Tag Archives: Tim Coffey

Report card for the Mayor – Part II

When the Merry-Go-Round’s old friend, the late William F. Buckley Jr., founded the National Review, he described its mission as being to “stand athwart history, yelling Stop.” There undoubtedly were some who voted for Trish Spencer last fall because they … Continue reading

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Give thanks, Ms. Spencer

The Merry-Go-Round hopes that Mayor-elect Trish Spencer saved something – say, a turkey gizzard – for Ron Cowan from her Thanksgiving dinner.  And maybe a soupçon of cranberry relish for Tim Lewis, too. Were it not for the two developers … Continue reading

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As Bay Farm goes, . . .

Can Frank Matarrese beat the IAFF Local 689 slate out of a seat on Council by counting on Bay Farm Island voters to give him a come-from-behind victory? The answer is “Yes,” if two conditions are met: Mr. Matarrese stays … Continue reading

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