Local News: Fitchburg, MA

1 2 3

Fire Kills Nine in Mississippi

Afghanistan

Afghan War Claims Canadian Soldiers and a Journalist

North Korea

North Korea Bans Use of Foreign Currency

Fitchburg

22°F

Jul 1, 2009 | Posted by: roboblogger

Fitchburg City Hall removing handicapped ramp for cycle race

Full story: Sentinel & Enterprise

City officials confirmed Tuesday that a temporary handicapped-accessible ramp in front of City Hall will be removed for this week's 50th annual Fitchburg Longsjo Classic cycling race.

Read All 21 Comments

Comments

Showing posts 1 - 20 of21

< prev page

next page >

Go to last post| Jump to page:

Wes

AOL

Judged:

So, hoopla takes priority over disabled people's safety. Something wrong here.

Positive Voice

San Rafael, CA

Hey Wes? Lighten up, will you? Handicapped accessing the building over the 4th weekend? They are putting the thing back up after the race?? Somehow you had to know, people would find SOMETHING wrong with anyting this city does, even trying to look better for the event??!! How long before we all get fed up with the complaining and second guessing a small minority of citizens in this community enjoy voicing, and just tell them to shut up and get a life? We are in the worse economic situation ever experienced in this city, and no amount of belly aching or crying in your beer is going to make that change. Suck it up, pull yourself together, and be a productive member of the solution, not a stone throwing chucker from the cheap seats....

Cost

Boston, MA

Positive Voice wrote:

Hey Wes? Lighten up, will you? Handicapped accessing the building over the 4th weekend? They are putting the thing back up after the race?? Somehow you had to know, people would find SOMETHING wrong with anyting this city does, even trying to look better for the event??!! How long before we all get fed up with the complaining and second guessing a small minority of citizens in this community enjoy voicing, and just tell them to shut up and get a life? We are in the worse economic situation ever experienced in this city, and no amount of belly aching or crying in your beer is going to make that change. Suck it up, pull yourself together, and be a productive member of the solution, not a stone throwing chucker from the cheap seats....

Okay, but how much money was wasted, first for materials and time to have it installed, now to tear it down, and again to have it put back until the real ramp is completed?
In addition, I think it makes the city look ridiculous, all for the sake of a few nice pictures. It is what it is. How about cleaning up the blight in the rest of the city? This really shows where the priorities lie. Make it look good.....perception is everything.... for outsiders. The rest of us know what it is really like in this town. Not a fairy tale.

Positive Voice

San Rafael, CA

It is being done at no cost by the contractor, who is late delivering the permanant ramp. Win/win....

ADA

Hudson, MA

Judged:

Positive Voice wrote:

It is being done at no cost by the contractor, who is late delivering the permanant ramp. Win/win....

"Positive Voice" please tell us what is "positive" about discrimination?"

What discrimination

Fitchburg, MA

The building is CLOSED the entire time the ramp will be down! So no one, handicap or otherwise will have a need to access it!

Mike from Leominster

Since: Mar 09

330

Leominster, MA

ISP: East Hartford, CT

Boy people will just complain about anything they can I guess.

Also, way to grandstand Tran. Have you looked out your freaking window in the last month?

WHAT ABOUT US

Fitchburg, MA

Wes wrote:

So, hoopla takes priority over disabled people's safety. Something wrong here.

quiet crab...

WHAT ABOUT US

Fitchburg, MA

Cost wrote:

<quoted text>
Okay, but how much money was wasted, first for materials and time to have it installed, now to tear it down, and again to have it put back until the real ramp is completed?
In addition, I think it makes the city look ridiculous, all for the sake of a few nice pictures. It is what it is. How about cleaning up the blight in the rest of the city? This really shows where the priorities lie. Make it look good.....perception is everything.... for outsiders. The rest of us know what it is really like in this town. Not a fairy tale.

quiet crab...

WHAT ABOUT US

Fitchburg, MA

ADA wrote:

<quoted text>
"Positive Voice" please tell us what is "positive" about discrimination?"

quiet crab...

I think

Brookline, NH

ADA wrote:

<quoted text>
"Positive Voice" please tell us what is "positive" about discrimination?"

It's very positivie when it's against whining idiots.

You know, like those that complain about being denied access to a locked door on a closed building for a couple days once in a lifetime.

HERBIE

Boston, MA

Judged:

There's more to this story that just removing a handicapped ramp.....Someone F'd up...plain and simple.

kllrloop

Lynnfield, MA

Judged:

These complaints are truly some of the funniest comments ever... keep up the good work everyone!!!

Cost2

Boston, MA

WHAT ABOUT US wrote:

<quoted text>
quiet crab...

I'll take my right to crab any day.

This city never seems aware of how silly it looks. It's all-important that in front of City Hall looks great for the race. Again, I ask, what about the rest of the city? I think of people seeing those great pictures and wanting to come here. Then I think of them getting here and thinking "Wow, this place sure is NOTHING like the photos" and wondering why they even bothered. I've had that experience more than once when traveling. Some places live up to their PR, but a lot of them do not. I never return to the ones that don't, but do spend time and money to return to the ones that really have something to offer.

