Snowmageddon? Rainmageddon? Pshaw!
We've got a citizens group for that (from city council notes):
"Former Councilman Matt Fahey, 36 Franklin Avenue, spoke on the development of a Citizens’ Volunteer Corp that would help people in need during times of emergency. The group (Rye Community Emergency Response Team) asks that the Council petition the State representatives to provide liability protection for volunteers. He outlined the issues discussed by the group including training, networking, communication, establishment of shelters, and issues of confidentiality. They are looking to file as either a 501c(3) or 501c(4) organization; have elected officers and hope to accomplish goals by June."
Hey Matt, could you guys help with weather like this?:
Fahey,
And you did not answer my question..."Did Pickup sign up for this yet"??
Certainly our City Manager is on board???
Posted by: AboveAvg.Citizen | February 06, 2013 at 03:31 PM
Matt,
I commend and support you for your efforts. Could you please tell me what your position is on the City of Rye allowing Hen Islanders to collect and store over thirty thousand gallons of stagnant water on Hen Island. Do you feel that there is any potential threat to Rye residents as a result of this practice? Please review the attached Video ( which addresses the issue in detail )before you respond.
http://vimeo.com/47034186
Posted by: Ray Tartaglione | February 06, 2013 at 01:39 PM
Curious Tom, Wry Record -
I look forward to meeting you both in person this Saturday, at 10 AM, at the Rye Rec Center to hear your thoughts on how we might be better prepared for the next disaster. Hopefully, we won't see another superstorm like Sandy, ever, but hope is never an effective risk management strategy... nor is complaining about the past.
Posted by: Matt Fahey | February 06, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Matt, this is an issue on which I've been focused since the floods in 2006. "Every man for himself" isn't much of a plan. Although the Rye Caring Committee does an excellent job helping individual families recover from being flooded out of their homes, it is a good idea to take preemptive measures to the extent possible. The Rye Nature Center and the Little Garden Club are working on getting native trees replanted which is an important means of retaining top soil and absorbing flood waters. Are you thinking about changing your stance on "private property" and the "right" to clear cut trees in light of our recent flood and the mass destruction of the few trees that remain in the face of a solid decade of development? It doesn't make a lot of sense to defend the right to Belgian Block your front lawn and rip out old growth oak trees because 2,600 square feet seems "cramped" then work to prepare for the increased run off that results. Isn't that closing the proverbial barn door after you defended citizens' "right" to let out their cows? CERT training is vital to our city, I agree, but it has to be part of a more comprehensive effort to mitigate the effects of increasingly extreme weather. Otherwise it's an ineffective Plan B.
Posted by: Charmian Neary | February 06, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Matt,
Didn't you manage Doug French's campaign?
Posted by: Curious Tom | February 06, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Matt:
I was wondering what your thoughts were on why French, Pickup and the current Republican majority Rye City Council ignored Judge Carey's numerous pleas for the last 2+ years to form this community emergency "Response Team."
Are the Police, Fire and DPW unions a part of the discussions as to the scope of this Godzilla fighting "Response Team" as you refer to it?
Posted by: TheWryRecord | February 06, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Matt I wouldn't pay much attention to our latest hidey-hole fraud “Curious Tom” here. He’s just lofting the latest political speculation talked about quietly by various moral cowards around town. As one who’s personally done the opposite of sitting back and complaining (about widespread city corruption) I am fully supportive of someone finally taking charge and getting a CVC properly established. You’ll find a strong opposite party ally in Judge Carey.
Posted by: tedc | February 06, 2013 at 09:56 AM
Curious Tom -
Interesting that you're so fascinated about events that happened over ten years ago. Let me know if you want details about other events, further back in my life... I'm sure I could dig up my college transcripts, high school records, elementary school evaluations. Nice to know I have fans out there who are infatuated.
As to whether or not I'll run for City Council... I'd hate to spoil your surprise!
And you didn't answer my question - would you like to join in the effort to make Rye a safer and more secure place before, during, and after a disaster? Or are you the type to sit back, and do nothing but complain?
Posted by: Matt Fahey | February 06, 2013 at 09:11 AM
Matt Fakey,
Did Pickup sign up yet, after all, now that Suzanna is gone he is the Leader on all Safety issues???
Posted by: AboveAvg.Citizen | February 06, 2013 at 08:22 AM
@ Matt Fahey- When did you realize you wouldn't be able to fulfill the commitment of the Rye Fire Department? Surely you were aware of your work hours for your job, the demands of the Department, and the potential conflict prior to joining.
Also, you didn't answer my question. Are you planning to run for political office this year? If so, will you run for Councilman or Mayor? Which political party? I heard you had a "falling out" with the Republicans. I'm curious. Thanks.
Posted by: Curious Tom | February 05, 2013 at 05:19 PM