First Selectman DaRos Addresses The Crowd Following Victory

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The Crowd Cheers "Unk, Unk, Unk, Unk" (Update, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m.) Most of the race results are in showing the democrats will keep their stronghold in the RTM, 19 seats to 11 they formerly held a 22 to 8 majority but the big victory last night went to DaRos who will enter his sixth term as Branford's First Selectman just after Thanksgiving. DaRos was treated to cheers of "Unk, Unk, Unk" last night when he beat Republican challenger Joy McConnell for the First Selectman's seat. He addressed the crowd thanking them for support and also highlighting some of the campaign trials and tribulations. Off the bat he started with numbers. "I always rate these elections as a rule of thumb. One is I know 20 percent of the people won't vote for me no matter what... I also know two and half percent are mad at me for every year I've been in office so that's 45 percent." DaRos continued noting that he and his party "put up with a lot this election." Putting the party issues aside you can read more about that in this interview DaRos said articles and op-eds published in the New Haven Register on the eve of the election and on election day were upsetting. "For the New Haven Register to pull that maneuver is beyond comprehension," he said. "The rest of this," he added, "I find it to be kind of funny." You can hear the rest of his speech by watching the video above. Joy McConnell has not returned phone calls today to be interviewed. Unk Wins Branford's First Selectman's Race After winning the First Selectmans race tonight by 992 votes, the incumbent candidate Anthony Unk DaRos told his crowd of cheering friends, family and running mates to go out and buy new seat belts because the next two years is going to be one heck of a ride. Shortly before the results were in, DaRos said the next two years would be different from the last in terms of government discourse. Of some of the more heated RTM and Selectman meetings of the past, DaRos, Its just not going to happen. For now, though, he said, Weve got to go to work tomorrow morning. In a somewhat narrow race, Republican challenger Joy McConnell loss to DaRos 2,933 to 3,915 votes. McConnell arrived at the Italian American Club where the Democrats were waiting for results and congratulated her opponent. She left before Patch had a chance to interview her but DaRos said of McConnell that she was brave to run as elections are challenging. Ray Ingraham, the Republican campaign manager said, "We came close. It's still a disappointment." He called McConnell "a newcomer to politics, but not a newcomer to Branford. "She came up a bit short," he said. In the second selectman race, Andy Campbell-D takes the title against Jaime Cosgrove by a narrow 298 votes. Cosgrove assumes the position as Third Selectman being the next highest vote getter. After winning the Second Selectmans seat, Campbell said he wasnt quite ready to celebrate given the fact that the Democrats lost a few of their RTM members where they formerly had a 21 to 9 majority representation. The final totals of RTM members are not in yet so check back with Patch. I think we are bleeding a couple RTM members from the majority, said Campbell, so the best I am getting is melancholy. Some of the best leaders in Branford are walking out right now pretty bummed out. On a brighter note, he said he was looking forward to working with Cosgrove and DaRos. Jamie Cosgrove, who lost his bid for the seat of Second Selectman said of the Republican results broadly,"I'm obviously upset. It's not the result we wanted." Cosgrove did acknowledge, "We made some significant gains as a party." Of his personal success in winning a selectman's seat, he said, "I was hoping to be part of the majority, not the minority." Todays voter turnout was about what most poll moderators had expected with approximately 30 percent of the 17,590 registered voters turning out. Total numbers will be updated soon as they are available. DaRos said the turnout was a little lower than he had hoped for and with one of the most beautiful days of the season today he said, You cant blame the weather on this one. Well have an interview with DaRos about this race tomorrow as well as full results from all the races. Nancy Barnes contributed to this report.
Voter Turnout Unexpectedly High in District 5 (update at 6:15 p.m.) The total town's voter turnout was somewhere near 26 percent as of 4 p.m. tonight according to Nora Vetrano, Assistant Republican Deputy Registrar of Voters. That total was expected. What came as a shock was the near 1,000 voters who had filtered through the doors of Indian Neck School, District 5 starting at 6 a.m. this morning at a rate of 100 people per hour. The district, Vetrano said, was going like gangbusters.
