Yes I know I have. It did not go unoticed by me that even though the BOS read into the record the letters from the DA on the open meeting violations not one of them offered an apology for thier mistakes. Thier lack of remorse would indicate to me that they have no intention of trying to change. PATHETIC. Its time for a change and April will be a good start.

To know the whole story is even more enlightening.  First, you all should know that I've had a volunteer application on file in the BOS office for more than a year now; listing all the various boards that I'd be willing to serve on to include Planning, CEDA, BOH, etc.  It started in Dec. of 2008 when the Planning Board had a vacancy and members of the Board asked if I'd be interested.  Less than a week after I submitted my volunteer application, an appointment was made for Alan Slavin.  The Planning Board wasn't even made aware of my application.  A couple months later I did get an interview before the CEDA Board and it was voted unanimously to recommend that the BOS appoint me.  Mr. Potter was chairman at the time and the recommendation was never even acknowledged.  The vacancy went unfilled for several more months.  This past fall I was interviewed by the BOH with two other applicants for an associate member's seat following Ralph Thompson's passing (RIP).  Weeks had passed when I was invited for a second interview (Jan. 6) of the newly organized Board.  It was then voted again, unanimously, to recommend to the BOS to appoint me as an associate member.  The response to that recommendation by the BOS (or individual members as there are no minutes addressing this recommendation) was to send an application to the Board of Health for Lisa Irish to be interviewed.  Having seen her application and witnessing her interview, it is evident that she knows very little about the BOH function.  This has absolutely nothing to do with Ms. Irish.  I commend anyone for wanting to serve their community.  This is all about listening to members of our current BOS, whether at TM's or weekly meetings, "begging" citizens to serve on the number of Boards, Committees or Commissions that have had and still have vacancies.  It's really more about selectively controlling appointments to any vacancies with citizens that fit THEIR agenda.  Now I know I'm not alone.  There are many others within OUR community that either have not been  reappointed for personal vendetta reasons or not considered for appointment because we don't fit THEIR controlling criteria.  Just look at the many applicants interviewed compared to the appointments made.  Start with the Charter Review Committee.  All the appointees selected have pressed forward with THEIR proposed change to the form of government. 
They still have not "reviewed" the Charter, which is their purpose.

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Well said, Larry and Bob.
I agree...ignore the troll...he will be gone soon.
I know we all have made that promise, but we have been duped by his rhetoric and accusations, and we feel the need to respond.
I don't think so.
The only response to nonsense is: nothing.

Thanks Bob for doing your best Paul Harvey, and telling "the rest of the story". It just reinforces my point that there are several citizens that could help bring this town some needed  knowledge and experience. Instead, we watch as people are appointed to committees and boards in an effort to further the agenda of a group of leaders who no longer want to be "unpaid volunteers". In the meantime, good citizens who want to volunteer and give back to the town are left shaking their heads.

Had enough Wareham?

Commonsense,
I now have a list of citizens who have either applied or actually been interviewed. Most of these citizens have vast knowledge of the charter, MGL, areas of expertise that would benefit the town, and just happen to disagree with the agenda of the "good ole boy" Selectmen. Want to guess how many have been appointed or allowed on boards or committees? ZERO.

Correct me if my memory is failing, but didn't the Selectmen beg for volunteers? Did they really mean volunteers who support their agenda of secrecy and changing the government?

Had enough Wareham?

I like that Had Enough Wareham? Larry.
When will the t-shirts be for sale?

I drive by that sign every single day 128. I witnessed lies coming out of a Selectmen's mouth. I saw a good man fight to keep his business going while the "good ole boy" network rolled out every possible roadblock. If you want to know how my eyes were opened, that is what made me realize there is something wrong with the leaders of this town.

Had enough Wareham?

The Mission Statement of the Wareham Board of Health is "dedicated to the prevention of disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts and the promulgation and enforcement of local and state regulations. Our mission and purpose is to promote and protect public health by providing disease awareness and prevention, instituting programs and providing services to improve the general health, physical, mental, and the social well-being of the citizens in the Town of Wareham."

My application and resume state that I have committed the past 10 years of employment, service and my education toward public health and the higher education of health professionals (locally and internationally).  I am a transplant to Wareham where I chose to move and raise a family and commute four hours a day in order to do so.  What in my resume leads one to believe that I am unable to be a useful member to the BOH?  I am volunteering because I feel that Wareham can be more and should be a home to people who may only know of Wareham as a town they pass on their way to the Cape. 

Mr. Brady stated that he left public service in order to preserve his private life.  I am left wondering why he would question my application publically (in this blog) but not at the BOS where I would have readily defended myself and my application. I do hope to serve the town of Wareham without prejudice and with an open mind...as I did the day I moved to Wareham.  I just hope the excitement I felt a week ago when I was appointed returns.  Reading this blog really made me rethink my decision to serve - or should I just go back to being just a person who pays their taxes and commutes to Boston everyday so those blogging about the 'ol boy networks have something to blog about.

Thank you!  I guess that is what I get for "googling" myself:)  I just wanted to send something regarding my appointment to those I work with and to note an additional service component I had taken on to the College leadership and this commentary was the first thing that popped up, to my surprise.  The commute is well worth it when I pull in the drive way and feel the ocean breeze during our short summer months.

I also congratulate you on your appointment. Mr. Irish.

However you need to understand your old boy network comment is offensive and out of line. It would make me think that you have spent far to much time reading and believing the writing of a man who  does not reside here and  seems hell bent on keeping this town at war. Perhaps before you pass judgement on people you should get to know them first.Have you ever sat with Mr. Brady or Mr. Mcdonald and listened to thier side of the story? I can't speak for them but I am quite sure that If you ever chose to reach out and ask to sit down for a cup of coffee and chat they would be more than happy to do so.

Many of those that you refer to are citizens that were born and raised here and had dedicated many hours of service to this community through both volunteer work and on boards and committees. Many have been paid disrespect and have had thier reputations called into question by This so called journalist and this current BOS. Many of the accusations only backed by hearsay and no real proof. Thier only crime being that they had done thier service under the previous Board and not this one. And regaurdless of the opinions of the current cast of characters in charge these people care very deeply for the community they live in.

So while I have to admit you do sound like you may be more qualified for the position on the BOH. You must also appreciate why Mr.Brady is upset. The message that this BOS seems to send over and over again is that regaurdless of whether or not you are a resident of Wareham. Regaurdless of wether or not you are a registered voter and taxpayer here, If you openly oppose thier agenda or you do not support them YOU WILL NOT BE APPOINTED TO A BOARD OR COMMITEE PERIOD.

I watched the meeting last Tuesday when you were appointed.It also did not go unoticed by me that the BOH had made a recommendation for a 2nd associate postion on the Board. A postion that I am sure Mr. Brady would have accepted. The BOS, Mrs. Donahue in particular chose instead to refuse to appoint Mr. Brady to that position, and at the same time deny the request of the BOH. How can that action be taken any other way but politically motivated. You refer to an old boy network, But would this not make this board the new boy network?

You openly admit that you have moved here recently. Welcome to Wareham it is a wonderful town. If the only picture of Wareham's political past that you have is one that has been painted by this current board or the opinionated writings of a local news paper writer. Then I would respectfully ask that you speak with some people that you may consider to be part of that past. After they tell you thier veiw of the past Your view of it may change a bit. I was always raised to believe that there is  two sides to every story and it is not until you have heard both sides that you can find the truth.

Unfortunately, I am easy to reach as well. I do share the commute that Ms. Irish shares, so that limits my time.

Again, congratulations on your appointment.