MARTINO DISSES PUBLIC AGAIN

In yet another example of the contempt Hyde Park Supervisor Tom Martino has for residents, he has called for yet another "special meeting" of the town board for this Friday at 1PM. That would be the Friday before the big Labor Day weekend, when many people are on vacation or going away for the last big summer weekend. Remember Martino just had another "special meeting" on Tuesday to vote on sewer warrants, not exactly an emergency item. The purpose of Friday's meeting is to vote on Martino's choice for the new Comptroller's position. (She's a Hyde Park resident who used to work at the Chase bank branch in town.) The reason the cowardly and sneaky Martino has called the meeting for such an inconvenient time is obvious. He doesn't want anyone there or any public discussion. Remember this guy fired Joann Lown at another weekday afternoon "special meeting" while she was out of town visiting her ill father. Martino and his gang of four thugs have no shame and no scruples. They like doing business behind closed doors. It also costs the town money every time he convenes one of these phony meetings. (The lawyer isn't working for free) Hopefully some folks will come out Friday and remind him of that.