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The registrar preemptively took action and ordered more ballots printed and sent a staff member to pick them up just after 4 p.m. when there was 500 ballots left at the polls. We dont want to get down to 7 oclock, said Vetrano, and find out weve run out. District 4 and District 1, which were projected to have the highest voter turnout, were each stocked with 2,000 ballots for Election Day. District 5 was given 1,500. In total, District 5 has about 2,736 registered voters compared to 3,098 in District 1. Tonights last minute ballot run will bring a couple hundred more ballots to District 5 just in case. Of the high turnout, District 5 moderator Donna Melcher said, Im not surprised but at this point, I dont want to have another Bridgeport. Melcher is referring to the 2008 presidential election when Bridgeport ran out of ballots. Melcher has been working the polls for more than two dozen years, half of which she has served as a moderator. This election with a rate of 100 voters an hour was no more stressful than past elections, she said. I have a great group of workers and a great group at the registrars and in town hall so I have no complaints. As of 4 p.m., the overall voter turnout was 4,637 people, or about 26 percent of voters, with more expected to file in for the evening rush. On target with what she projected, Vetrano said the registrars office was not surprised with the turnout. Local elections dont drum up the same reaction a presidential election does. For results after the polls close, stick with Branford Patch Three People Will Take to the Polls to Clean Up the Mess (Update 3:30 p.m.) It takes a town to vote but on election night, there are just three brave souls who do the cleaning. Branford Registrar Lee Thomas spent her day working the polls while her husband readied the polling centers and has big plans for this evenings cleanup. Soon as the last ballot is counted, Joe Thomas takes to one center and begins to dismantle the machines and booths. Three people total, said Joe, take apart the centers and they do so alone. They take one center each and get to work, he said. When asked his anticipated finish time tonight, Joe said somewhere around midnight. Joe is one of many people who work the polls on Election Day and help to make it all happen. The community says thanks to Joe and good luck with the sweep-up! Branford Newcomers Enjoy the Day Off With Grandchildren (update 2:30 p.m.) This morning at Starbucks, with a table full of crayons and drawings, Linda and Dave Fritzsche were entertaining their granddaughters Isabella and Mia Armellino. Isabella is in kindergarten at John B. Sliney School so she was treated to a day off due to elections. Mia said she was happy to be with her grandparents and had her heart set on visiting the "colored turkeys" at Gozzi's Farm in Guilford. This year the Fritzsches who just moved to Branford from Massachusetts are happy to spend Election Day with the kids but next year they said they'll be voting. "We're too new here to have voted," said Dave with Linda adding, "Next time it's Election Day, me and Papa can vote." With politics far from the brain and a trip to the park up next on the agenda followed by lunch at Jersey Mike's and dinner at Marco's Pizza Mia said, "We have a whole day of fun!" Were you off from work today or home with the kids? What did you do? Candidates Make Their Rounds to the Polls (Update 12 p.m.) Just before noon, I stopped by District 3, the Orchard House, and met up with current First Selectman Anthony "Unk" DaRos and his challenger Joy McConnell. Both posed for a photo and like most democrats and republicans at the other polling centers, the two were very amicable. McConnell said she felt the race was going well. "I want all the republicans to come out and vote," she said. "Voter turnout is key for me. I was told it was going to be a close race and I hope so." Earlier at District 4, Branford Hills School, DaRos said said he also thought his party was doing well. Ultimately he said, "It's up to the public on how they want to deal with it." By lunchtime, both selectman candidates were almost done touring all seven polling centers. District 4 has the most registered voters with 3,278 total. Today, the turnout was steady for the center and moderator Lowell Collingwood said he had seen 250 people come through the door this morning. The turnout, he said, "is average." Collingwood, when not working the polls, is also known as a Branford Fire Department Captain today he took a vacation day to do his civic duty as moderator. Though District 4 was the most steady of all districts today, District 6, Mary T. Murphy School, was slower than center moderator Dorothy Stenger had hoped for. "I thought activity was kind of overt all over town so I thought it would drum up more enthusiasm especially from 6 to 8 [a.m.]," she said. A moderator for 15 to 16 years, Stenger said she found the turn out, so far today, comparatively slow to past years. Out front of District 6, Jamie Cosgrove-R, for second selectman said he thought the turnout was steady. Of his chances of winning, Cosgrove said, "I'm
