New Haven Independent

Posted by: Webblog 1 | April 11, 2008 5:24 PM

"A city made the announcement issued Friday quoted city traffic chief Michael Piscitelli describing the scope of the upcoming review: ""Over the course of the next week and a half we will review all policies and procedures related to our towing program involving outstanding parking violations, unpaid tax bills and police matters. "This is an opportunity to consolidate all of our documents and rules into one firm citywide policy that makes it clear to everyone involved that no exceptions are acceptable."

That is a quick response Mayor, However, a review of an already completed review conducted last year after the incidents of towing on private church property on a Sunday, and where TJ C.J. Cuticello was nearly run over by a irate scofflaw's vehicle, both triggered a review then by Piscitelli. He was the traffic czar at the time and was to have instituted new policies and procedures then.

So what do we call this one a reversed review of the review??

What are you going to do about Kimber's back taxes, his unpaid tickets and his failure to obtain a building permit for the construction of the addition to his church on Brewster street?

Is this favoritism or what? Be consistent.

What are you going to do about State Marshal Peter Criscuolo, who was insubordinate to the order given by Piscitelli. Finally, why should Piscitelli perform the review, he performed the review last year and failed.

Solution:

Bring back Brian McGraft at least when he calls a tow it's a tow and no quarter given.

Posted by: bugupit | April 11, 2008 8:08 PM

It's been about ten years since Boise Kimber was bounced from Hazel Street Development Corp after financial misdeeds only to have Paul Bass report, months later, that the DeStefano City Hall was still paying him, no longer through CDBG and the dev corp but by then, wasn't it some kind of special consulting role --- technical assistance to HSDC or something?

How does BK still have this amount of power, that on his word a State Marshall... STATE Marshall ---- you know from the newly depoliticized State Marshall service (the one from which the town Democratic Party chair carries a badge) would order the car released, twice.

Does Mr. Clean elections want clean government?
He must put his faith in Jesus and cut the good Reverand loose. Good move to halt the program, but how did it go bad? Who selected the Marshalls for this lucrative gig?

Why is BK a Fire Commissioner -- who lost his Chairmanship after too many Paul Bass reported antics? Because Mayor DeStefano made him one. Paul, please list for us the DeStefano City Hall mantles that adorn Rev. Boise Kimber.

Posted by: Joe McEwen | April 12, 2008 7:33 AM

State Marshals in cahoots with politically connected? No kidding. For example, Criscuolo is one of Destefano's pals - just google him and you'll see it. Criscuolo is Democratic Town Chairman in North Haven .... HA full investigation should take place and the State should get involved.

Posted by: realdeal | April 12, 2008 7:59 AM

I read the marshall was only verbally repremanded rather than being terminated doing city business.
I can not imagine him being terminated since he is one of the greatest fundraisers of the mayor.

Posted by: for what it is worth | April 12, 2008 2:21 PM

Does Kimber live in New Haven?

The SUV belongs to his church, First Calvary.

Kimber hasn't had a car in his name in this city for at least a decade, according to the city's online tax rolls. The church, in contrast, has had several cars.

Posted by: walt bradley | April 12, 2008 9:53 PM

Why does a church or a man of god need to drive a GMC Yukon anyway? Christ walked in sandals, wore simple clothes and most certianly would have paid his parking fines. The man is a charlatan, and the administration appears to have a penchant for corruption.

Posted by: david streever | April 14, 2008 10:28 AM

For what it is worth:

Kimber rushing out & yelling at them isn't really proof of much. Sitting at Lulus on a weekday, seeing all the tow truck action going on, I've seen tons of cars get out of being towed after the truck was ready to go.... mostly just because the drivers didn't want to deal with the guy yelling at them....

Is it politically motivated, or just the usual old thing?

Posted by: Your Tax Dollars at Work | April 14, 2008 10:35 AM

Rev. has been a BMIC (Big Man In City Hall) for many years. He has commandeered great respect from various officeholders right up to the top. Why? It's a puzzlement!

Rev. is uncommonly adroit and has had great staying power. Has he fallen?

Will the Mayor now dump another cooperator and close political friend to protect his Mayoral rear? More to come!