T13:54:34.010-04:00That's always your answer, isn't it, Bates...That's always your answer, isn't it, Bates? "Civic engagement." Smacks of socialism to me, but then you'd fit right in with the rest of the tree hugging elites of this borough. Isn't there some fair trade chocolate with your name on it that needs to be eaten? Go pick some up at Seven Stones Cafe and "read" your "books". While you're there Setab Motnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-90897676845195061092013-06-24T13:47:23.432-04:002013-06-24T13:47:23.432-04:00Go away with your logic and reasonable approach, B...Go away with your logic and reasonable approach, Bates! Be gone with you! Setab Motnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-91976486667176928072013-06-24T13:34:16.549-04:002013-06-24T13:34:16.549-04:00i beleive this was intended for commercial operati...i beleive this was intended for commercial operations on commercial properties, so as not to disturb residents. but like Mr Bates said, just ask council or borough manager, you know what happens when you assume....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-11822737089748687362013-06-24T13:34:07.676-04:002013-06-24T13:34:07.676-04:001. Borough Council created the MBA under the Munic...1. Borough Council created the MBA under the Municipalities Authorities Act in 1985.<br />2. The MBA is an Agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, subject to certain laws including the Sunshine Act.<br />3. Borough Council annually includes a lump sum line item of $75,000 for the MBA (per the Borough's website).<br />4. The MBA meeting minutes are posted online and include no reference toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-78062374492227804842013-06-24T10:58:59.825-04:002013-06-24T10:58:59.825-04:00Hire a landscaper. If you live in Media, you can ...Hire a landscaper. If you live in Media, you can afford one, who works weekdays. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-27825523652809345402013-06-24T10:46:51.589-04:002013-06-24T10:46:51.589-04:00Challenge it at a Council meeting. Simple. Challenge it at a Council meeting. Simple. Tom Bates https://www.blogger.com/profile/06804833433638165304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-3772763736534319272013-06-24T10:44:53.995-04:002013-06-24T10:44:53.995-04:00And you can prove this, how? I love "anonymo...And you can prove this, how? I love "anonymous" posters who make insulting and ridiculous claims with no proof. The members of the MBA are your neighbors and local business owners. If you want to know what's going on, just ask. Tom Bates https://www.blogger.com/profile/06804833433638165304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-72177879281412671192013-06-24T10:33:57.278-04:002013-06-24T10:33:57.278-04:00Welcome to Media, where you can carry an open beer...Welcome to Media, where you can carry an open beer in public on a Friday but you can't cut your grass on a Sunday afternoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-38746625471060221202013-06-23T20:58:05.805-04:002013-06-23T20:58:05.805-04:00Lawful activity becomes illegal if it's done o...Lawful activity becomes illegal if it's done on a sunday? Very religious and very discriminatory. The sunday portion needs to be struck from the ordinance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-73757652115080393002013-06-23T20:46:12.887-04:002013-06-23T20:46:12.887-04:00This is ridiculous. How long has the current mayor...This is ridiculous. How long has the current mayor been in office? How many councilmen have come and gone? I can't understand how something so stupid could still be a law. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-79246655206083768332013-06-23T20:33:07.339-04:002013-06-23T20:33:07.339-04:00No person shall operate ... any tools or equipment...No person shall operate ... any tools or equipment used in ... landscaping, leaf removal, lawn care ... within 1,000 feet of residential districts ... at any time on Sundays or legal holidays, such that the sound therefrom is audible across a residential real property line (boundary), except for emergency work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com