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optimistic. It's hard to tell. I don't get excited until the final results are in." Across the isle, or in this case, across the parking lot, Democrat RTM candidate Chris Sullivan proudly held a homemade sign up, encouraging voters. He said he felt confident that he'd get re-elected. "I knocked on 250 doors," he said, "and only two weren't happy." Check out our photos above to see what other candidates were at the polls and what they had to say about this election. Early-Morning Ballot Casting (Update 8:10 a.m.) This morning I headed to District 1 polling center at the Branford Parks & Recreation Department and moderator Walt Smith-R, told me that turnout was a "little light" so far. Despite a smaller than hoped for crowd, the stream of voters was steady from 6:45 a.m. until just about 8 a.m. when I left. Outside the polls, democrat candidates for RTM, Virginia Stanlake and Margaret Bruno, as well as Second Selectman hopeful Andrew Campbell were holding political signs and greeting incoming voters. They were joined by two republican representatives, Colin Conte and Jeremy Schilder who are seniors at Notre Dame High School. They were volunteering for the republican campaign of Joy McConnell, first selectman candidate, and Jamie Cosgrove, second selectman candidate, as part of their government class. We're headed out to District 6 polling center next so if you're voting at Mary T. Murphy School, be sure to say hello! Did you vote today? Be sure to tell us in the comments and add your photos. Branford Election Day Coverage Happens Here Todays the big 2011 Election Day and Branford Patch is excited to keep you informed about how the races are going and whats developing as the day unfolds. For news first, be sure to follow Branford Patch on Facebook and Branford Patch on Twitter. You can interact with us via social media and let us know what you think about the elections throughout the day. We want to make sure youre informed before heading to the polls so here are some helpful links to get you off on the right foot today: Where Do I Vote? Weve got an interactive map of the polling centers. Meet the Candidates Be sure you know who you are voting for! Meet the First Selectman Candidates Incumbent Anthony "Unk" DaRos and challenger, Joy McConnell Voter Registration /Registrar of VotersIts too late to register to vote but heres how the process works and the behind-the-scenes of preparation for the polling centers. Because we wont be at all seven polling centers at once, we hope youll inform the community about what you see around town. Please share your thoughts in the comments section and add your photos to this gallery with this story. If you're proud that you voted, let us know or if you see someone special, like your favorite senior citizen or one of the candidate, voting today, be sure to share a photo. Im off the polls now to cast my vote and I hope to see many of you today. Be sure to show me your I Voted Today sticker and Ill be sure to stop and say hello! Happy ballot casting. Email me updates about this story. Enter your email address
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Pamela Fowler
7:40 am on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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The very best to Joy and Jamie - you have my vote and that of my entire family. Joy, I've known you for many years and I'm so very proud to have this opportunity to cast my ballot for the best qualified candidate for First Selectman. Pam
Richard
10:21 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Pamela I also voted for Joy and Jamie but after hearing Joy's concession Speech calling for the return of Wayne's Truck and Speaker back to the Green I'm Glad she lost and HOPE she stays away from any political position. I guess we now see her true colors SAD this is the best the Republican Party can come up with! I hope Jamie turns out to be a better person than Joy turned out to be!
Deborah St. Thomas

5:04 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Thank you for so many informative articles about the elections and candidates, Nicole. Your questions and the responses in the "Meet the Candidate" articles helped me decide who to vote for. Great job!
Broke Dick Dad

I concur with Deborah's sentiment. Thank you, Nicole. But 30% voter turnout is an embarrassment.
Nicole Ball
BNA and Debbie, Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you found the coverage useful! I think the town would have hoped for a higher turnout as well. It was a good race to cover and it was nice to see so many new faces yesterday when I visited the polls.
Susan hathaway
Wayne, why don't you put your energies to doing something good for the town, instead of waging a public battle over a personal vendetta?
