THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM VIRGINIA CALCUTTI appeared in the 1/16/14 edition of THE GAZETTE; it is re-printed here with permission and concerns the recent Slippen Raskob switch. See below.
You may also have an interest in the BRIAN POWERS letter here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/gazette-brian-powers-letter-slippen.html
VIRGINIA CALCUTTI, 1/16/14 GAZETTE
To the editor:
Congratulations to Mayor Weigman on his so called discreet (why?) search for a replacement for Mr. Paul Rosen, who had served as our Village Prosecutor since 1990.
He didn't even have the courtesy to inform Mr.Rosen himself that he wasn't going to appoint him for another term (What a guy!). He had Village Manager Abe Zambrano call him just before Christmas to inform him that he would not be appointed to another one year term as the Mayor wanted to appoint someone else (According to the Gazette, Mr Rosen found out from staff in the village court's office that Mr. Raskob was being appointed).
Sure the Mayor wanted to appoint someone else. He had Mr. Raskob waiting to step in and take over. I don't believe one word of the lengthy story he gave or the explanation given in the Gazette. Does he really want us to believe that no one else knew about his plans other than Manager Zambrano?
The Mayor doesn't make a move without Trustee Ann Gallelli and he claims no one knew. Hogwash! How did they start their search? Where did the names of the candidates come from? The Village claims the job requires 7hours a day for two days a week and currently pays $24,555 a year. Mr. Raskob should not be receiving the same salary as Mr. Rosen. Usually newly hired (appointed) people are hired at less money thereby saving money. Not this village. If someone making $125,000/year leaves, they bring in the next person at $125,000 or more. This happens because our Village Manager and our Village Board are very generous with the taxpayers money and, in addition they don't have a clue how it should work.
You can bet that Mr. Raskob will now join the New York State Retirement System and the village will claim he is working seven (7) hours a day, two days a week. It is my understanding this will obligate the Village to also pay into his retirement. I congratulate Mr.Zambrano for the wonderful job he does with keeping this Board happy. Whatever they want, he delivers regardless of cost to the taxpayers.
The bottom line is this. The Mayor can appoint anyone he wants to. He does this by surrounding himself with his own supporters. However, he should handle it with some kind of professionalism which this village lacks entirely.
Mr. Rosen I wish you the best and I know there are many who thank you for your many years of service.
Virginia Calcutti
The bottom line is this. The Mayor can appoint anyone he wants to. He does this by surrounding himself with his own supporters. However, he should handle it with some kind of professionalism which this village lacks entirely.
Mr. Rosen I wish you the best and I know there are many who thank you for your many years of service.
Virginia Calcutti
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YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN A PROPOSAL TO EXTEND VILLAGE TRUSTEE TERMS FROM TWO TO FOUR YEARS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/croton-dems-propose-increase-of-trustee.html
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN A PROPOSAL TO EXTEND VILLAGE TRUSTEE TERMS FROM TWO TO FOUR YEARS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/croton-dems-propose-increase-of-trustee.html
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