Photos that market the city to outsiders will only bring them in once. We need something in this city that will make people want to stay.

O-So-Lo-Mio

Fitchburg, MA

Judged:

Positive Voice wrote:

It is being done at no cost by the contractor, who is late delivering the permanant ramp. Win/win....

Finally, some one with a good answer...a "temporary ramp" is not allowed in a public building...or in a residence built with a legal building permit. My suggestion is to get the permanent ramp installed soon, so the contractor will not have to do the work 3 times. This is a non issue that should not have even been reported. The Sentinel is too close to City Hall.

Silent Mahority

Westminster, MA

Judged:

Cost wrote:

<quoted text>
Okay, but how much money was wasted, first for materials and time to have it installed, now to tear it down, and again to have it put back until the real ramp is completed?
In addition, I think it makes the city look ridiculous, all for the sake of a few nice pictures. It is what it is. How about cleaning up the blight in the rest of the city? This really shows where the priorities lie. Make it look good.....perception is everything.... for outsiders. The rest of us know what it is really like in this town. Not a fairy tale.

If I may further your comment concerning the blight that the city of Fitchburg has become... I think they should have left the ugly plywood ramp protruding from the entrance to the most important building in the city, that being City Hall. It might garnish some sympathy on the part of our legislators on Beacon Hill, and result in more state funds being directed Fitchburg's way. Too bad for the missed opportunity, since Fitchburg will now be portrayed as picturesque little town with a beautiful downtown. As you noted "Cost;" reality will set in when out-of-towners come and see the reality for themselves.

Robert J Kozloski

Medway, MA

I think it is a great idea to take down that ugly ramp. I think Fitchburg must have the ugliest city hall entrance in the state. That door, just installed, is hidious.

wow

South Portland, ME

Your an idiot. Trying to make something out of nothing. In case you weren't aware, City Hall is closed on July 4th. Just like most businesses. On Monday July 6th, the ramp will be back, at no cost to the city so you can roll right on in.

get a life!

ADA wrote:

<quoted text>
"Positive Voice" please tell us what is "positive" about discrimination?"

WHAT ABOUT US

Fitchburg, MA

Cost2 wrote:

<quoted text>
I'll take my right to crab any day.
This city never seems aware of how silly it looks. It's all-important that in front of City Hall looks great for the race. Again, I ask, what about the rest of the city? I think of people seeing those great pictures and wanting to come here. Then I think of them getting here and thinking "Wow, this place sure is NOTHING like the photos" and wondering why they even bothered. I've had that experience more than once when traveling. Some places live up to their PR, but a lot of them do not. I never return to the ones that don't, but do spend time and money to return to the ones that really have something to offer.
Photos that market the city to outsiders will only bring them in once. We need something in this city that will make people want to stay.

You people are all so moronic, it really is a waste of your time to complain about this. THE CITY HALL IS CLOSED DURING THE TIME THE RAMP WILL BE DOWN! So just go find something else to complain about - will ya? There is no access to the building for the general public during this time anyways - handicapped or not.

Fed Up

Concord, MA

WHAT ABOUT US wrote:

<quoted text>
You people are all so moronic, it really is a waste of your time to complain about this. THE CITY HALL IS CLOSED DURING THE TIME THE RAMP WILL BE DOWN! So just go find something else to complain about - will ya? There is no access to the building for the general public during this time anyways - handicapped or not.

Quit making sense, will ya. It irritates the ignorant liberal "its all about me" crowd that can't take the time to read the entire article, or even think that this will be going on during a HOLIDAY WEEKEND when the freaking place is closed anyway.

	Would you like us to alert you when someone adds a comment?
	(registration is not required)

Showing posts 1 - 20 of21

< prev page

next page >

Go to last post| Jump to page:

Type in your comments to post to the forum

Name
(appears on your post)

Comments

Type the numbers you see in the image on the right:

Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator. Send us your feedback.

Other Recent Fitchburg Discussions

Topic	Updated	Last By	Comments
Defending Wong against the glare of criticism a...	19 min	patsy	39
Customer says business hasn't delivered - Senti...	1 hr	former employee	35
District attorney probing shooting incident - S...	3 hr	JN Fitchburg	21
Fitchburg Councilor Thomas Conry files petition...	3 hr	J_in_Ward_1	53
Consultant probing Fitchburg police issues: Let...	4 hr	Here we go a...	194
Editorial - Sentinel & Enterprise	5 hr	Yah	2
Hospital probes mental patient's escape	7 hr	Duhh	1

See all threads in the Fitchburg forum »

Do you support Obama's Health Care Plan? Vote now on the Topix health care issue page.

2002 Ford Ranger XLT

$10,500 | 89,196 miles
Red, AUTO 4.0L V6 FI SOHC, 4X4, 6...
2006 Hyundai Tiburon GS

$12,990 | 49,070 miles
2 Doors, Moonlit Blue, AUTO 4SPD,...