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SolarPete
Jeff trees die over the years and Susan I'd like to know what u would do if this was about your property and not Cooke's property? How would you deal with the fact that the selectman wanted to use a piece of property to build a Costco store without buying it from the owner or even asking for it! I'm guessing you would be happy to let them take it and while they were add it raise your taxes on the rest of the property because you said NO! How would you deal with the matters at hand when you made an agreement with the town on getting the farm exempt reapplied then after you did what they required they went back on their word and make excuses into why they could change the rules. Simple truth it's the town wanting to squeeze Cooke into giving up the property so the town can have Costco. Yet I wonder how many remember what Caldors did to the town when it opened. It died because no one shops in mom and pop stores they go to stop and shop, Caldors, now walmart, or costco. It hurts small business cause prices are cheaper and u all are paying for China to get bigger and richer while the USA blows away in the breeze.
SolarPete
Oh goody! Two more years of the same old thing. Meetings where the leader is listen to his Ipod. Two more years of a battle over property and farm taxes.Two more years of fun, but wait how many years does this person have to serve to get a retirement from the town? Hummmmmmmmmmm...
Paul Rubin
Wayne, I have listened and read your comments and heard you speak for quite some time now, and honestally, if you have a seriouse problem here, just leave, move. And you sir are the dishonest one and sir I do have my facts straight here. The suprem court took his name off and opine was in charge when it happened. Also the board of selectman is supposed to have nothing to do with person peoples tax problems.
SolarPete
Hey Paul I have a question for u What would u do if the tables were switched and it was u who had your taxes raised? Honest answer please. Since u stated the selectman has nothing to do with taxes then why did he ask Opie to look into the Cooke property using his bullyness that he does. But Paul the big question is what would u do if the town wanted to take a part of your land and use for other purposes?
SolarPete
Paul here is one for u that u can understand lets say the town wants to use Robert Rubin property at 30 Indian Point Road in Branford It's worth $554,500. So the town raises the property taxes on it and says pay up or we will take it out from u and develop it any way we so desire How would u feel if u owned it
jeff
Is Pete Wayne,or Wayne Pete? There seems to be some Sybil going on here!!!
SolarPete
Nope Pete is me and Wayne is a Cooke but I felt if folks are double teaming Wayne then maybe he needs another person on his team It's only fair. Sad u folks never put yourself in his shoes with the tax matter. I might be wrong but u would fight for ur rights too, but only when it's not u do u bitch at the person who is fighting for his property rights. Ur turn might be next then what happens when they come for u?
jeff
Call"Ghost Busters!"
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Branford Voter
The people have spoken. Finally. At long last. Loud and clear. Democracy in action. Heard over the roar of this loud mouthed tax dodging failure of former farmer's son. Had it not been for toxic Wayne and his even more poisonous signs, Joy may actually have had a chance. The difference between Wayne and Unk is simple. Wayne serves Wayne' s interest and Unk serves the interests of the people of Branford. Given this simple truth, who would you guess carries the majority?
SolarPete
I'm guessing the peoples enjoy wasting tax payer money on fun stuff like Tabor and soon to be the Cooke property Old folks don't like change and the above Bfd voter shared that! How is it ok for Unk to transfer property to his brother Peter before he took office and leave it in his wife's name so he doesn't have to pay taxes
Wayne Cooke
12:12 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Branford Voter...You are clearly a Daros supporter....No facts and a pack of lies...Sorry to disappoint you, but I, for one, am just warming up...
Todd Bainer
Don't know why you are calling it "close". The normal spread is about 600 votes. Here, she lost by almost 1,000, and her 2nd selectman candidate out-polled her. I don't remember that ever happing in Branford political history. People didn't like her negatively, while running on a platform of civility. And then in her concession speech, she said the voters of Branford were "stupid" and get what they deserve. She is all done in this Town politically.
SolarPete
Joy was only speaking the truth u did get what u deserve another 2 years of lies and dishonesty
John Sanders
I'm from a house of independent voters, we've voted on the left and right and its always based on who we feel is best suited for the job. We all felt the same on this one and voted for Unk. Mr Cooke has every right to voice his opinion and im not one to suggest he should be quiet. I will say however , that we all felt it had gone too far. The signs, The jeep with the music, The bird gel..Its all just silly in our opinion and it turned us all off from voting for Joy. I'm sure Mr Cooke will continue his fight, as is his right, But i think the republican party should run the next election based on the needs of ALL of the people in Branford and not on one man's issues..When talking with locals over the past few months about the election it was Wayne's name that came up again and again, both in positive and negative comments , not Joy's...elections should be about the candidate's on the ballot and about the needs of the town, This one became Unk Vs Wayne. It didn't win the republicans the seat this year, and i doubt it will two years from now.
