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Hoff: Getting 'Trapped' by Senator Fasano is 'Unethical'

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This Morning while I as an interested East Haven Resident attended the Ribbon cutting ceremony of The Shoreline Greenway Trail located by D.C. Moore School I had an interesting thing occur. I was there simply as spectator to watch and take part in East Haven history,walk the new trail and enjoy the morning.

However,..After the ceremony things did indeed change as State Senator Leonard Fasano approached me and standing in my face in a confrontational manner Senator Fasano stated that he has heard I had a question for him.

Keeping my composure and being respective of his office I informed him that I did however today's event was not the place to discuss this matter. I had mentioned that perhaps in one of his blogs would be the best place he then snapped at me and said I don't blog I do press releases.

He leaned in and moved forward toward me and began speaking focusing his eyes on me in the same manner a hunter would focus on their prey.

Since there was no removing myself from the situation as I now felt trapped,..I directly asked The Senator as respectively as I could if his office had ever profitted from the Foxon Quarry.

Senator Fasano informed me that his office had indeed advocated on behalf of the Quarry Operators and had acceptted money as paymet for Services rendered.

I then asked about the Blue Stone that had been hauled out of there and the Senator informed me that there was indeed very little Blue Stone in the Quarry.

I told him how I had sat in one gentlemens house nearby the Quarry and felt the power of one of the blasts from the Quarry as it shook the residents house with such force it felt like an earthquake had taaken place.

Senator Fasano then scoffed and said well had anyone every filed a lawsuit?

I stated I was unsure about the status of any lawsuits but thinking about it now as State Senator it would seem to me that if any lawsuits had been filed he surely would have known about it as his office was profitting by representing the Quarry Developers.

I firmly acknowledge that His office representing The Quarry  Operators against the residents at a point in time when he was serving as State Senator and suppossed to be representing the residents of East Haven is unethical to say the least.

I also firmly believe that trapping an East Haven Resident in the way that I was trapped by The Senator this morning is unethical and as it is well known that I have a seizure disorder which can be brought on by stress that Senator Fasano not only disrespected and tried to intimidate a East Haven resident by becoming confrontational but that he could have caused and unsafe medical situation to occur.

But then is it any wonder The Senator would stoop to such tactics as he was accompanied by Mayor Joe Maturo a man who just months ago was disrepecting our latino residents in a well publicized incident.

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Not Guido May 19, 2013 at 10:11 am
I agree Jack is a good man. He however needs to better explain his financial problems. ForeclosureRead More doesn't go forward due to a mistake. Stand up and tell the truth. If you fell behind and got back on track tell us.
Sam Giglio May 18, 2013 at 04:41 pm
Jack is a good and decent man, He would be an asset to this Town if Elected to serve as our Mayor.Read More With that said we look forward to a new beginning in East Haven, One that can set the path to a new vision for the Residents who live here now and the ones yet to come. Yes its easy to say I like Jack
Richard Poulton May 18, 2013 at 03:53 pm
Gene, Jack is your party's pick, so what else are you to say. As to Jack, if he is anything likeRead More his father he IS a good man. But being just a good man doesn't cut it in todays small world politics. Jack has issues he needs to explain and I am sure when he time comes he will. But as to this article, I wouldn't expect anything else from the SHADOW. Wouldn't want him backing me for anything.
Richard Poulton May 19, 2013 at 08:24 am
I asked the question and you gave me the answer I was looking for, and I thank you for that. As toRead More the rest of your dribble, doesn't deserve a response for EVERYONR knows all about the true Gene aka ******** Ruocco.
Gene Ruocco May 18, 2013 at 04:24 pm
Richard, the Mayor kicked the CEO of the company that had the contract out of his office less than aRead More month after he won the election. The contract was with the town not the BOE. And if you think the only thing to check is if the panels are dirty, then it isn't worth answering you. A large investment of tax dollars was made and it is paying off with lower electric bills. The systems delivering these savings need to be checked, that is why people who were smart enough to sign a maintenance agreement did just that. Ask the BOE how the chiller replacement is going at the High School; due to lack of maintenance they lost two chillers that should have lasted at least 10 to 15 more years. Penny wise and dollar foolish is what this is all about, not the election year, but what else could we expect from you Richard. You have become the cheer leader of the administration.
Richard Poulton May 18, 2013 at 03:58 pm
Boy, you just know it's an election year. Gene, one question, when was this contract stopped?Read More Just now or some time ago, but seeing its getting "close' to November you just thought you would bring this up. Besides, shouldn't your question be aimed at the B of E, not the Mayor. And what is to be maintained anyway beside washing the panals now and then? You just keep us all informed now Gene.
Anne Santello May 16, 2013 at 06:31 pm
Thanks Richard. Allison...I know that street is crazy!! I was just saying that the van makes theRead More stop sign so hard to see. I wish they would put a cop there too. Unfortunately, things don't get attention until something bad happens.
AllisonWonderland Beckert May 16, 2013 at 05:58 pm
Please, a parked Van you are worrying about???? Every Morning in that same area of Chidsey,Read More Thompson, Prospect. etc, Cars, Trucks etc. Blast thru the Stop Signs and continue on their merry way. I'd worry about the kids walking to the bus stops and school being run down by these careless drivers... EVERY DAY I SEE IT !!!! I wish the Police Department would put an unmarked car in the area.. The Town of East Haven would be rich from ALL the Fines !!!!!
Richard Poulton May 16, 2013 at 05:47 pm
Anne, go to town clerks office and get a copy of Town Codes, Article ll, Section 12-16 and 12-17.Read More Section 12-17 defines an abandoned M/V as any M/V which is "inoperatable", or unregistered and is left in one location for a continuous period of more than 24 hours. Then call the Chiefs office and hit him with that. If nothing happens go to next Town Council meeting and during general public comments ask WHY nothing is done when complaint is made. Good luck.
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Carole May 19, 2013 at 03:47 pm
My son, Skyler Alsever wrote the script, and acted in the film. He is interested in film making inRead More addition to his computer engineering future. He will go places with his promising future. We are very proud of him.
CitizenVoice May 15, 2013 at 03:06 am
"Nature will reclaim what we took from it in past years." I guess there is one thing weRead More agree on. And it started to sound good until the "government will make me whole, no matter what...." Political trip-wire. I have always felt no one should be allowed to claim or build on shoreline land within a mile of the water, with the exception of ports, on either coast. If it all were National Park lands... if only that decision was made way back when the land was pure and clean... the present and future wouldn't be as nightmarish as it inevitably will be. Only 50 years ago, when I was a very small child, I remember chasing all kinds of sea creatures (crabs, sea horses, star fish) around Silver Sands beach while my Dad caught a bushel of flounder. Where are they now? Yup, I'm a "Tree-Hugger" and, as outrageous as such a plan would be, I would throw all my energy behind a plan to de-populate the shoreline.
Richard Poulton May 14, 2013 at 07:10 pm
In the neigborhood of 135 words and you said what? Nature will reclaim what we took from it inRead More past years. Storms will happen, gee thats news, build a home on the shore line and it maybe lost due to a storm, power will be lost for awhile, OH my God. Far too much traffic, what are we to do? Update a plan for what purpose, the government will make me whole no matter what I do or what circumstance I put myself into. Give me a break! Like the old saying goes. **** happens, deal with it.