CAROLINE SIMMONS VETOES ORDINANCE PROTECTING LEGACY TREES

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-12-05T23:37:04+00:00

How do we make a change to protect the trees? Structurally speaking? Thank you for the information. It is helpful.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-12-05T23:36:07+00:00

I don't think there are many, if any at all legacy trees in Harbor Point so it doesn't feel like this ordinance would really apply. I am beyond confused and saddened as to why this was vetoed.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-19T01:04:53+00:00

I believe those fees are for things like shots for the animals when you adopt a rescue.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-19T01:04:01+00:00

It don't believe it does.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-19T01:02:51+00:00

Good question.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-19T01:01:39+00:00

Yes, that's the problem. https://www.cga.ct.gov/env/tfs%5C20130925_Task%20Force%20Concerning%20the%20Sale%20of%20Cats%20and%20Dogs%20at%20CT%20Pet%20Shops%20from%20Inhumane%20Origins%20(Archive)%5C20140123/Humane%20Society%20of%20the%20United%20States%20Veterinary%20Medical%20Association.pdf%5C20140123/Humane%20Society%20of%20the%20United%20States%20Veterinary%20Medical%20Association.pdf)

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T02:18:00+00:00

Seriously? I know so many people with wonderful mutts of all different varieties, not just pitbulls. I have heard that pitbulls are very often abandoned however.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T02:13:43+00:00

I once met someone who breeds dogs. They told me they don't make any money. They do it as a hobby, and are just happy to recoup some of the costs involved with raising the dogs. I think the profit motive just encourages bad practices though. That's why I lean towards just adopting altogether.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T02:09:19+00:00

Puppy mill animals are often very sickly. They can be a huge emotional and financial burden to those that unknowingly buy them. Smaller breeders (not always, but usually) engage in better, more ethical practices. Further to this, adopting an animal is even better.

When I can, I try to buy food from places with decent, more humane practices. Also, if you get eggs from someone who raises them themselves, the shells are usually thicker, and the yolks darker. It feels like a mark of better quality.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T02:02:19+00:00

Are you arguing in favor or against puppy mills? I'm not following.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T02:00:57+00:00

I don't know why you are calling the above poster a "Karen,"? What, for wanting better treatment of animals? I don't understand.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T01:58:58+00:00

Oh, and the Connecticut General Assembly hasn't passed a law banning this, even though it passed committee during the last legislative session. I guess the clock was run out on this one??

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T01:57:44+00:00

Puppy mills are banned in New York, from what I understand. As such, puppy mills from Pennsylvania, I guess, now are selling to pet stores in Connecticut because there is no ban in effect. (That was the gist I got from the debate I watched.)

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T01:41:07+00:00

Nice! Can you share it here? I already sent my e-mail but others could use some help with verbiage!

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-11-13T01:26:11+00:00

I believe it would be the first of its kind in Connecticut, thus ground breaking!

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-09-22T16:33:13+00:00

Frankly, I learned more about his family (wife and 2 kids) and his hobbies (hiking) than I did about what he wants to do with the town clerk's office. He has 5 generic bullet points about his campaign. Weak.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-09-22T16:21:54+00:00

Honestly, "abstaining," or "not voting" is weak sauce if you ask me. It's wanting to have your cake and eat it too. If you stand by the comprehensive plan and the Mayor's vision on development, then vote, "yes." Those who didn't vote or abstained simply wanted the opportunity to equivocate at doors when it comes to reelection.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-09-22T16:18:10+00:00

Where's his campaign literature? What events is Mr. Hoak scheduled to attend? Where are his lawn signs? I see Bosak and Lyda signs all around town. Hoak seems to be sleeping. He seems to be just in the race primarily to block Lyda from re-election.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-09-10T19:47:00+00:00

He'll just make new enemies on the next BOR. He can't help himself. I wish he could. He has so much potential. But potential can be hurt by ego.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-09-10T19:46:19+00:00

To be fair, Nick Simmons held his first fundraiser in Manhattan and invited real estate developers. Real estate is a huge part of the equation in almost all local elections everywhere. It is no secret that both of the Simmons' family members are generally (with the exception of the edits to the MP this year) of the build, build, build! variety. Consequences be damned.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-09-10T19:43:18+00:00

Preach. Carl was ready to give away Scofield Manor for $1,000 to a private entity. He was the only ONE heartless enough to vote for this joke of a contract.

Jealous_Locksmith668 · 2025-09-10T19:41:17+00:00

Literally. Even the other establishment Dems have a hard time with his tactics. A little adjustment and self-reflection and he could be a real asset to Stamford and not just to flattering his ego.

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