Todd Bainer
To John Sanders. Jamie is a different kind of politician. He will be respectful to UNk and Campbell while they might disagree on Town spending. Don't know. But I do know he will be very respectful. Wayne has injected the negativity to Selectman's meetings that is below the Town and that we just don't need. It has gotten him nowhere so I'm at a loss to understand why he continues it? It seems Wayne wants a tax break, wants to make it personal, and yet he really doesn't want to farm in any meaningful fashion. While I do not agree with UNK about all this spending in this economy, you can have differences of opinion and still be civil. Wayne is only concerned about his tax status. He's not out there fighting with UNK about something larger than Wayne Cooke. I think we are all tired of it. This is probably UNK's last two years. People obviously split their votes for him and Cosgrove. Let's actually all be civil, instead of just using that as a campaign slogan and
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then doing the opposite.
Wayne Cooke
Mr. Sanders...If you've been paying attention, you would know that my issues have always been about civil rights, or more specifically the abuse of them in Branford. Given that these are not subject to majority vote, or are the exclusive domain of any political party, I find it interesting that you somehow link my ongoing efforts to yesterday's election. As I've stated publicly many times, until the DaRos administration does right by my family, recognizes the inherent rights of Branford citizens, and stops lying to the town, I'm going nowhere.
Wayne Cooke
Gee, Todd....That's not what you told me on the phone three weeks ago. Why the change of heart on a public blog? Did DaRos offer to lower your taxes? BTW, as far as negativity goes, aren't these signs on the below link in front of your house? http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/branford/entry/signs_of_the_times/
SolarPete
Well now that everyone is happy with their pick. I still have one question to ask everyone against what Mr Cooke has done If you had owned the property that the town wanted to use for the Costco project would you give it to the town or would you say NO? And for the rest left wingers if you owned family land that use to be a farm and got a tax break for years what would you do if the town changed it so you had to pay more? From the answers on here I'm guessing you would be ok with the change and pay more taxes. What a croc if I ever saw one. Mr. Cooke has exposed the truth and most don't want to see or hear it. You want to live like you are with having to soon pay higher taxes for schools, and all the big projects Uncle UNK want to finish. Once he has left office and the next person exposes all the wrong doing you will be crying foul too. Just like you did when Bush got re-elected for another 4 more years. The yoke is on you who voted to stay the same I hope you all get your Costco and watch the town die one more time. Watch as small business become a thing of the past. Stupid does what stupid did follow the crowd
Todd Bainer
Wayne -- What I told you on the phone three weeks ago is that the Dishonest DaRos signs were inappropriate and I wanted them taken down. He has children and grandchildren. You crossed the line with those signs. I told you that point blank. You didn't like it. You then sent me e-mails of our signs when Morris was running, asking that Cedar Street do the same to UNK which was not going to happen. You have a private issue with the Town. It does not involve larger important issues for the Town. While I do not agree with UNK on some of his spending decisions, I do not agree that he should be personally attacked by you because you are not getting the tax break you do not deserve, because you don't wish to farm the property. That is your choice. I'm sure you will attack me now also. You attack anyone that does not agree with you. Let me repeat, I do not agree with UNK's spending choices on certain big items in this economy for the Town, but I do respect him and I treat him respectfully. There is no need to carry on like a two year old having a temper tantrum because you are not getting your way. Attack me now Wayne.
SolarPete
Hey Todd how about u answer my question first. What would you have done if you had owned the property that the town wanted to use for the Costco project would you give it to the town or would you say NO? And for the rest left wingers if you owned family land that use to be a farm and got a tax break for years what would you do if the town changed it so you had to pay more? I can bet Todd u would be fighting back if the town did this to u, but since they r not u could careless.
Todd Bainer
Pete obviously Wayne's buddy. There is never going to be a Target, Costco or anything else up there. We want to keep Branford Branford, not North Haven. Wayne's family whom claims to care about Branford, which they do not, has slowly been selling stuff off for development. The Super Stop & Shop was a Cooke apple orchard, on Leetes Island Road. They care nothing for this Town. They are about making money and changing the footprint of the Town. Much resistance will be met. You have been in Town how long? Pete?
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george
Pete has not lived in Bfd. for 20-30 years. Pete IS Wayne's buddy, or at least admirer, probably from high school. Pete probably has no idea how this situation evolved as he was likely on a ship in the Coast Guard as it did. Pete has no personal interest in it's outcome as he currently lives in Florida.
SolarPete
Wayne was a classmate and I do hope you never let Costco, Target in the town but Wal-mart is there. I remember a great town I have kept up with what goes on in Branford for many years Y you might ask cause back in 2008 I thought of moving back till I found resistance with folks there. They didn't like the facts of me wanting to buy another home while they were struggling making their paymentsWhere I live is no matter
george
You see this is my point. You don't know the situation. Wayne DOES want Costco. Wayne DOES want Target. Wayne wants a mall. He is pissed he could not get a zoning change to accommodate and sell at top dollar. Wayne WANTS Bfd. to be Milford!
Todd Bainer
"pete" let's also have your full name unless you are too embarrassed?
SolarPete
Hey Todd why not answer the question first what would you do? Hey George lets know your last name since you seem to know so much about me Wayne was a classmate 38 years ago.. I do not admirer anyone but folks like Paul Rowan and a few others. Yes I was stationed on board ships from 1977-1993 in many places I do have a personal interest when I ask u and others what would you do if it were you instead of wayne, but no one will answer guess u know the answer and are ashamed to share it with everyone. As for my last name George since u know so much about me u must know that answer already so my last name really doesn't matter. Facts are simple Wayne has made many mistake in his life good and bad yet you hate him for speaking out, yet I bet if u were the one fighting the town over our property u would seek out someone like Wayne to be on your side. So why not quite the crying about what he is doing and think about what u would do then u have the answer. Wayne has sold many of the property and it has made a big difference for the folks of Branford. Y now have a YMCA with a really nice pool. You have commerical property
cirrus
when is a farm a farm?
Wayne Cooke
LOL...That must have been some tax break DaRos gave you, Bainer...As far as selling off for development, I don't hear anyone complaining about the Orchard Business Park or the YMCA...Go find another windmill to fight...We're way ahead of you.
SolarPete
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my last name well I use to live at 156 harbor street
cirrus
the 60's?? Sabine? Walter!
SolarPete
He was my uncle
Wayne Cooke
George...What you don't know about me is a lot, but for more reasons than I can get into at the moment, Exit 56 has enormous potential. And just for the record, DaRos has three more big boxes planned for Exit 53--especially for all those that want to keep Branford small. Have fun on North Main Street. Signing off for now.
george
OK, convince me otherwise.
jeff
To Todd-You gave that guy your phone #? Are you kidding?and you haven't figured out Wayne is Pete and Pete is Wayne? Yikes!!!!
SolarPete
Wayne is Wayne Cook and since George seems to know who I am why should I say anymore so who is GEORGE? Is it George Libby? I tend to run flack for other folks but above all not one person has told me what they would do in Waynes shoes? only complain about what he is doing. As for me I would have used bearing grease on the signs
Todd Bainer
7:01 am on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Of course Pete won't give his last name. He is too ashamed. Wayne, release your tax returns. We all know what you did with the YMCA. HUGE TAX BREAK. You didn't do it for philanthropy. If you spent as much time farming as you do breaking other people's chops, you would be extremely successful. You are a very smart and talented fellow. But you choose to direct it all towards negative stuff. Take your meds, please.
Todd Bainer
To Jeff. You could be right. But it seems George knows whom pete is and that he lives in Florida and hasn't lived here for 20-30 years. I don't know. I know he won't give his last name, which tells everyone something. As much as I disagree with Wayne, we both put our full names to it.
jeff
Expect more calls Todd....
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SolarPete
12:14 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Where is Jeff and George last name my last name is Jackson by birth and I do live in Florida have for past 38 years, but know much about the little town I grew up in. I can bet you all know where all the bars are at but know nothing about the history of the town or the forefathers....
Todd Bainer
Jeff no last name of course. The only calls I get are from Wayne. Put your last name to your comments, Wayne.
Todd Bainer
Wayne -- My ears are ringing. I returned your call without response. I understand you called Jamie and Gary Z and were saying stuff about me. Say it to my face and bring police and a very large ambulance to take you away. Pay your taxes.
Wayne Cooke
Stay out of it, Rob. Not any lower than his shot about our taxes, etc. Besides, I said it cryptically.
SolarPete
Hey Todd sweet house on Cedar street How about they want to raise the taxes because it is so nice but it needs a coat of paint grey isn't a happy color. So a guy who knows nothing about Branford sure can find ur house easy
SolarPete
7:44 am on Friday, November 11, 2011
Hey Wayne love the photo of Tony on the top of this article Question to all would u buy a car from him after seeing this photo? My caption would read What don't you trust me? Hey 2 more year how much trouble can I get into
Todd Bainer
Pete/Wayne -- whatever. Thank you. The house is sweet inside and out. The former police chief didn't want officers coming to meet with me at the house, instead of the station, because they would be overwhelmed by the building. He had to meet with me here every Thursday from 4-6. I am very proud of the building and preserving it. It is a Gustave Stickley house which has significance if you are familiar with architecture. We regularly have people, including Yale students wanting to see it and photograph it. Our family is only the third family owning the house since 1908. John Stegina sold it to my family because he believed I would keep it the same and restore things to original as they faded, which I have done. I kept my promise to him that Friday night when I met with him and his dog Amber. He had recently lost his wife to cancer in the building. He has since passed. But thanks for your comments about my family's building Pete/Wayne.
Wayne Cooke
So Todd....do tell...how big WAS the tax break DaRos promised you? As for your other drivel, get the facts before you embarrass yourself further. Cheers.
SolarPete
Todd I love old houses since I grew up in one on Harbor street. I live in a 1924 home that I've restored, made energy efficient, and added a solar PV
10/1/13 12:10 PM
system for all my electric power and all my hot water. I love the history of old homes and buildings. Being I did grow up in Branford I have always been involved with many things of it's history and I share everything I find with Jane your historian. I even have a link to the history of Branford from the History of New Haven county has some info most have never seen about the town.. I know Wayne is not perfect and he has done things that I know he regrets.We all have done this, but the bottom line is u all would be pissed if the town wanted to raise your taxes
Nicole Ball
Todd and Wayne, I have tried to stay out of your discussion but at this point I am going to close commenting if you both continue to attack one another personally. I will be deleting two comments, one from each of you. Please stay on topic so a discussion about the issues can continue. Thank you in advance and I am sorry to have to censor. I DO NOT like doing it.
Wayne Cooke
Fair enough, Nicole. I apologize, but I'm not going to sit back and let Bainer attack me and my family. I already get enough of that from his pal DaRos. Scroll back and you'll see he fired the first shot.
Nicole Ball
I just want to make sure that family, specifically, is left out of this. Thank you Wayne and Todd for understanding. Please consider that when commenting.
Wayne Cooke
I never mentioned anyone's family. OK, enough said.
SolarPete
Wayne/Todd better listen to Nicole doesn't matter who shot the first volley she can sink your battle ship with the click of a computer key. It's veterans day so go adopt a veteran for the day and enjoy the weather....
Matt
12:15 pm on Friday, November 11, 2011
Hey Pete, I'm also interested in the histroy of old buildings and towns, something about early archtitecture is really fascinating. The link you are referring to, is it from the New Haven Historical Society online database or another website? Can you share it?
Matt
*Architecture
Wayne Cooke
Todd...Out of respect for Nicole and this website, knock it off. If you want to say something, you know my number.
Nicole Ball
I am officially closing the comments on this article.
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Broke Dick Dad

then doing the opposite.

when is a farm a farm?

my last name well I use to live at 156 harbor street

the 60's?? Sabine? Walter!

OK, convince me otherwise.

Expect more calls Todd....

I never mentioned anyone's family. OK, enough said.

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